‘Solution Remarks @) ) with an acceleration. From ¢= 20 to 40 s, the car moves with a uniform velocity. Average velocity ofthe car from = 010 40 5 As 1A IM 1A Accept £=0 to 12 ete Accept t= 10 to 15 ete, 5 to 40 ete. ‘Accept Withhold 1A for omitting time interval(s) s ‘Accept ==Solution Marks Remarl (@) Potential energy of Kenneth =mgh 60 (10) (10) 60001 1A () Loss in potential energy = gain in kinetic energy meh= 2 mn? IM OR v= 2gh 6000 = $ (60)v? ve lal =14.1ms" 1A The speed of Kenneth is 14.1 ms” (© Loss in potential energy = work done against the resistive force mgh= Fs IM 60 (10) (10+3) = F(3) 1A F = 2600 N 1A [Alternative solution (1) [Loss ic energy and potential energy =work done against the resistive force jim? +mgh= Fs 1M | Accept omitting e 1 yo) (14.14)? +60(10) 3) = FG) IM Follow through ar F =2600N 1A [Altempatve solution (2) IBy v —w =2as, (14.14)? = 2a (3) a~~33.32ms7 Img —F = ma 1M \For either v7 — u?= F = 60(10 + 33.32) IM [Follow through an = 2600 N 1A + ‘The average resistive force exerted by the water on Kenneth is 2600 N. 7Solution Marks Remarks (@) Tocensure that the temperature of the tea is uniform. | 1A ©) — Pointo 1A Gi) Pointe 1A (©) When all the ice cubes melt, the temperature of the tea is lower than (OR is different from) that of the 1A surroundings, there is a heat flow from the surroundings | 1A to the tea. (OR the tea absorbs energy from the surroundings.) }2 (@ The temperature of the surroundings is about 27°C. 1A bk erence (@) The image is inverted, diminished and real. A+IA | 1A for inverted and diminished 1A for real }2___ (©) ()_ Jason holds a convex lens (OR converging lens). |_LA ij, Gi) ®@ 2 fo w NTF IM+IA | IM for@ , 1A for @ (withhold 1 mark for dotted lines or with wrong/no direction) (withhold 1 mark for wrong lens symbols) 1A For the image (No marks for using dotted lines or 7)Solution Marks Remarks (@) @_ Diffraction and refraction, IA+1A | Correct spelling (il) The wavelength and speed of the water waves in Q are both smaller than those in P. TAHA (©) Add an obstacle into the ripple tank as shown below: | 1M obstacle 1A deep region P_ shallow region 0 [2 Connect the two loudspeakers to the signal generator by wires. 1A ‘The two loudspeakers should be placed at about | m apart. ‘Adjust the signal generator to a suitable frequency, so that 1A notes are emitted by the loudspeakers. If one walks slowly across in front of the loudspeakers, he/she | 1A should be able to hear loud and soft sounds alternatively. 1A ‘This demonstrates the interference of sound [Alternative solution \Connect the two loudspeakers to the signal generator lby wires. 14 ‘The two loudspeakers should be placed about 1 m apart. |Adjust the signal generator to a suitable frequency, so that Inotes are emitted by the loudspeakers, 1A [Connect a microphone to a CRO. IMove the microphone slowly across in front ofthe loudspeakers} 1A [Alternative maxima and minima would be displayed in the CRO 1A lincluding the proper |connection of (This demonstrates the interference of sound. Ithe microphone For effective communicationSolution Marks Remarks (a) * fi radiation fails to pass through human tissue. 1A * f radiation has a low penetrating power. (©) B radiation is more effective in killing cancer cells. 1A Reason: The ionizing power of f radiation is higher than 1A that of 7 radiation. (©) The rooms have metallic shielding in the doors and 1A reinforced walls. ‘They can prevent radiation from leaking out of the 1A rooms. uti ‘Inside the rooms, there are plastic covers on the 1A furniture, doors, handles and switches. "This makes it easier to decontaminate the rooms. 1A |(OR This protects other persons using/entering the rooms from being contaminated.) (@) Marking criteria Correct labelled axes with units 14 Time vs count rate ‘An appropriate scale 1A —no marks for axes and curve Correct points (at least 7 points) 1A A curve through the points 1A (b) The background count rate is about 100 counts per 1A minute. tt (© The corrected count rate at += 0 is about 300 counts per | 1A minute. From the graph in (a), the half-life of the source is about 8 hours, 1ASolution “Marks: Remarks @ |p 1A For cell, switch and bulb in 1 series A For bulb and sensor in parallel Lio% 1A Correct circuit symbols 3 lifetime of alkaline cells in lighting up the bulb = 4.4 hours IM+1A, (i) 82 2 18625 44 ‘So the claim is incorrect. ‘Marking criteria 1A ~ reading lifetimes of the cells (at least ‘two correct) 1M- calculating £°S* (for at teast one cell) hhour 1A finding the 3 costs per hour and drawing the conclusion Lifetime in lighting up the bulb ine-carbon_| = 1.4 hours alkaline | = 4.4 hours lithium | = 8.2 ours Cost per hour for zine-carbon cells 15 = 15.5107 14 Cost per hour for alkaline cells ~35.50.86 44 Cost per hour for lithium cells 25 a2 So alkaline cells are the best buy. $3.05, 1A IMSolution Marks Remarks &) © Gi) The pheonomenon is total intemal reflection When a varying current flows through the coils of the electromagnet, a varying magnetic field is produced. ‘The iron diaphragm vibrates under the action of the varying magnetic field. (OR The varying magnetic field causes the iron diaphragm to vibrate.) ‘The vibrating diaphragm causes air molecules to vibrate and sound waves are produced. *Optical fibres are lighter than copper wires. *Optical fibres carry more information than copper wires. *Optical fibres transmit signals with little loss than copper wires, IMHA 1A 1A TA 1A Ic IAHIA IM: Li=Zr in one reflection TA: all correct Correct spelling For effective communicationSolution Marks + Re 11. @_ The average kinetic energy of the water molecules in the hair will increase. More water molecules at the water surface gain enough energy to escape. from the water. 1A In addition, the water molecules escaped from the water surface will be blown away by the breeze from the dryer] 1A j—2___ y (©) Power output of the heating element = —>- IM __ 2207 50 = 968 W Assume that all the energy dissipated by the heating 1A clement is used to heat the air flowing through the dryer Pt=mc(Ad) IM P= e(aay 968 = (0.05) (1000) (@ - 20) 9.36°C (OR = 39.4°C) 1A The temperature of the air flowing out of the dryer is 39.36°C. (c) If Sis connected to contact Q, the current flowing 1A, through the motor (OR the voltage across the motor) is reduced, as an additional resistor 2 is connected in series with it to the mains. The speed of rotation of the fan is reduced. 1A (OR The rate of air flowing through the dryer is reduced. (OR The time of air flowing through the dryer is lengthened.) As a result, the temperature of air flowing out would be higher than when S is connected to P. 1A 1c For effective cor 4~ ‘Marks Remarks 2 @ 1A o - HIV ‘This illustrates that the output voltage V2 is directly 1A Accept V;a Ky Bak © © proportional to the input voltage ¥, Josephine should vary the number of tums of the secondary coil of the transformer n, and measure the corresponding output voltage V2 In conducting the experiment, the input voltage /; and number of tums of the primary coil n; should remain unchanged. ‘She should then explore the relationship between the two sets of data. ‘Marking Criteria: TA™ for using suitable apparatus /1A ~ for evaluating the input and output powers IM for eieny = 2 00 Josephine may use ammeters to measure the primary ‘current [, and secondary current J, and compute the input power 47; and output power /2¥; ¥, By using the formula at %100% , she can estimate nM the efficiency of the transformer. 1A 1A 1A 1A IM (Alternative Solution [Josephine may use joulemeters to measure the energy {consumed in the two circuits connected by the former in a certain period of time and compute the input power P; and output power P,, By using the zy i formula —* 100%, she can estimate the efficiency of {the transformer. 1A 1A IMSolution Marks Remarks 13. @ ©) © @ vims" 3s ‘Maximum height reached by the dummy = area under the vt graph from ‘= 0 to 5.5 50x55 2 = 1375 m@QR ~ 138m) Let R be the force exerted by the ejection seat on the dummy in Phase 1. ft pe ne ‘Acceleration of the dummy a= — ea os Equation of motion of the dummy: R-mg = ma R=m(g+a) =80(10+ 100) =8800N ‘Marking criteria IM for considering friction and weight of dummy 1A for explaining why the dummy accelerates downward at first 1A for explaining why the dummy then falls with a uniform velocity Initially, the speed of the dummy is small, 0 the force exerted by the parachute on the dummy Fis smaller than the weight mg ofthe dummy. By Newton's second law of motion, the dummy accelerates downwards (OR there isa net downward force acting on the dummy.) As the speed of the dummy increases, the air resistance increases. (OR the resultant downward force/ acceleration of the dummy decreases.) When F = mg, the resultant force acting on the dummy becomes zero. By Newton's first law of motion, the dummy will fll with a uniform velocity. 1A IM Ty [ps 1c For effective communication