Physics Module2 Complile

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Answering Technique for SPM Physics Paper 3 Section A Q1 (Graph Plotting)

1. To determine MV, RV and CV
a) MV and RV are given in the first sentence of instruction.
- MV (physical quantity that value is controlled in experiment)
- RV (physical quantity that value is measured from given instrument)
b) Common mistakes made in determine MV and RV.
Common mistakes
Correct terms used
Reading of ammeter
Reading of voltmeter
Reading of thermometer
Reading of metre rule
Reading of stopwatch
Reading of spring balance
Reading of protractor
Reading Bourdon gauge
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Example 1:
A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the increase in
temperature, , of water and the mass, m.
A mass, m = 0.20 kg of the water taken from the basin
The procedure is repeated with different masses of water, m = 0.30 kg, 0.40 kg, 0.50 kg and
0.60 kg taken from the basin.
MV
RV
Example 2:
A student carries out an experiment to study the relationship between the angle of incidence,
i, and the angle of refraction, r, when a light ray passes from air to a semicircular glass block.
The ray box is adjusted so that a ray of light enters the semicircular glass block at an angle of
0
incidence, i = 15 .
The angle of refraction, r is measured with protractor. The experiment is repeated with angle
0
0
0
0
of incidence, i = 30 , 45 , 60 and 75 .
MV
RV
Example 3:
A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the wavelength of
light, and the distance, x between two consecutive bright fringes of an interference pattern
which is formed on a white screen.
The student starts the experiment using a white light source and a red filter. The red light has
a wavelength of 750 nm.
The experiment is repeated with different coloured filters to produce light with wavelength of
625 nm, 542 nm, 417 nm and 317 nm.
MV
RV
c) Common mistakes made in determine CV

Common mistakes
Correct terms used

(depends on situations)
Brightness of bulb
Number of batteries
Power supply
Frequency of ticker timer
Size of wooden block/balloon/.
Hotness/coldness
Type of spring
Type of wire
Type of magnet
Type of water
Type of micrometer screw
gauge/vernier calipers//ammeter
2. Record reading from given instrument

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Number of decimal place (d.p.) depends on smallest scale division (accuracy) of given
instrument.
Example 1:
Instrument: ......................
Smallest scale division: ..
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 2:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
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Example 3:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 4:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 5:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 6:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
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Example 7:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 8:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 9:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
Example 10:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
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Example 11:
Instrument: ......................
No. of d.p.: .
Reading measured: .
3. Tabulate data in Table

a) Title, unit, consistency of value
- Common mistakes title with no unit, values not consistence, unit incorrect
Example 1:
Common mistake
Electric current
0.1
Potential
difference
0.5
0.12
0.14
1.5
0.16
0.18
2.5
Correct answer
Example 2:
Common mistake
Correct answer
2
-1
Height, h/cm
Velocity, v
-1
/ms
v /ms
10.0
1.975
3.9
20.0
2.425
5.881
30.0
2.8
7.84
40.0
3.125
9.77
50.0
3.45
11.9
b) Calculation (2 - 3 decimal places)

m / kg
u / cm
0.20
10.0
0.30
15.0
0.40
20.0
0.60
25.0
0.68
30.0
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4. Graph plotting
Title at x-axis and y-axis

Unit at x-axis and y-axis
Uniform scale at both axes
5 points plotted correctly
Straight line of best fit is drawn
Minimum size of graph 5 x 4 big squares (first point to last point)
5. Interpret graph
Type of graph
Relationship
6. Precautions
Eye level must be perpendicular to the scale of **.. to avoid
from parallax error.
Repeat the measurement to get average value.
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Q1) PRK12P3SAQ1 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the base
current, IB and the collector current, IC.
Diagram 1.1 shows the connected circuit that is used to carry out the experiment.
There is no zero error in the measuring instrument used.
Diagram 1.1
The switch is on and the rheostat is adjusted until the microammeter reads 10.0 A.
Then the reading on the milliammeter is recorded.
The procedure is repeated with different IB : 20.0 A, 30.0 A, 40.0 A, and 50.0 A.
The actual corresponding readings of milliammter are shown in Diagrams 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6.
Diagram 1.2
Diagram 1.4
Diagram 1.3
Diagram 1.5
(a) For the experiment described on page 2, identify:

(i) The manipulated variable
.[1 mark]
(ii) The responding variable
.[1 mark]
(iii) The constant variable
.[1 mark]
(b) Based on Diagram 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 on page 1 and page 2:
(i) Recod the reading of each collector current, I C in the spaces proided on page 1 and page 2
respectively.
[2 marks]
(ii) Tabulate your results for IB and IC in the space below.
[3 marks]
(c) On the graph paper, plot a graph of Ic against IB.
[5 marks]
(d) Based on your graph in 1(c), state the relationship between I C and IB.
............................................................................................................................................................[1 mark]
(e) State two precautions that should be taken to obtain the accurate readings of I C and IB.
1. ...
2. ...
[2 marks]
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Q2) KLT11P3SAQ1 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
length of air column,, and the temperature in Kelvin, T for a fixed mass of air. The air is trapped by
mercury column in a capillary tube.
Diagram 1.1 shows the thermometer and capillary tube tied on meter rule.
The scaled of the capillary tube is placed at the zero mark on the scale of the ruler.
Diagram 1.1
The thermometer and capillary tube are placed into a beaker filled with water.
The arrangement of the apparatus is shown in Diagram 1.2,
Diagram 1.2
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Ice cubes are put into the beaker and the water is stirred until the temperature, reached at 0 C. The
actual reading of the length of the air column, , is shown in Diagram 1.4.
0
Then the water is heated and stirred until the temperature, , become 10 C.
The actual corresponding reading of the length of the air column, , is shown in Diagram 1.5.
0
0
0
0
Th procedure of the heating process is repeated with temperatures, 30 C, 50 C, 70 C, and 90 C. The
actual corresponding readings of the lengths of the air column, are shown in Diagram 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and
1.9.
(a) For the experiment described, identify:
.[1 mark]
.[1 mark]
.[1 mark]
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(b)(i) Diagram 1.3 shows the meniscus of the mercury inside the capillary tube.
In Diagram 1.3, mark the correct position of the eye while taking the reading of the length of the air
column. (You may draw a straight line and symbol of eye at the diagram).
[1 mark]
Diagram 1.4
0
Reading of air column at = 0 C
= cm
T = .. K
Diagram 1.5
0
= cm
T = .. K
Diagram 1.6
0
= cm
T = .. K
Diagram 1.7
0
= cm
T = .. K
Diagram 1.8
0
= cm
T = .. K
Diagram 1.9
0
= cm
T = .. K
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(ii) Based on Diagram 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9, determine the length of air column, , and their
corresponding temperatures, . Calculate the temperature in Kelvin, T for each using the equation;
T = + 273
Tabulate your result for , T and in the space below.
[5 marks]
(c) On the graph, plot a graph of against T.
[1 mark]
(d) Based on your graph, state the relationship between and T.

.....[1 mark]
(e) State one precaution that should be taken to obtained the accurate readings of .
.....[1 mark]
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Q3) SLG10P3SAQ1 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
period of oscillation, T, of a spring and the mass, m, of the load, attached to the spring.
The arrangement of the apparatus is shown in Diagram 1.1.
The student starts the experiment with a load mass, m = 20.0 g. The load is displaced downwards to a
fixed distance and released so that the spring oscillates. The time taken for 10 complete oscillations, t, is
recorded. The experiment is repeated with load masses, m = 30.0 g, 40.0 g, 50.0 g and 60.0 g.
The corresponding readings of the stopwatch for 10 complete oscillations are shown in Diagram 1.2,1.3,
1.4, 1.5 and 1.6.
m = 20.0 g
m = 30.0 g
t = ..
t = ..
T =
T =
T = .
T = .
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m = 40.0 g
m = 50.0 g
t = ..
t = ..
T =
T =
T = .
T = .
m = 60.0 g
t = ..
T =
2
T = .

..[1 mark]
..[1 mark]
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..[1 mark]
(b) For this part of the question, write your answers in the spaces provided in the corresponding
diagrams.
(i) Record the redings, t, of the stopwatch.
[2 marks]
(ii) For each value of t in (b)(i), calculate the period of oscillation, T, of the spring using the following
equation:
t
10
Record the value of T.

[1 mark]
(iii) Calculate T for each value of T in (b)(ii).

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Record the value of T .
[2 marks]
(c) Tabulate your results for all values of m, T and T in the space below.
[2 marks]
(d) On the graph, plot a graph of T against m.
[5 marks]
(e) Based on your graph in (d), state the relationship between T and m.
...[1 mark]
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Q4) KDH12P3SAQ1 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
increase in temperature, , of water and the mass, m, of the water. The initial temperature, o. of a
basin of water was measured with a thermometer as shown in Diagram 1.1.
A mass, m = 0.20 kg of the water taken from the basin was placed in a polystyrene cup and heated for 1
minute as shown in Diagram 1.2. The final temperature, , of the water is read on the thermometer.
Diagram 1.3 shows the meniscus of the mercury column in the thermometer.
The procedure is repeated with different masses of water, m = 0.30 kg, 0.40 kg, 0.60 kg, and 0.80 kg
taken from the basin. The final positions of the meniscus of the mercury column in the thermometer are
shown in Diagrams 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7.
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(i)
The manipulated variable
...[1 mark]
(ii)
The responding variable

..[1 mark]
(iii)
The constant variable

..[1 mark]
Write your answers for question 1(b) in the spaces provided in Diagrams 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7.
(b) Based on Diagrams 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7:
(i)
For each value of m in 1(b)(i), calculate the value of .

Your answers must be in two decimal places.
(ii)
[1 mark]
Record the initial reading, o, and the readings, , of the thermometer.

[1 mark]
(iii)
For each value of in 1(b)(ii), calculate the increase in temperature, , by using the
following equation:
= - o
Record the value of .
[2 marks]
(c) Tabulate your results for all values of m, , and in the space below.
[3 marks]
(d) On the graph paper, draw a graph of against
(e) Based on the graph in 1(d), state the relationship between against
[5 marks]
.
..[1 mark]
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Q5) TRG12P3SAQ1 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between object
distance, u and the linear magnification, m, of a convex lens. The apparatus is set up as shown in
Diagram 1.1.
Diagram 1.1
The object distance, u, fixed at 30.0 cm and the image distance, v, is measured as shown in Diagram 1.1.
the linear magnification, m, is calculated by using equation
Experiment is repeated with object distance, u = 25.0 cm, 20.0 cm, 15.0 cm and 10.0 cm.
(a) For the experiment described above, identify:
(i)
The manipulated variable
....[1 mark]
(ii)
The responding variable

....[1 mark]
(iii)
The constant variable

[1 mark]
Diagram 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 show the position of the lens and the screen for object distance, u =
30.0 cm, 25.0 cm, 20.0 cm, 15.0 cm and 10.0 cm, respectively.
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(b) Based on diagram 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, determine the magnitude of v, of each object
distance, u = 30.0 cm, 25.0 cm, 20.0 cm, 15.0 cm and 10.0 cm. Hence, calculate
and linear
magnification, m.
Tabulate the values of u, v,
and m in the space below.
[6 marks]
(c) On the graph paper, plot a graph of m against .
[5 marks]
(d) Based on your graph, state the relationship between m and .

..[1 mark]
(e) State one precaution that should be taken to obtain the accurate result.
..[1 mark]
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SPM Physics Paper 3 Section A Q2 (Analysing Graph)

Q1) MRSM11P3SAQ2 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between
pressure, P and cross-sectional area of an aluminium block, A.
The results of this experiment are shown in graph P against
1
in Diagram 2.1.
A
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1:

(i) State the relationship between P and A.
[1 mark]
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(ii) Determine the pressure, P, when the area of aluminium block is 0.25 m .
Show on the graph how you determine the value.
P = .
[3 marks]
(b) (i) Calculate the gradient of the graph, k.

Show on the graph how you determine, k.
[3 marks]
(ii) The mass of the aluminium block , m is given by the formula
k
-2
, where g = 10 ms .
g
Calculate the mass of the aluminium block, m.
[2 marks]
(iii) What happens to the gradient of the graph, k if the experiment is repeated by using an iron block
with the same size?
Give your reason.
.
.....[2 marks]
(e) State one precaution that can be taken to increase the accuracy of the measurements.
.[1 mark]
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Q2) SBP12P3SAQ2 A student carries out an experiment to determine the electromotive force, E and the
internal resistance, r of a dry cell. The student uses four resistors with different values of resistance, R but
the same number of dry cells and e.m.f., E of the cell.
(a) Based on the graph,
(i)
State the relationship between and R.
....[1 mark]
(ii)
Determine the value of , when the R = 0 .

Show on the graph, how you determine .
= .
(iii)
[2 marks]
The value of , when the R = 0 is given by the formula = 0.4r, where r is the internal
resistance of the cell.
Calculate r.
[2 marks]
(b) The electromotive force, E, of the cell is given by the formula, m =
the graph.
(i)
Calculate the gradient, m, of the graph.
Show on the graph how you calculate m.
, where, m, is the gradient of
m = .
(ii)
[3 marks]
By using your answer in (b)(i), determine the value of e.m.f., E.
[2 marks]
(c) State two precautions to be taken in this experiment.
.
.
[2 marks]
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Q3) JHR11P3SAQ2 A students carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
magnetic force, F and the current, I carrying by a 5.0 cm length conductor. The conductor is placed
between the poles of a strong U-shaped magnet.
The results of this experiment are shown in the graph of F against I in Diagram 2.1.
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1;
(i)
What will happen to F, as I increases?
....[1 mark]
(ii)
Determine the value of F when I = 1.1 A

Show on the graph, how you determine the value of F.
F = .
[3 marks]
(iii)

Show on the graph, how you determine m.
m = ..
[3 mark]
(b) The gradient, m of the graph is given by the formula m = 0.5 B, where B is the strength of the
magnetic field. Using the value of m from 2(a)(iii), calculate the magnitude of B.
[2 mark]
(c) This experiment is repeated by using the stronger magnet.
(i)
What happen to the gradient of the graph, m?
(ii)
.....
[1 mark]
Give one reason for the answer in 2(c)(i)
..........
[1 mark]
(d) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the accuracy of the readings in this
experiment.
.
[1 mark]
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Q4) SBP11P3SAQ2 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
potential difference across a dry cell, V and the current flows, I. He used an ammeter, a rheostat, resistor,
P and a voltmeter which are connected as shown in Diagram 2.1.
The result of the experiment is shown in graph V against I as shown in Diagram 2.2.
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.2,
(i)
What will happen to the value of V, as I increases?
....[1 mark]
(ii)
Determine the value of potential difference, V when the current, I = 0.00 A.

Show on the graph, how you determine the value of V.
V = ..
(iii)
[2 marks]
Name the physical quantity that represents the value in 2a(ii).

[1 mark]
(b) The internal resistance, r of the dry cell is given by equation

r=-m
where m is the gradient of the graph.
(i)
Show on the graph how you calculate m.
m = .
[3 marks]
(ii)
Determine the value of r.

r =
[1 mark]
(c) (i) The electromotive force (e.m.f.), E of the dry cell is given by the formula:
E = V + Ir ; where V is the potential difference across the external resistors.
Using the formula and the values of E and r in 2a(ii) and 2b(ii), calculate the value of V
when I = 0.9 A.
[2 marks]
(iii)
The total external resistance is given as R =

Calculate the value of R when I = 0.90 A.
.
[1 mark]
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(d) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the accuracy of the readings in this
experiment.
...[1 mark]
Diagram 2.2
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Q5) TRG12P3SAQ2 A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the mass,
m and temperature, of water. The student used different mass of water and corresponding temperature
is recorded.
The student then plots a graph of against as shown in Diagram 2.1.
Graph of against
Diagram 2.1
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1,

(i)
What happen to when m increased?
...[1 mark]
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(ii)
Determine the temperature, if the mass of heated water, m is 0.8 kg. Show on the
graph how you determine .
= .
(iii)
[3 marks]
Calculate the gradient of the graph. Show on the graph how you determine the gradient.
[3 marks]
(b) Using the value obtained in (a)(iii) and equation h = , calculate the specific heat capacity, c of
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the water if h is gradient of the graph and Q is the quantity of heat used, 6.1 x 10 J.
[3 marks]
(c) State two precautions taken during the experiment.
(i)
(ii)
[2 marks]
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Answering Technique for SPM Physics Paper 3 Section B Q3 & Q4

(Practical Experiment)
List of Practical Experiment

Chapter
Experiment
FORM 4
2 Forces and Motion
1.
2.
Acceleration depends on force.

Acceleration depends on height.
3 Forces and Pressure
3.
4.
5.
6.
Pressure depends on depth of water.

Pressure depends on density of water.
Apparent weight depends on immersion distance in water.
Volume of water displaced depends on mass.
4 Heat
7.
8.
9.
Change of temperature depends on mass of water.

Time taken for heating depends on mass of water.
Volume depends on temperature.
5 Light
10. Focal length depends on thickness of lens.

11. Apparent depth depends on density.
FORM 5
1 Waves
1.
2.
Wavelength depends on depth of water.

Distance between two loud sounds depends on distance
between two speakers.
2 Electricity
3.
4.
5.
Current depends on length of wire.

Current depends on temperature of wire.
Potential difference depends on current.
3 Electromagnetism
6.
7.
Induced current depends on number of turns of coil.

Output voltage depends on number of turns in secondary
coil.
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Guideline in writing experiment framework
***The most important thing when answering this question is to correctly identify the manipulated
variable(MV) and the responding variable(RV).
(a). Inference:
The MV affects the .RV.. OR
[1 mark]
The .RV depends on .MV
(b). Hypothesis:
When MV... increases, .RV. increases / decreases.
[1 mark]
The greater the MV., the greater/lower the RV

(Hypothesis MUST be correct)
(c). Planning one experiment to investigate the hypothesis [10 marks]

i) Aim: [1 mark]
To study the relationship between ...MV... and RV..
ii) Variables:
MV:
[2 marks]
RV:.
CV:
iii) List of apparatus

and materials:
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
Write all the apparatus and material needed (include that you draw in the
diagram)
[1 mark]
iv) Arrangement of
apparatus:
Draw in pencil and complete with labels. (Drawing must be functional)

# SIZE of diagram 1/3 page
[1 mark]
v) Procedure:
[3 marks]
1. Write method to control MV + an initial value of MV [1 mark]

2. Method or instrument used to measure RV [1 mark]
3. Repeat the experiment 4 times, with (write 4 different values) [1 mark]
vi) Tabulate data:

[1 mark]
vii) Analysis data:

[1 mark]
MV (unit)
Value 1
Value 2
Value 3
Value 4
Value 5
RV (unit)
Draw a graph RV against MV

RV/unit
MV/unit
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SAMPLE QUESTION:
PRL12P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows Aminah cycling her bicycle alone. Diagram 3.2 shows Aminah carries
her sister with her bicycle. She finds that it is difficult to stop her bicycle in the situation shown in Diagram
3.2.
Based on the information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference.
[1 mark]
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a hacksaw blade, plasticine, and other apparatus, describe
one experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
In your description, state clearly the following:
(i)
The aim of the experiment.
(ii)
The variables in the experiment.
(iii)
The list of apparatus and materials.
(iv)
The arrangement of apparatus.
(v)
The procedure of the experiment which should include one method of controlling
manipulated variable and one method of measuring the responding variable.
(vi)
The way you tabulate the data.
(vii)
The way you analyse the data.
[10 marks]
MV
RV
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(a). Inference:
The . depends on ..
(b).Hypothesis:
The greater the ., the . the ...
(c). Planning one experiment to investigate the hypothesis [10 marks]

i) Aim:
To study the relationship between ..... and .
ii) Variables:
MV:...
RV:
CV: ...
iii) List of
apparatus and
materials:
....
iv)
Arrangement
of apparatus:
v) Procedure:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
vi) Tabulate
data:
vii) Analysis
data:
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Q1) PPTSBP11P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a horse pull the horse-drawn carriage along a level walkway.
A girl experiences that the speed of the horse-drawn increases at slow rate. Diagram 3.2 shows two
horse pull horse-drawn. The girl experiences that the speed of the horse-drawn increases at a higher rate.
Based on the observation on Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 and using your knowledge of the effect of
force on motion:
[1 mark]
(b) State one suitable hypothesis that could be investigated.
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as trolley, ticker tape, slotted weight and other apparatus, describe an
experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
(i) The aim of the experiment.
(ii)
The variable in the experiment.
(iii) The list of apparatus and materials.

(iv) The arrangement of the apparatus.
(v)
The procedures of the experiment include the method of controlling the manipulated variable and
the method of measuring the responding variable.
(vi) The way to tabulate the data.

(vii) The way to analyze the data.
[10 marks]
MV
RV
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Q2) JHR09P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a cylinder that is rolling down a wooden plank from a small lorry.
Diagram 3.2 shows the same cylinder that is rolling down the same wooden plank from a big lorry. It is
noticed that the cylinder is rolling faster from the big lorry.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as trolley, ticker tape and other apparatus, describe an experiment to
investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
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Q3) KL10P3SBQ3 Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.2 show a submarine that is near the water surface and close
to sea bed respectively. The submarine is dented when it submerges close to the sea bed.
Observe the depth of the submarine in the sea and the appearance of the submarine in each diagram.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as beaker, thistle funnel and other apparatus, describe an experiment
to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
(i) Aim of the experiment.
(ii)
Variable in the experiment.
(iii) List of apparatus and materials.

(iv) Arrangement of the apparatus.
(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
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Q4) KLT12P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 show the conditions of identical metal boxes which are
used to cover a camera, tied to a big catfish in river water and to a small shark in the sea water. The
metal box tied to the small shark is more crumple.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as thistle funnel, measuring cylinder and other apparatus, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
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Q5) SBP12P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 show a car which fell into a canal is being pulled by a
rescue crane.
It is observed that the force needed by the crane to pull the car shown in Diagram 3.1 is less than in
Diagram 3.2.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as iron rod, spring balance, beaker and other apparatus, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
39
Q6) JHR10P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a half glass of hot coffee that is left for ten minutes. Diagram 3.2
shows a full glass of similar hot coffee that is left for the same time. It is notice that the hot coffee in
Diagram 3.1 cools down faster than Diagram 3.2.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as beaker, immersion heater and other apparatus, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
40
Q7) SLG09P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a boy pouring boiling water into a cup. The boys hand is not
scalded by the water droplets splashing out of the cup.
Diagram 3.2 shows the boy accidently pouring the boiling water directly onto his hand. His hand is
scalded.
Based on the above observation and your knowledge on heat and factor affecting heat:
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as beaker, thermometer, immersion heater and other apparatus,
describe an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
41
Q8) TRG12P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a plastic bottle place in a hot water. The plastic bottle is then put
into a basin of ice. It found that plastic bottle crumpled as shown in Diagram 3.2.
Based in the observation on Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 and using your knowledge of the gas laws:
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a capillary tube, water bath, thermometer, and other apparatus,
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
42
Q9) PHG10P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a boy using a convex lens to concentrate light from the sun on
to a piece of paper to burn the paper. Diagram 3.2 shows another boy using a different lens to do the
same things. The paper burn when it is at the focal point of the lens.
The diameter and shapes of the two lenses are as shown. Observe the distance of the lens from the
paper and the thickness of the lens in two cases.
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as convex lenses, light box, screen, plasticine and other apparatus,
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
43
Q10) KLT10P3SBQ3 Diagram 3.1 shows a line under a glass block. Diagram 3.2 shows an identical line
under a perspex block of the same size. An observer noticed that the image of the line formed in the
glass block is nearer to the surface of the block.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as tall beaker, water and other apparatus and material, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
44
Q11) PRKK09P3SBQ4 Diagram 4 shows the water propagated from the sea to the shore.
Based on the information and observation above:

[1 mark]
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as ripple tank, a vibrator motor and other apparatus, describe an
experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4 (b).
(ii)

(v)
(vi) The way you would tabulate the data.

(vii) The way you analyze the data.
[10 marks]
MV
RV
45
Q12) KL10P3SBQ4 In a morning assembly, two loudspeakers are connected to an amplifier. When the
loudspeakers are located far apart from each other as shown in Diagram 4.1, two students who are
marked with arrows heard the loudest sound.
When the loudspeakers are then adjusted to be closer as shown in Diagram 4.2, another two different
students who are marked with arrows heard the loudest sound.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as ripple tank, spherical dippers and other apparatus, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
46
Q13) KDH11P3SBQ4 Diagram 4.1 shows shed A lighted up by a lamp connected to a battery using a
short connecting wire.
Diagram 4.2 shows shed B lighted up by a lamp connected to a battery using a long connecting wire.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as ammeter, constantan wire and other apparatus, describe an
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
47
Q14) SLG10P3SBQ4 Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 show two night market stalls. Both stalls installed two
identical bulbs which is connected to two identical 12 V car batteries with different length of connecting
wires. Both bulbs light up with different brightness.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as ammeter, voltmeter, constantan wire and other apparatus, describe
an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4 (b).
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
48
Q15) MLK09P3SBQ4 Diagram 4.1 shows a light bulb which lights up when it is connected to a dry cell.
Diagram 4.2 shows the same light bulb lights up with more brightness when it is connected to two dry
cells.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as voltmeter, ammeter, constantan wire and other apparatus, describe
an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4 (b).
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
49
Q16) JHR11P3SBQ4 The diagram below shows a bulb that has been light up for a long time. Diagram
4.1 shows the condition of bulb at 7.00 pm while Diagram 4.2 shows the condition of the bulb at 9.00 pm
the next day. Despite the changes in temperature of the bulb, it is also notice that the bulb becomes
dimmer.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as thermometer, ammeter, connecting wires and other apparatus,
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
50
Q17) PRK11P3SBQ4 Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 show a cross section of a bicycle dynamo. Each
dynamo has magnet and a coil of insulated copper wire. The output of both bicycle dynamo are
connected to a bicycle lamp. Diagram 4.1 shows the bicycle dynamo has less turns of coil wire than
bicycle dynamo in Diagram 4.2.
When both dynamos are rotated by the bicycle wheel at the same speed, the lamp in Diagram 4.2 lights
up brighter.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as insulated copper wire, ammeter, bar magnet and other apparatus,
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV
51
Q18) KLT12P3SBQ4 Diagram 4.1 and 4.2 show a computer and a hand phone chargers are connected
to power supply 240 V separately. The computer and the handphone charger only need the voltage of 12
V and 9 V respectively.
The step down transformer that is installed in the computer and the hand phone chargers decreased the
voltage supplied from 240 V as output voltage of 12 V and 9 V respectively. The number of turn of the
secondary coil for transformer in the computer is more than in the hand phone charger.
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a low a.c. power supply, a.c. voltmeter, soft iron core, insulated
copper wire, and other apparatus, describe an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).
(ii)

(v)

[10 marks]
MV
RV

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Answering Technique for SPM Physics Paper 3 Section A Q1 (Graph Plotting)

Correct terms used

c) Common mistakes made in determine CV

Correct terms used

2. Record reading from given instrument

3. Tabulate data in Table

b) Calculation (2 - 3 decimal places)

Title at x-axis and y-axis

(a) For the experiment described on page 2, identify:

(c) On the graph, plot a graph of against T.

(d) Based on your graph, state the relationship between and T.

(a) For the experiment described, identify:

Record the value of T.

(iii) Calculate T for each value of T in (b)(ii).

(d) On the graph, plot a graph of T against m.

The responding variable

The constant variable

For each value of m in 1(b)(i), calculate the value of .

Record the initial reading, o, and the readings, , of the thermometer.

The responding variable

The constant variable

and m in the space below.

(d) Based on your graph, state the relationship between m and .

SPM Physics Paper 3 Section A Q2 (Analysing Graph)

(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1:

(b) (i) Calculate the gradient of the graph, k.

Calculate the mass of the aluminium block, m.

Determine the value of , when the R = 0 .

, where, m, is the gradient of

By using your answer in (b)(i), determine the value of e.m.f., E.

Determine the value of F when I = 1.1 A

Calculate the gradient, m, of the graph.

Determine the value of potential difference, V when the current, I = 0.00 A.

Name the physical quantity that represents the value in 2a(ii).

(b) The internal resistance, r of the dry cell is given by equation

Determine the value of r.

The total external resistance is given as R =

(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1,

Answering Technique for SPM Physics Paper 3 Section B Q3 & Q4

List of Practical Experiment

2 Forces and Motion

Acceleration depends on force.

3 Forces and Pressure

Pressure depends on depth of water.

Change of temperature depends on mass of water.

10. Focal length depends on thickness of lens.

Wavelength depends on depth of water.

Current depends on length of wire.

Induced current depends on number of turns of coil.

The MV affects the .RV.. OR

The .RV depends on .MV

When MV... increases, .RV. increases / decreases.

The greater the MV., the greater/lower the RV

(c). Planning one experiment to investigate the hypothesis [10 marks]

To study the relationship between ...MV... and RV..

iii) List of apparatus

Draw in pencil and complete with labels. (Drawing must be functional)

1. Write method to control MV + an initial value of MV [1 mark]

vi) Tabulate data:

vii) Analysis data:

Draw a graph RV against MV

Based on the information and observation:

The greater the ., the . the ...