Section A

[28 marks]

Answer all questions in this section

1. 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 the
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.

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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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(a) For the experiment described on pages 2 and 3, identify:

(i) manipulated variable

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[1 mark]
(ii) responding variable
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[1 mark]
(iii) constant variable
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[1 mark]

Write your answers for question 1 (b) in the spaces provided in Diagram 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,
1.6 and 1.7 on pages 2, 3 and 4.

(b) Based on Diagram 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7 on pages 2, 3 and 4:
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(i) For each value of m in 1 (b)(i), calculate the value of .
Your answers must be in two decimal places.
[1 mark]

(ii) 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:

Record the value of .

[2 marks]
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(c) Tabulate the results for all values of m, , and in the space below.

[3 marks]

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(d) On the graph paper in page 6, draw a graph of against .
[5 marks]
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(e) Based on the graph in 1 (d), state the relationship between and .

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[1 mark]

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2. A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the potential
difference across a battery, V and the current flows it, I. He used an ammeter, rheostat, and
voltmeter which connected as shown in the Diagram 2.1

The results of the experiment is shown in graph of V against I as shown in Diagram 2.2.

(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.2, determine the value of V when I = 0.40 A.
Show on the graph, how you determine the value of V.
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[1 mark]
(b) What will happen to the value of V, if the current flows increase?
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[1 mark]

(c) The gradient of the graph represent the internal resistance of the battery, r. State how
the internal resistance varies with current.
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[1 mark]

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(d) (i) Calculate the gradient, r of the graph.
Show on the graph how you determine value of r.

r = __________________________________
[3 marks]

(ii) Calculate the electromotive force, E, of the battery using the formula E = V +
Ir, where r is the gradient of the graph, V and I is voltage and current are
correspondence.

[3 marks]

(e) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the results of the experiment.
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[1 mark]

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 Section B

[12 marks]

Answer any one question.

3. 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 thing. 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.

Based on your observation,

(a) State one suitable inference that can be made

[1 mark]

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis for an investigation

[1 mark]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a few convex lenses of different thickness but same
diameter, light box, screen, plasticine and other apparatus, describe an experimental
framework to test your hypothesis.

In your description, state clearly the following:

(i) Aim of the experiment

(ii) Variables of the experiment

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 (iii) List of the apparatus and materials

(iv) Arrangement of the apparatus.

(v) The procedure of the experiment which include the method of controlling the
manipulated variable and the method of measuring the responding variable.

(vi) The way you would tabulate the data

(vii) The way you would analyse the data.

[10 marks]

4. Diagram 4.1 shows the interference pattern of monochromatic light passing through a
double slit. Same experiment is repeated by using longer wavelength of monochromatic
light. The result is shown in Diagram 4.2

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Based on the observation above and your knowledge on waves phenomena:

(a) State one suitable inference that can be made

[1 mark]

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis for an investigation

[1 mark]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as ripple tank, motor, wooden rod and other apparatus,
describe an experimental framework to test your hypothesis.

In your description, state clearly the following:

(i) Aim of the experiment

(ii) Variables of the experiment

(iii) List of the apparatus and materials

(iv) Arrangement of the apparatus.

(v) The procedure of the experiment which include the method of controlling the
manipulated variable and the method of measuring the responding variable.

(vi) The way you would tabulate the data.

(vii) The way you would analyse the data.

[10 marks]

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