Physics 5054 · O Level · Thin lenses

Thin lenses — practice question

In Fig. 2.1, a student is determining the focal length of a convex lens, and the apparatus has been arranged as shown.
(a(i))[1]

From Fig. 2.1, measure the length $x$ and the length $y$ to the nearest millimetre. $x$ = [BLANK] cm $y$ = [BLANK] cm

(a(ii))[1]

Fig. 2.1 is drawn at one quarter of full size. Determine the actual distance $u$ between the lens and the object and determine the actual distance $v$ between the lens and the screen. $u$ = [BLANK] cm $v$ = [BLANK] cm

(a(iii))[2]

Use the equation: $f = \frac{uv}{u + v}$ to calculate the focal length $f$ of the lens. Give your response to 2 significant figures. $f$ = [BLANK] cm

(b)[1]

The lens manufacturer says that the lens has focal length $f = 7.0\,\text{cm}$. Explain, with a reason, whether your results are consistent with the manufacturer’s value within the limits of experimental accuracy.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: y = 6.3 cm and x = 2.5 cm (cao)

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