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3 years ago

1. Why does the shape of the lens in your eye change?

Physics

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Ksenya-84 [330]3 years ago

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Answer:

to focus the link light

Explanation:

Because the lens is flexible and elastic, it can change its curved shape to focus on objects and people that are either nearby or at a distance. ... The ciliary muscles, which are part of the ciliary body, are attached to the lens and contract or release to change the lens shape and curvature.

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