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Question 8

An archaeologist uses a converging lens as a simple magnifier to inspect a delicate inscription on an ancient coin.

The inscription has an actual height of 1.25 mm1.25\text{ mm}1.25 mm.

The lens produces a magnification of 5.25.25.2.

a.

Calculate the height of the image of the inscription when viewed through the magnifier.

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b.

State two characteristics of the image formed by this magnifier.

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6.2 Electromagnetic waves Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.2 Electromagnetic waves

29 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 6.2 Electromagnetic waves, covering 6.2.1 Types of electromagnetic waves, 6.2.2 Properties of electromagnetic waves 1, 6.2.3 Properties of electromagnetic waves 2, 6.2.4 Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves, 6.2.5 Lenses, and 6.2.6 Visible light. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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