Phy BAULKHAM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL YEARLY EXAMINATION 2009 YEAR 11 PHYSICS pily GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL MARKS - 72 + Reading time - 5 minutes Section I - 15 marks © Working time - 2 hours ‘© Write, using black or blue pens © Attempt Questions 1-15 ‘© Draw diagrams using pencil ‘* Allow about 25 minutes for this section © Board approved calculators may be used A Dataand Formula Sheet is provided with Section II - 57 marks this paper Attempt Questions 16-32 © Allow about 95 minutes for each part © You must show all working% _) jy 2] Q Section 1- Multiple Choice 15 marks bs Select the most correct response, A, B, C or D and mark your answer on the Multiple Choice ‘Answer Sheet provided. 1. Awave travelling in a guitar string was photographed. The results are presented in the diagram below. a \ se «(| 75.0em, “4 The frequency of the note produced by the guitar string was $40Hz, ls The velocity of the wave in the guitar string was e a) b) °) 4d 2. Which one of the following is NOT relevant in helping data transmission in optical fibre for telephone communication? a) the electromagnetic waves are totally internally reflected due to the high refractive index of the core of the optical fibre b) the optical fibres are in coherent bundles so that the image received is identical to that which is taken ©) the information is encoded digitally rather than in analogue format 4) amplifiers are used every 25km of fibre cable so that the signal does not decay according to the inverse square law 3. A soundwave is observed to change its speed, direction of travel and wavelength but not its frequency. What can be concluded from this? a) The wave has been reflected b) The wave has been refracted ©) The wave has been diffracted d) The wave has been superimposed on another wave 24. A light ray in air enters a clear prism and refracts as shown. Not to scale ‘The speed of the light inside the prism is closest to a) 2.14x10%'ms? b) 2.21x 10'ms? ce) 4.07x 10'ms* d) 4.20x10°ms? 5. When white light passes through a glass prism, a spectrum is formed (as shown below). Which of the following statements best explains why this happens? red light spectrum observed here white light Reeth violet light 2) The distance the light travels through the prism varies 'b) The light at the blue end of the spectrum travels faster than light at the red end c) Lower frequencies of light are refiacted more than higher frequencies &) Shorter wavelength light travels slower through the glass than longer wavelength light6. Several circuits were constructed using identical 4.0 ohm resistors In which circuit has the resistor labelled 'x' the most current flowing through it? (a) @) py 8.0V [|x [+ x 8.0V 7 ov —KS 7 _— {I [4 7. Two bar magnets were arranged as shown below. x N s s N When the north pole of a third bar magnet was placed at point (X), the force experienced was in which direction? a) up the page b) down the page ©) tothe right 4) totheleft8. 10. ‘The diagrams below show the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying conductor PQ and inside a current-carrying coil. pees Ree eee current-carrying conductor current-carrying coil ‘Which choice correctly identifies the direction of the currents in the wire and the coil? a) b) °) ad) Ta Wire Tn Coil From P to Q anticlockwise From P toQ clockwise From Q to P anticlockwise From Q to P clockwise ‘Why are lighting and power circuits in homes, different? a) b) 2 d Al the lights and appliances do net fit onto one circuit Lights draw less current than most appliances ‘A larger fuse is required for the lighting cirouit “Appliances draw less current than lights A240V electric kettle has a heating element with resistance of 20 ohm. The kettle boils a set Volume of water in 2 minutes. Assuming 100% efficiency, how much electrical energy is used to boil this water? a) ») °) tO) 57607 96007, 345 600 J 580 800 JLl. 12. 13. 14, 15. Ina particular star, both hydrogen and helium are reactants in energy producing reactions. To which group of stars does this star belong? a) black holes b) main sequence ©) red giants d) white dwarfs ‘The Copernicus model of the universe improved on earlier models, especially in explaining which aspect of the universe? a) __ the phases of the moon >) shooting stars ©) sunrise and sunset 4) the observed motions of the stars and planets What quantity, which was previously thought not to be energy, did Einstein theorise as being the equivalent of energy? a) the speed of light b) power c) mass d) work Which characteristic of a star is directly related to its colour? a) composition b) size ©) gas pressure 4d) temperature Modem cars are designed with crumple zones for safety reasons. Which of the following describes the effect of the crumple zone to the impulse, force and time of @ collision in which a car's speed is reduced to zero? Impulse Force Time a) Decreased Decreased, ‘Same ») Decreased Tncreased Decreased ° Same Tnereased ‘Decreased ad Same Decreased Tncreased End of Section I 6Student Name? ...cc.sceeeeeeeeees BAULKHAM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL YEARLY EXAMINATION YEAR 11 PHYSICS MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER SHEET ple >] ele) em] >) me] ml mlm) mL my] elm vw] co] oo co] we) oo ce] to] te] co] te] oe) co] to] oe al al al a} aj a} ay a} a} aj a} a) ap a} doo soo couseSection IL 57 marks ‘Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Show all relevant working in questions involving calculations Question 16 (5 marks) Marks a) The diagram shows the path of a monochromatic beam of light through a triangular prism, (Note: QR is parallel to the base of the triangular plastic prism) plastic prism i) Calculate the refractive index of the plastic. 2 ii) Add to the drawing the path which the ray PQ would take from Q if the prism were 2 made from a plastic with a slightly higher refractive index b) The original prism is now replaced with one of the same size and shape but made from glass of refractive index 1.80. Calculate the critical angle for this glass. 1Question 17 (3 marks) Describe ONE application of a concave reflecting surface. 3 Include a sketch to illustrate your answer. Question 18 (2 marks) ‘The electromagnetic radiation that reaches the outer atmosphere of the Earth is approximately 2 approximately 1400 Wm”. If the distance from the Sun to the Earth is 1.4 x 10"' m and the distance from the Sun to Uranus is 2.8 x 10" m, determine the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation reaching Uranus. Question 19 (2 marks) Identify a region of the electromagnetic spectrum that is not filtered out by the Earth's 2 ‘atmosphere and is used for communication purposes and explain how it is detected.Question 20 (3 marks) Draw diagrams to show the following: a) Aradio carrier wave b) The carrier wave after amplitude modulation, ©) The carrier wave after frequency modulation Question 21 (4 marks) In your course of study this year you researched information to determine the underlying physical principles used in the application of physics related to waves on either the Global Positioning System, CD technology, the Internet or DVD technology. Choose ONE of these and discuss these underlying physical principles. 10Marks ‘Question 22 (2 marks) Discuss how the main sources of domestic energy have changed over time. 2 Question 23 (4 marks) 4 Describe an experiment you have done in the laboratory to investigate the relationship between current, voltage and power for a heating coil. Tn your answer, outline how the results were analysed. iLM Question 24 (5 marks) a Consider the following two electrical circuits: Gireuit ¥ Cireuit’Z 1509 1502 | 802 8009 xa is 3 | 8 | fr0v | | tov a) Calculate the current flowing in cireuit Z. 1 b) The current flowing through the 150 ohm resistor in each circuit is the same, 2 Using this information and your answer from a) to determine the potential difference across the 80 Q resistor in cireuit Y. ©) Determine the value of resistor X. 2 12Marks Question 25 (2 marks) ‘A household switches off four appliances which are in standby mode all day, every day. 2 Each of the appliances consumes 10W in standby mode. Calculate the reduction in electrical consumption in kilowatt-hours each year when these appliances are switched off, assuming that they are never used in the year. Question 26 (3 marks) ‘A domestic circuit consists of some 240V electrical appliances as listed below. ‘Appliance Power Rating Cooker Lamp 350 W ‘Air Conditioner 1800 W Refrigerator 120 W Cooker 2400 W Kettle 1500 W a) Calculate the current passing through the Air Conditioner. 1 b) Explain which is the most suitable fuse (5A, 10A or 15A) for the Air Conditioner, 2 3‘Marks Question 27 (2 marks) Compare the magnetic field associated with a solenoid and a bar magnet. 2 Question 28 (4 marks) Discuss the radiation emitted by hot bodies at specific temperatures and how this relatesto 4 1e stars. Illustrate your answer with a fully labelled graphical diagram. 14Marks ‘Question 29 (4 marks) ‘The Hertesprung-Russell Diagram below is incomplete. 10° 10! hot, bright cool, bright 3 J ow a 1 107 10 40000 20000 10000 5000 2500 TH) a) On the diagram, outline the area referred to as the Main Sequence. 1 b) Identify the type of star represented as "cool, bright" 1 ©) Discuss use of colour to label the horizontal axis instead of temperature. 2 15Marks Question 30 (3 marks) Over recent decades, studies into the nature of the solar wind have revealed detailed information as to its nature and behaviour. a) Outline the nature of the solar wind. 1 b) Outline some of the impacts of the solar wind on Earth and on our society. 2 Question 31 (5 marks) a) Compare the ionising power AND penetrating power of alpha, beta and gamma 2 radiation. b) Explain why and describe how electric fields may be sed to distinguish between 3 alpha, beta and gamma radiation. 16Marks Question 32 (4 marks) The diagram below shows an airbag inflating during a car collision. ‘collision triggers] ‘bag appears] airbag fully ‘rivers head! airbag in the} blown up} 0.4m. its airbag steering wheel | z \ \ | | ‘A car of mass 420kg was travelling at 60kmh” when a’ force of 5000 N (assumed constant reduced its speed to zero in a collision. a) Explain how the airbag reduces injury to a driver. 2 b) Recall another feature of modern cars that helps reduce injury to passengers. 1 ©) Wentify ONE energy transformation that oceurs during a collision. 1 End of Paper 7IUS FRIN PHYSICS yEARey 200 BH 1" 28 36 48 Spee 2 ee seo 46 IC Ne RO Be gp ITD Question 17 @ marks) stmarks Deseribe ONE aplication ofa concave electing suriace 3 ‘Answer the questions in the spaces provide. 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