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P-1 Lenses — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Lenses2 Marks
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What happens when light falls on the retina?
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Answer

When light falls on the retina, light sensitive cells of the retina are activated. They generate electrical signals which are passed by optic nerves to the brain. The brain interprets the signals and processes the information such that we perceive the object as it is.

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