The near point for your myopic uncle is 10 cm. Your own

Chapter 19, Problem 12P

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Problem 12P

The near point for your myopic uncle is 10 cm. Your own vision is normal; that is, your near point is 25 cm. Suppose you and your uncle hold dimes (which are 1.7 cm in diameter) at your respective near points.

a. What is the dime’s angular size, in radians, according to you?

b. What is the dime’s angular size, in radians, according to your uncle?

c. Do these calculations suggest any benefit to near-sightedness?

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