Refractive Index and Lenses!

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The diagram shows a light ray passing from air to glass.

Line A

What is the name given to Line A?

The normal [1 mark]

Curved lines can be used

but are not needed if you
got the position of the label
correct.

On the diagram, label the angle of incidence. Use the letter i. See diagram
On the diagram, label the angle of refraction. Use the letter r. See diagram

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The value of i is 45 and the value of r is 28.

Calculate the refractive index of the glass.
Use the correct equation from the Physics Equations Sheet.

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0.707 / 0.469 [2 marks]

Refractive index = 1.528 or 1.529 [1 mark]
Be careful with decimal places. There is
usually some flexibility in the mark scheme,
but for refractive index questions, it might be
an idea to use at least three decimal places.

(Total 5 marks)

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The diagram shows light rays passing through a lens.

Point A

Name the type of lens shown in the diagram.

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Convex or converging [1 mark]

Name point A.

Focal point is fine, but the specification calls

it the principal focus.

A feature of lenses is the focal length. The focal length is affected by the refractive
index of the material the lens is made of.
The table shows the refractive index of three materials.
Material

Refractive Index

Glass

1.50

High Index Plastic

1.74

Conventional Plastic

1.60

Some people wear glasses to aid vision.

Which material would be best for making the thinnest lenses?
Choose from the table.

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Principal focus [1 mark]

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High index plastic [1 mark]

Explain your choice.
Highest refractive index [1 mark]
Refract the light most or most bending of light or [1 mark]

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The diagram shows a lens with an object in front of it.

Examiners can be picky about these

questions. Make sure you
- use a ruler
- make the lines meet at the right place
- use arrows to show the direction of light.
- use a dotted line to show virtual lines.
Complete the diagram to show the position of the image produced by the lens.
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diagram must include rays of light.

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1 mark for each line.

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The diagram shows how a lens produces an image.

1 mark for correct position of image, which must be at the point where the lines cross.
1 mark for correct facing arrows

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Describe the image shown in the diagram.

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Upright [1 mark]
Virtual [1 mark]
Magnified [1 mark]
(Total 12 marks)

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