Consider Figure 6

question 33

Multiple Choice

Consider figure 6.3 In the text and perform the exercise. Why does the tip of the pencil seem to disappear?

• A) Light reflected from the pencil tip is coming into contact only with photoreceptors in the fovea.
• B) Light reflected from the pencil tip is coming into contact with blood vessels rather than photoreceptors.
• C) No light is being reflected from the pencil tip.
• D) Both eyes must be open to properly focus on an object at this distance.

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