(a) A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50cm from his eyes. Name thedefect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect.List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be
corrected using a lens of appropriate focal length.

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(a) A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50cm from his eyes. Name thedefect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect.List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may becorrected using a lens of appropriate focal length.

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(a) A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50cm from his eyes. Name thedefect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect.List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be
corrected using a lens of appropriate focal length.

Good job Krishnan!
Hope that answers your question.