Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

A magnifying glass uses a converging lens. Fig. 4.1 displays the lens in the magnifying glass together with its two focal points, $F_1$ and $F_2$, and the principal axis. The diagram is labelled: principal axis, lens, $F_1$, $F_2$.
(a(i))[2]

State what is meant by ‘focal point’.

(a(ii))[1]

On Fig. 4.1, mark: • a point X on the principal axis to show a possible object position • a point E to show a possible position of the student’s eye.

(a(iii))[1]

Underline two words in the list that describe the image produced in (a)(ii). List: inverted, real, upright, virtual

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the speed of light in the glass.

(b(ii))[1]

State what happens to the wavelength of light as it passes into the lens.

(c)[3]

State the name of the problem and explain how a converging lens is used to correct it. You may draw a diagram.

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