0654.P3.2.02 — Describe the formation of an optical image 4 Describe the formation of an optical image by by a vertical plane mirror and give its a plane m: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q10c[3]
(c) Complete the ray diagram in Figure 10.1 to find the location of the image formed by the thin converging lens. Mark the location of the image with an arrow. To SERRE .......... .......... .......... lens iN k | object F F 1 F=principal focus Figure 10.1
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q10b(i)[3]
On Fig. 10.1, draw the path of two rays of light from point X which reflect from the plane mirror. Use the rays of light to locate the image of point X formed by the plane mirror. Mark the position of the image with the letter Y. mirror X
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q10b(ii)[2]
Circle all the properties of the image formed by a plane mirror. diminished inverted (upside down) real upright virtual magnified
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q12c(i)[2]
Draw a second ray from the top of the smoke particle to locate the position of the top of the image. Label the top of the image with the letter I.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q12c(ii)[1]
On Fig. 12.3, label the principal focus of the lens with the letter F.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q12c(iii)[1]
On Fig. 12.3, use a double headed arrow (↔) or (↕) to show the focal length of the lens.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q12c(iv)[2]
Circle the two correct words or phrases that describe the image. diminished enlarged inverted same size upright
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q12c(i)[1]
Complete the light rays in Fig. 12.2 to show how the light rays are focused by the lens at point F.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q12c(ii)[1]
State the name of point F.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q12d(i)[1]
Complete the light rays in Fig. 12.2 to show how the light rays are focused by the lens.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q12d(ii)[1]
State the name of point F.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q12d(iii)[1]
On Fig. 12.2, draw a double headed arrow (↔) to indicate the focal length of the lens.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q12d(i)[3]
Complete Fig. 12.1 to show how the rays of light from the object form an image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q12d(iii)[2]
Circle two words or phrases that correctly describe the image of the street lamp seen in the mirror. larger laterally inverted smaller same size upside down
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2022 · Q9c(i)[3]
Draw a ray diagram on Fig. 9.3 to show the formation of a real image. Label the image with the word image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q9b(i)[3]
Draw a ray diagram on Fig. 9.2 to show the formation of a real image. Label the image with the word image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q9b(ii)[1]
The image formed is a real image. Describe one difference between a real image and a virtual image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q3d(i)[3]
Complete Fig. 3.3 to show how the rays of light from the object form an image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q3d(ii)[1]
The image formed by this lens is real. State what is meant by a real image.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q3d[2]
The cyclist uses a plane mirror placed on his bicycle to see behind him. State two characteristics of an image seen in a plane mirror.
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What examiners said
This proved challenging for all but the strongest candidates. Many candidates recognised that Y would appear beyond the mirror at approximately the same height and distance. Fewer were able to draw correct angles of reflections for rays from X.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q10(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Occasionally, candidates circled inverted in place of upright. The property of virtual was generally identified.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q10(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates were able to correctly draw two accurate rays on the diagram. Fewer drew the inverted image required to gain full marks. Some candidates incorrectly drew an undeviating ray through the principal focus closest to the object while there was a significant proportion of candidates who appeared not to know how to draw any meaningful rays.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/41 Q9(c)(i) (Cambridge)
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