A Person Is Nearsighted with a Far Point of 75

question 18

Short Answer

A person is nearsighted with a far point of 75.0 cm.
(a) What focal length contact lens is needed to give him normal vision?
(b) What is the power of the corrective lens?

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Definitions:

Appellate Court

A court that has the authority to review and decide on the appeals of decisions made by lower courts, ensuring the correct application of law.

Trial Court

A court of law where cases are first tried, evidence is presented, and judgments are made.

Jury

A group of people legally selected and sworn to inquire into any matter of fact and to give their verdict according to the evidence presented to them.

Standing

The legal right of a party to bring a lawsuit by demonstrating to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged (i.e., the plaintiff must demonstrate that he or she is harmed or will be harmed). Otherwise, the court will dismiss the case, ruling that the plaintiff “lacks standing” to bring the suit.