Light — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

34 Rays of light enter and leave a box. ray 1 ray 1 ray 2 ray 2 What could be inside the box to make the rays behave as shown? A a converging lens B a parallel-sided glass block C a plane mirror D a triangular prism

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Answer: B

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34 A ray of light passes through a window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D

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Answer: C

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34 A parallel beam of light falls on a converging lens. Which diagram shows what happens to the beam of light? A B C D

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Answer: D

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35 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. 50° What is the angle of reflection? A 40 ° B 50 ° C 80 ° D 130 °

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2006

33 A man sees a stone at the bottom of a pool of water. Which path could be taken by light from the stone to the man? man A B C D air water stone

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2007

34 A ray of light is reflected by two parallel plane mirrors X and Y. mirror X 30° mirror Y Which statement is correct? A The angle of incidence at mirror X is 30°. B The angle of incidence at mirror Y is 60°. C The angle of reflection at mirror X is 120°. D The angle of reflection at mirror Y is 0°.

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Answer: B

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36 Two thin converging lenses, X and Y, are used as shown to give a focused image of an illuminated slit. The rays shown are parallel between X and Y. X Y screen slit image source of light 30 cm 20 cm 15 cm What are the correct values for the focal lengths of X and of Y? focal length focal length of X / cm of Y / cm A 50 35 B 30 20 C 30 15 D 20 20

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2008

36 In the diagram, the distance OP is the focal length of the lens. Through which point will the ray shown pass, after refraction by the lens? lens A O P D B focal length focal length C

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

35 The diagram shows the path of a ray of light passing through the principal focus F of a lens. Which broken line shows the direction of the ray after it leaves the lens? lens ray of light A F F’ B D C

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2009

38 A ray diagram is drawn to locate the position of the image formed by a converging lens of focal length f. Which ray cannot be drawn until the position of the image is known? A object B C image D f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2010

39 A ray diagram is drawn to locate the position of the image formed by a converging lens of focal length f. Which ray cannot be drawn until the position of the image is known? A object B C image D f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2010

39 A ray diagram is drawn to locate the position of the image formed by a converging lens of focal length f. Which ray cannot be drawn until the position of the image is known? A object B C image D f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2010

37 A source of light is placed at the focus F of a converging lens. The focal length of the lens is f. Which diagram shows the path of the rays of light that pass through the lens? A F f f B F f f C F f f D F f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

39 A source of light is placed at the focus F of a converging lens. The focal length of the lens is f. Which diagram shows the path of the rays of light that pass through the lens? A F f f B F f f C F f f D F f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010

39 A source of light is placed at the focus F of a converging lens. The focal length of the lens is f. Which diagram shows the path of the rays of light that pass through the lens? A F f f B F f f C F f f D F f f

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010

34 In which diagram will the two light rays shown both pass through the principal focus (focal point) of the lens after passing through the lens? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

35 In which diagram will the two light rays shown both pass through the principal focus (focal point) of the lens after passing through the lens? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2011

38 A ray of light passes through the centre of a thin converging lens. In which direction does the ray leave the lens? ray A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

37 A ray of light passes through the centre of a thin converging lens. In which direction does the ray leave the lens? ray A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

39 A ray of light passes through the centre of a thin converging lens. In which direction does the ray leave the lens? ray A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

34 The image of a clock face as seen in a plane mirror is shown. 12 3 9 6 What is the time on the clock? A 1.25 B 1.35 C 10.25 D 10.35

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

35 A ray of light passes through a glass window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D ray of light

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

34 The image of a clock face as seen in a plane mirror is shown. 12 3 9 6 What is the time on the clock? A 1.25 B 1.35 C 10.25 D 10.35

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

35 A ray of light passes through a glass window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D ray of light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

34 The image of a clock face as seen in a plane mirror is shown. 12 3 9 6 What is the time on the clock? A 1.25 B 1.35 C 10.25 D 10.35

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Answer: B

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35 A ray of light passes through a glass window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D ray of light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

35 Which labelled ray shows the path of the ray of light after it has passed through the glass block? A ray of light B C glass block D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2013

36 Which labelled ray shows the path of the ray of light after it has passed through the glass block? A ray of light B C glass block D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2013

35 A ray of light travels from glass into air. The angle of refraction is equal to the angle of incidence. What is the angle of incidence? A 0° B 45° C 60° D 90°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

35 A ray of light travels from glass into air. The angle of refraction is equal to the angle of incidence. What is the angle of incidence? A 0° B 45° C 60° D 90°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2013

35 The diagram shows a ray of light as it enters a block of glass. ray of light A B D C glass block Which of the labelled angles is the angle of refraction?

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2013

36 Which two colours of the visible spectrum of light have the greatest difference in their wavelengths? A blue and red B red and green C orange and red D yellow and blue

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2013

35 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into glass. ray of light x w air y glass z Which labelled angles are the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction? angle of angle of incidence refraction A w y B w z C x y D x z

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Answer: D

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35 Which diagram shows how a ray of light passes from air into a glass block, and shows the angle of incidence labelled i ? A B C D i i i i glass glass block block

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2014

34 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into glass. ray of light x w air y glass z Which labelled angles are the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction? angle of angle of incidence refraction A w y B w z C x y D x z

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

35 A plane mirror is on a wall. Which description of the image formed by the mirror is correct? A upright and smaller than the object B upright and the same size as the object C inverted and smaller than the object D inverted and the same size as the object

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

34 A plane mirror is on a wall. Which description of the image formed by the mirror is correct? A upright and smaller than the object B upright and the same size as the object C inverted and smaller than the object D inverted and the same size as the object

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

35 A plane mirror is on a wall. Which description of the image formed by the mirror is correct? A upright and smaller than the object B upright and the same size as the object C inverted and smaller than the object D inverted and the same size as the object

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2014

35 Which diagram shows a ray of light passing through a glass block in air? A B glass block glass block C D glass block glass block

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2015

35 The diagram shows three rays of light passing through a converging lens. x R S y Which labelled point is the principal focus of the lens, and which labelled distance is the focal length of the lens? principal focal focus length A R x B R y C S x D S y

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2015

35 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. The angle between the ray and the mirror is 50°. plane mirror 50° 40° ray of light normal What is the angle of reflection of the ray when it is reflected from the mirror? A 40° B 50° C 80° D 100°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2015

36 A filament lamp is used in a zoo to keep young animals warm. reflector What are the main types of wave given out by the lamp? A visible light and infra-red B visible light and microwaves C visible light and radio waves D visible light and X-rays

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2015

36 The diagram shows the path of a ray of light passing through a principal focus of a lens. Which labelled line shows the direction of the ray after it leaves the lens? lens ray of light A principal focus B D C

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

35 A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air. Which path does the light take when the angle of incidence x is significantly less than the critical angle? A B air C glass x D ray of light

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

35 A girl writes the word LEFT on a piece of card. LEFT She looks at the image of this card, made by reflection by a plane mirror. What does she see? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

36 The diagram shows a ray of light travelling in glass from point P. Angle x is greater than the critical angle. In which labelled direction does the ray continue? A B air glass C x P D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

35 A ray of light passes from air into a rectangular glass block and back into the air again. Which diagram shows the path of the light, the angle of incidence labelled i and the angle of refraction labelled r ? A B i i r r glass C D i i r r glass

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

35 The critical angle for diamond in air is 25°. Which diagram shows the path of light passing from diamond (denser) into air (less dense)? A B air air diamond diamond 30° 20° C D air air diamond diamond 30° 20°

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2016

35 The diagram shows rays of light passing through a converging lens. Which labelled arrow represents the focal length of the lens? B C A D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

35 The diagram shows an object in front of a plane mirror. plane mirror Which diagram below shows the image of the object formed by the mirror? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

35 Three rays of light are incident on a converging lens as shown. lens Which diagram shows the rays after passing through the lens? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

35 Two rectangular glass blocks are placed a short distance apart in air. A ray of light passes through the first block and enters the second block. Which diagram shows the route taken by the light? A B C D glass glass glass glass

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

35 The diagram shows a ray of light hitting the edge of a glass block. Three rays, the angle of incidence i and the angle of refraction r are labelled. r = 90° refracted ray air glass i incident weak ray reflected ray Angle i is decreased slightly. What happens? A Angle r becomes equal to the critical angle. B Angle r becomes less than 90°. C The weak reflected ray disappears. D Total internal reflection occurs.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2017

35 A ray of light is travelling in glass. The ray reaches a boundary with air and splits into two rays as shown. 50° air glass 30° 30° original ray What has happened to the original ray? A It has been partially internally reflected. B It has been partially internally refracted. C It has been totally internally reflected. D It has been totally internally refracted.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2017

35 The diagram represents the surface of a transparent liquid. Two rays of light are travelling within the liquid. They both reach the surface. The path of each ray is shown. air liquid 50° 55° What is the critical angle for this liquid? A 35° B 40° C 50° D 55°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2017

35 The diagram represents the surface of a transparent liquid. Two rays of light are travelling within the liquid. They both reach the surface. The path of each ray is shown. air liquid 50° 55° What is the critical angle for this liquid? A 35° B 40° C 50° D 55°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2017

36 The diagram shows an object in front of a plane mirror. A ray of light from the object is incident on the mirror, and the angle between the ray and the mirror is 60°. Two positions X and Y are labelled. X 60° Y object What is the angle of reflection, and at which labelled position is an image of the object formed? angle of position reflection / ° of image A 30 X B 30 Y C 60 X D 60 Y

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

35 A ray of light travels in glass towards air. The critical angle for the glass is 43°. Which diagram shows what happens to the ray of light? A B air some of air the light glass glass 42° 42° some of all of the light the light C D air air some of all of glass 42° the light glass 42° the light some of the light

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

35 Which diagram shows a ray of light undergoing total internal reflection? A B air air glass glass incident incident ray ray C D glass glass air air incident incident ray ray

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

36 Which diagram shows how a ray of light passes from air into a glass block, and shows the angle of incidence labelled i ? A B C D i i i i glass glass block block

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

35 The diagram shows a ray of light as it enters a glass block. Which labelled angle is the angle of refraction? ray of light A B D C glass block

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2018

34 The diagram shows a ray of light as it enters a glass block. Which labelled angle is the angle of refraction? ray of light A B D C glass block

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

35 The diagram represents two parallel rays of light striking a converging lens. The rays pass through the lens. Through which labelled point do both rays pass? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

34 The diagram shows a ray of light as it enters a glass block. Which labelled angle is the angle of refraction? ray of light A B D C glass block

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2018

35 The diagram represents two parallel rays of light striking a converging lens. The rays pass through the lens. Through which labelled point do both rays pass? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2018

35 Light from a ray-box strikes a plane mirror and reflects off it. light ray not to scale w x y normal z On the diagram, four angles w, x, y and z are indicated. Which equation must be correct? A w = x B w = z C x = z D y = z

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

34 The diagram shows light travelling in substance P. The light strikes substance Q at an angle of incidence x. The light is totally internally reflected. P Q x light One of the substances is air and the other substance is glass. Which substance is air, and how does angle x compare with the critical angle? substance that is air angle x A P greater than critical angle B P less than critical angle C Q greater than critical angle D Q less than critical angle

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

35 The diagram shows light passing from water into air. Which diagram shows the angle of incidence i and the angle of refraction r correctly labelled? A B i air i air water r water r light light C D r air air r water water i i light light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

32 A ray of light in air is incident on a plastic block. Which diagram shows the path of the light through the block? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

33 A thin converging lens forms a real image. In the diagrams F indicates each principal focus of the lens. Which diagram shows how a real image of the object is formed? A B lens lens object F object image F image F F C D lens lens object object image F F F F image

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

36 Which row describes the characteristics of the image of an object formed by a plane mirror? type of image size of image A real same as object B real smaller than object C virtual same as object D virtual smaller than object

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

37 Light passes through a parallel-sided block of glass. Which diagram shows how the light passes through the block? A B air glass air glass C D air glass air glass

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2019

35 The diagram shows light incident on a plane mirror. plane mirror 35° The angle between the ray and the mirror is 35°. What is the angle of reflection? A 35° B 55° C 70° D 110°

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2019

35 The diagram shows light striking a plane mirror. plane mirror 50° ray of light normal What is the angle of reflection of the ray when it is reflected from the mirror? A 40° B 50° C 80° D 100°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

36 The diagram shows three rays of light from point Q at the top of an object. The rays pass through a thin converging lens to form a real image. Which labelled point is the principal focus of the lens? Q object A B B C image D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

35 The diagram shows light striking a plane mirror. plane mirror 50° ray of light normal What is the angle of reflection of the ray when it is reflected from the mirror? A 40° B 50° C 80° D 100°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

35 The diagram shows light striking a plane mirror. plane mirror 50° ray of light normal What is the angle of reflection of the ray when it is reflected from the mirror? A 40° B 50° C 80° D 100°

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

35 A ray of light strikes one face of a parallel-sided plastic block. The angle of incidence is 46°. At the opposite face, part of the ray is reflected and part is refracted into the air. Which other labelled angle has a value of 46°? 46° plastic block A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

35 Which diagram of a converging lens is correctly labelled? A B converging lens converging lens focal length focal principal principal length focus focus C D converging lens converging lens principal focal principal focal focus length focus length

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

36 A water wave strikes a plane barrier. Which diagram shows the direction of travel of the reflected wave? A B incident incident wave wave reflected wave reflected wave C D incident incident wave wave reflected wave reflected wave

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

34 A source of light is placed in front of a plane mirror. Which labelled point shows the position of the image of the source? A B C D source of light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

36 Light travelling in air strikes a glass block. Which diagram shows what happens to the light? A B light light air air glass glass C D light light air air glass glass

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020

35 Light in air hits a plane glass surface at an angle of incidence of 45. In which direction does the light continue? A along the surface of the glass B in the opposite direction to its original direction C into the glass in a new direction D into the glass in its original direction

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

36 The diagram shows rays of light from an object being reflected by a plane mirror. plane mirror X object Y At which labelled point is the image formed, and is the image real or virtual? image real or virtual A at X real B at X virtual C at Y real D at Y virtual

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2021

36 Which diagram shows how a converging lens forms a real image at the point labelled I? A B I I C D I I

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2021

35 A ray of light passes through a glass window. Which path does it take? A air glass air B C D ray of light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

34 The diagram shows a ray of light being reflected from a plane mirror. Four angles are labelled p, q, r and s. plane mirror p s q r normal Which angles are the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection? angle of angle of incidence reflection A p r B p s C q r D q s

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

36 An observer sees an image of an object formed by a plane mirror. The ray diagram shows a ray of light from the object reflecting off the mirror to the observer. At which labelled point is the image? A D B plane mirror C object observer

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

35 A man sitting in a parked car looks in a mirror and sees an image of a sign behind the car. The diagram shows the image he sees. image The man now turns round and looks directly at the sign, not using the mirror. What does the man see? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

35 A man sitting in a parked car looks in a mirror and sees an image of a sign behind the car. The diagram shows the image he sees. image The man now turns round and looks directly at the sign, not using the mirror. What does the man see? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

36 A ray of light in air is incident on a glass block. The ray of light is refracted as it enters the glass block and as it emerges from the glass block. Which diagram shows the complete path of the light ray? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

36 A thin converging lens forms a real image of an object. In the diagrams, each point labelled F is a principal focus of the lens. Which diagram shows how the real image of the object is formed? A B lens lens object F object image F image F F C D lens lens object object image F F F F image

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2023

35 The word ‘LIGHT’ is printed on a piece of paper. The piece of paper is held in front of a vertical mirror with the word ‘LIGHT’ upright. A person looks at the mirror and sees an image of the word. What does the image look like? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

36 Light passes through a parallel-sided block of glass. Which diagram shows how the light passes through the block? A B air glass air glass C D air glass air glass

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

35 A source of light is placed in front of a plane mirror. Which labelled point shows the position of the image of the source? A B C D source of light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2023

36 The diagram shows light incident on a plane mirror. Which labelled angle is the angle of reflection? D A plane mirror C B ray of incident light normal

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2023

36 Aray of light in air strikes the surface of water at an angle of 45°. Which diagram shows what happens to the ray after it strikes the surface? A B air 45° air 45° water water Cc D air 45° air 45° water water

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2024

37 Which diagram shows how a converging lens forms a real image of object O at the point labelled I? A B O I O I C D O I O I

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

36 An object is placed in front of a vertical plane mirror. The object is then moved further away from the mirror. What happens to the image? A It becomes larger and moves further from the mirror. B It becomes larger but stays the same distance from the mirror. C It stays the same size but moves further from the mirror. D It stays the same size and stays the same distance from the mirror.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

37 Light in air hits the surface of a transparent glass block at an angle of incidence of 45. In which direction does the light then travel? A along the surface of the glass B in the opposite direction to its original direction C into the glass in a different direction D into the glass in its original direction

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

36 The diagram shows a thin converging lens and a small object O. Each principal focus is marked F. Which labelled point is the position of the image of O? O A B F F C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

35 A ray of red light enters a triangular glass prism. The ray passes through the prism and emerges travelling in a different direction. red light glass prism Which effect causes the changes of direction? A absorption B convection C reflection D refraction

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

36 An object is placed in front of a plane mirror. An image of the object is formed in the position shown. object image plane mirror The object is now moved 1.0 cm to the left. What happens to the image? A It moves 1.0 cm to the left. B It moves 1.0 cm to the right. C It moves 2.0 cm to the left. D It moves 2.0 cm to the right.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

35 A ray of red light enters a triangular glass prism. The ray passes through the prism and emerges travelling in a different direction. red light glass prism Which effect causes the changes of direction? A absorption B convection C reflection D refraction

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

36 An object is placed in front of a plane mirror. An image of the object is formed in the position shown. object image plane mirror The object is now moved 1.0 cm to the left. What happens to the image? A It moves 1.0 cm to the left. B It moves 1.0 cm to the right. C It moves 2.0 cm to the left. D It moves 2.0 cm to the right.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

34 A water wave is incident on a plane barrier. Which diagram shows the direction of travel of the reflected wave? A B incident incident wave wave reflected wave plane plane barrier barrier reflected wave C D incident incident wave wave reflected wave reflected wave plane plane barrier barrier

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2025

35 The diagram shows the formation of a real image by a thin converging lens. Which labelled point is the principal focus of the lens? converging lens A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2025

35 The diagram shows a ray of light reflected by a plane mirror. Four angles, w, x, y and z, are labelled. Two lines, P and Q, are labelled. P ray of light x y Q w z Which row shows the labels for the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection and the normal? angle of angle of normal incidence reflection A w z P B w z Q C x y P D x y Q

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2025

35 The diagram shows a wave on water moving towards a straight barrier. The direction of the wave is shown by an arrow. barrier The wave reflects from the barrier. Which diagram shows the reflected wave? A B barrier barrier C D barrier barrier

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2025

35 Light passes from air into glass. normal glass air light As it enters the glass, the light changes direction. Which row shows the change in direction of the light and the name of this process? change in direction process A away from the normal dispersion B away from the normal refraction C towards the normal dispersion D towards the normal refraction

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2025

35 A thin converging lens has focal length F. Object O is placed near the lens. The lens produces image I of the object. Which diagram shows how image I is formed by the lens? A B O O F F F F I I C D O O F F F F I I

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

35 A thin converging lens has focal length F. Object O is placed near the lens. The lens produces image I of the object. Which diagram shows how image I is formed by the lens? A B O O F F F F I I C D O O F F F F I I

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Answer: C

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