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A person wears eye glasses with a power of `-5.5 D` for distance viewing. His doctor prescribes a correction of `+ 1.5 D` for his near vision. What is the focal length of the lens used for correcting (i) distant vision and (ii) near vision?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the focal lengths of the lenses used for correcting distant vision and near vision for a person who wears eyeglasses with a power of `-5.5 D` for distance viewing and is prescribed a correction of `+1.5 D` for near vision. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **(i) Focal Length for Distant Vision:** 1. **Identify the Power of the Lens for Distant Vision:** The power of the lens for distant vision is given as: ...
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