4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions Paper 1

1 D 11 A

2 B 12 C

3 B 13 C

4 C 14 D

5 D 15 B

6 A 16 A

7 D 17 D

8 A 18 B

9 B 19 C

10 C 20 B

Paper 2 Section A 1 (a) (b) 50 to 100 s a = = = [B1]

v -u t 10 - 30 50
0.4 m/s2

[C1]

Hence deceleration = 0.4 m/s2 (c) Distance travelled = = (d) F = ma = 1600 x 0.4 = 640 N x (10 + 30) x 50 + 10 x 50 1 500 m

[A1] [C1] [A1]

From 0 to 50 s, F

From 50 to 100 s, F =

0 N as the car is moving with constant speed. force / N OR time / s 50 100

force / N 640

time / s 50 OR 100

640

1 m for correct resultant force from 0 to 50 s

[Q1: 7 m]

1 m for correct resultant force from 50 to 100 s

- 1m if values of force and time not indicated/wrongly indicated.

4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions 2 (a) For a system to be in equilibrium, the total clockwise moments must be equal to the total anticlockwise moments about the same pivot. (b) 7 x 40 = 280 F = = (0.2 x 10) x 10 + F x 60 20 + 60F 4.33 N (3 s.f.) [A1] [B1] [C1] [B1]

(c)

Any one of the following answers: Move the pivot closer to end X. Move the 9 N weight closer to the pivot. Move the pivot to the left

[B1]

[Q2 5m] 3 (a) W = = = mg 2040 x 10 20 400 N [C1] [A1]

(b)

= = =

F A

20400 0.5
40 800 Pa

[C1] [A1] [Q3 4 m]

As the solid wax gets heated, the molecules gain kinetic energy and vibrate faster. [B1] During melting, heat energy is absorbed to weaken the forces of attraction between molecules and the molecules get further apart. When melting is complete, the liquid molecules slide over each other. [B1] [B1] [Q4 3 m]

= = = 3.75 cm/s [C1] [A1] [Q5 2 m]

4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions 6 (a) 1 m for each of the following uses, Award max 2 m. (b) (c) X-rays are used in X-ray photography to look at bone structures. X-rays are used in airport security to check for metal objects in luggages X-rays are used to check for flaws in metal welding X-rays are used as diagnostic tools in dentistry and medicine. [A1] [A1] [Q6 4 m] [B2]

Gamma rays 3 x 10 m/s

8

(b) (i)

Angle of incidence at Q is greater than critical angle of glass.

[B1]

Thus the light ray undergoes total internal reflection and does not leave at Q. [B1]

(ii)

The angle of incidence of ray QR at R is less than the critical angle. The light ray travels from optically denser to less dense medium, hence it speed increases, bending away from the normal.

[B1]

[B1] [C1] [A1] [Q7 6 m]

(a)

= =

sin-1(1 / 1.5) 41.8

8 (a) O P F

1 m for each light ray correctly drawn 1 m for indicating image as I and drawn correctly

[B2] [B1]

(b)

1 m if light ray drawn correctly.

[B1]

1m for whole question if 2 or more arrows missing on light rays for answers to (a) and (b) [Q8 4 m]

4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions 9 (a) speed 350 = = = 2800 m [C1] [A1]

(b)

speed

= = 375 m

[C1] [A1] [Q9 4 m]

10

(a)

Toaster Live Neutral Earth heater

1 m for drawing fuse and switch with correct symbols on Live wire. Fuse must be drawn before the switch. 1 m for correct connections of the 3 wires

(b)

In case live wire touches the metal casing, a large current flows through the Earth wire [1]. The fuse melts and breaks the circuit [1/2]. The high potential of 240 V is disconnected from the toaster [1/2]. The end user is protected from electric shock. [round down to nearest full mark]

(c)

= = =

VI 240 x 7.5 1800 W [C1] [A1] [Q10 6 m]

4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions Section B 11 (a)

GPE at A

= = =

mgh 500 x 10 x 75 375 000 J 0J [A1] [B1] [C1] [A1] [C1]

KE at A

Hence total energy at A = 375 000 J (b) Max.speed of the roller coaster occurs at B. x 500 x = = 375 000 38.7 m/s

(c)

GPE at C KE at C

= = =

500 x 10 x 60

300 000 J

375 000 300 000 75 000 J 75 000 17.3 m/s [A1] [C1]

x 500 x

= =

(d)

Work done by braking force = 375 000 J F x 50 F = = 375 000 7 500 N [C1] [A1] [B1]

(e)

The total energy is converted into thermal/heat energy and sound energy. Award this mark only if both thermal/heat and sound energies are mentioned.

[Q11 10m]

12 (a) (i) (ii) (iii)

Radiation Conduction Face A should be black / dull / rough. A black / dull / rough surface is a better absorber of heat, so face A heats up faster. Face B should be white / shiny / polished / smooth. A white / shiny / polished / smooth surface is a poorer radiator of heat, so face B loses heat slower.

[B1] [B1] [B1]

[B1] [B1]

[B1]

(b) (i) (ii)

50 C 20 C

[B1] [B1]

4E5N Sc(Phy) Prelim 1 (2012) suggested solutions (iii) Heat energy is released to strengthen the forces of attraction between molecules. The potential energy decreases but the kinetic energy remains constant. [B1] [B1]

[Q12 10m] 13 (a) Effective resistance of B and C = = Hence effective resistance of circuit (b) (c) (d) Current flowing through battery = Current flowing through C P.d. across resistor A = = = Hence p.d. across resistor B = 42 IR 4x2 = 8V 4V [C1] [A1] 12 8 = 1 = 2+1 = = = 4A 2A 3 [C1] [A1] [A1] [A1]

Alternative solutions: Accept also p.d. across B = = = IR 4x1 4V C1 A1

Accept also p.d. across C/B

= =

2x2 4V

C1 A1

(e)

Q 30 t

= = =

It 4t 7.5 s [C1] [A1]

(f)

The total resistance of the circuit reduces. Hence the current in the circuit increases.

[B1] [B1] [Q13 10 m]

End of paper