BENGKEL SCORE A+

PHYSICS PAPER 2
SPM 2016

Diagram 1 shows a thermometer

is used to measure the

temperature of hot
water.

(i) Name one type

of liquid used in the
thermometer.
Mercury /

alcohol

[1 mark]

(ii) Give one reason

expand
uniformly /
for the answer in
does
not stick to
1(a)(i).
glass
/ opaque /

(i) Complete the

following sentence by
ticking () the correct
answer.
The temperature of
water is taken when the
liquid in the thermometer

.. starts to expand.
X
.. stops expanding
[1 mark]

Thermal
(ii) Name the physics
principle
equilibriuminvolved in

Diagram 2 shows an instrument which

is used to measure atmospheric
pressure.
(a) Based on Diagram 2,
(i) Name the instrument which is used
to measure the atmospheric pressure.

Barometer

.
(ii) State one reason why mercury is
used in the instrument.

Higher density //
opaque // non stick

(b) Based on Diagram 2,

(i) State the atmospheric
pressure in the unit of cm Hg.

76 cm Hg

Calculate the atmospheric

pressure in the unit of Pascal.
[Density of mercury = 13.6 x
103 kg m-3]
P = gh

= 13600 x 10 x
0.76
= 1.034 x 105 Pa

Diagram 3.2 shows the electromagnetic spectrum.

(a) State the electromagnetic wave R.

Gamma ray
..........................................................................
[1 mark]
Give one reason why microwave is used in
satelite communication.
Higer
frequency
/
higher
energy,
shorter

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[1 mark]

A radio station emits radio wave at a

frequency of 100 MHz.
(i) State the frequency in the unit of Hz.
100 x 106 = 1 x 108
(ii) Calculate the wave length of the radio
wave.[speed of radio wave is 3 x 10 8 m s-1]
v = f
= 3 x 108 / 1 x 108
=3m

[2 marks]

 Diagram 4 shows ice cubes are

being heated by 600 W
immersion heater for 60
seconds. The melting ice cubes
are collected in a beaker. The
specific latent heat of fusion is
3.3 x 105 Jkg-1

(a)What is the meaning of

specific latent heat of fusion?
The amount of heat required to
melt 1 kg of solid without any
change of temperature
(b) Explain why the temperature
does not
change when the ice cubes
changes
to is used to overcome
1st : Energy
theliquid.
binding
force between molecules
2nd : The kinetic energy does not
change

Calculate
(i) The energy absorbed by the
ice
cubes.
E = Pt = 600 x 60
= 36000 J
[1 m]
(ii) The mass of ice cubes which
have melted.
[2 marks]
Pt = mL
m = 36000/3.3 x 105 = 1.09 x 10-1
kg

5
Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2
show the ray diagram of a man
standing at two different
distances in front of a concave
What
is the
mirror.
characteristic
of the image
formed in
Diagram 5.1?
Tick () the
correct
answer
in the
Real image

(b) Observed Diagram 5.1 and

Diagram 5.2.
(i) Compare
the object
distance5.1
Object distance
in Diagram
is longer
Image distance
in Diagram
5.1
(ii)Compare
the image
distance
is shorter
Size of image
in Diagram
5.1 is
(iii)Compare
the size
of the image
smaller

(c) Based on the answer in 5(b),

(i) State the relationship between
object
Object
distance
larger,
image
distance
and the
image
distance shorter / inversely
distance.
proportional
Object
distance
longer,
size
of
the
(ii) State the relationship between
image
smaller
/
inversely
object
proportional
distance and the size of the
image.

(d) Diagram 5.3 shows a parabolic

dish that is
used to receive signals from a
(i)
Where should the
television
receiver
be placed
station.
to obtain the
strongest signal?
At the focal point / F
(ii)Give one reason
for your answer in
5(d)(i).
The
object is at infinity / very far
away @ parallel signal is reflected /

6 Diagram 6.1 shows the wave

pattern when water wave moves
from region A to region B in a
ripple tank.

Diagram 6.2 shows the crosssection of a ripple tank. The

wavelength of the water changes
as it moves from region A to
region B.

(a) What is the meaning of

wavelength?
The distance between two
successive points which are
inphase.
@ Distance between two
consecutive crests or trough

Based on Diagram 6.1 and Diagram

6.2,
(i) Compare the wavelength
between region
A and
Wavelength
in region
A isregion B.
longer
(ii)compare the incident angle, 1
and refracted
angle,than
2.
Incident
angle is larger
refracted angle
(iii)compare the depth of water
between
region
A and region B.
depth
of water
in region
A is deeper

(c) Based on answers in 6(b),

(i) state the relationship between
the depth of water and the
Aswavelength.
the depth increases, the
wavelength increases
(ii)Complete
the
sentence
When water
wave
travelsbelow.
from
a deep to a shallow region,
the direction of propagation is
refracted towards the normal.

(d) Explain why most beach resorts

are built at
the
bay
area
compared
to
the
st
1headland.
: The energy of the wave
spread at the
bay /the wave refracted
towards the
normal
2nd : calmer sea / smaller
amplitude

7
A student is running a 200 m
event. Diagram 7 shows the
distance-time graph to illustrate
his running.

(a)Tick () the correct answer

in the box provided.
Distance Scalar
is a
quantity

7
(i) Based on Diagram 7, calculate
the speed of
the student
(200
100) at section AB.
24 - 14
= 10 ms-1

(ii) Compare the speed of the

student at OA and AB.
Speed OA < speed
AB

Based on the following aspect,

give suggestions on how the
running time for 200 m event
can be shortened. Tight
Reduceattire:
air resistance
(i) The students
Reason:
Spike shoe
(ii) The students
shoe:
/stud
Better grip
Reason:
Starting
(iii) The
equipment used at the
block
Increase forward force /
starting
line
momentum

Diagram 8.1 shows a metal coated

polystyrene ball hang between
two metal plates, R and S.
The metal plates are connected to
an Extra High Tension, E.H.T.
supply. A strong electric field
between metal plates R and S is
produced when the switch is on.

(a)What is the meaning of electric

field?
A region where electric charges
experience forces
(b)When the metal coated
polystyrene ball oscillates
between the two plates for 3
minutes, 0.3 A of current flows
in the circuit. Calculate the total
Q = It =
0.3 x (3 x 60)
=
charge
transferred
between
the
54
C
two plates.

The frequency of oscillation of the

metal coated polystyrene ball can
be increased by using one of the
method listed in Table 8.1.

Based on Table 8.1, state the

suitable method to increase the
frequency of oscillation.
Short
(i) Diameter
between the two
distance
Oscillates in short time /
plates:
faster
Low
mass
Reason:
Increase
the coated
acceleration /
(ii) Mass of
the metal
speed
polystyrene
ball:
High voltage
Increase electric field
Reason:
Based
on the answers in (c)(i), (c)
(iii)and
Voltage
of choose
E.H.T. supply:
(ii)
(c)(iii),
the most
Reason:
suitable
method to increaseZthe

(e) The nylon thread in Diagram

8.1 is replaced
with a copper thread.
(i) What happen to the motion of
the
metal coated polystyrene
stationary
ball?
No charge on the metal
(ii)Give
a reason
for your
in
coated
polystrene
ballanswer
//
(e)(i).
charge is earthed

Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2 show

two toy boats are separated at two
different distances to each other
due to the difference in pressure.
In Diagram 9.1, the end of the
rubber hose is pressed to reduce
the size of the hose nozzle.
(a) What is the meaning of
pressure?
Force per unit
area //
force/area

(b)(i) Using Diagram 9.1 and

Diagram 9.2, compare the speed of
water spurting out from the rubber
hose and the distance of
separation between the toy boats.

Speed of water that spurst

out in Diagram 9.1 is higher
The distance of separation
between the two toy boats is
Diagram 9.1 is shorter

(b)(ii) State the relationship

between the speed of water
spurting out and the distance of
separation between the toy boats
to make a deduction regarding of
relationship between the speed of
The higher the speed of water,
water and pressure.
the shorter the distance of
.
separation
The higher the speed of water,
the lower the pressure
(iii) Name the physics principles
involved.
Bernoullis
principle

(c) Diagram 9.3 shows a cross

section of a Bunsen burner. Using
the physics principle, explain how
a complete combustion can be
by the
burner.
produced
The gas from
theBunsen
gas tank
flow in the bunsen burner[4 marks]
At the nozzle, the velocity of
gas flows is very high
A region of low pressure is
produced at the nozzle
Air is sucked in
The mixture of gas and air
producing complete

(d) Diagram 9.4 shows a

hydrometer which is used to
measure density of a liquid.
You are required to modify the
design in Diagram 9.4 so that the
hydrometer is more sensitive and
can measure wider range of liquids
density.
State and explain the modifications
based on the following aspects:
(i) Length of the stem
(ii) Material of the hydrometer
(iii) Diameter of the stem
(iv) Size of the bulb

 longer
Wide / big range // sensitive //
small scale division
Plastic // glass
Avoid corrosion
Small diameter // narrow
increase sensitivity / detect
small change
Big bulb
Bouyant force / more weight
of water displaced
More number of lead shorts
Stable // balance

Diagram 10.1(a) and Diagram 10.2(a)

show two identical Van de Graaff
generators being charged for 1 minute
and 5 minutes respectively. Diagram 1
10.1(b) and Diagram 10.2(b) show the
0
deflection of the microammeter pointer
when the metal dome is connected to
the microammeter and a metal tap.

What is the physical quantity that can

be measured by a microammeter?
Current
[1 mark]

(i) Using Diagram 10.1 and 10.2,

compare the time taken to charge the
Van de Graaff generator, quantity of
charge produced on the dome and the1
angle of deflection of the
0
microammeter pointer.

The time taken to charge the Van de

Graaff generator in Diagram 10.2(b) is
longer (vice versa)
2 The quantity of charge produced on
the dome in Diagram 10.2(b) is greater
(vice versa)

1 (ii) State the relationship between:

0 *The time taken to charge the Van de
Graaff generator and the quantity of
charge produced on the dome.
*The quantity of charge produced on
the dome and
the current produced.
[2 marks]

4 Time increase, charge increase // time

charge // Q t // q t // Q = It //graph
5 charge increase, current increase

(c) Diagram 10.3 shows a filament

lamp. Explain why the filament in
shape
more light.
1
coiled
Length
highproduces
/ long / increase
2 high resistance / resistivity / R /
3 (produce / release) heat /energy /
power //
E = I2Rt / (V2/R)t // P =
I2R / P = (V2/R)
4 heat to light // Electric light //
Electrical light // heat light

1
0

1
(d) Diagram 10.4 shows the design of a wire0wrapped variable resistor made by a student to
control the amount of current flowing through a
circuit. The resistance of the variable resistor
can be varied to a maximum of 10 .
You are required to modify the design in
Diagram 10.4 so that the maximum resistance
is greater than 10 . State and explain the
modification based on following aspects:
(i) Cross-sectional area of wire used.
(ii) Length of wire used
(iii) Number of turns of the wire
(iv) Conductivity of the slider
(v) Type of wire used.
[10 marks]

Small cross
sectional area
Longer wire

High resistance

1
0

To increase number of
turns wrapped / High
resistance
6
To increase the
5
Higher number
maximum resistance //
of turns of
increase resistance
wrapped wire
To allow current flow
High conductivity from the terminal to the
coil
Brass / nichrome / High resistance
constantan

Induced current

 The strength of
magnetic field of
the bar magnet
is same
The
number of
turns of the coil
in 10.2 is greater
The deflection of
the
galvanometer
pointer in 10.2 is
greater

 The number of
turns of the coil is
directly
proportional to the
size number
of deflection
of
The
of
the galvanometer
turns
of the coil is
pointer
directly
proportional with
The rate of change of the rate of change
magnetic flux is
of magnetic flux.
directly proportional
to the magnitude of
induced current

 Rotate the coil

Magnetic flux is cut
by the solenoid
Induced current is
produced

copper
Thick wire

soft iron core

Laminated core
Closer
Wind secondary
coil on top of the

1
Low resistance / good
conductor
0
Low resistance
easy to magnetized
and demagnetized //
reduce hysterisis
Reduce eddy current
6

Reduce leakage of
magnetic flux

Distance/time

360 x 103 / 3600 =

100
(100 0)/10 = 10
ms-2
0(10) + (10)(10)2 = 500

1. Low density of material

2. Light / smaller mass / small inertia
3. aerodynamic
4. Less air frictional force
5. superconductor
6. Zero resistance / no energy loss
7. 8 short coaches
8. Reduce the effect of inertia / can easily
make a turn at the sharp end
9. Choose L
10.Low density material, aerodynamic
shape, superconductor is used to make
the magnet and 8 short coaches of fast
train.

Explain how to
move with a
constant velocity:
1. Drag = engine
thrust
2. Resultant force
=0

Explain how to
move with an
acceleration
1. Engine thrust >
Drag

Diagram 11.1 shows a man

standing infront of a curve mirror
with his image shown in the mirror.
(a)(i) State a light phenomenon
involved
in the
Reflection
of
formation of the image.
light

(b) Draw a ray diagram on Diagram 7.1

to show how the image is formed.
[3 marks]
1. A ray from object
parallel to its principal
axis, reflects to F

Image

3.Extrapola
tion of
both rays

2. A ray passing
through C, will reflect

(ii) Based on Diagram 11.1 explain

how a magnified image of the man
is formed by the curved mirror.
Concave mirror is used
u<f
Reflection of light formed a
virtual image
v>u
m = v/u > 1
Height of image is bigger than
height of object

Curved mirrors are always used as

security mirror in shops to watch our
for shop-lifter.
You are required to investigate the
characteristics of curved mirrors as
shown in Table 11.
Explain the suitability of each
characteristic of the curved mirror to
be used as an effective security
mirror. Determine the most suitable
curved mirror that can be used as a
security mirror. Give reasons for your
choice.

 Convex mirror
Larger view of vision / wide
field of view
Big diameter
more light / brighter image
formed
High position
Wider coverage / wide view / no
obstacle
Strong reflector
good reflection / clear image /
sharp image
Choose S

Diagram 11.2 shows the

formation of an image by a
convex lens. The focal length
of the lens is 6 cm and the
= 21/f
= 1/0.06 =
height of the objectP is
cm.
16.67 D
Calculate
(i) The power of the lens.
(ii)
(ii)The
1/f image
= 1/u +distance.
1/v
(iii)The
the
1/vheight
= 1/6 of1/9
= image.
9
6
(iii)54
m = 18/9 =
v = 18 cm