Light — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

36 Which diagram correctly shows a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass block? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2005

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

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2006

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 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006

27 Light is shone into four liquids in clear glass containers. In which container is the light scattered? A B C D light light light light salt solution diluted milk petrol vegetable oil

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2007

33 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

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2007

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 0654/11 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 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008

36 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 0654/11 May/June 2009

34 An object O is placed in front of a converging lens of focal length f. At which point will the top of the image be seen? A B O f f C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

37 Which ray diagram shows a converging lens producing a real image of object O? A B O O C D O O

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2010

33 Which ray diagram shows a converging lens producing a real image of object O? A B O O C D O O

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2010

37 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into water. ray of light air water X What is the name of angle X? A the angle of incidence B the angle of reflection C the angle of refraction D the critical angle

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2010

36 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into water. ray of light air water X What is the name of angle X? A the angle of incidence B the angle of reflection C the angle of refraction D the critical angle

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2010

34 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from air into water. ray of light air water X What is the name of angle X? A the angle of incidence B the angle of reflection C the angle of refraction D the critical angle

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2010

32 Which group contains only secondary colours of light? A cyan, green, magenta B cyan, green, yellow C green, magenta, yellow D yellow, cyan, magenta

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2011

31 Which group contains only secondary colours of light? A cyan, green, magenta B cyan, green, yellow C green, magenta, yellow D yellow, cyan, magenta

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2011

31 Which group contains only secondary colours of light? A cyan, green, magenta B cyan, green, yellow C green, magenta, yellow D yellow, cyan, magenta

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2011

34 A glass block is surrounded by a vacuum. A ray of light strikes the inside of the glass block, and is totally reflected back into the block. vacuum glass h i ray of light Why does this happen? A Angle h is greater than the critical angle. B Angle i is greater than the critical angle. C Light cannot travel through a vacuum. D The ray is travelling along the normal.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2012

34 A converging lens in a camera is used to make an image on a film. The image is smaller than the object. At which point could the object be placed so that it makes this image? focal length of lens A B C D film 2 × focal length of lens

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2012

34 A converging lens in a camera is used to make an image on a film. The image is smaller than the object. At which point could the object be placed so that it makes this image? focal length of lens A B C D film 2 × focal length of lens

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2012

35 A ray of light strikes a plane mirror. 30° ray of light mirror What is the angle of reflection of the ray? A 150° B 90° C 60° D 30°

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2013

35 A ray of light strikes a plane mirror. 30° ray of light mirror What is the angle of reflection of the ray? A 150° B 90° C 60° D 30°

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2013

36 A ray of light strikes a plane mirror. 30° ray of light mirror What is the angle of reflection of the ray? A 150° B 90° C 60° D 30°

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2013

35 Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light as it passes through a glass prism? A B prism prism red violet violet red C D prism red prism violet violet red

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

34 Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light as it passes through a glass prism? A B prism prism red violet violet red C D prism red prism violet violet red

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

35 A plane mirror forms an image of an object placed in front of it. Which row describes the image? image type image size A real same size as object B real smaller than object C virtual same size as object D virtual smaller than object

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2013

35 Which diagram shows the paths taken by the red light and by the blue light when a beam of white light enters a glass prism? A B red blue white white light light blue red glass prism C D white red white blue light light blue red glass prism

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2014

35 Which diagram shows the paths taken by the red light and by the blue light when a beam of white light enters a glass prism? A B red blue white white light light blue red glass prism C D white red white blue light light blue red glass prism

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2014

36 Which diagram shows the paths taken by the red light and by the blue light when a beam of white light enters a glass prism? A B red blue white white light light blue red glass prism C D white red white blue light light blue red glass prism

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2014

33 A ray of light travels in glass towards a glass / air boundary. The critical angle for glass is 42°. Which diagram shows what happens to the ray? A B air air glass glass 45° 45° light ray light ray C D air air glass glass 45° 45° light ray light ray

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2014

32 A ray of light travels in glass towards a glass / air boundary. The critical angle for glass is 42°. Which diagram shows what happens to the ray? A B air air glass glass 45° 45° light ray light ray C D air air glass glass 45° 45° light ray light ray

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2014

33 Which diagram shows how a converging lens forms a real image I of an object O? A B O I O I C D O I O I

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2014

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

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2015

35 The diagram shows two rays of light passing through a converging lens. object Which type of image is formed? A inverted and larger than the object B inverted and smaller than the object C upright (erect) and larger than the object D upright (erect) and smaller than the object

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2015

35 One of the effects of passing a ray of white light through a prism is to split the light into colours. prism white light coloured light What is the name given to this splitting effect? A dispersion B radiation C reflection D refraction

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2015

36 The converging lens in a camera is used to make an image on a film. The image is smaller than the object. At which labelled point is the object positioned? focal length of lens film A B C D 2 × focal length of lens lens

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015

36 A piece of paper has ‘PAL’ written on it. A student holds the paper in front of a plane mirror. back of mirror PAL What does the student see? A PAL B C D PAL PAL PAL

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

36 An underwater lamp is used to light a swimming pool. Rays of light from the lamp hit the water surface at different angles, as shown in the diagram. Which ray hits the surface at the critical angle? air A B C D water lamp

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

35 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. ray of light 20° plane mirror What is the angle of reflection? A 20° B 40° C 70° D 140°

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2016

35 A ray of light strikes the boundary between glass and air. The critical angle for glass in air is 42°. In which diagram does the ray undergo total internal reflection? A B glass glass air air 40° 45° ray of ray of light light C D ray of ray of light light 40° 45° glass glass air air

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2016

35 A boy stands at point P in front of a plane mirror. At which labelled point is the boy’s image formed? A B plane mirror D C P

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2016

35 The diagram shows a ray of light travelling in water towards air above the water. The angle of incidence i is slightly less than 49°. air water i normal The critical angle for water is 49°. What is the angle of refraction of the ray? A slightly less than 49° B slightly less than 90° C slightly more than 49° D slightly more than 90°

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016

35 The image formed by a plane mirror is upright. position object of image eye What are the other characteristics of the image? magnified virtual (larger than the object) A no no B no yes C yes no D yes yes

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016

34 A converging lens in a projector is used to make an enlarged (magnified) image of an object on a screen. At which labelled point could the object be placed so that the lens produces this image? focal length converging lens of lens A B C D 2 × focal length of lens screen

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016

34 A glass block is surrounded by air. The diagram shows what happens to a ray of light inside the glass block when it reaches the edge of the block. refracted ray air glass i ray of light reflected ray Angle i is changed so that total internal reflection takes place. How is angle i changed and which ray then disappears? angle i ray that disappears A decreases reflected ray B decreases refracted ray C increases reflected ray D increases refracted ray

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2017

34 The diagram shows a ray of light in air entering and passing through a glass block. Which labelled arrow shows the direction of the ray after it leaves the glass block? air glass D C B A

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2017

34 The diagram shows a ray of light passing through a glass block. Which labelled angle is an angle of refraction? glass block D C A B

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2017

35 A plane mirror is used to form an image of an object. At which labelled point is the image formed? A object ray of light B C plane mirror D

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2017

33 The diagram shows the direction of a wave that passes a particle. The particle is made to vibrate by the wave. The direction of vibration of the particle is shown. direction of wave direction of vibration of particle particle Which row states the type of wave that passes the particle, and gives an example of this type of wave? type of wave example A longitudinal light B longitudinal sound C transverse light D transverse sound

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

34 The diagram represents a converging lens forming an image of an object. converging lens object Q R S P image Which distance is the focal length of the lens? A PQ B PR C QR D QS

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

34 The diagrams represent a ray of light reflected by a plane mirror. Which diagram shows possible values for two angles? A B 40° 50° 40° 50° (not to scale) C D 40° 50° 40° 50°

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

35 Which diagram shows the dispersion of white light by a glass prism? A B red violet violet red white white light light C D red violet violet red white white light light

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018

34 Which diagram shows how a real image is formed by a convex lens? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018

34 The ray diagram shows two rays of light that have passed from an object through a converging lens. object X rays of light lens Y Which labelled point X or Y is a principal focus of the lens, and how does the size of the image compare with the size of the object? principal focus size of image A X larger than object B X smaller than object C Y larger than object D Y smaller than object

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

33 Which diagram shows the effect of a converging lens on parallel rays of light? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2019

33 A student stands in front of a plane mirror on a wall. Which statement about the image of the student is not correct? A The image is laterally inverted. B The image is smaller than the student. C The image is upright. D The student and the image are equal distances from the mirror.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2019

33 A student stands in front of a plane mirror on a wall. Which statement about the image of the student is not correct? A The image is laterally inverted. B The image is smaller than the student. C The image is upright. D The student and the image are equal distances from the mirror.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2019

34 A student looks at her image in a vertical plane mirror. Which row describes the size of the image and its position? size position A magnified behind mirror B magnified on surface of mirror C same as student behind mirror D same as student on surface of mirror

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

33 Light passes through a glass block that has parallel sides. Which diagram shows the path of the light? A B air air glass glass C D air air glass glass

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019

34 Light passes from air through a solid glass block. Which diagram shows the path of the light? A B glass glass block block C D glass glass block block

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2020

33 The diagram shows light passing through a thin converging lens. At which labelled point is the principal focus of the lens? A B C D lens

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2020

32 An object is placed in front of a plane mirror. What are the characteristics of the image formed? A same size as the object and inverted top to bottom B same size as the object and laterally inverted (left to right) C smaller than the object and inverted top to bottom D smaller than the object and laterally inverted (left to right)

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2020

33 The diagram shows light passing through a thin converging lens. X What is the distance X? A the distance from the lens to an object B the focal length of the lens C the principal focus of the lens D the wavelength of the light

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

34 Light travelling in air strikes the surface of water and is refracted. In which labelled direction is the light refracted? light A air water B D C

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

34 The diagram shows two rays of light that have passed from an object through a converging lens. object X rays of light lens Y Which labelled point X or Y is a principal focus of the lens, and how does the size of the image compare with the size of the object? principal focus size of image A X larger than object B X smaller than object C Y larger than object D Y smaller than object

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2021

34 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a converging lens. converging lens X F ray of light What happens to the ray after it passes through the lens? A It continues in its original direction. B It travels away from the principal focus F of the lens. C It travels towards the centre X of the lens. D It travels towards the principal focus F of the lens.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2021

33 A boy looks into a plane mirror that is 50 cm in front of his face. How far from the boy’s face is the image of his face? A 25 cm B 50 cm C 100 cm D 150 cm

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2021

34 The diagram shows the image of an object produced by a thin converging lens. lens object image How is the image described? A diminished and inverted B diminished and upright C enlarged and inverted D enlarged and upright

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2021

33 A boy looks into a plane mirror that is 50 cm in front of his face. How far from the boy’s face is the image of his face? A 25 cm B 50 cm C 100 cm D 150 cm

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2021

34 The diagram shows the image of an object produced by a thin converging lens. lens object image How is the image described? A diminished and inverted B diminished and upright C enlarged and inverted D enlarged and upright

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2021

34 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. ray of light 20° plane mirror What is the angle of reflection? A 20 B 40 C 70 D 90

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

35 Which diagram shows a converging lens forming a real image of an object O? A B O O C D O O

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

33 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. ray of light 20° plane mirror What is the angle of reflection? A 20 B 40 C 70 D 90

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2021

34 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror. ray of light 20° plane mirror What is the angle of reflection? A 20 B 40 C 70 D 90

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2021

35 The diagram shows a ray of light which is reflected from a plane mirror. normal ray of light 60° 30° plane mirror What is the angle of incidence and what is the angle of reflection? angle of angle of incidence /  reflection /  A 30 30 B 30 60 C 60 30 D 60 60

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2022

34 The diagram shows light from an object passing through a converging lens to form an image. object F F Which description of the image is correct? A diminished and inverted B diminished and upright C enlarged and inverted D enlarged and upright

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2022

34 A thin, converging lens produces an inverted, enlarged image of an object. The image is formed on a screen. F is a principal focus of the lens. Which labelled point is a possible position for the object? lens A B C D F

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2022

34 A thin, converging lens produces an inverted, enlarged image of an object. The image is formed on a screen. F is a principal focus of the lens. Which labelled point is a possible position for the object? lens A B C D F

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2022

34 Which description is correct for the image of an object formed by a vertical plane mirror? A upright and larger than the object B upright and the same size as the object C upside down and smaller than the object D upside down and the same size as the object

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022

34 An object is placed at a certain distance from a converging lens. This distance is greater than twice the focal length of the lens. The principal focus on each side of the lens is marked F and two rays from the top of the object are shown. converging lens object F F Which statement about the image formed is correct? A The image is diminished and inverted. B The image is diminished and upright. C The image is enlarged and inverted. D The image is enlarged and upright.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

34 Light from an underwater lamp is refracted at the surface of water. Which labelled angle is the angle of refraction of the light? C D water B A light underwater lamp

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022

35 A student stands in front of a plane mirror on a wall. Which statement about the image of the student is not correct? A The image is laterally inverted (left to right). B The image is smaller than the student. C The image is upright. D The student and the image are equal distances from the mirror.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2023

34 An object is placed in front of a plane mirror on a wall. What are the characteristics of the image formed? A same size as object and inverted top to bottom B same size as object and laterally inverted (left to right) C smaller than object and inverted top to bottom D smaller than object and laterally inverted (left to right)

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2023

34 An object is placed in front of a plane mirror on a wall. What are the characteristics of the image formed? A same size as object and inverted top to bottom B same size as object and laterally inverted (left to right) C smaller than object and inverted top to bottom D smaller than object and laterally inverted (left to right)

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2023

34 A ray of light enters a parallel-sided glass block. At which labelled point does the ray leave the block? A B C D glass block ray of light

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023

33 The diagram shows a ray of light passing from glass into air. Two angles P and Q are labelled. normal P glass air Q What is the angle of refraction? A P B Q C 90 – P D 90 – Q

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2024

33 The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from glass into air. Which labelled arrow shows the path of the light in the air? B A C D air glass ray of light

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2024

33 The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from glass into air. Which labelled arrow shows the path of the light in the air? B A C D air glass ray of light

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2024

33 A ray of light travels from air into a parallel-sided glass block and then back into air. Which diagram shows the path of the light? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2024

34 Light strikes a plane mirror and is reflected. Which diagram shows the angle of incidence labelled i and the angle of reflection labelled r ? A B normal normal light light i r i r plane mirror plane mirror C D normal normal light light r i r i plane mirror plane mirror

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2025

35 The diagram shows light passing through a thin converging lens. Which labelled point is the principal focus of the lens? A B C D lens

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2025

34 The diagram shows two rays of light passing through a thin converging lens to form an image of an object. Four distances are labelled. Which labelled distance is the focal length of the lens? lens A B C object image D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2025

35 The diagram shows light hitting a plane mirror. normal incident reflected ray ray NOT TO SCALE 40° plane mirror What is the angle of incidence? A 40° B 50° C 80° D 100°

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2025

34 Light travels from air into water. normal X air water Y What are the names of angle X and angle Y? angle X angle Y A angle of incidence angle of reflection B angle of incidence angle of refraction C angle of refraction angle of incidence D angle of refraction angle of reflection

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2025

34 Light travels from air into water. normal X air water Y What are the names of angle X and angle Y? angle X angle Y A angle of incidence angle of reflection B angle of incidence angle of refraction C angle of refraction angle of incidence D angle of refraction angle of reflection

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2025

33 A ray of light strikes a plane mirror. 30° ray of light mirror What is the angle of reflection of the ray? A 150° B 90° C 60° D 30°

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025

34 The diagram shows a ray of light in air striking a rectangular block of glass. Which labelled arrow shows the path of the light into and out of the block? ray of light block of glass A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025

35 Light travelling in air passes through a glass block. Which diagram shows the refraction of the light, with the angle of incidence labelled i and the angle of refraction labelled r ? A B r i glass i block r C D r i i glass r block

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025

35 Light travelling in air passes through a glass block. Which diagram shows the refraction of the light, with the angle of incidence labelled i and the angle of refraction labelled r ? A B r i glass i block r C D r i i glass r block

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025