The diagram shows the cross-section of an eye.

1 (a) Use words from the box to complete the following sentence.

The shape of the lens is changed by the ................................., which allows the lens together with

the ................................ to focus light onto the retina.

(2 marks)

1 (b) A man, as he gets older, needs to hold a book further from his eyes in order to be able to see the writing clearly.

The diagram shows that his eye lens is not able to focus light on the retina.

1 (b) (i) How has the ‘near point’ of the man’s eyes changed as he has got older?

(1 mark)

1 (b) (ii) The problem can be solved by wearing reading glasses.

Complete the diagram below to show how the lens below is able to correct the man’s vision.

(2 marks)

1 (c) Give two similarities between an eye and a camera.

 

(2 marks)

 

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From Q1 P3 AQA Specimen Paper (Higher)