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In a myopic (nearsighted) eye, the image of a distant object is not focused on the retina. Where is this image actually formed?
AOn the retina but blurred
BIn front of the retina
CBehind the retina
DOn the cornea surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. In front of the retina
1. In myopia the converging power of the eye is too large or the eyeball is elongated.
2. As a result the image of a distant object forms in front of the retina.
3. Image formation behind the retina is hypermetropia, so that option is incorrect.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology, Ch 7 "Lenses", p.97_
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