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Vision: Near Point

By Janice VanCleave

Why People hold books at a distance when reading? The closest distance for distinct, clear vision is called the near point. The general accepted distance is 10 inches (25 cm), but it is less for very young children and people with myopia (farsighted). Discover for Yourself Find the closest point where your eyes can form a […]

Filed Under: Biology Tagged With: myopia, near point, vision

Vision: Butterflies vs. People

By Janice VanCleave

People Can Only See Visible Light. Light is a form of wave energy called electromagnetic radiation. Visible light is the only kind of light that people can see. Visible light comes in different colors. Each visible light color has a different amount of energy. Each visible light color has a different wavelength (these are shown […]

Filed Under: Biology, Insects Tagged With: electromagnetic radiation, UV light, vision

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The spoon hanging from the string vibrates when struck and these vibrations are transmitted through the string and the sound is amplified by the plastic cups. ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Janice VanCleave, author of 50 best-selling science experiment books for children ages 4 through high school. I taught science for 27 years. MORE.....

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