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1. The diagrams show two lenses labelled X and Y. What are the names of these types of lenses?

two types of lenses X and Y

X Y
A
converging converse
B
diverging converging
C
converging diverging
D
converse diverging

2. Which of these is the symbol for a diverging lens?

diverging lens symbol, 4 choices

3-5. These questions are about the diagram shown here, with parallel rays of light passing through a lens.

ray diagram with converging rays

3. What is the name given to the point X and the length shown as Y?

Point X length Y
A
virtual point axis length
B
principal focus focal length
C
focal axis axis length
D
point of convergence focal length

 

4. Light rays that are near parallel before entering the lens must be coming from..

  • A. a distant object
  • B. a near by object
  • C. a virtual image
  • D. a real image

5. The rays of light can be bought to a focus on a screen. This means the image must be..

  • A. virtual
  • B. real
  • C. imaginary
  • D. magnified

6-8. The diagram here shows one ray of light coming from an object and entering a lens. The focal point F is labelled.

ray diagram for converging lens, partially complete

By sketching and completing this ray diagram to show the formation of an image, answer the following questions:

6. A light ray passing from the top of the object through the centre of the lens will...

  • A. pass through point F
  • B. be refracted upwards on the diagram
  • C. be refracted downwards on the diagram
  • D. continue in a straight line

7. What type of image is formed?

  • A. real and inverted
  • B. real and the right way up
  • C. virtual and inverted
  • D. virtual and the right way up

8. How does the size of the image compare to the original object?

  • A. magnified
  • B. diminished
  • C. same size
  • D. none of the above as image is virtual

9. Virtual images are created when the lens makes light rays diverge. The brain expects the rays to have travelled in a straight line and come from the same side of the lens as the object.

Which of the following arrangements can create a virtual image?

I. A converging lens, with the object further away from the lens than the focal length
II. A converging lens, with the object closer to the lens than the focal length
III. All diverging lenses, irrespective of the object placement
  • A. I and III
  • B. II and III
  • C. II only
  • D. III only

10. Which of the following statements is ALWAYS true for virtual images, regardless of the lens used or placement of the object?

  • A. always magnified
  • B. always inverted
  • C. always the right way up
  • D. always diminished
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Question 1:

Correct answer: C


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Question 2:

The symbol for a diverging lens using arrowheads is a straight line with arrowheads pointing inwards on both sides.

This matches diagram B.

In contrast, a converging lens is shown with arrowheads pointing outward (away from the lens).


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Question 3:

Correct answer: B


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Question 4:

Correct answer: A. a distant object

When an object is very far away (e.g., stars, sun, distant mountains), the light rays arriving at the lens are nearly parallel. This is why a converging lens focuses them at the principal focus.


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Question 5:

Correct answer: B. real

A real image is formed when light rays actually converge at a point, allowing it to be projected onto a screen. Virtual images cannot be captured on a screen.


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Question 6:

Here's a completed diagram for these questions. The length of object/image are just examples and not nescessary for answering the questions:

converging lens diagram

To draw this diagram, a light ray passing from the top of the object through the centre of the lens must stay in a straight line.

This matches option D.


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Question 7:

Here's a completed diagram for these questions. The length of object/image are just examples and not nescessary for answering the questions:

converging lens diagram

From the diagram, the image is real (light rays can be focused at that point) and inverted.

This matches option A.


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Question 8:

Here's a completed diagram for these questions. The length of object/image are just examples and not nescessary for answering the questions:

converging lens diagram

From the diagram, the image shown is clearly larger than the object, so the image is magnified.

This matches option A.


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Question 9:

The correct answer is B. II and III.

A converging lens produces a virtual image when the object is placed within the focal length (II).

Diverging lenses always produce virtual images regardless of object placement (III).

When the object is beyond the focal length of a converging lens, a real image is formed (I).


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Question 10:

For a single lens, virtual images are always upright (the right way up) regardless of whether the lens is converging or diverging, or where the object is placed. They can be magnified (converging lens with object inside focal length) or diminished (diverging lens), but never inverted.

Thus, the statement that is always true is C. always the right way up.


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