Rays from a distant object do not diverge enough for a nearsighted person to focus; this can be corrected with a
A) diverging or positive lens.
B) diverging or negative lens.
C) converging or positive lens.
D) converging or negative lens.

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Nearsightedness (myopia) is corrected with a diverging or negative lens, which helps to spread out the light rays before they enter the eye, allowing them to be focused on the retina.

Rays from a Distant Object Do Not Diverge Enough for a Nearsighted