Presentation: The ear and the eye

A. Physics of the Ear

1. (a) Explain how the ear responds to an incoming sound wave

(b) Consider sensitivity, frequency response and intensity. Precise numerical

values related to the response of the ear are not required.

(c) State the orders of magnitude of the threshold of hearing and the intensity
at which discomfort is experienced

2. The equation below represents the intensity level in dB

= 10 log10 (I/Io)

(a) State the:

(i) purpose of this formula

(ii) meaning of each symbol

(b) Explain why the equation is expressed in dB

3. Discuss the subjective qualities of the terms 'noise' and 'loudness';

B. Physics of the Eye

1. Draw the eye and discuss the different parts

2. The equation below represents the lens formula.

1 1 1
= +
𝑓 𝑢 𝑣

(a) Define the term “lens”.

(b) State the:

(i) purpose of this formula

(ii) meaning of each symbol

(c) Draw an optical diagram, showing the each symbol identified in the lens
formula

3. (a) Discuss how the eye forms focused images of objects at different
distances.

(b) Explain the terms:

(i) focus and depth of focus

(ii) accommodation

4. The following refer defects of the eye.

I. long sight

II. short sight

III. astigmatism

IV. cataracts

(a) Explain EACH defect mention:

(b) Discuss how defects of the eye can be corrected;

(b) Draw a similar diagram to show where tight from a NEAR object is
focused if there is no accommodation by the eye.
 (d) Draw another diagram to show where light from a distant object is focused
if the eye suffers from hypermetropia (long sight).

5. Discuss the formation of focused images in the simple camera and magnifying
glass.