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1. The diagram shows a cork with a weight attached so that the cork floats upright in water.

Transverse waves travel across the water from X to Y. In which direction do the waves
make the cork move?

A → ← right and left

B ↑↓ up and down

C → only to the right

D ← only to the left

2. The metal surface of a kettle is hot. What happens to the cool air outside the kettle when it
comes into contact with the hot kettle?

A The density of the air decreases and the air falls.

B The density of the air decreases and the air rises.

C The density of the air increases and the air falls.

D The density of the air increases and the air rises.

3. A boy blows a whistle that has a frequency of 10000Hz. The boy’s friend cannot hear the
sound from the whistle. The friend has normal hearing. What could be a reason why he
cannot hear the sound?

A The amplitude is too large.

B The amplitude is too small.

C The frequency is too high.

D The frequency is too low.

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Figure 5 shows part of the apparatus and the angles to be measured

The student measures angle r for several different values of angle i. Figure 6 shows the student’s
results.

(i) On the graph in Figure 6, draw the best fit curve. [1]

ii Use the graph in Figure 6 to estimate the value of angle r when angle i is 80°
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(1) angle r = .............................................................° [1]