Physics Form 4 SPM P2

PHYSICS FORM 4
SPM Model Paper 2

XYZ Mind Grow: Makes You Smarter! Physics Form 4 Model Paper 2
SECTION A
[60 marks]
Answer all questions.
1. Diagram 1 below shows a speaker vibrate and producing sound waves in the air.
a) Tick [√] for the correct answer in the space below.
Sound waves are:
longitudinal wave
transverse wave
[1 mark]
b) Based on Diagram 1,
(i) name the area X.
[1 mark]
(ii) Mark a distance in Diagram 1 with the symbol λ corresponding to one

wavelength of the sound wave.
[1 mark]
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c) If the sound frequency in Diagram 1 is increased. What happens to the speed of

sound?
[1 mark]
2. Diagram 2 shows a satellite of the Global Positioning system that has been launched from
earth to outer space. Before leaving the earth, the satellite must reach Escape velocity to
allow it to be in outer space.
Given earth mass, M = 5.97 𝑥 1024 𝑘𝑔 and earth radius, R = 6.37 𝑥 106 𝑚.
a) Determine the meaning for Escape Velocity.
[1 mark]
b) Calculate escape velocity for the satellite.
[2 marks]
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c) The satellite has reach outer space and is orbiting the earth at an altitude, h = 2.02
𝑥 107 𝑚. Calculate linear speed of satellite when it is orbiting earth.
[2 marks]
3. Diagram 3 shows the motion graph of a car. While the car traveling along a road at a
velocity of 25 m s-1, the driver suddenly sees the road ahead is blocked by a fallen tree at
50 m away. He pressed the brakes pedal until the car stop.
a) Velocity is a ...
Base quantity
Derived quantity
[1 mark]
b) State the physical quantity represented by gradient of velocity-time graph.
[1 mark]
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c) (i) Calculate the distance travelled by the car by calculating the area under the
graph.
[2 marks]
(ii) Based on your calculation in 3(c) (i), will the car hit the fallen tree? Give
reason for your answer.
[2 marks]
4. Diagram 4 shows a steamer as instrument to steam food.
a) (i) State the meaning of latent heat of vaporization.
[1 mark]
(ii) By using the concept of latent heat, explain how the steaming method can
cook food faster as compared to boiling method.
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[3 marks]
b) 800 g of water at temperature of 30˚ C is filled in the steamer pot for steaming
food. The power of the steamer is 1000 W. The food is steamed for 15 minutes.
(i) Calculate total amount of heat supplied for the steaming process.
[2 marks]
(ii) Calculate the mass of water that change to steam during the period of
heating.
[Specific latent heat of vaporisation of water = 2.26 x 106 J 𝑘𝑔−1]
[Specific Heat capacity of water = 4200 J 𝑘𝑔−1 ˚𝐶−1]
[2 marks]
c) State one assumption made in b (ii).
[1 mark]
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5. Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2 show the position of the image seen by the observer when
two identical coins are placed under two different transparent plastic blocks. The plastic
blocks have different thickness but both have the same refractive index.
a) What is meant by refractive index?
[1 mark]
b) Observe Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2
(i) compare the real depth of the coin
[1 mark]
(ii) compare the apparent depth of the coin seen by the observer.
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[1 mark]
(iii) relate the real depth to the apparent depth.
[1 mark]
(iv) name the light phenomenon involved.
[1 mark]
c) Diagram 5.3 shows an incomplete ray diagram.
(i) Complete the ray diagram to show how the image is formed.
[3 marks]
(ii) State one characteristic of the image formed.
[1 mark]
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6. Diagram 6.1 (a) shows a jigsaw blade which oscillates horizontally when 100 g load is
fixed to it.
Diagram 6.1 (b) shows the displacement-time graph for the oscillating jigsaw blade.
Diagram 6.2 (a) shows an identical jigsaw blade which oscillates horizontally when a
400 g load is fixed to it.
Diagram 6.2 (b) shows the displacement-time graph for the oscillating jigsaw blade.
a) What is meant by displacement?
[1 mark]
b) Observing Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2,
(i) Compare the mass of the loads fixed to the end of the jigsaw blade.
[1 mark]
(ii) Compare the period of oscillation.
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[1 mark]
(iii) Compare the number of oscillations in 3 seconds.
[1 mark]
(iv) Relate the mass of the load to the period of oscillations.
[1 mark]
(iv) Relate the period of oscillations to the number of oscillations in 3 seconds.
[1 mark]
c) (i) What happens to the amplitude of oscillation of the jigsaw blade after
oscillating for some time?
[1 mark]
(ii) Give one reason for the answer in 6 (c) (i).
[1 mark]
d) State the period of oscillation in Diagram 6.1 (b).
[1 mark]
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7. Diagram 7.1 shows a tanker with a mass of 2900 kg. The trailer is carrying petrol in a big
tank.
a) If the tanker starts from rest and achieves a velocity of 40 m s-1 in 20 s.

Calculate,
(i) its acceleration.
[2 marks]
(ii) the force acting on the tanker.
[2 marks]
b) The tanker in Diagram 7.1 is used for transporting large amounts of petrol.
Suggest modifications that can be made based on the following aspects.
(i) Number of tyres.
[1 mark]
Reason.
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[1 mark]
(ii) Number and size of tanks.
[1 mark]
Reason.
[1 mark]
c) Diagram 7.2 shows the speed limit displayed on the back of the tanker.
Diagram 7.2
Explain why a speed limit must be imposed on heavy vehicles.
[1 mark]
8. Diagram 8 shows a geostationary satellite of mass 1200 kg that is placed at 4.23 x 107 m
from the centre of the Earth.
[G = 6.67 x 10-11 N m2 kg-2, mass of Earth = 6.0 x 1024 kg]
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a) What is meant by geostationary satellite?
[1 mark]
b) State two characteristics of geostationary satellite.
[2 marks]
c) Calculate
(i) the speed of the satellite.
[2 marks]
(ii) the Earth’s gravitational pull on the satellite.
[2 marks]
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d) What happens to the satellite if the speed is lower than the orbital speed?
[1 mark]
e) State one use of a geostationary satellite.
[1 mark]
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SECTION B
[20 marks]
Answer any one question.
9. Diagram 9.1 shows the breeze blowing from the sea towards the land during a hot day.
a) (i) What is the meaning by specific heat capacity?

[1 mark]
(ii) Explain the formation of the breeze in Diagram 9.1 in terms of the specific
heat capacity of the sea and land.
[4 marks]
b) Diagram 9.2 shows a thermos flask used to maintain the temperature of hot coffee
for a long time.
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Table 9 shows the characteristics of four different thermos flasks.
Thermos Stopper Space P Double-wall tube

flask Made of Coated by
W Hollow plastic Vacuum Glass Shiny paint
X Hollow plastic Vacuum Copper Black paint
Y Solid plastic Air Glass Black paint
Z Solid plastic Air Copper Shiny paint
Additional information:
Specific heat capacity of glass = 840 J kg-1 ˚C-1
Specific heat capacity of copper = 387 J kg-1 ˚C-1
Explain the suitability of each characteristic of the thermos flasks and determine
the most suitable thermos flask to be used for the purpose of maintaining the
temperature of the hot coffee.
Give reasons for your choice.
[10 marks]
c) A 520 W electrical heater heats up 0.6 kg of water for 16 s. The increase in

temperature of the water is 25 ˚C.
[Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J kg-1 ˚C-1]
Calculate
(i) the amount of heat supplied by the heater.

[2 marks]
(ii) the amount of heat absorbed by the water.

[2 marks]
(iii) What is the amount of heat lost to the surroundings?

[2 marks]
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10. Diagram 10 (a) and (b) show two photographs captured using two lenses with different
focal length.
a) (i) What is meant by focal length?

[1 mark]
(ii) Using diagram (a) and (b), compare the thickness and the focal length of the
lenses. Explain the relationships between the thickness and the power of the
lens.
[4 marks]
b) An object is placed 30 cm in front of a lens with a power of + 5 D.
(i) Calculate the focal length of the lens.

[2 marks]
(ii) Calculate the distance of the image.

[2 marks]
(iii) Calculate the magnification of the image.

[1 mark]
c) Diagram 10.2 shows hand phone is used.

Determine the characteristics of the lens used for the best smartphone.
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Table 10 shows the characteristics of hand phones.

Lens Type of Power of Type of Focus of
Objective lens lens eyepiece length
S Convex Low Plastic Short
T Concave High Glass Long
U Convex High Plastic Short
V Concave Low Glass Long
Explain the suitability of each characteristic of the lens of smart phone camera and
determine the most suitable to be used
Give reason for your choice.
[10 marks]
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SECTION C
[20 marks]
Answer all question.
11. Diagram 11.1 and Diagram 11.2 show two eggs released from the same height and
dropped onto surface A and surface B respectively.
a) (i) What is the meaning of impulsive force?

[1 mark]
(ii) Observe Diagram 11.1 and Diagram 11.2, compare the condition of eggs
before and after they hits the surfaces, the force exerted on the eggs that strike
surface A and surface B and the time of impact of the eggs on surface A and
surface B.
Relate the condition of the eggs on both surfaces to make a deduction
regarding the relationship between forces produced in a collision and the time
of impact on surfaces.
[5 marks]
b) Impulsive force can cause severe damage. State and explain the material used for
packaging eggs for safe delivery from the farm to the market.
[4 marks]
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c) Diagram 11.3 shows a badminton player in a competition.
You are required to give some suggestions to design the shuttle and racquet used
in the competition. Using your knowledge of motion, forces and properties of
material, state and explain the shape of the shuttle, material used for the shuttle,
material used for the base of the shuttle, material used for the string of the racquet
and tension of the string of the racquet.
[10 marks]
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12. Diagram 12.1 (a) and Diagram 12.2 (a) show the apparatus set-up for Young’s double-
slit experiment used to determine the wavelength of monochromatic light.
Diagram 12.1 (b) and Diagram 12.2 (b) show the fringes formed on the screen for each
situation.
a) What is meant by monochromatic light?

[1 mark]
b) Based on the diagrams given, compare the distance between the double-slit and
the screen, the distance between two successive bright fringes, the number of
fringes and the width of the fringes.
Deduce the relationship between the distance of the double-slit with the screen and
the distance between the two successive bright fringes.
[5 marks]
c) You are asked to design a new school hall with a good acoustic system to
accommodate at least 1000 students and which suitable for holding other activities
like concerts.
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Suggest the designs that need to be done to the hall.

Using the knowledge on wave characteristics, explain the designs based on the
design of the wall, the furnishings in the hall, the distance between two loud
speakers, the position of the loud speakers and microphone.
[10 marks]
d) Explain why strong double-glazed glass is used as walls of the observation tower
in an airport.
[4 marks]
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PHYSICS FORM 4

SPM Model Paper 2

Answer all questions.

a) Tick [√] for the correct answer in the space below.

Sound waves are:

(i) name the area X.

(ii) Mark a distance in Diagram 1 with the symbol λ corresponding to one

c) If the sound frequency in Diagram 1 is increased. What happens to the speed of

a) Determine the meaning for Escape Velocity.

b) Calculate escape velocity for the satellite.

b) State the physical quantity represented by gradient of velocity-time graph.

4. Diagram 4 shows a steamer as instrument to steam food.

a) (i) State the meaning of latent heat of vaporization.

c) State one assumption made in b (ii).

a) What is meant by refractive index?

b) Observe Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2

(i) compare the real depth of the coin

(iii) relate the real depth to the apparent depth.

(iv) name the light phenomenon involved.

c) Diagram 5.3 shows an incomplete ray diagram.

(ii) State one characteristic of the image formed.

a) What is meant by displacement?

b) Observing Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2,

(ii) Compare the period of oscillation.

(iii) Compare the number of oscillations in 3 seconds.

(iv) Relate the mass of the load to the period of oscillations.

(iv) Relate the period of oscillations to the number of oscillations in 3 seconds.

(ii) Give one reason for the answer in 6 (c) (i).

d) State the period of oscillation in Diagram 6.1 (b).

a) If the tanker starts from rest and achieves a velocity of 40 m s-1 in 20 s.

(i) its acceleration.

(ii) the force acting on the tanker.

(i) Number of tyres.

(ii) Number and size of tanks.

a) What is meant by geostationary satellite?

b) State two characteristics of geostationary satellite.

(i) the speed of the satellite.

(ii) the Earth’s gravitational pull on the satellite.

e) State one use of a geostationary satellite.

Answer any one question.

a) (i) What is the meaning by specific heat capacity?

Table 9 shows the characteristics of four different thermos flasks.

Thermos Stopper Space P Double-wall tube

c) A 520 W electrical heater heats up 0.6 kg of water for 16 s. The increase in

(i) the amount of heat supplied by the heater.

(ii) the amount of heat absorbed by the water.

(iii) What is the amount of heat lost to the surroundings?

a) (i) What is meant by focal length?

b) An object is placed 30 cm in front of a lens with a power of + 5 D.

(i) Calculate the focal length of the lens.

(ii) Calculate the distance of the image.

(iii) Calculate the magnification of the image.

c) Diagram 10.2 shows hand phone is used.

Table 10 shows the characteristics of hand phones.

Answer all question.

a) (i) What is the meaning of impulsive force?

c) Diagram 11.3 shows a badminton player in a competition.

a) What is meant by monochromatic light?

Suggest the designs that need to be done to the hall.

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