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There are two types of light-sensitive cells in the human eye: (a) Where are they found? (b) What is each type called? (c) To what is each type of cell sensitive?

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There are two types of light-sensitive cells in the human eye:

  1. Where are they found?
  2. What is each type called?
  3. To what is each type of cell sensitive?
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Solution

  1. The two types of light-sensitive cells are found in the retina.
  2. They are called rods and cones.
  3. Rods are sensitive to dim light, and cones are sensitive to bright light and colours.
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Chapter 3: The Human Eyes And The Colorful World - Exercise 1 [Page 149]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics Part 1 [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 The Human Eyes And The Colorful World
Exercise 1 | Q 36. | Page 149
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