CWD MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2012 Subject : PHYSICS (5058) Level: Sec 4 Express Paper 1 (40 marks)

1. 11. 21. 31. C B A D 2. 12. 22. 32. B B A B 3. 13. 23. 33. B A B D 4. 14. 24. 34. B B C D 5. 15. 25. 35. A D C D 6. 16. 26. 36. D B B D 7. 17. 27. 37. D C D B 8. 18. 28. 38. D A B C 9. 19. 29. 39. B C C A 10. 20. 30. 40. D C A D

Paper 2 (80 marks)

Section A 50 marks 1 (a Distance = area under the graph ) = 2 x (8.25 7.90) x 2.95 [1] = 0.516 m [1] (b Loss in PE = mgh ) = 0.2 x 10 x 0.516 [1] = 1.03 J [1] 2 (c) KE = 2 mv ; maximum v (from graph) = 2.95 m s-1 = 2 x 0.2 x (2.95)2 [1] = 0.870 J [1] (d ) 2 (a ) (b ) The gain in KE is less than the loss in PE, this shows that some work is done to overcome friction with the air as the block falls through the air. (Some energy could also be lost in the form of sound as the block hits the floor) W=m g = 4 x 10 = 40 N Scale: 1.0 cm to represent 4.0 N Tension in each string = 7.0 x 4 = 28 N Correct length of the line to represent resultant force/equilibrant according scale used [1] Completion of parallelogram/triangle [1] Tension in each tsring [1] A simplified diagram to show the balanced moments produced by force F and weight of 1500 N, and the respective perpendicular distances [1] Anticlockwise moment = 1 500 x 0.4 [1] Clockwise moment = F x 0.3 [1] F = 2 000 N [1] (i) Max 2 2 2

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She will fall. [1] Reason: The line of action of her weight falls outside the base

area of her feet. [1]

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Air nearest to the lower end of the plastic bag with ice is cooled, it contracts and becomes denser. [1] The denser air sinks while warmer surrounding air will be drawn over to take its place and the cycle is repeated. [1] Air is a bad conductor of heat .[1] It slows down the rate of heat absorption by the ice from the surrounding air. [1]

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Two complete wavelengths [1] Correct amplitude of 0.3 m [1] Correct period of wave of 2 s [1] (b ) Wavelength = wave speed frequency = 2.5 0.5 [1] =5m [1] = speed x time [1] [1] 2

(c) Distance = 2.5 x 20 = 50 m (a Microwaves ) (b Ultra-violet radiation ) (c) Infra-red radiation (d microwaves ) (e radio waves

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When the vehicle moves through the air, friction [1] between them results in transfer of charges [1]. When highly charged vehicles such as oil trucks or aeroplanes come in contact with a conducting body, there is likely to be a fast rate of transfer of charges between them [1], this may result in a lot of heat produced [2] which may cause fire [2]. (c) Conducting strips touching the ground are attached to the vehicle, charges will thus not be allowed to build up as there is a constant discharge through the strip to the ground [1]. The body frame of the vehicle is made of metal, allowing discharge through the earthing effectively [1]. (a (i) Effective resistance = 9 + (9 + 9)-1 [1] ) = 13.5 [1] (ii) current = e.m.f. effective resistance = 9 13.5 [1] = 0.667 A [1] (iii) Voltage between XY = current x effective resistance = 0.667 x 4.5 [1] = 3.00 V [1] (b Effective resistance = 9 [1]+ (3 + 6)-1 [1] + 3 [1] ) (note: no current flows in 6 ) = 14 B 30 marks Increasing temperature result in a decrease in the resistance of the thermistors. (i) 90 (ii) current = voltage effective resistance = 20 (90 + 50) [1] = 0.143 A [1] Potential difference = current x resistance = 0.143 x 90 [1] = 12.9 V [1] (c) The alarm is triggered when p.d. across R1 is 5 V. p.d. across TR1 = 20 5 = 15 V [1] By potential divider method: 15 = TR1/(TR1 + 50) x 20 TR1 = 150 [1] From the graph: temperature of TR1 at 150 = 13 oC [1] From the graph: temperature of TR2 at 150 = 31 oC The alarm will be triggered at a higher temperature if TR2 is used.

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Pressure = Force Area Area = r2 = 0.502 cm2 = 5.02 x 10-5 m2 = 3.14 x (0.8/2)2 [1]

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Pressure = F A =0.015 5.02 x 10-5 [1] = 299 Pa [1] (i) Let the upward force exerted at the valve be F. Anticlockwise moment exerted by F = Clockwise moment exerted by movable weight F x 10 = 400 x 75 F = 3 000 N [1] Pressure exerted at the valve = F area of valve = 3 000 (100 x 10-4) [1] = 3 x 105 Pa [1] (ii) This can be done by shifting the movable weight nearer to the pivot [1]. The change will result in smaller anticlockwise moment to be produced by F which in turn will require a smaller value of force F [1]. A smaller value of F divided by the constant area of the valve will result in a smaller value of the pressure [1].

11 EITHER (a = 1 sin C where C is the critical angle of the light ray in glass ) C = sin -1 (1 ) = sin -1 (11.56) [1] o = 40 [1] (b )

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glass Fig. 11.1 cladding material

Diagram shows understanding of total internal reflection [1] Solid lines with arrows of correct direction to represent light rays [1] (c) Light entering the optically denser medium is unable to escape from the medium as the angle of incidence in the medium exceeds the critical angle. Discussion about optical density of the materials [1] Discussion about the angle of incidence being greater than the critical angle [1] (d Optical fibre is light [1] ) It is cheaper to produce [1] Any other acceptable answer. (e Refractive index = speed of light in vacuum speed of light in the ) medium 1.56 = 3 x 108 V [1]

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V = 1.92 x 108 m s-1 [1]

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At T2, the water molecules continue to lose thermal energy [1]. The intermolecular distance decreases until the molecules are closely packed in a lattice [1]. The water molecules vibrate at their fixed position [1]. Heat removed = mlV = 0.2 x 3.36 x 105 = 67200 J [1] [1]

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(iii) temperature/ oC T1 T2 T3 time/ minute Fig. 11.2 (b ) Water melon. Water melon contains more water than sandwiches. [1] Water has a high specific heat capacity.[1] It will absorb substantial amount of heat before its temperature rises by 1 oC. [1] Hence water melon will take a longer time to reach the room temperature.