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A normal eye is not able to see objects closer than 25 cm because

A

the focal length of the eye is 25 cm

B

the distance of the retina from the eye lens is 25 cm

C

the eye is not able to decreae the distance between the eye lens and the retina beyond a limit

D

the eye is not able to decrease the focal length beyond a limit.

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