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O-LevelPhysicsLightOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q211 Mark

An object O is placed in front of a plane mirror. Which diagram shows the image I formed by the mirror?

ADiagram A: Object O in front of mirror, Image I behind mirror, upright and same size, laterally inverted, with correct ray tracing.
BDiagram B: Object O in front of mirror, Image I behind mirror, inverted and same size, laterally inverted, with ray tracing.
CDiagram C: Object O in front of mirror, Image I in front of mirror, with ray tracing.
DDiagram D: Object O in front of mirror, Image I behind mirror, upright and same size, not laterally inverted, with ray tracing.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Diagram A: Object O in front of mirror, Image I behind mirror, upright and same size, laterally inverted, with correct ray tracing.

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Light in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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