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The eye lens becomes thin when the ciliary muscle and it becomes thicker when the ciliary muscle

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relaxes

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B

contracts

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C

weakens

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flattens

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Solution

The correct option is B contracts
When the ciliary muscle relaxes, the eye lens becomes thin and increases its focal length. When it contracts, the eye lens becomes thick and decreases its focal length.

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