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The defect of vision called myopia (short-sightedness) is corrected using a:

Answer: concave (diverging) lens.

A concave (diverging) lens
B convex (converging) lens
C cylindrical lens
D plane mirror

Correct answer: A. concave (diverging) lens

Explanation: A concave lens diverges rays so the image forms on the retina, correcting myopia.

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

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The defect of vision called myopia (short-sightedness) is corrected using a:

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