Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Thin lenses

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Thin lenses

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In a certain optical setup, an object is placed at a distance greater than twice the focal length of a converging lens.

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Describe the characteristics of the image formed by the lens in this situation.

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Describe the characteristics of the image formed by the lens.
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When light passes through a lens, it can form different types of images depending on the object's position relative to the lens.

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State the term used to describe an image that is smaller than the object.
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