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Date November 2020 Marks available 2 Reference code 20N.3.SL.TZ0.10
Level Standard level Paper Paper 3 Time zone 0 - no time zone
Command term Construct Question number 10 Adapted from N/A

Question

The diagram represents a diverging mirror being used to view an object.

Construct a single ray showing one path of light between the eye, the mirror and the object, to view the object.

[2]
a.

The image observed is virtual. Outline the meaning of virtual image.

[1]
b.

Markscheme

attempt to connect object and eye with ray showing equal angles of reflection such that reflection occurs within 1 hatch mark of position shown

construction showing normal at point of reflection

 

Allow rays that are drawn freehand without a ruler - use judgement

a.

light rays do not pass through the image
OR
do not form an image on a screen
OR
appear to have come from a point
OR
formed by extension of rays

 

OWTTE.

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Option C: Imaging » Option C: Imaging (Core topics) » C.1 – Introduction to imaging
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