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