A far- sighted person has lost his spectacles. He can read a book at u...
Long-sighted people who have lost their spectacles can still read a book by looking through a small (3-4 mm) hole in a sheet of paper because by doing so due to the diffraction at the hole the focal length of the eye lens is effectively decreased. Hence the correct option is C.
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A far- sighted person has lost his spectacles. He can read a book at u...
Explanation:
When a person is far-sighted, it means that they have difficulty focusing on objects that are close to them. In order to read a book, they need to bring the book closer to their eyes. However, in this scenario, the person is looking through a pinhole instead of wearing their spectacles.
Pinhole as an Aid:
A pinhole can act as an aid for a far-sighted person because it limits the amount of light entering the eye. This reduces the size of the blur circle formed on the retina, allowing for a clearer image to be formed.
Role of Eye Lens:
The eye lens is responsible for focusing light onto the retina to form a clear image. In a far-sighted person, the focal length of the eye lens is longer than normal, meaning that it cannot focus light from nearby objects onto the retina.
Effect of Looking through a Pinhole:
When a far-sighted person looks through a pinhole, the pinhole acts as a small aperture that limits the amount of light entering the eye. This has two effects on the eye lens:
1. Decreased Amount of Light: The reduced amount of light entering the eye reduces the size of the blur circle formed on the retina. This allows for a clearer image to be formed, as the light rays are more focused.
2. Increased Depth of Field: The pinhole also increases the depth of field, which means that a wider range of distances can appear in focus. This helps the person to see more clearly at various distances without the need for their spectacles.
Conclusion:
When a far-sighted person looks through a pinhole, the focal length of the eye lens is decreased. This allows for a clearer image to be formed on the retina, enabling the person to read a book at the usual distance without their spectacles. The pinhole acts as an aid by limiting the amount of light entering the eye and increasing the depth of field.