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Physics
Examination papers

Physics Assessment
Format SPM 2010
Paper 1 - 4531/1
Paper 2 - 4531/2
Paper 3 - 4531/3
Peka Physics 4531/4

QUESTION ELEMENTS

Knowledge (5 aspects)
Understanding (4 aspects)
Application (2 aspects)
Problem solving (2 aspects)
Conceptualizing (2 aspects)
Decision making (1 aspect)

KNOWLEDGE
An ability to recall or to
identify specific matters in
the contents of Physics for
example facts, concepts,
principles, theories and
laws.

Facts

principle
concept

KNOWLEDGE
Theory

law

MASTER IT TO ANSWER 5 ASPECTS OF

QUESTIONS

Question (Paper 1)
1. Period of pendulum oscillation is
affected by
A. mass of the pendulum
B. length of the pendulum string
C. type of pendulum

Question (Paper 2)
1. State the unit of current.
(section A)
2. What is meant by specific heat
capacity ? (section B)
3. What is meant by base
quantity ? (section C)
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Question (Paper 3)
1. State the precaution of the
experiment. (section A)
2. State the relationship between
current and voltage. (Section A)
3. List the apparatus and materials
(Section B)

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Strategies
1. Remember all the key words in
the definition of a
fact,concept,principle,teory and
law.
2. Write them in a notebook under
different categories such as facts,
concepts, principles, teories and
laws.
3. Create pictures to remember
them.
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Understanding
Ability to translate, interpret,
extrapolate and understand
concept or principles in physics
fields which involve the use of
knowledge without new situation
and do not require explanation
about the implications towards
the knowledge

Question (Paper 1)
1. Hand scalded by steam is
more painful compare to
hand scalded by boiling water
because
A steam has a higher specific
latent heat than water
B steam loses heat slower to
surrounding compare to
water

Question (Paper 2)

1.

Before a football tournament, the

ball to be used in the game must
have a suitable pressure. Explain
why a ball with less pressure is not
suitable for the football tournament.
[4 marks]

Suggested answer
F

(mv mu)
t

Ball with a suitable pressure

have small/ less reaction time
So the impulsive force is
greater
And the ball can go further

Question
(Paper1,2)
1. A wooden block floats on the
surface of liquid R and sinks in
liquid S.
The correct comparison of
density is
A liquid R is denser than liquid
S
B liquid S is denser than liquid
R
C liquid S is denser than
wooden

Question Paper 2
(ii)

1. Diagram 1.2 shows micrometer screw gauge which

measures diameter of glass rod. The micrometer
screw gauge has zero error as shown in Diagram
1.1

(a) What is the reading of zero error of micrometer

screw gauge?
-0.03 mm
(b) What is the diameter of the
glass rod?
3.83 mm (-0.03 mm) = 3.86
mm
(c) What is the purpose of measuring of
the diameter of the glass rod at several
different places ?
increase accuracy / to get more
accurate reading

 (d) Why is the micrometer screw

gauge more sensitive device
compared to the vernier callipers?
can detect a small change of
reading

Question 2 [ Forces and

Motion ]
Diagram 2 shows a skydiver
falls freely downwards before
the parachute open

i Name and label the forces which act

on the skydiver in Diagram 2..
weight and upthrust
ii. Why must the skydiver open up
his arms and legs wide when falling
freely as shown in Diagram 2
Increases the surface area /
Increases the air resistance

iii. After a while, the parachute

opens and the skydiver keep falling
until he reaches a constant velocity.
Draw a velocity time graph to
show the motion of the skydiver.
v

Question 3 [ Light ]
Diagram 3.1 shows an object O
placed in front of a concave lens.
(a) (i) Draw ray diagram to show the
formation of image in Diagram 3.1.

(ii) State two characteristics of the image

formed

virtual, upright and diminished

(b) The concave lens is then

replaced with a convex mirror.
Draw ray diagram to show the
formation of image in Diagram 3.2

(ii) State a similar characteristic of

the images in Diagrams 3.1 and
3.2.
b.i. correct ray diagram
ii virtual ,upright and
diminished

Strategies
1. Practise past year questions
in order to master the ability
to translate, interpret
,extrapolate and understand
concepts and principles.
2. Explain with physics
concepts, principles, laws,
theories and facts.

Application
Aspects
Use method,
concept, theory in
new situation
(Qualitative)
Solve problem
using knowledge
and understanding
(Quantitative)

Example of key words:

Apply
Show
Explain
Solve
Modify
Relate
Change
Classify
Picturise
Illustrate
Sketch
Calculate

Question (P1,2,3)
A durian takes 3 seconds to drop
from the tree to the ground.
Ignoring air resistance, what is the
height of the branch from which the
durian drops?
A 15 m
Suggested answer
B. 30 m
:
C. 45 m
S = ut + a x t x t
D. 50 m
E. 60 m
= 0 + x 10 x 3
x3
= 45 m

Strategies
1.Remember all formulas
2.Understand all formulas
3.Practise lots of
calculation questions
4.Create a book on
formulas
5.Practise answering past
year questions Paper 1

Problem Solving
The ability of using
knowledge , scientific skills
and thinking skills to solve
physics problem qualitatively
and or quantitatively. (Paper
2)
The ability to solve physics
problem by scientific
investigation. (Paper 3)

Question (Paper 2 Section

B)
An earth-monitoring satellite
falls into the earths atmosphere
at high velocity and reaches a
high temperature. This is caused
by the earths gravitational force
and air resistance. Using the
appropriate physics concepts,
suggest and explain suitable
designs or ways to protect the
satellite and its equipment :
(i) from extreme heat
(ii) from breaking up on landing

Suggested answer
(i) heat resistant materials :
prevent heat from entering
High melting point materials :
impregnable to being liquefied

(ii) low-density materials :

reduce impulsive force
Rigid, light and strong materials :
not easily breakable and dented
Fitted with a parachute :
increase air resistance, reduce
velocity

Question (Paper 3)

Refer to Paper 3 questions

Forces and Pressure]

A automotive student ordered to investigate
charecteristics of liquid for using in brake hydraulic
system of car. Diagram 6 shows an arrangement of
hydraulic.

Table 6 shows characteristic for four type liquid that using as brake liquid
above.

Boiling
point / C

Specific
heat
capacity
/J kg-1 C-1

Density
/ kg m-3

Rate of
vaporation

357

140

13600

Low

130

2500

800

Low

100

4200

1000

Average

55

2200

790

High

Liquid
characteris
tic

Based on Table 6 above, describe the characteristics of liquid appropriation

so that the liquid used as liquid in the apparatus above. Next select which
liquid more appropriate used for this purpose. Give your reason.

Result:

Characteristics Explanation Reason

Boiling point

High

Specific heat
capacity
Density

High

Rate of
vaporation
Liquid B is
chosen

So that liquid slow to heat

So that it cant be easily

hot
Average
High density, liquid more
heavy
Low
Liquid volume will be
decrease faster if rate of
vaporation high
Reasons: Boiling point high, specific
heat capacity average, rate of vaporation
low

Strategies

Refer to general
strategies

CONCEPTUALISATION

The ability to reason by

identifying and analysing
common characteristics or
variables and synthesis the
common characteristic or
relation with variables to
create a physics concept.

CONCEPTUALISATION
CRITERIA
- list common

characteristics correctly
- classify or explain
common characteristic
or variables correctly
- relate characteristic
and variables to create
concept correctly with
identical justification.

Question (Paper 2
Section B
Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 1 shows :
Daniel is drinking with a straw
Diagram 2 shows :
An empty syringe is dipped in water
and the syringe piston is pulled up.
From the diagrams state the
identical characteristics ,explain the
phenomenon and name the science
concept involved

Suggested answer

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 1
water flows/ gets into the straw
Diagram 2
water flows into the syringe
When air molecule are sucked up, air
pressure inside the
straw decreases. The
external pressure (atmospheric pressure )
which is higher pushes the water into the

Question : Compare the diagrams

below and relate the relationship
between their focal lengths and the
5 marks
curvature of mirrors
Curved mirror J

Diagram 1.1

Curved mirror K

Diagram 1.2

SPM 2004

Suggested answer
Mirror K is more curve / K is more concave.
Distance of F from P of mirror J is further
than mirror K.
Reflected rays from both mirrors pass
through F, focal point.
Incident rays passing through C from both
mirrors are reflected along CP, radius of
curvature.
Curvature increases, focal length
decreases.

5 marks

DECISION MAKING

CRITERIA
- state logical sort of choosing
- explain completely and
correctly the importance of
choosing the characteristic
towards the problem.
- evaluate correctly and
logically the contribution from
all alternatives towards
making the most excellent
decision.
The ability to choose the most
suitable alternative concur
with the objective.

Diagram 4.1 shows an electromagnet being

used to lift scrap mental.
Diagram 4.2 shows the same electromagnet
being to lift a bigger quantity of scrap metal
when the current flowing through it is
increased

Diagram 4.1

Diagram 4.2

Based on the information and

observation:
(a) State one suitable inference.
(b) State one hypothesis that could
be investigated.
(c) With the use of apparatus such as
soft iron core, insulated copper wire,
pins and other apparatus, describe
an experiment to investigate the
hypothesis stated in 4(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 the apparatus.
(v) The procedure used in the
experiment.
Describe how to control the manipulated
variable and how to measure the
responding variable.

(vi)The way to tabulate the data.

(vii) The way to analyse the data.

4(a) State a suitable

inference
Strength of an electromagnet is
influenced by an electric current.

Reject:
Mass

4(b) State a hypothesis

When the electric current increase,
the strength of the electromagnet
increases.
Accept: (Effect)
Current / voltage/ number of dry cell/
battery/ power

4(c) State the aim of the

experiment
(i) Aim: To investigate the relationship
between electric current and the strength
of electromagnet
(ii) Variable:
manipulated: Electric current/ voltage/
number of cell/ power
responding: Strength of the electromagnet/
number of pins/ paper clip
Reject:
quantity of scrap mental
( Note: Constant variable can be ignored)

4c (iii) State the apparatus and

materials
Apparatus and Material:
d.c power supply, rheostat, pins,
ammeter, voltage, soft iron core,
insulated copper wire, beaker, retort
stand, switch.

(At least 5 apparatus)

4c (iv) State the functional

arrangement of the apparatus
Soft iron core
rheostat
Insulated copper
wire

A
ammeter

Pins

4c(v) Procedure:
State the method to control the
manipulated variable
The d.c. power supply is switch on and
the rheostat is adjusted until the
ammeter reading is 0.1A
State the method to control the
responding variable
The number of pins attracted to the
iron core is counted/ measure/ recorded

Repeat the experiment at least 4

times.
Repeat the previous steps using
current of 0.2A, 0.3 A, 0.4 A dan 0.5
A.

4c (vi) State how the data is

tabulated
Electric
current/A
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5

Number of
pins attracted

4c(vii) State how data is

analysed
Plot a graph of strength of an
electromagnet against the electric
current / a graph of the number of
pins attracted against electric
current.
Number of
pins
attracted

Electric
current/ A

PHYSICS 1
PAPER 1 , CODE
4531/1
50 Questions
Only 3 elements are
being tested :
knowledge,
understanding and
application.

PHYSICS 2
PAPER 2 , CODE 4531/2
Questions consists of three sections
SECTION A STRUCTURED QUESTION:
8 COMPULSORY QUESTIONS
SECTION B ESSAY QUESTION : 2
QUESTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)
SECTION C ESSAY QUESTION : 2
QUESTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)

ELEMENT AND NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS (SECTION A)
QUESTION
NO.
1

ELEMENT

MARKS

KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING

KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
APPLICATION

ELEMENT AND NUMBER OF QUESTIONS (SECTION A)

QUESTION
3

KNOWLEDGE
6
UNDERSTANDING MARKS
APPLICATION

QUESTION
KNOWLEDGE
7
UNDERSTANDING MARKS
4
APPLICATION
QUESTION
KNOWLEDGE
8
5
UNDERSTANDING MARKS
APPLICATION

QUESTION
6

ELEMENT
KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
CONCEPTUALISE

MARKS
8

KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
APPLICATION
PROBLEM
SOLVING

10

KNOWLEDGE
APPLICATION
DECISION
MAKING

12

PAPER 2
ELEMENT AND NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
(SECTION B and C )

SECTION B
Two questions
CHOOSE ONE
SECTION C
Two questions
CHOOSE ONE

Section B , choose one

QUESTION
NO.
9
10

ELEMENT

MARKS

KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
CONCEPTUALISE
PROBLEM
SOLVING

1
4
5
10
TOTAL= 20

Section C , choose one

QUESTION
NO.
11
12

ELEMENT

MARKS

KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
APPLICATION
DECISION
MAKING

1
4
5
10
TOTAL = 20

PHYSICS 3
PAPER 3 , CODE 4531/3
Questions consist of two
sections
SECTION A
STRUCTURED QUESTIONS
2 COMPULSORY QUESTIONS
SECTION B
ESSAY QUESTION
2 QUESTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)