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A child has correction spectacles of power -3 D. Determine the vision defect and also find the far point of the child without spectacles.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the vision defect of the child and find the far point without spectacles. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Vision Defect The power of the spectacles is given as -3 D (diopters). The negative sign indicates that the child has a vision defect known as **myopia**, or nearsightedness. This means the child can see nearby objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. **Hint:** Remember that negative power indicates myopia, while positive power indicates hyperopia (farsightedness). ### Step 2: Understand the Concept of Far Point ...
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