Why Is It Easier to See Fine Print in Brighter

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Multiple Choice

Why is it easier to see fine print in brighter light than in dimmer light?

• A)This is not so,it is easier to see fine print in dimmer light than in brighter light.
• B)Because the power (in diopters)of the eye increases as the light intensity increases.
• C)In brighter light,the longer wavelengths dominate.
• D)In brighter light,the f-number of the eye increases.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Energy

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy present in the components of a mechanical system.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and retrieval.

Retina

Light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye, consisting of neurons and photoreceptor cells.

Hyperopia

A common vision condition, also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus.