Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates the route taken by a ray of visible light starting at the top of an object and passing through a converging lens. The diagram also shows line XY and a scale, with each square standing for 1 cm.
(a)[1]

State what line XY stands for.

(b)[1]

Determine the focal length for the converging lens.

(c)[2]

On Fig. 6.1, draw a second ray from the object. Carry the ray through the lens until it intersects the ray shown in Fig. 6.1.

(d)[2]

On Fig. 6.1, draw an arrow to show the image. Label it 'image'.

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