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PHY 104 The Human Eye Objective Question

Question

In a myopic (nearsighted) eye, where do rays from an object at infinity typically focus relative to the retina?
Options
A Exactly on the retina.
B In front of the retina.
Correct Answer
C Behind the retina.
D In different planes for horizontal and vertical lines.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states, "In the myopic (near sighted or short sighted) eye, rays from an object at infinity are focused in front of the retina."

Hint

Myopia means 'near-sighted'; if you can see near objects, distant ones are focused too soon.

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