IB Physics HL C.3.1 Wavefronts and Rays Question Bank
Practise IB Physics HL C.3.1 by analysing wavefront geometry, diffraction, lenses, telescopes and multi-ray image construction.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Use wavefront geometry to explain diffraction and locate focal or image positions.
- Construct multi-ray lens and telescope diagrams, including virtual-image formation.
- Apply focal-length relations and ray direction to solve compound optical systems.
C.3.1—Wavefronts and rays question 1
A converging lens is placed between an object and a screen. An image of the object is formed on the screen.
Question (a)
(a)
Draw a ray to locate the focal point of the lens. Label this point with the letter F .
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Question (b)
(b)
The lens suffers from spherical aberration.
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Question (i)
(i)
Draw lines to complete the rays in the diagram.
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