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How do converging lenses correct hypermetropia?.
- A.By spreading light rays apart
- B.By focusing light rays closer together
- C.By increasing the focal length
- D.By decreasing the optical power
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- By focusing light rays closer together
Explanation
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Converging lenses correct hypermetropia (farsightedness) by bending light rays inward so that they converge at a point on the retina, allowing for clearer vision.
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