Human Eye Optics - Answers Needed

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The discussion revolves around the optics of the human eye, specifically focusing on the focal length and related measurements as presented in a homework problem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are questioning the accuracy of the provided focal length and its interpretation in the context of the problem. There are attempts to apply formulas related to image and object distances, but some participants express uncertainty about their effectiveness.

Discussion Status

The discussion appears to be ongoing with participants seeking clarification on the numbers involved and the methods to apply. There is a sense of urgency due to a deadline, but no clear consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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Participants are working under a time constraint as the homework is due soon, which may be influencing the urgency of the requests for help.

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I reposted because I "bumped" this thread already with 2 replies and no one is answering.
 
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Someone help please

Someone help please.
 
Where did you get those numbers? The focal length of the eye is about 17mm - are you sure that isn't the change in focal length from near-far.
 
These numbers are just from my homework problem, and yes it is focal length (I wrote down the problem exactly).

I tried subtracting image distance from focal length and object distance from focal length but neither works.

Can someone please help? It's due today at 12:40.
 
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