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Date November 2017 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 17N.1.SL.TZ0.30
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 30 Adapted from N/A
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17N.1.SL.TZ0.30

The diagram shows an analogue meter with a mirror behind the pointer.

What is the main purpose of the mirror?

A. To provide extra light when reading the scale

B. To reduce the risk of parallax error when reading the scale

C. To enable the pointer to be seen from different angles

D. To magnify the image of the pointer

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Markscheme

B