NAME :…………………………………………………………..

CLASS:……………………………………………………………

TEACHER’S NAME:…………………………………………

QUESTION : FINAL FORM 4 2015

(TOPIC : UNDERSTANDING LENSES )

1. Diagram 1.1 show parallel light rays are directed towards the lens P with focal point F.

Diagram 1
a) What is the meaning of focal point?
[1 mark]
b) Diagram 1.2 shows a piece of paper burns when placed under lens P aimed
towards hot sun rays.

Diagram 1.2

Explain why this situation occured.

[4 marks]
c) Table 1.1 below shows 4 different lens and their characteristics.

Characteristics of Lens
Lens Focal Object
Type of Lens Diameter /cm
Length/cm Distance/cm
J Convex 20 30 8
K Concave 20 10 7
L Convex 5 3 10
M Concave 5 15 3

Table 1.1

You are required to study the characteristics of the lenses in Table 1.1.
Explain the suitable characteristics of the lens to be used as a magnifying
glass.
Determine the most suitable lens and give reasons for your choice.

[10 marks]

d) An object is placed 5 cm in front of a convex lens with power of +10 D.

Calculate,
i) the focal length of the lens

ii) the image distance

iii) the magnification of the image

[5 marks]
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