Physics PYQ 177 of 288 · Optics

Reading glasses are made from which type of lenses?

  1. AConcave
  2. BConvex
  3. CPlain
  4. DNone of these

44th BPSC Prelims 2000

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Correct answer: (b) Convex

Explanation

Reading glasses use convex (converging) lenses. They help people who cannot see near objects clearly: those with presbyopia (the weakening of near vision with age) or hypermetropia (farsightedness).

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