Ray Diagrams in the Eye Flashcards

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What is a ray diagram of the eye?

It is a simple drawing that uses straight lines to show how light travels into the eye and is focused.

What do the straight lines (rays) in a ray diagram represent?

They show the path that light takes from the object to the eye.

In a ray diagram of a normal eye, where should the light rays meet to give clear vision?

They should meet, or focus, exactly on the retina.

Which parts of the eye bend the light rays in a ray diagram?

The cornea and the lens bend, or refract, the light rays.

In a ray diagram, how is the image on the retina different from the object you look at?

The image is smaller and upside down (inverted) compared with the object.

What does a converging (convex) lens like the eye’s lens do to light rays in a ray diagram?

It bends the rays so that they come together and meet at a focus.

In a ray diagram for a distant object, what do the light rays look like as they enter the eye?

The rays are almost parallel and need only a small bend to focus on the retina.

In a ray diagram for a near object, what must happen to the light rays so the image still forms on the retina?

The more spread-out rays must be bent more strongly so they still meet on the retina.

What do we mean by ‘focusing’ in a ray diagram of the eye?

It means bending the light so the rays meet on the retina to make a clear image.

Why are ray diagrams useful for studying how the eye works?

They help us see how light is bent and focused to form an image on the retina.

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