A Nearsighted Person Has a near Point of 12

question 57

Short Answer

A nearsighted person has a near point of 12. cm and a far point of 17. cm. If the lens is 2.0 cm from the eye:
(a) what lens power will enable this person to see distant objects clearly?
(b) what then will be the new near point?

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Edgeworth Box

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Pareto Optimal Allocations

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Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference ordering over a set of goods and services. It quantifies the satisfaction or happiness derived from consuming these goods and services.

Trade

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