Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

A thin converging lens is employed to form an image I of object O. Fig. 8.1 shows O, I and the screen on which the image appears.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 8.1, sketch a straight line to show a ray from the tip of the arrowhead of O to the tip of the arrowhead of I. Add a vertical dotted line to indicate where the lens is placed. This dotted line must extend above and below the principal axis.

(a(ii))[1]

Draw a second ray from the tip of object O to the tip of image I. This ray should pass through a principal focus. Mark the principal focus, F.

(a(iii))[1]

Work out the focal length of the lens.

(a(iv))[1]

State and explain one further characteristic of I.

(b)[1]

When it is full of water, the fishbowl may act as a converging lens. Suggest one hazard of leaving the fishbowl beside the window in bright sunlight.

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