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What is the purpose of the iris in the eye?
What is the purpose of the iris in the eye?
The iris controls the size of the pupil and gives the eye its distinctive color.
What is the outer coat of the eye called and what is its function?
What is the outer coat of the eye called and what is its function?
The outer coat of the eye is called the cornea. It is tough and protects the interior of the eye from accidents.
How is light split into its colors in the activity described?
How is light split into its colors in the activity described?
The mirror and water act as a prism, causing the light to be split into its colors through dispersion.
