0654.P3.2.01 — Use ray diagrams to define the terms normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p3.2.01 — use ray diagrams to define the terms normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection
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- 0973/41 · October/November 2025 · Q12c(i)[1]
Define refractive index.
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Calculate the refractive index of the transparent material. refractive index =
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q11c(i)[1]
State the name of the line XY.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q11c(ii)[1]
State the name of the effect shown in Fig. 11.2.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q11c(iii)[1]
On Fig. 11.2, label the angle of incidence with the letter i.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2025 · Q12b(i)[1]
State the name of the dotted line AB.
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On Fig. 12.2, label the angle of incidence with the letter i.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2025 · Q12b(iii)[1]
The angle of incidence is 40°. State the angle of reflection. angle of reflection = °
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q12c(ii)[3]
The computer projector uses a lens to form an image. In another device, the object is placed between the principal focus and the lens. On Fig. 12.2, draw rays to find the position of the image formed. Use an arrow to represent the image. F object F lens Fig. 12.2
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q12c(iii)[1]
State a use of the arrangement shown in Fig. 12.2.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(i)[1]
State the relationship between angle K and angle L.
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State the name of the dotted line AB.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(iii)[1]
State what happens to the ray of light at point C.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q12b(i)[1]
On Fig. 12.1, draw an arrow on the ray of light to show the direction of travel of the ray of light.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q12b(ii)[1]
On Fig. 12.1, label the angle of incidence with the letter i.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2022 · Q3a(i)[1]
Name the line labelled XY.
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Label the angle of incidence with the letter i.
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The angle of incidence is 40°. State the angle of reflection. °
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q12d(i)[1]
State the name of the line labelled XY.
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On Fig. 12.3, label the angle of incidence with the letter i.
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What examiners said
Some candidates knew the line was the normal. Others described it as the reflection, mirror line or line of refraction, none of which gained credit.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q11(c)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates either wrote reflection or refraction. Some tried words in between which were not awarded credit.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q11(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
The position of the angle of incidence was not well known with the letter i being scattered across the diagram. Again, candidates need to be clear when labelling.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q11(c)(iii) (Cambridge)
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