JAMB Biology 2009 Question 28

Question 28

Sense Organs

Use the diagram to answer: The function of the correcting lens is to

Diagram for this question
  1. A.diverge incoming rays
  2. B.converge incoming rays
  3. C.reflect incoming rays
  4. D.screen incoming rays.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (converge incoming rays)

Explanation

The correcting lens is convex. It bends the rays inwards (converges them) before they enter the eye, so they focus on the retina.