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Post-UTME Physics 2005 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 23 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements is correct about a short-sighted girl who does not put on glasses?

  • A. She cannot see near objects clearly
  • B. Rays of light from a distant object are focused behind her retina
  • C. Her eyeball is too short
  • D. Parallel rays of light are focused in front of her retinaCorrect

Explanation

Short-sightedness (myopia) is characterized by parallel rays from distant objects focusing in front of (not on) the retina.

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