0654.B2.2.01 — State and use the formula: image size magnification = actual size: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.b2.2.01 — state and use the formula: image size magnification = actual size
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- 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[2]
At X in Fig. 3.1, there are 37 cells across the width of the root tip. The actual width of the root tip at X is 1.2 mm. Calculate the average size of the cells in the root tip in μ m. μm
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(ii)[2]
A student knows the actual size of the component labelled A in Fig. 4.1. Describe how the student determines the magnification of the image of the component labelled A.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q4b(i)[1]
Calculate the difference in increase in height between plant A and plant B from Table 4.1. cm
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(i)[1]
Using Fig. 1.1, state the length of a sperm cell in animal B. mm
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(ii)[1]
State the animal with the shortest length of sperm.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(iii)[1]
State evidence from Fig. 1.1 that shows that length of sperm does not increase with size of animal.
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What examiners said
The majority of candidates understood how to use the data given to calculate the average size of the cells shown in the diagram. How to convert the measurement from mm to μm was less well understood. Not all candidates displayed working.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/41 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Almost all candidates correctly calculated the difference in height as 18 cm.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q4(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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