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Light and Shadows

1. (d) On the picture shown on the previous page, draw light rays to illustrate how Mindy is
able to see Simon. [2m]

(e) The fluorescent lamp in Mindy’s room is an artificial light source. Other examples of
artificial light sources include light bulbs and even traffic lights.

What type of energy is needed for artificial light sources to work? [1m]

(f) List three ways of saving energy on artificial lighting. [3m]

Mindy

Simon

switching on the lights. (Accept any other reasonable answers.)

possible, e.g. open the window to let the sunlight in instead of
up less energy. • Try to make use of natural lighting whenever
when they are not in use. • Use energy-saving bulbs which use mirror
1. (e) Electrical energy is needed.  1. (f) • Switch off all lights Wall A Answers:  1. (d)

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1. Melanie looked through a sheet of material and was able to see a faint reflection of herself.
At the same time, she was able to see an apple which was below the sheet of material.

Melanie’s eye

incident ray

sheet of
material

apple

(a) Which group of materials did the sheet belong to? [1m]

(b) State two characteristics of the material. [2m]

(c) Give a possible identity of the material. [1m]

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(d) On the diagram, draw

(i) a reflected ray which bounces off the surface of the material. [1m]
(ii) a ray which passes through the material to enable Melanie to see the apple on the
other side. [1m]

(ii)

reasonable answers.)
light to pass through it.  1. (c) It is tinted glass. (Accept any other
1. (b) • It has a smooth, polished surface. • It allows only some
(i)
(d) Answers:  1. (a) It belongs to the group of materials that are translucent. 

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1. (a) Johnny wants to see what is going on in his neighbour’s backyard but he is not tall
enough to look over the opaque brick wall.

Complete the picture below with a suitable equipment Johnny can use to solve his
problem. Draw light rays to show exactly how Johnny is able to see the action going on
next door. [3m]

brick wall
Johnny

Johnny in his own backyard Johnny’s neighbours quarrelling in their backyard

(b) What is the name of the equipment that Johnny used? [1m]

brick wall

1. (b) It is a periscope. mirror Answers:  1. (a)

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Answers:  1. (a) Green plants are able to trap light energy in their leaves and make food in a process known as photosynthesis.  1. (b) • Lights serve as
signals for man, e.g. at a traffic light. • Light enables us to see our surroundings and perform our daily tasks without bumping around clumsily
in the dark. • Photosynthesis in plants (which requires light) benefits us because it removes carbon dioxide from the air and replenishes oxygen
which we need for respiration. • Light enables us to enjoy entertainment options such as the television and cinema. (Accept any other reasonable
answers.)
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[4m] (b) How is light useful to humans? List four examples.
[1m] (a) How is light useful for green plants? 1.
Light and Shadows
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