Light P2
Light P2
2 Light
PAPER 2
1 Fig. 2.1 shows the lens of a simple camera being used to photograph an object.
lens
object film
camera
Fig. 2.1
(a) Draw two rays from the top of the object to show how the lens forms the image. [2]
(b) The object moves closer to the camera. State how the lens is adjusted to keep the
image in focus.
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(c) Complete Fig. 2.2 to show how white light is split into a spectrum when it passes
through a glass prism. [3]
prism
white light
Fig. 2.2
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2 Fig. 4.1 and Fig. 4.2 show rays of light passing through the same semi-circular block of
plastic.
63°
Q 27° Q
44° 50°
46°
40°
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(c) Calculate the refractive index of the plastic. State the formula that you use.
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3 Fig. 4.1 shows part of an optical fibre.
glass
Fig. 4.1
(a) On Fig. 4.1, continue the path of ray PQ until it reaches end R. [1]
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(c) Optical fibres are cheaper and lighter than copper wires. State one other advantage of
using optical fibres rather than copper wires for telephone communications.
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(d) The light in the optical fibre is travelling at a speed of 2.1 × 108 m / s and has a wavelength
of 6.4 × 10–7 m.
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4 Fig. 5.1 is drawn full scale. The focal length of the lens is 3.0 cm.
lens
Fig. 5.1
(a) On Fig. 5.1, draw two rays from the top of the object O that meet at the image. [2]
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(c) Fig. 5.2 shows a normal eye viewing an object close to it. Fig. 5.3 is a long-sighted eye
viewing an object at the same distance.
normal long-sighted
eye eye
Complete Fig. 5.3 to show the rays travelling through the eye. [1]
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5 Fig. 5.1 shows a man looking at his reflection in a rectangular plane mirror.
plane mirror
Fig. 5.1
(a) (i) On Fig. 5.1, draw a ray of light from point X that is reflected by the mirror to the
man’s eye. [1]
(ii) On Fig. 5.1, mark the angle of incidence of your ray at the mirror.
Label this angle i. [1]
(iii) Define the angle of incidence.
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(b) On Fig. 5.1, draw a ray of light from the top of the man’s hat that is reflected by the
mirror to his eye.
Use your rays to determine the smallest value of h that allows the man to see all of the
image in the mirror, from the top of his hat to his toes.
h = ………………………………… [2]
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6 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of white light incident on a glass prism.
glass
prism
red
red light
light
white
light
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.1 is not complete; it shows only the ray of red light produced from the white light.
(a) (i) On Fig. 5.1, draw the ray of blue light produced in, and beyond, the prism. [2]
(ii) State two colours of the spectrum found between the red and blue rays.
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(b) Fig. 5.2 shows the same prism with the ray of white light incident at a different angle.
white
light
Q
white
light
Fig. 5.2
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7 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light entering a semi-circular glass block and striking the glass surface
at M, the mid-point of the straight face.
glass block
Fig. 5.1
(a) The ray of light strikes the glass surface at M with an angle of incidence C equal to the
critical angle of light in glass.
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Fig. 5.2
This ray has an angle of incidence at M smaller than the critical angle.
On Fig. 5.2, continue this ray of light after it strikes the glass surface at M. [1]
(c) The refractive index of this glass is 1.5. A third ray of light enters the block from air with
an angle of incidence of 50°. Calculate the angle of refraction.
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12
8 (a) Describe an experiment to measure the critical angle for light in glass or perspex.
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(b) Fig. 10.1 represents a simple camera.
camera film
object
lens
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(ii) Draw two rays from the top of the object to show how the image is formed on the film.
Mark and label the image on the film. [3]
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(iv) Fig. 10.1 is drawn to scale. Determine the linear magnification of the object shown in
Fig. 10.1.
magnification = ...................................................[1]
Apart from its size, state one other property of the image formed by the lens.
(v)
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Explain why, when taking photographs of other objects, it may be necessary to move the
(vi) lens towards the film.
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9 (a) Fig. 10.1 shows the path of a ray of blue light as it passes through a glass prism.
45° A 61°
45° 29° B
air
glass
Fig. 10.1
(i) State the wave term used to describe what happens to the ray of light at A.
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(ii) Using angles from Fig. 10.1, calculate the refractive index of the glass.
(iii) Explain why the ray does not emerge from the prism at B.
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(iv) Fig. 10.2 shows a second, horizontal, ray of blue light striking the prism at point C.
On Fig. 10.2, continue the path of the second ray through and out of the glass prism. [2]
Fig. 10.2
(b) The camera lens shown in Fig. 10.3 is used to photograph the object O.
camera lens
The object O is 2.0 cm high and is placed 8.0 cm from the centre of the lens. The lens has a
focal length of 3.0 cm.
(i) Draw rays on Fig. 10.3 to find the position and height of the image formed by the lens.
Label the image I. [3]
(ii) Determine the height of the image.
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2. Explain how a converging lens is used to produce and view a virtual image.
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10 Optical fibres are used to transmit telephone signals. Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light that strikes the
inside surface of an optical fibre at P.
Fig. 5.1
(a) State one advantage of using optical fibres to transmit telephone signals.
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(b) (i) On Fig. 5.1, draw a normal at P and mark the angle of incidence with the letter i. [1]
(ii) State and explain what happens to the ray at P. Use the term critical angle in your answer.
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angle = ................................................................[2]
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11 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light that enters a semicircular glass block at A.
At B, some of the light is reflected and some light leaves the glass and travels along the
surface.
0.10 m
41°
glass block
Fig. 5.1
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B B
i1 i2
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12 A student traces the path of a ray of blue light as it enters and as it leaves a glass prism.
Fig. 10.1 shows the trace obtained by the student.
blue B C
light
Fig. 10.1
(a) On Fig. 10.1, draw and label, at the point B, the normal, the angle of incidence i and the
angle of refraction r. [3]
(b) State, in terms of the properties of light waves, why the light refracts at B.
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(c) The angle of incidence for the ray of blue light at B is 45°. The refractive index of the
glass is 1.5. Calculate the angle of refraction at B.
(d) The student performs another experiment with a ray of red light along the line AB.
On Fig. 10.1, show the path taken by this ray of light as it passes through and leaves the
prism. [2]
(e) The student performs another experiment with a semicircular glass block and a ray of
white light. Fig. 10.2 shows the path taken by this ray of light as it enters the glass at P
until it hits the straight edge at Q.
semicircular
glass block
Ƨ
P
white light
Fig. 10.2
The student finds that there is no change in direction as the ray enters the glass at P
and that no light passes out of the glass at Q.
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(iii) On Fig. 10.2, draw the complete path followed by this ray. [1]
(iv) The student directs the ray of white light into the glass along different paths, so that
the angle θ is slowly reduced.
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13 A collector views a postage stamp of height 1.5 cm through a lens. The lens is 2.0 cm from the
stamp. The image has a linear magnification of 3.0.
The stamp, the image of the stamp and the position of the lens are shown full scale in Fig. 3.1.
image
viewed
from this
side of the
lens
image of stamp
stamp
1 cm
position
of lens
A ray of light from the top of the stamp to the lens is shown on Fig. 3.1.
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(c) (i) On Fig. 3.1, complete the path of the ray from the top of the stamp after it passes through
the lens. [1]
(ii) Use your drawing to determine the focal length of the lens.
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(iii) On Fig. 3.1, draw two additional rays from the top of the stamp to show how the image is
formed. [1]
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14 Visible light, radio waves, X-rays, gamma rays and microwaves are some of the components of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
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[1]
The white light separates into a number of colours. Only the blue light and the red light are
shown.
glass
prism
white red
blue
Fig. 5.1
Explain why the blue light and the red light separate as shown.
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15 (a) A beam of parallel light strikes a converging lens of focal length 2.8 cm.
The width of the beam before it reaches the lens is 1.0 cm. The width changes on the other
side of the lens.
State a distance from the lens where the width of the beam is
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(b) An object is placed 3.0 cm from a converging lens of focal length of 2.8 cm. Fig. 6.1 is an
incomplete, full-scale ray diagram for this arrangement.
lens
object
1 cm
(i) On Fig. 6.1, draw the paths of the two rays after they pass through the lens. [2]
(ii) Explain how your ray diagram shows that the image is more than 11 cm from the lens.
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(iii) Underline three of the following words which describe the image.
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16 Fig. 5.1 shows a ray of light entering and passing along an optical fibre.
A
air
30°
50°
glass
Fig. 5.1
(a) Calculate the refractive index of the glass in the optical fibre.
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(c) Both optical fibre and copper wire are used to transmit data.
Optical fibre is cheaper and can carry more data per second than copper wire.
State one other advantage of using optical fibre rather than copper wire to transmit data.
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17 (a) Explain what is meant by critical angle.
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(b) Diamonds are attractive because of their ability to reflect light. The critical angle for diamond
in air is 24°.
(ii) Fig. 6.1 shows two diamonds of different shapes. A ray of light enters each diamond, as
shown.
70° 45°
Fig. 6.1
On Fig. 6.1 continue the path of each ray of light until it emerges into the air. [3]
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18 A person can focus clearly on objects that are far away, but near objects appear blurred.
Fig. 5.1 shows three rays from a point on a near object as they pass through the person’s eye.
The refraction of the light as it enters the eye is ignored.
lens eye
point
on near
object
Fig. 5.1
(a) (i) State the name of the eye defect shown in Fig. 5.1.
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(ii) Explain what causes the image of the near object to appear blurred.
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(i) On Fig. 5.2, draw a suitable lens placed in front of the eye and continue the path of the
three rays to the back of the eye.
point
on near
object
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19 Fig. 4.1 shows a converging lens, an object O and the image I produced by the lens.
1 cm
I
lens
Fig. 4.1
(a) The image formed is real and has a linear magnification of 4.0.
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(b) On Fig. 4.1 a horizontal ray has been drawn from the top of the object to the lens.
(ii) Using Fig. 4.1, determine the focal length of the lens.
(iii) Draw another two rays from the top of the object to show how the image is formed.
[3]
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20 (a) Fig. 10.1 shows two rays from an object that is placed in front of a plane mirror.
mirror
object
Fig. 10.1
(i) On Fig. 10.1, draw the two reflected rays and locate the position of the image. [2]
(ii) Apart from its position, state one characteristic of the image.
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21 Fig. 9.1 shows a man in a room looking into a mirror, as viewed from above.
mirror
Fig. 9.1
(a) The man can see an image of part of the wall AB in the mirror.
Point C is the point on the wall closest to A that the man can see by reflection in the mirror.
This point is not marked on Fig. 9.1.
(i) On Fig. 9.1, find point C and draw a ray of light from C which enables the man to see the
image of C. [2]
(ii) On the ray that you have drawn on Fig. 9.1, label the angle of incidence i and the angle
of reflection r. [2]
(iii) One characteristic of the image formed by the mirror is that it is virtual.
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(b) Light travels along optical fibres by total internal reflection.
(i) State two differences between total internal reflection and reflection in a mirror.
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[2]
(ii) The critical angle for light travelling from the material of the fibre to air is 44°.
(iii) Light enters the optical fibre from air with an angle of incidence of 50°.
(iv) Optical fibres are used in telecommunications to send large amounts of data.
Pulses of light travel at almost the same speed along a fibre as electrical pulses travel
along a metal wire.
State two advantages of using optical fibres rather than wires for transmitting data.
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22 (b) The glass prism in Fig. 9.1 is used to split white light from the Sun into different colours.
white light
Fig. 9.1
(i) Draw, on Fig. 9.1, to show the action of the prism on the light as it passes through the
prism. [3]
(ii) Explain why the prism splits white light into different colours.
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(ii) Calculate the time taken for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth.
time = ...........................................................[2]
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23 A converging lens has a focal length of 3.0 cm. An object of height 2.0 cm is placed 5.0 cm from the
centre of the lens. Fig. 6.1 shows the arrangement of the object and the lens.
lens
object
1 cm
1 cm
(a) On Fig. 6.1, draw rays from the top of the object to show how the lens forms an image of the
object. Mark the image clearly. [2]
(b) The image is magnified. State one other feature of the image.
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(c) Calculate the linear magnification produced by the lens in this case.
(d) State the name of one optical device that produces a magnified image as shown by Fig. 6.1.
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24 Fig. 3.1 shows three rays of light travelling in water from a light source S.
One ray of light is totally internally reflected at the boundary between water and air.
boundary 34°
air
water
25°
(a) On Fig. 3.1, mark the critical angle and label it c. [1]
(b) State why only one of the three rays is totally internally reflected.
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(c) Calculate:
(ii) the critical angle for the boundary between water and air.
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25 A dentist uses a plane mirror to see the back of a tooth.
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(b) Fig. 6.1 shows the plane mirror used by the dentist to see the point labelled X on the tooth.
dentist’s eye
mirror
Fig. 6.1
On Fig. 6.1:
(i) mark the position of the image of X formed by the mirror [1]
(ii) draw a ray of light from X to show how the dentist can see the tooth. [2]
(c) State one characteristic of the image formed by the plane mirror other than its position.
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26 (a) Two mirrors, A and B, are inclined at an angle of 60° to each other.
mirror B
ray of light
30° 60°
mirror A
Fig. 4.1
(iii) Describe the path of the reflected ray after it leaves mirror B.
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(b) A plane mirror hanging on a wall is used to form the image of an object.
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27 Fig. 5.1 shows part of the ray diagram of a lens being used as a magnifying glass.
The points labelled F are one focal length from the lens.
F F
Fig. 5.1
(a) State the name of the type of lens shown in Fig. 5.1.
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[2]
(c) Using all three rays from O, complete Fig. 5.1 to show the image formed. [2]
(d) Underline all of the words in the list that describe the image formed in (c).
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28 (b) White light is made up of different colours.
(i) State the name of four of the colours in the visible spectrum and place them in order
from the smallest wavelength to the largest wavelength.
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(ii) A narrow beam of white light can be split into different colours.
Complete Fig. 10.4 to show how a narrow beam is produced from these rays and how a
spectrum is shown on the screen. Label your diagram.
screen
lamp
Fig. 10.4
[4]
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29 Two parallel rays of light, one red and one blue, enter a glass prism.
Fig. 4.1 shows both rays of light before they enter the prism. The blue ray is also shown incident
on a different side of the prism after passing through the prism.
red light
c
blue light
glass
The ray of blue light strikes the left side of the prism at an angle equal to its critical angle c.
(a) (i) On Fig. 4.1, mark and label the angle of incidence i and the angle of refraction r for the
blue light as it enters the prism. [1]
(ii) On Fig. 4.1, continue the path of the blue light after it strikes the left side of the prism. [1]
(iii) The refractive index of glass for red light is smaller than the refractive index for blue light.
On Fig. 4.1, draw the path of the red light as it travels in the prism and after it strikes the
left side of the prism. [2]
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Calculate the critical angle c for blue light in glass. Show your working.
c = ......................................................... [2]
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30 Fig. 4.1 shows a ray of white light incident on a glass prism.
glass
prism
P
white red
violet
Q
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(b) The angle of incidence of the white light as it enters the prism is 40° and the angle of refraction
for the red light is 25°.
Calculate the refractive index of the glass for red light. Show your working.
(c) Using Fig. 4.1, state and explain how the refractive index for red light differs from the refractive
index for violet light.
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(d) The source of white light used in Fig. 4.1 produces other types of electromagnetic radiation
as well as visible light.
State the name of the invisible radiation found at P and the invisible radiation found at Q.
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31 Fig. 2.1 shows a ray of light PQR passing along a simple optical fibre to its end at R.
60° 60°
glass
P
air 15°
R x
Fig. 2.1
(a) (i) Explain why the ray PQ does not leave the optical fibre at Q.
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(b) The refractive index of glass is 1.5. The ray QR makes an angle of 15° with the normal
to the glass surface at R. Calculate the angle x, shown on Fig. 2.1.
(c) State one advantage of optical fibres rather than copper wires for carrying telephone
communications.
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32 Fig. 3.1 shows words seen through a lens. Fig. 3.2 shows the same words without the lens.
PHYSICS
PHYSICS
GCE ORDINARY LEVEL/SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
Introduction
This syllabus is designed to have less emphasis on purely factual material, but a much greater
emphasis on the understanding and application of physical concepts and principles. This
approach has been adopted in recognition of the need for students to develop skills that will be
of long-term value in an increasing technological world.
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(b) On Fig. 3.3, sketch a ray diagram to show how the image in Fig. 3.1 was formed by the
lens. Mark clearly the focal length of the lens and the image formed.
object
lens
[3]
Fig. 3.3
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33 Fig. 4.1 shows an air bubble in water. The rays of light are incident on the air bubble.
ray 1
ray 2
ray 3
air bubble
water
Fig. 4.1
The angle of incidence of ray 1 on the air bubble is greater than the critical angle.
The angle of incidence of ray 2 on the air bubble is less than the critical angle.
Ray 3 is perpendicular to the surface of the bubble.
The angle of incidence of ray 2 on the air bubble is 27° and the angle of refraction of ray 2
inside the air bubble is 37°.
(a) On Fig. 4.1, at the point where ray 1 meets the air bubble, mark
(b) Complete Fig. 4.1 to show how all three rays continue after they meet the air bubble. [3]
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34 (a) Fig. 4.1 shows a ray of light incident on a mirror at X. The incident ray makes an angle
of 50° with the surface of the mirror.
air
50°
X
mirror
Fig. 4.1
(i) Complete Fig. 4.1 to show the normal and the reflected ray at X. [1]
(ii) State the values of
(b) Describe with the help of a diagram how you would find the position of the image
produced by a plane mirror.
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35 (a) Fig. 11.1 shows a ray of light passing through the edge of a converging lens.
normal
40o
25o
converging
lens
Fig. 11.1
(i) Describe what happens to the direction of the ray of light as it enters and leaves the
lens. [2]
(ii) State what happens to the speed, frequency and wavelength of the light as it enters
the lens. [3]
(iii) Calculate the refractive index of the glass used in the lens. [3]
(b) The focal length of the lens is 20 cm. An object is placed 50 cm from the lens and an
image is formed on a screen.
(i) Explain what is meant by the focal length of a lens. You may draw a diagram if you
wish. [2]
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to scale to show the formation of the image. [3]
(iii) The image is real. State two other properties of the image. [2]
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36 Fig. 6.1 shows a ray of white light from a ray-box passing into a glass prism. A spectrum is
formed between P and Q on the screen.
white light
P
Fig. 6.1
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(b) State whether the value of each of these properties for blue light is greater than, equal
to or less than the value for red light.
(c) Fig. 6.2 shows the ray passing through a red filter before it reaches the prism.
red light
P
Fig. 6.2
Complete Fig. 6.2 to show the ray of red light passing through and emerging from the
prism. [2]
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37 Fig. 4.1 shows an old coin displayed in a museum.
mirror
M
coin
0.17 m
stand
Fig. 4.1
The coin is vertical and is supported by a transparent stand. A vertical mirror 0.17 m behind
the coin ensures that the back of the coin can be seen by a visitor looking from the line P.
(i) draw two rays of light from M to show how its image is produced, [2]
(ii) label the image I. [1]
(b) State the distance from point M on the coin to its image.
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38 (a) Fig. 9.1 shows a young boy lying on his back on the bottom of a swimming pool. He is
holding his breath and his eyes are open. A red light is positioned on the ground at Q.
At first the boy’s head is touching the pool wall. He notices that, as he slides away from
the pool wall, his eye reaches a point P where he first sees the light at Q. Fig. 9.1 shows
the boy in this position.
red light
air Q
water
pool wall
eye
Fig. 9.1
(i) On Fig. 9.1, draw the ray of light travelling from Q to P. Mark the critical angle for
light in water and label it C. [2]
(ii) Explain why the boy is unable to see the red light at Q when his eye is closer to the
pool wall than P.
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............................................................................................................................ [2]
(iii) The critical angle is 49°. Calculate the refractive index of water.
(iv) The red light is now replaced with a blue light. State the effect of this on the
wavelength of the light in the air.
............................................................................................................................ [1]
(b) A small, very brightly illuminated display is located at the back of a projector. The
projector lens produces an inverted and magnified image of the display on a white
classroom wall.
Fig. 9.2 is a scale diagram showing the position and size of both the display and the
image on the wall. R is a point on the display.
R
display
1 cm
scale: 1 cm represents 12 cm
1 cm
Fig. 9.2
(i) The image is inverted and magnified. State two other properties of the image.
1. ...............................................................................................................................
2. ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(ii) On Fig. 9.2, draw the straight-line ray from R to the image. [1]
(iii) On Fig. 9.2, draw a vertical line representing the lens and label it L. [1]
(iv) A second ray from R to the image passes through a focal point (principal focus)
of the lens. On Fig. 9.2, draw this ray and use it to mark this focal point. Label this
focal point F. [2]
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39 Fig. 9.1 shows a very large plane mirror, inclined at 45° to the horizontal, beneath a pattern
on the high ceiling of a hall.
ceiling
R S
mirror
45°
Fig. 9.1
The mirror is set on a stand at head-height immediately below the centre C of the pattern.
R and S are two rays of light from C that strike the mirror.
(a) (i) On Fig. 9.1, continue the rays R and S after they strike the mirror. [1]
(ii) On Fig. 9.1, show how these rays are used to locate the image of C and mark and
label the position of this image with the letter I. [2]
1. ...............................................................................................................................
2. ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(iv) Suggest how the mirror helps visitors to the hall to see the pattern on the ceiling.
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.............................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Violet light from C has a wavelength of 4.0 × 10–7 m.
(i) Calculate the frequency of this light, clearly stating the value of any constant used
in the calculation.
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40 Fig. 4.1 shows a glass lens in air and its two focal points F1 and F2.
lens
three
rays
F1 F2
Fig. 4.1
(a) On Fig. 4.1, continue the three rays through the lens and into the air. [2]
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(c) Light of wavelength 6.0 × 10–7 m travels in air at a speed of 3.0 × 108 m / s.
frequency = ....................................................[2]
(ii) State the effect, if any, on the frequency as the light enters the glass from air.
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
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41 Fig. 8.1 shows a short-sighted eye.
rays of light
eye lens
retina
Fig. 8.1
Rays of light from a distant star are parallel as they reach the lens of the eye. Refraction of light as
it enters the eye has been ignored in Fig. 8.1.
(a) (i) On Fig. 8.1, continue the rays to show their paths inside the short-sighted eye until they
strike the retina. [2]
(ii) Explain how your diagram shows that the image of the star seen by the observer is
blurred.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
Fig. 8.2
(i) On the line P in Fig. 8.2, draw the shape of a lens that is used to correct short sight. [1]
(ii) On Fig. 8.2, continue the three rays through the lens that you have drawn. [1]
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42 A laser produces red light of frequency 4.7 × 1014 Hz. The speed of light in glass is
2.0 × 108 m / s.
(b) Describe an experiment to verify the law of reflection for light. You may include a diagram
in your answer.
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...................................................................................................................................... [5]
(c) Fig. 10.1 shows a ray of light travelling in an optical fibre. The ray strikes the side of the
fibre at P.
7°
P
Fig. 10.1
The angle between the ray and the side of the fibre is 7°.
(i) Determine the angle of incidence of the ray at P.
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.............................................................................................................................. [2]
(d) A room is illuminated by wall lamps. Fig. 10.2 shows a mirror on the wall behind one of
the lamps.
mirror
0.19 m
point X
wall lamp
wall
(i) On Fig. 10.2, draw rays from X and locate the image of X. Label the image I. [3]
(iii) Suggest one advantage of placing a mirror behind the lamp in the room.
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.............................................................................................................................. [1]
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43 A student goes for a walk in the mountains. During a storm, she sees lightning strike a
hillside in the distance. Several seconds later, she hears the thunder caused by the lightning.
(ii) Calculate the wavelength in air of light of frequency 7.5 × 1014 Hz.
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.............................................................................................................................. [2]
(c) In the laboratory, the student sends blue light into a glass prism placed on a sheet of
paper. The arrangement is shown in Fig. 10.1.
45°
blue light
Fig. 10.1
The blue light enters the prism with an angle of incidence of 45°.
(i) On Fig. 10.1, mark the angle of refraction in the glass and label it r. [1]
(ii) The student wishes to determine the angle of refraction. On the sheet of paper, she
draws the path the ray takes in the glass. Describe how she could do this.
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..................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................. [2]
(iii) 1. State the formula that relates the angle of incidence i, the angle of refraction r
and the refractive index n.
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....................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) The student sends a ray of red light to the glass prism along the same path as the
blue light.
On Fig. 10.1, mark the path taken by the red light after it enters the prism. [2]
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44 (a) State the speed of light in air.
...............................................................................................................................................[1]
(b) Fig. 10.1 shows a ray of blue light passing from air into a glass block and refracting at the
surface.
blue light
glass block
................................................................................................................................[1]
................................................................................................................................[1]
................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) On Fig. 10.1, mark and label the angle of incidence i and the angle of refraction r. [2]
(i) A ray of blue light strikes the surface of a glass block at an angle of incidence of 89°.
(ii) Explain why the angle of refraction of blue light in glass is always less than 45°.
...........................................................................................................................................
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...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(d) Blue light, travelling in air, strikes the side of a different glass block and continues in the same
direction as it enters the glass block. Fig. 10.2 shows the ray of light and the shape of the
glass block. The critical angle for this glass is 42°.
blue
light
45°
Fig. 10.2
(i) Explain why the light continues in the same direction as it enters the glass block.
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...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) On Fig. 10.2, complete the path of the light until it leaves the glass. [2]
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45 A burning candle is placed close to a thin converging lens. The candle acts as the object.
A white, vertical screen is moved to a position on the other side of the lens from the candle.
Fig. 6.1 is a full-scale diagram, on graph paper, of the lens and the screen.
lens screen
image of
candle
Fig. 6.1
The focal length of the lens is 2.4 cm. The screen is 7.2 cm from the centre of the lens. A sharply
focused, inverted image of the candle is produced on the screen, as shown in Fig. 6.1.
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.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) (i) On Fig. 6.1, mark and label with an F, each of the two focal points (principal foci) of the
lens. [1]
On Fig. 6.1, draw a ray diagram to locate the position of the top of the object.
Label this point X. [3]
(iii) Using Fig. 6.1, determine the distance of the candle from the centre of the lens.
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46 Light enters a parallel-sided glass block at A. The angle between the side of the block and the ray
of light in air is 35°.
The light then strikes the edge of the block at B. Fig. 7.1 shows the ray of light and the glass block.
35 °
A
33 °
glass block
B
Fig. 7.1
(i) State one condition necessary for total internal reflection to occur.
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(ii) On Fig. 7.1, continue the ray to show the path of the light after total internal reflection
at B and until it leaves the block. [1]
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47 A lamp is positioned at the bottom of a small pool of water. The critical angle for light passing from
water into air is 49°.
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...............................................................................................................................................[2]
(b) The lamp sends light towards the surface of the pool.
Fig. 4.1 shows three rays of light that are at 30°, 60° and 90° to the horizontal.
air
water
60°
90°
30° horizontal
lamp
Fig. 4.1
On Fig. 4.1, draw the path taken by each of the three rays after they strike the surface of the
water. [3]
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48 A laser produces a beam of red light.
(a) The red light from the laser has a frequency of 4.3 × 1014 Hz.
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
wavelength = ...........................................................[2]
(b) Red light from the laser strikes one side of a glass prism at an angle of incidence i. The light
refracts towards the normal as it enters the prism.
i
30° 30°
θ
red light screen
laser
(i) State what happens to the speed of light as it enters the glass.
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) The refractive index of the glass is 1.5. The angle of refraction in the glass, where the
light enters the prism, is 30°.
i = ...........................................................[2]
(iii) The light then passes back into the air and strikes the front of the white screen, as shown
in Fig. 10.1.
Calculate θ, the angle between the ray in air and the side of the prism.
θ = ...........................................................[1]
(c) The laser in (b) is replaced with a filament lamp and a slit, as shown in Fig. 10.2.
white light
screen
filament lamp
(i) On Fig. 10.2, draw what happens to the light as it passes through the prism and strikes
the screen. [2]
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.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(iii) In addition to visible light, the filament lamp also emits some infra-red radiation. This
infra-red radiation is able to pass through glass.
1. On the screen in Fig. 10.2, mark an X to indicate a place where infra-red radiation
strikes the screen. [1]
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49 (d) Fig. 10.2 shows a ray of green light in air striking the side of a glass prism.
green light
(iii) State what happens, as the light enters the glass, to the light’s
1. frequency,
....................................................................................................................................
2. speed,
....................................................................................................................................
3. wavelength.
....................................................................................................................................
[2]
(iv) On Fig. 10.2, draw the path taken by the light as it passes through the glass and into the
air. [2]
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50 (c) Fig. 9.2 shows light, in air, striking the vertical side of a rectangular glass block at an angle of
incidence of 60°.
glass block
60°
r
θ
P
X Y
Fig. 9.2
The refractive index of the glass is 1.6. The light travels in the glass and strikes side XY at P.
(ii) At the point where the light enters the glass, the angle of refraction is r.
Calculate angle r.
r = ........................................................... [2]
(iii) 1. Calculate the critical angle c for light travelling in the block.
c = ........................................................... [2]
2. At P, the angle θ between the ray and the normal is given by θ = 90° – r.
State and explain what happens to the light when it strikes side XY.
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....................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................... [2]
3. On Fig. 9.2, draw the path of the light after it strikes side XY at P and the path of the
light when it is again travelling in the air. [2]
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51 Visible light is one component of the electromagnetic spectrum.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
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(c) An object O of height 3.0 cm is placed 4.0 cm from the centre of a diverging lens.
Fig. 10.1 shows the object O, the diverging lens and the two focal points (principal focuses),
F1 and F2, of the lens.
F1 F2
1.0 cm
1.0 cm
Fig. 10.1
On Fig. 10.1, by drawing rays from the tip of O, locate this image and label it I. [4]
(v) State two ways in which a virtual image differs from a real image.
1. .......................................................................................................................................
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2. .......................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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(d) Light passing from air into glass refracts in a similar way to a water wave passing from deep
water into shallow water.
Fig. 10.2 represents light passing from air into glass at an angle to the surface.
light
wavefronts
air
glass
Fig. 10.2
One side of a wavefront strikes the glass before the other side.
Explain why the wavefronts change direction as the light enters the glass.
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52 The three angles of a glass prism are 45°, 45° and 90° as shown in Fig. 4.1.
45°
45°
Fig. 4.1
At point Y, a ray of light of a single frequency travels in air and strikes the side of the prism at 90°.
The ray passes into the glass prism.
(i) State what happens to the wavelength of the light in the ray as it enters the glass.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State what happens to the frequency of the light in the ray as it enters the glass.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) On Fig. 4.1, sketch the path of the light after it strikes the side of the prism at Z and after
it returns to the air. [2]
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53 A thin converging lens is made of a transparent material of refractive index 1.4.
(a) A ray of light travelling in air strikes the surface of the lens at an angle of incidence of 55°.
(ii) Place a tick (3) in one of the boxes in the third column of Table 8.1 to indicate how the
light ray deviates and what happens to the speed of the light in the ray as it enters the
lens.
Table 8.1
(iii) State what happens to the frequency of the light in the ray as it enters the glass.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
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..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Fig. 8.1 is a full-scale diagram that shows an object O of height 3.0 cm and the lens.
principal axis
1.0 cm
1.0 cm
lens
(iii) Determine the distance of I from the lens and calculate the magnification of O produced
by the lens.
distance = ...............................................................
magnification = ...............................................................
[3]
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54 Fig. 3.1 shows light entering a transparent block.
transparent
block
θ
φ
The light enters the block at an angle θ to the normal and travels through the block until it meets
the bottom surface.
The angle between the ray in the block and the vertical side of the block is φ.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) State what happens to the wavelength of the light and what happens to the frequency of
the light as it enters the block.
wavelength ........................................................................................................................
frequency ..........................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) The refractive index of the transparent material is 1.6. Angle θ is 45°.
φ = ......................................................... [3]
(ii) The angle of incidence i at the bottom surface is equal to φ and the critical angle for the
material of the block in air is 39°.
Explain what happens to the light after it meets the bottom surface.
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..................................................................................................................................... [2]
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