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Which optical consequence resulted from perfecting plano-convex lenses for reading stones by Alhazen?

A)Improved astronomical measurements accuracy
B)Enhanced corrective farsightedness capabilities
C)Increased solar energy concentration potential
D)Diminished observed chromatic aberration effects

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The practical outcome, rather than astronomical study, was enabling better farsightedness correction using lens curvature because light passing through curved glass converged at a beneficial focal point. Concentrating solar energy would require other optics; reduced aberration was desirable, therefore corrective capability improved.

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