GCSE level optics questions - Mirrors and Lenses

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The mark scheme is in red; and comments to help you understand why the marks are awarded in that way are in green.

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and here for notes on mirrors

 

 

 

Convex lens - Magnifying glass - ray diagram 7 marks
Convex and concave lenses - ray diagrams 13 marks
Convex lens - ray diagram 5 marks
Mirrors - ray path 5 marks
Convex lens and camera - ray diagram 9 marks
Optical Devices 6 marks
Lenses - ray diagrams 12 marks
Concave lens - ray diagram 5 marks
Convex lens - ray diagram 6 marks
Convex lens - ray diagram 8 marks
Convex lens - ray diagram 8 marks
Plane Mirror - ray path 6 marks
Q 13. Car headlight relector - ray diagram 6 marks
Q 14. Plane mirrors - periscope - ray path 3 marks
Q 15. Lens - made of prisms - ray diagram 11 marks