In part (a) almost all candidates that attempted the definition got it wrong; However, many candidates were able to list the three types of eclipse correctly.
In part (b) (i) & (ii), performance was above average. In part (iii) performance was fair. Some candidates however have problems converting to metres and also the stating the correct unit of power of a lens.
In part (c), candidates are expected to make use of the concept of echo where V = . However performance was low because of lack of comprehension of the question
In part (d) Performance was fair.
The expected answers are:
(a)(i) An eclipse is a shadow resulting from the obstruction of light from the sun by either
the moon or the earth.
(ii) - Solar eclipse (eclipse of the sun)
- Lunar eclipse(eclipse of the moon)
- Annular eclipse
(b)(i) The eye defect
Long sight (hypermetropia)/hyperopia
(ii) The type of lens
Convex/converging lens
(iii) Power of lens
Power = 1/f
=
= + 10 dioptre (D)
(c) V =
d =
=
= 0.952m
(d) M =
0.6 = =
u = 15 cm =
f = -22.5cm