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Paper 3 structured question: Thin lenses

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Ray diagrams are used to illustrate how converging lenses form images.

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Draw a ray diagram to show how a converging lens forms a real image of an object placed beyond 2F.

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State the characteristics of the image formed when the object is placed beyond 2F.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Describe the characteristics of a real image formed by a converging lens.

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State two characteristics of a real image formed by a converging lens.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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