Which among the following occurs while viewing distant objects?
A
Ciliary muscles contract.
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B
Focal length decreases.
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C
Ligaments relax.
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D
Lens becomes thinner.
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Solution
The correct option is D Lens becomes thinner. While viewing distant objects, the ciliary muscles relax and the ligaments tighten. As a result, the lens becomes thinner and the focal length increases.