N9 STPM Trial 2010 Physics (W Ans) (B2D6F3EE)

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CONSTANT VALUES
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Speed of light in free space
c = 3.00 x 108 ms-1
Permeability of free space
o = 4 x 10-7 Hm-1
Permittivity of free space
o = 8.85 x 10-12 Fm-1
Magnitude of electronic charge
e = 1.60 x 10-19 C
Plank constant
h = 6.63 x 10-34 Js
Unified atomic mass constant
u = 1.66 x 10-27 kg
Rest mass of electron
me = 9.11 x 10-31 kg
Rest mass of proton
mp = 1.67 x 10-27 kg
Molar gas constant
R = 8.31 JK-1 mol-1
Avogadro constant
NA = 6.02 x 1023 mol-1
Boltzmann constant
k = 1.38 x 10-23 JK-1
Gravitational constant
G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2
Acceleration of free fall
g = 9.81 ms-2
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Which of the following quantities has no units?

A Work
B Strain
C Momentum
D Youngs modulus
A body moves with constant acceleration experiences a constant

A rate of change of force
B rate of change of distance
C rate of change of velocity
D rate of change of displacement
A ball is projected vertically upwards reaching a maximum height of 50 m. Its velocity after 4.0 s is
A 7.9 m s -1 upwards
B 9.7 m s -1 upwards
C 7.9 m s -1 downwards
D 9.7 m s -1 downwards
A sky diver falls with terminal velocity. Which of the following statements is an application of Newtons
third law?
A The resultant force acted on him is zero
B His weight is balanced by the air resistance acted on him
C His weight is equal to the force on the Earth by him
D The force of gravity acted on him is equal to the resistance acted on him
A body of mass 2.0 kg is acted upon by a force as shown in the graph below.
Force/N
Time/s
If the gain in momentum by the body in time 4.0 s is 10 kgms-1, the value of x in the graph is
A 4N
B 6N
C 8N
D 10 N
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Centre of mass of a body is

A the point at which the body will rotate.
B the same as centre of gravity of the body.
C the point at which the weight is considered to act.
D the point at which the mass is considered to concentrate.
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7 A pendulum bob is whirled round on a smooth horizontal surface by a string of length l at a constant rate.
If the tension in the string is kept constant, which of the following graphs represents the relation between the
speed v of the pendulum bob and the length l of the string?
v
B
v
A torque on a rigid body is the

A rotational analogue of mass
B rotational analogue of force
C rate of change of linear momentum
D rate of change of rotational kinetic energy
9 A satellite of mass m moves round the Earth in an orbit of radius r takes time T to complete one
revolution. Another satellite of mass 4m takes the same time T to complete one revolution. The radius of the
orbit of the second satellite is
A
1
r
4
1
r
2
2r
10 Which of the following statements regarding simple harmonic motion is true?

A Acceleration is constant
B Amplitude varies with time
C Frequency decreases with time
D Speed is maximum at equilibrium
11 A particle performs simple harmonic motion. Its velocity leads its displacement by a phase of
A
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12 A car with a defective suspension system moves over a bump on the road. Which of the following graphs
shows correctly how the height h of the centre of gravity of the car varies with time t?
B
D
13 Two points on a progressive wave differ by phase of

The wavelength is
A 0.12 m
14
0.48 m
3
radians. The distance between them is 0.36 m.
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C
0.96 m
1.92 m
Two progressive waves are represented by the equations

y1 = 3.0 sin (20t + 2x)
and
y2 = 2.0 sin (10t + 5x)
The ratio of the intensity of y1 to the y2 is
A
0.40
B 1.50
C 2.25
D 4.00
15 When a student blows slowly across an open end of a test tube, a fundamental note of frequency f is
produced. If the student blows harder, the frequencies of the other overtones will be
A 2f, 3 f
B 3 f, 3 f
C 3 f, 4 f
D 3 f, 5 f
16 Beats of frequency 6.0 Hz is produced by the superposition of two notes of frequencies f1 and f2. The
waveform of the resultant wave is as shown.
The values of the frequencies f1 and f2 are

A f1 = 50 Hz, f2 = 44 Hz
B f1 = 53 Hz, f2 = 47 Hz
C f1 = 75 Hz, f2 = 69 Hz
D f1 = 210 Hz, f2 = 204 Hz
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17 Which of the following statements is true about the energy and force between atoms in a diatomic
molecule?
A The force is zero when the potential energy is minimum
B The attractive force is maximum when the potential energy is zero
C The force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation between atoms
D The force changes from repulsive force (when the separation is large) to attractive
force (when the separation is small)
18 A wire is stretched beyond the elastic limit and then the applied force is removed. Which of the following
statements describes correctly the behavior of the stretched wire?
A The wire snaps
B The wire returns to its original length
C The wire will have permanent extension
D The length of the wire will remain the same as it is when the force is removed
19 A rod of original length and cross-sectional area A is stretched by e. If E is the Youngs Modulus of the
rod, and the change in cross-sectional area of the rod can be neglected, the energy per unit volume stored in
the rod is
A
Ee 2
2 2
EeA
2 2
Ee
2
EeA
20 The process of expansion for a fixed mass of an ideal gas is shown in the graph below.
p / 105 Pa
Initial state of gas
4
Final state of gas
The ratio of
3
2
0.2
0.4
0.6
V / m3
0.8
final root mean square speed

for the gas molecule is
initial root mean square speed
B
3
4
3
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21 In a mixture of two monatomic gases Y and Z at thermal equilibrium, the molecular mass of Y is double
the molecular mass of Z. The mean translational kinetic energy for Z is 8.2 x 10-21 J per molecule. The mean
translational kinetic energy per molecule for Y is
A 4.1 x 10-21 J per molecule
B 5.5 x 10-21 J per molecule
C 8.2 x 10-21 J per molecule
D 16.4 x 10-21 J per molecule
22 The isotherms for a fixed mass of an ideal gas at thermodynamic temperatures T1 and T2 are shown in the
graph below.
pV
3x
T2
T1
If T1 is 273.15 K, the ice point, then the value T2 is

A 91.05 K
B 364.20 K
C
364.21 K
819.45 K
23 Which of the following is true concerning the adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas?
A The internal energy of the gas increases
B The temperature of the gas does not change
C The r.m.s speed of the gas molecules decreases
D The external work done is more than the change in internal energy
24 The variation of temperature along a lagged metal rod of uniform cross section area which is in steady
state is shown in the diagram below. Two ends of the rod are maintained at temperature of 1 and 2.
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lagged
rod
Which of the following is true about the rate of heat flow through the rod,
dQ
and the thermal
dt
conductivity, k of the material with distance, x from the hot end?
A
B
C
D
dQ
dt
Decreases
Increases
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Decreases
Increases
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25 Two properly insulated uniform rods, X and Y are arranged as shown in the figure below.
Thermal insulator
100 C
0 C
50 mm
5 mm
The thermal conductivity of X is 10 times that of Y. The rods are in steady condition. Which one of the
following statements is correct?
A The rate of heat flow in X is greater than in Y.
B The temperature gradient along X is the same as that along Y.
C The temperature at the interface between X and Y is nearly 0 C.
D The rate of heat flow will increase if the length of rod X is shortened but the temperatures 0 C and
100 C of remain the same.
26 The graphs below are drawn to the same scale show the electric potential V between two points P and Q.
Which one shows that the electric field strength between P and Q is the strongest?
V
P
0
B
V
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27 A capacitor C is charged by using the circuit as shown in the figure below.

C
+
S1
S2
High resistance
When switch S1 is opened and then switch S2 is closed, the reading of the galvanometer G is
A zero
B
not zero
C decreasing linearly with time until zero
D decreasing exponentially with time until zero
28 Which of the following statements explains correctly the decrease in resistivity of an intrinsic
semiconductor when its temperature increases?
A The drift velocity of the charge carriers increases with temperature.
B The number of charge carriers per volume increases with temperature.
C The rate of collision between the charge carriers and atoms increases with temperature.
D The amplitude of vibrations of the atoms of a semiconductor increases with temperature.
29 When a potential difference V is applied across a copper wire of length L, the drift velocity of the
electron in the wire is ve. If the length of the wire L changes, which of the following graphs shows correctly
the variation of ve with L?
ve
ve
L
B
A
ve
ve
L
C
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30 3 resistors with resistance R, 4R and 4R respectively are connected to a battery of e.m.f, E = 3.5V with
internal resistance, r = 1.5 as shown in a circuit below.
E = 3.5 V
r = 1.5
4R
R
Y
X
4R
If the potential difference across point X and point Y is 2.0 V, the value of R is
A 1.0
B 2.0
C 3.0
D 4.0
31 A galvanometer with negligible internal resistance and a full scale deflection of 5 mA is modified for use
as a voltmeter with a full scale deflection of 10 V. The correct modification for the required circuit is
A A resistor of 2 x 102 is connected in series to the galvanometer
B A resistor of 2 x 103 is connected in series to the galvanometer.
C A resistor of 2 x 104 is connected in series to the galvanometer.
D A resistor of 2 x 105 is connected in parallel to the galvanometer.
32 Two concentric rings X and Y are placed on the horizontal plane, as shown in the diagram below.
N
Y
X
r1
r2
I
4I
The radius of ring X is r1= 1.0 m and r2 = 2.0 m. The current flows in ring Y is four times the current in
ring X but in the opposite direction. The resultant magnetic flux density at the centre of the rings is
A
1.5o I and points towards N
0.5 o I and points towards S
1.5o I and points towards S
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33 An electron is launched with velocity v into a space which has magnetic flux density B and an electric
field strength E that are perpendicular to each other. If the velocity v of the electron is uniform, then
A
B
C
D
E
;
B
B
v ;
E
E
v ;
B
B
v ;
E
v
v is perpendicular to B and E
v is perpendicular to B and E
v is perpendicular to B or E
v is perpendicular to B or E
34 A rectangular coil PQRS is placed in a uniform magnetic field as shown in diagram (a). The variation of
the magnetic flux density B with time t is as shown in diagram (b).

P

S

Q

R

Diagram (a)
T 2T 3T
Diagram (b)
4T
Which one of the following graphs shows variation of the magnitude of induced e.m.f. E with time t ?
E
t
0
2T
3T
4T
2T
3T
4T
3T
4T
t
0
2T
C
3T
4T
t
0
2T
D
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35 Which of the following produce voltage or current by self-induction?

A High voltage or current produced in a transformer
B High voltage produced in a Van de Graff generator
C High voltage produced when the switch in a solenoid circuit is opened
D Current flows in a copper plate when the plate is oscillating in a magnetic field
36 An alternating current I represented by the equation I = 4 sin 100t flows in a resistor of 5.0 . If I is in
ampere and t in seconds, the mean power dissipated in the resistor is
A 10 W
B 20 W
C 40 W
D 160 W
37 The op-amp in the circuit shown contains a feedback resistor Rf.
Rf
_
+
The function of the feedback is

A To increase the gain
B To oppose the input a.c.
C To increase the bandwidth
D To make the amplifier into non-inverting
38 Which of the following provides direct experimental evidence that light is a transverse wave but not a
longitudinal wave?
A Light can be polarized.
B Light can be diffracted.
C Two coherent light waves can be made to interfere.
D The intensity of light from a point source is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from
the source.
39 A point object in air is placed at a distance u in front of a glass sphere of radius r. If the refractive index
of glass is n and the image formed inside the glass sphere is 2u, the u can be written as
A
2(n 1)
r
(n 2)
(n 1)
r
2(2 n)
(n 2)
r
2(n 1)
n2
)r
n
40 A monochromatic light illuminates onto two narrow parallel slits and the interference pattern is observed
on a screen at some distance beyond the slits. Which modification will increase the separation between the
dark fringes of the interference pattern?
A Increase the distance between the slits
B Use monochromatic light of higher frequency
C Use monochromatic light of longer wavelength
D Decrease the distance between the screen and the slits
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41 A monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm illuminates a diffraction grating of 3 105 lines per metre.
If the zero order is not being considered, how many diffracted fringes can be observed?
A 2
B
5
C
7
D 10
42 The results of the photoelectric effect in Milikans experiment is shown in the graph below.
The intercept of the f-axis of the graph at fo depends on

A
B
C
D
the work function

the stopping potential
the intensity of radiation
the frequency of radiation
43 The de Broglie wavelength of a bullet of mass 0.02 kg which moves at speed of 300 ms-1 is
A 7.3 x 10-36 m
B 1.8 x 10-35 m
C 1.1 x 10-34 m
D 9.9 x 10-33 m
44 The frequency of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a hydrogen atom which undergoes a transition
between energy levels of -1.36 x 10-19J and -5.45 x 10-19 J is
A
B
C
D
1.36 x1014 Hz
4.09 x 1014 Hz
6.17 x 1014 Hz
6.17 x 1019 Hz
45 The cut-off frequency in the continuous X-ray spectrum from an X-ray tube depends on the
A
target metal
anode current
filament current
voltage across the tube
46 The main principle used to produce laser is

A
reflection of light
radioactive decay
stimulated emission of photons
spontaneous emission of photons
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47 The rest masses of deuteron
2
1
H , proton and neutron are 2.0150 u, 1.0096 u and 1.0097 u respectively.
A deuteron may disintegrate to a proton and neutron if it

A
emits a photon energy 3.1 MeV
emits a photon of energy 2.0 MeV
captures a photon of energy 2.0 MeV
48 A sample consists of two radioactive nuclides in equal proportion but each has a different decay constant.
Which graph shows the relation between the initial activity Ao and the initial total number of radioactive
nuclei No of the sample?
Ao
Ao
N0
N0
A
B
Ao
Ao
N0
C
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N0
D
The binding energy of carbon-12 in MeV is

[Mass of carbon-12 = 11.996706 u, mass of proton, mp = 1.007276 u, mass of neutron, mn = 1.008665 u]
A 0.511 MeV
B
9.11 MeV
14.8 MeV
92.4 MeV
50 Which of the following elementary particles has quark?

A
Proton
Photon
Electron
Neutrino
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CONSTANT VALUES
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Speed of light in free space
c = 3.00 x 108 ms-1
Permeability of free space
o = 4 x 10-7 Hm-1
Permittivity of free space
o = 8.85 x 10-12 Fm-1
Magnitude of electronic charge
e = 1.60 x 10-19 C
Plank constant
h = 6.63 x 10-34 Js
Unified atomic mass constant
u = 1.66 x 10-27 kg
Rest mass of electron
me = 9.11 x 10-31 kg
Rest mass of proton
mp = 1.67 x 10-27 kg
Molar gas constant
R = 8.31 JK-1 mol-1
Avogadro constant
NA = 6.02 x 1023 mol-1
Boltzmann constant
k = 1.38 x 10-23 JK-1
Gravitational constant
G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2
Acceleration of free fall
g = 9.81 ms-2
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Section A [40 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
A uniform circular disc, at rest, has mass 10 kg and radius 0.2 m. When a force of 10 N is applied
tangentially to the disc for 10 s, calculate
(i)
the angular velocity,
(ii)
the kinetic energy,
acquired by the disc about its central axis at the end of 10 s.
[4 marks]
[Moment of inertia of circular disc, I =
1
MR2 ]
2
A car body of mass 1000 kg is supported by a system of springs. When a passenger of mass 80 kg sits
inside the car, the car is depressed by 5.0 cm.
(a) Calculate natural frequency of the car body.
[3 marks]
(b) On the same axes, sketch graphs to show the variation of displacement against time for oscillation
which is
(i) underdamped,
[3 marks]
(ii) critically damped.
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3 (a) Sketch and label graphs on the same axes to show how the potential energy U and the force between
atoms F for two atoms, depend on the separation, r of the atoms.
[2 marks]
(b) What is the change in the shape of the F-r curve if the material has higher Young Modulus? Explain
your answer.
[2 marks]
.
.
.
4 A fixed mass of an ideal gas undergoes changes of pressure and volume at temperatures 283 K and 1132 K
is shown in the diagram below.
P(x105)/Pa
6
1132K
4
2
283K
1
V(x10-3)/m3
If the r.m.s. speed of the gas molecules at 283 K and 1132 K are v1 and v2 respectively, determine
v1
.
v2
[3 marks]
(b) the number of mole of the gas.
[2 marks]
(a) the ratio of
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5 A small positive charged sphere with mass 0.8 g suspended by a light string from the ceiling in an
electric field of intensity 900 NC-1 , is shown in the diagram below.
300
In the equilibrium position shown, the string makes an inclined angle of 30o with the vertical line.
(a) Label all forces that act on the sphere on the diagram.
[3 marks]
(b) Determine the magnitude of the charge on the sphere.
[3 marks]
Diagram below shows a circuit which uses an operational amplifier.
100 k
1 k
+6 V
_
+
Vi
-6 V
Vo
The voltage supplied to the operational amplifier is from a battery of e.m.f 6 V and with negligible internal
resistance.
(a) Calculate the gain of the operational amplifier.
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[3 marks]
of Vi = 0V to Vi = 0.1 V. Explain the shape of the graph obtained.
7 A lens made of glass with refractive index of 1.58 has one concave surface with radius of curvature of
20 cm and one flat surface.
(a) Calculate the focal length of the lens.
[2 marks]
(b) A candle is placed 30 cm in front of the concave surface of the lens. Where will the image be formed?
[3 marks]
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8 When Uranium-235 nuclei are fissioned by slow-moving neutrons, the induced fission reaction may be
represented by the nuclear equation as follows:
U 01n
235
92
Xe
139
54
Sr 2 01n energy
95
38
The binding energy per nucleon E for a number of nuclides is given in the table below.
Nuclides
E / MeV
95
38
Sr
8.74
139
54
Xe
8.39
235
92
7.60
(a) What is meant by the binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus.
[1 mark]
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(b) Show that the energy released in this reaction is approximately 211 MeV.
[3 marks]
(c) The energy released in another nuclear reaction is 163 MeV. Suggest, with a reason, which of
the two reactions is more likely to occur.
[2 marks]
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Section B [60 marks]
Answer any four questions in this section.

9. (a) (i) State Newtons Law of Universe Gravitation.
[2 marks]
(ii) Define gravitational field strength.
[1 mark]
(iii) Newtons Law of Universe Gravitation may apply to point masses separated by a distance
r. Suggest why, although planets are not point masses, the law may be used to explain the
motion of planets about the Sun.
[1 mark]
(iv) Use Newtons law of gravitation and the definition of gravitational field strength to derive
an expression for the gravitational field strength g at a distance r from a point mass M.
[2 marks]
(v) Explain why the acceleration of free fall is approximately constant between the Earths surface and
a point about 1000m from the surface of the Earth.
[2 marks]
(b)
A planet orbits the Sun in a circular path of radius R. The period of the orbit is T.
(i) Show that T 2
4 2 3
R , where M is the mass of the Sun and G is the gravitational constant.
GM
[3 marks]
(ii) Diagram below shows how log T varies with log R for the various planets.
Use equation in (b) (i) to determine an equation for this graph. Explain how the graph verifies
the of relation T 2 = (constant) R3.
[4 marks]
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10 (a) State two characteristics of standing waves.

[2 marks]
(b) A small loudspeaker that emits sound of frequency 790 Hz is placed above a glass resonant
tube containing water, is shown in the diagram below.
Small loud speaker
Air column
Water
Water drained out slowly
Water is slowly drained out from the resonant tube. Loud sounds are first to be heard when the length
l = 9.6 cm and again when l = 30.5 cm.
(i) Describe qualitatively the formation of standing waves in the air column.
[3 marks]
(ii) Explain these observations in the above resonant tube.
[4 marks]
(iii) Calculate the speed of the sound in air and the end correction.
[4 marks]
(iv) If the experiment is repeated when the room temperature is higher, explains how the resonant
lengths would be affected.
[2 marks]
11 (a) Explain what is meant by (i) temperature gradient,

(ii) thermal conductivity.
[2 marks]
(b) Two different metal rods of the same length and cross sectional area are joined end to end. One end
of the metal rod is maintained at 100 oC and the other end is maintained at 0 oC. Sketch labeled
graphs to show the variation of the temperature gradient with distance along the joined rods if both
sides are
(i) perfectly insulated;
(ii) not insulated.
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
Explain also how the graph for perfectly insulated rods in (i) can be used to compare the thermal
conductivities of the materials of the rods.
[2 marks]
(c) The base of the room in a house consists of wooden board which is 15 mm thick and of area
200 m2. The thermal conductivity of the board is 0.15 Wm-1K-1. The temperature in the room is
maintained at 0 oC and the base is at 20 oC.
Calculate the rate of heat energy into the room through the base.
[2 marks]
If the owner now decides to insulate the room by covering the board with a layer of insulating
material of thickness 10 cm and thermal conductivity of 0.030 Wm-1K-1, calculate
(i) the temperature of the board and insulating material interface
[3 marks]
(ii) the new rate of heat energy transfer into the room.
[2 marks]
[ Assume the board and insulating material are in good contact ]
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12 (a) Explain what is meant by Hall effect?
[2 marks]
(b) A piece of n-type semiconductor connected to a battery so that a current I flows, is shown in the
diagram below.
n-type semiconductor
t
I
VH
Galvanometer
This current is caused by negative charge carriers or electrons flowing with drift velocity, . A uniform
magnetic field B is applied vertical point into the plane and perpendicular to the semiconductor. When
the Hall effect occurs in the semiconductor, a steady potential difference, VH is created between
the opposite horizontal surfaces as shown in the diagram.
(i) By referring to the diagram, explain and derive an expression of Hall potential difference, VH in
terms of magnetic field B, current I, width t, number of charge carrier per unit volume n and
charge carrier, e.
[6 marks]
(ii) Explain why the Hall effect occurs in a conducting metal is less efficient compare to
semiconductor.
[2 marks]
(iii) State the observation on the deflection of the pointer of the galvanometer if the p-type
semiconductor is used. Explain your answer.
[3 marks]
(iv) If a piece of semiconductor with width 4.5 mm carries a current of 250 mA is placed into a
uniform magnetic field of 2.0 T and a Hall potential difference of 10.5 mV is created. Determine
the number of charge carrier per unit volume, inside the semiconductor.
[2 marks]
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13 (a) When an electron enters perpendicularly into a uniform magnetic field of 0.1 T, the electron will
moves in a circular path with radius 210-3 m. Explain this phenomenon and hence calculate the
wavelength associated with the electron.
[5 marks]
(b) What do you understand by
(i) photon,
(ii) de Broglies relationship,
(iii) wave particle duality?
[3 marks]
(c) Some of the electron energy levels for a hydrogen atom is shown in the diagram below.
n=
n=5
n=4
8.8 10-20 J
1.4 10-19 J
n=3
2.4 10-19 J
n=2
5.4 10-19J
2.2 10-18 J
n=1
The level n = 1 is the ground state.

(i) Refer to the energy levels, explain briefly how an electric discharge lamp filled with a
hydrogen gas gives rise to a visible line spectrum.
[4 marks]
(ii) Calculate the shortest wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that can be emitted by a
hydrogen atom.
[3 marks]
14 (a) The process of X-rays production is the inverse of that photoelectric effect. Explain this
statement.
[2 marks]
(b) (i) Explain the differences between the process of production of continuous X-rays and the process
of production of characteristic X-rays in an X-ray tube.
[4 marks]
(ii) Explain why X-rays are not produced from hydrogen through transition of energy level. [2 marks]
(c) In an X-ray tube, electrons are accelerated by 300 kV to bombard a metal target. The X-rays
produced are analysed in the spectrum obtained.
(i) Sketch a graph of intensity against wavelength to show the typical spectrum possibly obtained.
[2 marks]
(ii) Calculate the minimum wavelength in the X-ray spectrum.
[3 marks]
(iii) Explain how the graph in (c) (i) will vary if a higher voltage is used in the X-ray tube.
[2 marks]
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1.
Which of the following quantities has no units?

A Work
B Strain
C Momentum
D Youngs modulus
2.
A body moving with constant acceleration experiences a constant

A rate of change of force
B rate of change of distance
C rate of change of velocity
D rate of change of displacement
3. A ball is projected vertically upwards reaching a maximum height of 50 m. What is its

velocity after 4.0 s?
A 7.9 m s -1 upwards
B 9.7 m s -1 upwards
C 7.9 m s -1 downwards
D 9.7 m s -1 downwards
4. A sky diver falls with terminal velocity. Which of the statements below is an application
of Newtons third law?
A The resultant force acting on him is zero
B His weight is balanced by the air resistance on him
C His weight is equal to the force on the Earth by him
D The force of gravity on him is equal to the resistance on him
5.
A body of mass 2.0 kg is acted upon by a force as shown in the graph below.
F/N
Time/s
If the gain in momentum by the body in time 4.0 seconds is 10 kg m s-1, what is the
value of x?
A 4N
B 6N
C 8N
D 10 N
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6. A pendulum bob is whirled round on a smooth horizontal surface by a string of length l at

a constant rate. If the tension in the string is kept constant, which of the following graphs
represents the relation between the speed v of the pendulum bob and the length l of the string?
v
B
v
O
D
C
7.
A torque on a rigid body is the

A rotational analogue of mass
B rotational analogue of force
C rate of change of linear momentum
D rate of change of rotational kinetic energy
8.
Centre of mass of a body is

A The point at which the body will rotate.
B The same as centre of gravity of the body.
C The point at which the weight is considered to act.
D The point at which the mass is considered to concentrate.
9. A satellite of mass m going round the Earth in an orbit of radius r takes time T to
complete one revolution. Another satellite of mass 4m takes the same time T to complete one
revolution. The radius of the orbit of the second satellite is
A
1
r
4
1
r
2
2r
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10. Which of the following statements regarding simple harmonic motion is true?
A Acceleration is constant
B Amplitude varies with time
C Frequency decreases with time
D Speed is maximum at equilibrium
11 A particle performs simple harmonic motion. Its velocity leads the displacement by a
phase of
A
Answer: B
x x o sin t
v
dx
x o cos t v cos t
dt
12 A car with a defective suspension system moves over a bump on the road. Which of the
following graphs correctly shows how the height h of the centre of gravity of the car varies
with time t?
B
D
Answer: C
Damped oscillation, h > 0.
13 Two points on a progressive wave differ in phase by 3/8 radians. The distance between
them is 0.36 m. What is the wavelength?
A 0.12 m
B 0.48 m
C 0.96 m
D 1.92 m
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3/8 radians is equivalent to 0.36 m, 2 radians
is equivalent to , = 1.92 m
14 Two progressive waves are represented by the equations

y1 = 3.0 sin (20t + 2x) and y2 = 2.0 sin (10t + 5x)
Which of the following is the ratio of the intensity of y1 to that of y2?
A
0.40
1.50
2.25
4.00
Answer : C
Intensity (amplitude)2.
(a1)2 = (3.0)2
(a2)2 = (2.0)2
15 When a student blows slowly across an open end of a test tube, a fundamental note of
frequency f is produced. If the student blows harder, the frequencies of the other overtones
are
A 2f, 3 f
B 3 f, 3 f
C 3 f, 4 f
D 3 f, 5 f
Ans:
16 Beats of frequency 6.0 Hz is produced by the superposition of two notes of frequencies f1

and f2. The waveform of the resultant wave is as shown. Which of the following gives the
values of the frequencies f1 and f2?
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B
C
D
f1 = 50 Hz, f2 = 44 Hz
f1 = 53 Hz, f2 = 47 Hz
f1 = 75 Hz, f2 = 69 Hz
f1 = 210 Hz, f2 = 204 Hz
Answers: B
Freq. of the resultant wave,
f1 f 2
7.5
2
0.15
f1 f 2 100 Hz (1)
Beat Freq., f1 f 2 6.0 Hz (2)
(1) (2) : 2 f1 106 Hz
f1 53Hz, f 2 47 Hz
17 Which of the following statements is true about the energy and force between atoms in a
diatomic molecule?
A The force is zero when the potential energy is minimum
B The attractive force is maximum when the potential energy is zero
C The force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation between atoms
D The force changes from repulsive force (when the separation is large) to attractive
force (when the separation is small)
18 A wire is stretched beyond the elastic limit and then the applied force is removed. Which
of the following statements describes correctly the behavior of the stretched wire?
A The wire snaps
B The wire returns to its original length
C The wire will have permanent extension
D The length of the wire will remain the same as it is when the force is removed
19 A rod of original length and cross-sectional area A is stretched by e. If E is the Young
Modulus of the rod, and the change in cross-sectional area of the rod can be neglected, the
energy per unit volume stored in the rod is
A
Ee 2
2 2
EeA
2 2
Ee
2
EeA
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20 The diagram below shows the process of expansion for a fixed mass of an ideal gas.
P / 105 Pa
Initial state of gas
4
Final state of gas
0.2
What is the ratio
3
2
0.4
0.6
0.8
V / m3
final root mean square speed

for the gas molecule?
initial root mean square speed
B
3
4
3
4
3
8
Ans: A
1
pv nm c 2
3
Therefore;
8 105 0.2 4
p1V1
c12
2
2 105 0.6 3
p2V2
c2
c2
c1
3
3
4
2
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21 In a mixture of two monatomic gases Y and Z at thermal equilibrium, the molecular mass
of Y is double the molecular mass of Z. The mean translational kinetic energy for Z is
8.2 x 10-21 J per molecule. The mean translational kinetic energy per molecule for Y is
4.1 x 10-21 J per molecule
A
B
C
D
Answer :
Mean translational kinetic energy
3
kT , that is independent of mass.
2
22 The figure below shows the isotherms for a fixed mass of an ideal gas at thermodynamic
temperatures T1 and T2.
pV
3x
T2
T1
If T1 is 273.15 K, the ice point, then the value T2 is

A 91.05 K
Answers
364.20 K
364.21 K
819.45 K
pV nRT
x nRT1
3 x nRT2
x nRT1
3x nRT2
T2 3T1
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23 Which of the following is true concerning the adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas?
A The internal energy of the gas increases
B The temperature of the gas does not change
C The r.m.s speed of the gas molecules decreases
D The external work done is more than the change in internal energy
24 The diagram shows a lagged metal rod of uniform cross section area. Two ends of the rod
are maintained at steady temperature of 1 and 2. The graph shows the variation of
temperature along the rod in a steady state.
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lagged
rod
Which of the following is true about the rate of heat flow through the rod,
dQ
and the
dt
thermal conductivity, k of the material with distance, x from the hot end?
A
B
C
D
dQ
dt
Decreases
Increases
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Decreases
Increases
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25 Two properly insulated uniform rods, X and Y are arranged as shown in the figure
below.
Thermal insulator
100 C
0 C
50 mm
5 mm
The thermal conductivity of X is 10 times that of Y. The rods are in steady condition.
Which one of the following statement is correct?
A The rate of heat flow in X is greater than in Y.
B The temperature gradient along X is the same as that along Y.
C The temperature at the interface between X and Y is nearly 0 C.
D The rate of heat flow will increase if the length of rod X is shortened but the
temperatures 0 C and 100 C of remain the same.
26 The graphs below are drawn to the same scale show the electric potential V between two
points P and Q. Which one shows that the electric field strength between P and Q is the
strongest?
V
P
O
B
V
P
D
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27 A capacitor C is charged by using the circuit as shown in the figure below.

C
+
S1
S2
High resistance
When switch S1 is opened and then switch S2 is closed, the reading of the galvanometer
G is
A zero
B
not zero
C
decreasing linearly with time until zero
D decreasing exponentially with time until zero
28 Which of the following statements explains correctly the decrease in resistivity of an
intrinsic semiconductor when its temperature increases?
A The drift velocity of the charge carriers increases with temperature.
B The number of charge carriers per volume increases with temperature.
C The rate of collision between the charge carriers and atoms increases with
temperature.
D The amplitude of vibrations of the atoms of a semiconductor increases with
temperature.
[Answer B: Refer
ne 2 E
, n and
m
n increases as temperature
increases.
1/ then is inversely proportional to ]
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29 When a potential difference V is applied across a copper cable of length L and radius r,
the drift velocity of the electron is ve. If the length of the wire L changes, which of the
following graphs shows correctly the variation of ve with L?
ve
ve
L
B
A
ve
ve
L
D
[Answer C:
occurs
I = Aneve = Ve/R
then
ve
1
L
reciprocal graph
30 An electric circuit is shown below.

E = 3.5 V
r = 1.5
4R
R
Y
X
4R
If the potential difference across point X and point Y is 2.0 V, what is the value of R?
A 1.0
B 2.0
C 3.0
D 4.0
Answer: C
For
1
1
1
so R XY 2 R
R XY 4 R 4 R
Therefore: V XY [
R XY
](V )
r R R XY
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2R
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1.5 3R
R 3.0 ohm
31 A galvanometer with negligible internal resistance and a full scale deflection of 5 mA is

modified for use as a Voltmeter with a full scale deflection of 10V. The correct modification
for the required circuit is
A A resistor of 2 x 102 is connected in series to the galvanometer
B A resistor of 2 x 103 is connected in series to the galvanometer.
C A resistor of 2 x 104 is connected in series to the galvanometer.
D A resistor of 2 x 105 is connected in parallel to the galvanometer.
[ANSWER B:
Rm
Galvanometer should connect in series with the resistor (Multiplier)

Use
V = Vm + Vg=I (Rm+Rg)
Rm = V/I - Rg = 10/0.005 0 = 2x103 ohm
32 An electron is launched with velocity v into a space which has magnetic flux density B
and an electric field strength E that are perpendicular to each other. If the velocity v of the
electron is uniform, then
A
B
C
D
E
; v is perpendicular to B and E
B
B
v ; v is perpendicular to B and E
E
E
v ; v is perpendicular to B or E
B
B
v ; v is perpendicular to B or E
E
v
[ANS: A
Magnetic force = electric force

BeV = eE
V = E/B
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33 The figure above shows two concentric rings X and Y are on the horizontal plane.
N
Y
X
r1
r2
I
4I
The radius of ring X is r1= 1.0 m and r2 = 2.0 m. The current flows in ring Y is four times
the current in ring X but in the opposite direction. What is the resultant magnetic flux density
at the centre of the rings?
A 1.5o I and points towards N
B
0.5 o I and points towards S
1.5o I and points towards S
[Answer B:
Use:
0 I
for wires X and Y;
2r
Assuming:
direction towards N = + and direction towards S = -
Resultant;
BT B X BY
o I
2r1
o 4I
4r1
o I
2r1
o I
2(1)
0.5 o I toward N
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34 Figure (a) shows a rectangular coil PQRS placed in a uniform magnetic field. The
variation of the magnetic flux density B with time t is as shown in figure (b)
B
X
X
Q
P
X
X
0
Figure (a)
2T
3T
4T
Figure (b)
Which one of the following graphs shows variation of the magnitude of induced e.m.f. E
with time t ?
E
2T
3T
4T
2T
3T
4T
3T
4T
2T
3T
4T
2T
D
[ ANSWER A : Use e.m.f. E = - d/dt =
-d(BA)/dt
E dB/dt ]
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35 Which of the following produce voltage or current by self-induction?

A High voltage or current produced in a transformer
B High voltage produced in a Van de Graff generator
C High voltage produced when the switch in a solenoid circuit is opened
D Current flows in a copper plate when the plate is oscillating in a magnetic field
HINT : High voltage is produced when the switch of a solenoid circuit is turned on,in order to
oppose the collapse of the magnetic flux.
36 An alternating current I represented by the equation I = 4 sin 100t flows in a resistor of
5.0 . If I is in ampere and t in seconds, find the mean power dissipated in the resistor.
A 10 W
B 20 W
C 40 W
D 160 W
HINT : I0 =4 A,Mean power = I02R/2
Mean power = 40 W
37 The op-amp in the circuit shown contains a feedback resistor Rf.
Rf
_
+
What is the function of the feedback?

A To increase the gain
B To oppose the input a.c.
C To increase the bandwidth
D To make the amplifier into non-inverting
38 Which of the following provides direct experimental evidence that light is a transverse
wave but not a longitudinal wave?
A Light can be polarized.
B Light can be diffracted.
C Two coherent light waves can be made to interfere.
D The intensity of light from a point source is inversely proportional to the square of
the distance from the source.
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39 A point object in air is at a distance u in front of a glass sphere of radius r. If the

refractive index of glass is n and the image formed inside the glass sphere is equal to 2u, what
is the value of u?
A
2(n 1)
r
(n 2)
(n 1)
r
2(2 n)
(n 2)
r
2(n 1)
n2
)r
n
Answers : C
1 n n 1
u 2u
r
2 n n 1
r
2u
( 2 n) r
u
2(n 1)
40 Coherent monochromatic light illuminates two narrow parallel slits and the interference
pattern that results is observed on a screen some distance beyond the slits. Which
modification will increase the separation between the dark lines of the interference
pattern?
A Increase the distance between the slits
B Use monochromatic light of higher frequency
C Use monochromatic light of longer wavelength
D Decrease the distance between the screen and the slits
Solution: x =D/a,
Answer: C
x increases when increases.
41 A monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm illuminates a diffraction grating of 3 x 105

lines per metre. If the zero order is not being considered, how many diffracted fringes can be
observed?
A 2
B 5
C 7
D 10
Answer: D
d sin m , m 0,1,2,3,...
1
sin 90 o m(600 x10 9 )
5
3 x10
m 5.6
m 5
Total no. of fringes = 10
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42 The graph below shows the results of the photoelectric effect in Milikans experiment.
The intercept of the f-axis of the graph at fo depends on

A the work function
B the stopping potential
C the intensity of radiation
D the frequency of radiation
HINT : W = h f0
43 The de Broglie wavelength of a bullet of mass 0.02 kg and moving at speed 300 ms-1 is
A 7.3 10-36 m
B 1.8 10-35 m
C 1.1 10-34 m
D 9.9 10-33 m
44 Calculate the frequency of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a hydrogen atom which

undergoes a transition between energy levels of -1.36 x 10-19J and -5.45 x 10-19 J.
A
B
C
D
1.36 x1014 Hz
4.09 x 1014 Hz
6.17 x 1014 Hz
6.17 x 1019 Hz
45 The cut-off frequency in the continuous X-ray spectrum from an X-ray tube depends on
the
A
target metal
anode current
filament current
voltage across the tube
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46 The main principle used to produce laser is

A
reflection of light
radioactive decay
stimulated emission of photons
spontaneous emission of photons
47 The rest masses of deuteron
, proton and neutron are 2.0150u, 1.0096u and 1.0097u
respectively. A deuteron may disintegrate to a proton and neutron if it

A
emits a photon energy 3.1 MeV
emits a photon of energy 2.0 MeV
48 A sample consists of two radioactive nuclides in equal proportion but each has a different
decay constant. Which graph shows the relation between the initial activity Ao and the initial
total number of radioactive nuclei No of the sample?
Ao
Ao
N0
N0
A
B
Ao
Ao
N0
C
N0
D
49 Find the binding energy of carbon-12.

(mass of carbon-12 = 11.996706 u, mp = 1.007276 u, mn = 1.008665 u, u = 1.66 x 1027 kg)
A 0.511 MeV
B
9.11 MeV
14.8 MeV
92.4 MeV
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Which of the following elementary particles has quark?

A
B
C
D
Proton
Photon
Electron
Neutrino
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SECTION A
Solution for question 1
I t
[1]
t
0.2 10
=
= 10 rads-1
I
0.2
[1]
Where, I = (10)(0.2)2 = 0.2 kgm2

Kinetic energy
[1]
1 2 1
I (0.2)(102 ) 10 J
2
2
[1]
(a) Applying Hookes law, F = ke ;
80 x 9.81 = k (5.0 x 10-2) k = 1.57 x 104 Nm-1

f
1
2
k
m
[1]
[1]
1 1.57 10 4
2
1080
0.61Hz
(b)
[1]
Displacement
(ii) Critically damped
(i) underdamped
Axes with either one label - [1]

Shape of the graph for (i) [1]
Shape of the graph for (ii) [1]
time
(a)
Shape of the graph for F-r graph [1]
Shape of the graph for U-r graph [1]
(b) A higher gradient around the equilibrium r = ro shows higher Young Modulus
because high Young Modulus show higher force constant, which is representing by -
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dr
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(a) since cr.m.s.
v1
=
v2
T2
T1
1132
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(b) Use PV = nRT
[1]
[1]
=2
OR
ratio is 2:1
PV
[1]
n
RT
(2 105 )(1 103 )
=
= 8.50 x 10-2 mol
[1]
(8.31)(283)
[1]
T
300
E
Arrows & labels 3 forces [ 3 ]
F =eE
W
qE = T sin 30o..(1)
mg = T cos 30o (2)
mgtan300
Eq(1) Eq(2) : q
[1]
E
(0.8 103 )(9.81)(tan30o )
900
-6
5.0 x10 C
[1]
[1]
(a) Gain = -
100k
= -100
1k
[accept answer: 100]
[1]
(b)
Shape of the graph

Label on 0.06V or calculation
Show saturation [1]
Vi(V)
0.06
t
Vo(V)
0
[1]
[11
Since this is an inverting op-amp with gain 100, hence

Vo = -100Vi
-6 = -100 Vi
Vi = 0.06V
Saturation is said occured at 6V because voltage supplied is of 6V.
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(a)
1 1
1
n 1
f
r1 r2
1
1
(1 .58 1)(
)
20
[1]
[1]
Focal length, f = - 34.5 cm

(b) Using
1 1 1

u v f
1 1
1

[1]
30 v 34.5
v = -16.0 cm
[1]
The image is 16.0cm from the lens on the same side as the object.
[1]
(a) The energy required to break a nucleus apart into neutrons and protons, all infinitely far apart, and
this energy is divided by number of nucleon of the nucleus. OR
The binding energy of the nucleus divided by the total number of neutrons and protons making it up.
[1]
(b) Energy released
= (Total binding energies of Xe-139 and Sr-95) Binding energy of U-235 [ 1 ]

= (8.39139)+(8.7495)(7.60235)
[1]
= 210.51 MeV
211 MeV
[1]
(c) The reaction that releases more energy (211 MeV) is more likely to occur. This is because the
more energy released, the more stable the daughter nuclei will be.
[1]
A heavy nucleus undergoes fission such that its products will be more stable than the parent
[1]
nucleus.
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(a)
(i) The gravitational force of attraction F between two particles of masses m1 and m2 separated by
a distance of r is directly proportional to the product m1m2 and inversely proportional to r2.[1]
This gravitational force which is force of attraction, acts along the line joining the two particles.
[1]
mm
OR F - 1 2 2 and symbols used are defined. Relationship or formulas with definition of symbols [1]
r
Negative sign
[1]
(ii) Gravitational force per unit mass
(iii) r is very large compared to radius of the planet, so planet behaves as a point mass.
F
g
m
Mm 1
[1]
(iv)
G 2
r m
GM
2
[1]
r
1
1
(v)
radius of Earth is 1000 m [1]
and
[1]
2
( RE 1000) 2
RE
(b)
(i)
GMm
mR 2
[1]
2
R
2
[1]
T
GM 2
R3 T
4 2 3
T2
R
GM
2
(ii)From the equation T 2
4 2 3
R
GM
9.0 6.5
1.53
12.13 10.5
1.5
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) log( R 3 )
GM
4 2
2 log T 3 log R log(
)
GM
3
1
4 2
log T log R log(
)
GM
2
2
log(T 2 ) log(
From the graph given :

gradient
[1]
[1]
[1]
y = mx + c
It is a straight line graph with gradient, m = 1.5

[1]
[1]
Hence, verified
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(a) Two characteristics of standing waves :

Wave profile does not move
Energy is not transferred
There are nodes and antinodes
Points between a node and an antinodes have different amplitudes
Points between 2 successive nodes oscillate in phase with the same frequency
Choose any two
[2]
(b) (i) Sound wave of a fixed frequency from the loud speaker travels into the tube and is reflected by the
water surface.
[1]
The reflected wave has the same frequency and amplitude as the incident wave, but travels in the
opposite direction.
[1]
Superposition between two waves produces standing waves.
[1]
(ii) The column of air in the glass tube is forced into oscillation by sound waves from the loudspeaker.
Loud sounds are heard when there is resonance because the air column vibrates with a largest amplitude.
When l = 9.6 cm, the air column is in the fundamental mode of vibration.
When l = 30.5 cm, the air column is in the first overtone.
[4]
(b) (iii) 9.6 cm + e =
(30.5 9.6) cm =
and
30.5 cm + e =
v
v
=
2(790)
2f
Speed of sound, v = 2(790)(0.209) m s 1 = 330 m s 1

From 9.6 cm + e =
end correction, e =
3
4
[1]
[1]
= 20.9 cm)
- 9.6 cm
= (10.45 9.6) cm
[1]
= 0.85 cm
[1 ]
(iv) When the temperature is higher, the speed of sound in air is higher, OR wavelength is longer. [ 1 ]
Hence the resonant lengths are larger.
[1]
. (a) (i) Temperature gradient is the change of temperature per unit length of the conductor. [ 1 ]
(ii) Thermal conductivity is the rate of heat flow per unit cross-sectional area per
temperature gradient. OR
[1]
dQ
[1]
dQ
d
dt
k=
= rate of heat flow; A = cross-sectional area;
where,
= temperature gradient
d
dx
dt
A
dx
[1]
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(b) (i)
Shape of the graph [1]

different gradient [1]
[Curve shape to show different of

average gradient & label axis [2]]
Explanation :
Thermal conductivity, k
dx
hence material with higher k will have smaller temperature [1]
gradient
(c) Use formula : Rate of heat energy,
[1]
20 0
dQ
d
= - kA
= (0.15)(200)
dt
dx
15 10 3
= 40 kW
k11 k 2 2
)
1
2
(i)Temperature of the board and insulating material interface, =
k
k
( 1 2)
1 2
[1]
[1]
[ formula - 1]
[ substitution - 1]
= 20 C [ final answer with correct unit 1 ]
o
[1]
( 2 )
dQ'
d
(ii) New rate of heat energy,
= kA
= 1
= 1.17 kW [ 1 ]
i
dt
dx
(
)
kA
i i
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(a) Hall Effect The production of an e.m.f on a current-carrying conductor or semiconductor due to the
application of magnetic field in a direction which is perpendicular to the direction of the current. [2]
P
(b) (i)
t
- - - - - FB=Beve
I
v
Diagram
VH
FE=eE
+
+ + +
Q
[1]
B
- The magnetic force Fm acts on electrons by the magnetic field will deflect electrons to the upper side of
the semiconductor whereas the lower surface of the semiconductor is induced positively. [1]
-This result in a potential difference V between the two sides and an electric field occurs across QP. This
electric field will produce an electric force Fe acts on the electrons in the direction against the magnetic
[1]
force FB as shown in the diagram.
- The magnitude of Fe will increase as the electric field E increases due to more electrons deflected to the
upper side of the semiconductor. However ,this deflection process of electrons will stop when FB = Fe and
a steady p.d., VH will produce across PQ.
FB = Fe
[1]
evB = eE
Bv = E
Substitute v = I/Ane and E = VH/d
B(
I
V
) H
Ane
d
BId
BId
where A t d
neA ne(td )
BI
[1]
VH
net
VH
[1]
(ii) Metal has much more number of charges per volume, n than semiconductor. Since VH is inversely
proportional to n according to the above equation, therefore the value of Hall voltage, VH produced in
semiconductor is bigger and more obvious than in the metal.
[2]
(iii) The pointer of the galnanometer will deflect to reverse direction or to the right hand side because the Hall
Effect will produce a reverse p.d across the PQ due to the magnetic force will deflect positive charge carriers
(Holes) to the upper side of the semiconductor whereas the lower surface of the semiconductor is induced
negatively.
[3]
(iv)
Use VH
BI
nqt
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(2.0)(250 103 )
VH qt (10.5 10 3 )(1.60 1019 )(4.5 10 3 )

[1]
6.6 1022 m 3
[1]
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(a) When an electron enters perpendicularly into a uniform magnetic field, the
electron will experience a magnetic force F which is always at right angles to the
direction of the electron, as shown in the diagram. [1]
The electron will constantly change its direction of motion, so that a circular
path is formed. [1]
Magnetic force = Centripetal force
mv 2
h
h
Bev
[1]
2.1 1011 m
[1+1]
mv Ber
r
OR show using
diagram - [2]
(b)(i) photon is a quantum of energy hf for electromagnetic radiation where h is the Planck constant and f
is the frequency of the electromagnetic radiation.
[1]
h
(ii) The de Broglies relationship gives the value of wavelength where h is the Plancks constant.
p
[1]
(iii) The wave-particle duality refers to the wave nature of a particle under certain specific conditions
and the converse is also true.
[1]
(c ) (i) 1. Electrons excited into higher energy levels. [1]
2. When they fall back to lower energy levels, radiation / light (a photon) is emitted. [1]
3. The visible spectrum is caused by electron transitions among pairs of energy levels, emitting
radiation / photons with wavelengths in the visible region of the EM spectrum. [1]
4. Line spectrum because only transitions between the defined / discrete levels occur. [1]
(ii)
E hf and c f OR
hc
[1]
E 0 - (-2.2 x 10 -18 )
E
(6.63 10 34 )( 3 10 8 )
9.0 10 8 m
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[1]
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. (a) In photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted from the metal surface when it illuminated by light,
that is, photon.
[1]
In the production of X-rays, electromagnetic radiation, that is photons, are emitted from
the metal surface when the metal is hit by electrons.
[1]
(b) (i) Continuous spectrum is produced when the electron bombarding the anode target experience
deceleration.
[ 1]
Kinetic energy of the electron is changed into photon or radiated as
electromagnetic wave.
[1]
The line spectrum is produced by transition of electron from higher energy

level to a lower energy orbit in the anode atom.
[1]
The energy difference between the two orbits is radiate as a photon of

discrete wavelength.
[1]
(ii) There is only one proton in the nucleus of a hydrogen atom. Therefore the
difference in energy level is small.
[1 ]
This is not enough to produce photon energy needed for X-ray production
when transition of energy level occur. Hence, X-rays are not produced from
the hydrogen atom.
(c) (i)
Intensity
[1 ]
Characteristic line
wavelength
[ shape of graph = 1 ]
[ Characteristic lines and min = 1 ]
min
[1]
(ii)
min =
=
[1]
= 4.14 x 10-12 m
(iii) Area under the graph will increase.
Minimum wavelength will decrease.
The characteristic lines do not change.
Choose any two
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Accept answers in graph
form
[2]

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STPM DATA BOOKLET

960 PHYSICS STPM

Speed of light in free space

c = 3.00 x 108 ms-1

Permeability of free space

Permittivity of free space

o = 8.85 x 10-12 Fm-1

Magnitude of electronic charge

Unified atomic mass constant

Rest mass of electron

Rest mass of proton

Molar gas constant

R = 8.31 JK-1 mol-1

NA = 6.02 x 1023 mol-1

k = 1.38 x 10-23 JK-1

G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2

Acceleration of free fall

Which of the following quantities has no units?

A body moves with constant acceleration experiences a constant

Centre of mass of a body is

A torque on a rigid body is the

10 Which of the following statements regarding simple harmonic motion is true?

13 Two points on a progressive wave differ by phase of

Two progressive waves are represented by the equations

The values of the frequencies f1 and f2 are

Initial state of gas

final root mean square speed

If T1 is 273.15 K, the ice point, then the value T2 is

conductivity, k of the material with distance, x from the hot end?

27 A capacitor C is charged by using the circuit as shown in the figure below.

1.5o I and points towards N

0.5o I and points towards N

0.5 o I and points towards S

1.5o I and points towards S

35 Which of the following produce voltage or current by self-induction?

The function of the feedback is

The intercept of the f-axis of the graph at fo depends on

the work function

voltage across the tube

46 The main principle used to produce laser is

stimulated emission of photons

spontaneous emission of photons

47 The rest masses of deuteron

H , proton and neutron are 2.0150 u, 1.0096 u and 1.0097 u respectively.

A deuteron may disintegrate to a proton and neutron if it

emits a photon energy 3.1 MeV

emits a photon of energy 2.0 MeV

captures a photon of energy 2.0 MeV

captures a photon of energy 4.1 MeV

The binding energy of carbon-12 in MeV is

50 Which of the following elementary particles has quark?

STPM DATA BOOKLET

960 PHYSICS STPM

Speed of light in free space

c = 3.00 x 108 ms-1

Permeability of free space

Permittivity of free space

o = 8.85 x 10-12 Fm-1

Magnitude of electronic charge

Unified atomic mass constant

Rest mass of electron

Rest mass of proton