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CSEC Physics · May/June 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(iii)

An object AB is placed 20 cm in front of a converging lens of focal length F, 10 cm as seen in Figure 4.

Is the image formed real or virtual?

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  1. 6(a)(i)Copy Figure 3 and draw the ray shown as it emerges on the other side of the lens and its relation to the focus. Show the principal axis and the focal length.[5 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Write, in words or symbols, the formula for the magnification of an object.[1 mark]
  3. 6(b)(i)Calculate the position of the image formed and state on what side of the lens it is located.[5 marks]
  4. 6(b)(ii)Calculate the magnification of the image formed.[3 marks]

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