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A nearsighted person cannot see objects clearly beyond 25.0 $\mathrm{cm}$ (her far point). If she has no astigmatism and contact lenses are prescribed for her, what power and type of lens are required to correct her vision?
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The focal length is the distance from the lens at which parallel rays of light converge. In this case, the person cannot see objects clearly beyond 25.0 cm, so the focal length of the lens should be 25.0 cm. Show more…
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