Physics Assessment Format – Paper Two

Section B ( ESSAY) – Answer ONLY ONE Question – 20 Marks

Q9 : Topic Form 4
: Knowledge (1m)
: Understanding (4m)
: Application (Quantitative) (5m)
: Evaluating(Decision Making) (10m)

Q10 : Topic Form 5

: Knowledge (1m)
: Understanding (4m)
: Application (Quantitative) (5m)
: Evaluating Decision Making (10m)
 Physics Assessment Format – Paper Two

Section C ( ESSAY) – Cumpolsory – 20 Marks

Q 11 : Topic Form 4 OR Form 5
: Knowledge (1m)
: Understanding (4m)
: Analysing(Conceptualize) (5m)
: Creating(Problem Solving) (10m)
 FORM OF
QUESTIONS

I. KNOWLEDGE VI. CREATING

V. ANALYSING
II. UNDERSTANDING

III. EVALUATING IV. APPLICATION

QUANTITATIVE
1. PHYSICAL
3. LAWS/
QUANTITIES
PRINCILES

I : KNOWLEDGE

2. PROPERTY
OF MATERIALS
 I : KNOWLEDGE

1.SPESIFIC 2.FORMULA

“+”– MATHEMATIC
TOTAL @ SUM TERMS

“–” - “  ” – RATIO @
DIFFERENT @ CHANGE PERUNIT

“ x ” – PRODUCT
 Example :
1)What is the meaning of Force?
2)What is the meaning of momentum?
3)What is spesific heat capacity?
4)What is the meaning of spesific latent heat?
5)State Principle of Conservation of momentum
6)State Boyle’s law./ Charles’ law/Pressure law
 1.FORMULAE

2.CONCEPT II: UNDERSTANDING

4.APPLICATIONS
(EXPLANATION )

3.PHENOMENONS
EXPLANATIONS :

Answer using point form.

Number of point must be at least same as

marks given.
 Example :
1)By using the concept of spesific heat
capacity, explain how the wind blows on
sunny day?

2) Explain how the air bag of a car can prevent

injury to the driver and passenger when
accident?
 1.ASPECT 3.EXPLANATIONS/
JUSTIFICATIONS
III:
EVALUATING

2.CHARACTERISTICS

VALUE PROPERTY

BIG/ SMALL/ FOLLOW

QUESTIONS
HIGH LOW
2. As a researcher you are assign to investigate the properties of
the metal in the table to be used as the material to make a
quality frying pan.
Metal Specific heat Melting point / Density/ Rate of
capacity / o
C kg m-3 Rusting
J kg–1 oC–1

P 450 1540 7873 High

R 880 660 2698 High
S 510 1620 7800 Do not Rust
T 398 961 10500 Medium
U 377 978 8400 Do not rust
For every metal properties in the table above, explain the suitability of
the properties to be used as a material to make a frying pan. Hence
determine the most suitable metal to make the frying pan. Give the
justification for your choice. [10 marks]
 Construct: Evaluating
Model Answer

Charateristics/Properties Explanation
Low specific heat capacity Easily to be/get hot

High melting point Can sustain high

temperature // Not easy to
melt
Low density Lighter

Do not rust Long Lasting //

(Low rate of rusty) Not easy to rust
 Construct: Evaluating
Model Answer
Aspect Properties Explanation
Specific heat capacity Low M1
Easily to be/get hot M2

Melting point High M3

Can sustain/withstand with
high temperature //
Not easy to melt M4
Density Low M5
Lighter M6

Rate of Rusting Do not Long Lasting //

rust M7 Not easy to rust M8
Selected Metal : M9) S
Reasoning:
M10)

• Low specific heat capacity,

• High melting point,
• Low density and
• Low rate of rusty.
 1. INFORMATION GIVEN
– USED S.I. SYMBOL

IV: APPLICATION
4. ANSWER
2. FORMULAE QUANTITATIVE
(CALCULATIONS) VALUE + UNIT

3. SUBSTITUTION
Section C :Quantative Application
SPESIFIC HEAT CAPACITY / MRSM 2012
A 500 g metal object at 90oC is placed in a beaker
containing 2 kg of water at 30oC. The final
temperature of the water is 50oC.
[specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J kg-1 oC-1]

(i) Calculate the amount of heat absorbed by the

water. [2 marks]
(ii) Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal.
[3 marks]
 SPESIFIC HEAT CAPACITY/ MRSM 2012

metal(m) water(w)
mm = 500g = 0.5kg mw = 2kg
Tm = 900C Tw = 300C
cw = 4 200Jkg-1 oC-1

T = 500C
(i) Qw = ?
Q = mcθ
= 2 x 4200 x (50 – 30)
= 168 000 J #
(ii) cm = ?

Qmetal = Qwater

mcθmetal = mcθwater

168 000 = 0.5 x c x 40

cm = 8 400 Jkg-1oC-1 #
 3.DEDUCTION
1.COMPARISON

V :ANALYSING

2.RELATE/
RELATIONSHIP
 V:ANALYSING

COMPARISON

1.DIAGRAM 3.VALUES
2.GRAPH

SAME/DIFFERENT
 V:ANALYSING

COMPARE

RELATE/
When/If
RELATIONSHIP

CONCEPT DEDUCTION LAWS

PRINCIPLES
Exercise :
Refer Appendix A
SPM 2008
Paper 2
Section B
Question 9
Diagram 9.1 shows two identical steel balls placed
onto spring M and spring N. Both springs are
elastic and fixed to a horizontal surface. The
springs are pushed down until the length of
spring M and spring N are the same.

Diagram 9.2 shows the maximum heights reached

by the balls when the hands are released.
[ Assume spring M and spring N are of the same
material, same coil diameter and same original
length]
(a)(ii) Using Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2, 1compare the
thickness of the spring wire and the 2maximum
height reached by the balls.
Relate the 3thickness of the spring wire with the
maximum height of the ball to make a deduction
regarding the relationship between the 4
thickness of
the spring wire and the elastic potential energy of
the spring. [ 5 marks ]
 Aspects Spring M Spring N

Thickness of spring Small/Thin Big/Thick

Maximum height Low High

Elastic potential energy Small Big

Section B : Conceptualising Question
Comparison :

(a) (i) The thickness of spring M is

smaller/thinner than spring N.

or
(a)(i) The thickness of spring N is
bigger/thicker than spring M.
Section B : Conceptualising Question
Comparison :

(a)(ii) The maximum height reached by the

balls by spring M is lower than spring N.
or
(a)(ii) The maximum height reached by the
balls by spring N is higher than spring M.
Section B : Conceptualising Question
Comparison :

(a) (ii) The elastic potential energy of spring M is

smaller than spring N.

or
•The elastic potential energy of spring N is
bigger than spring M.
Construct: Conceptualising Question
Relationship :

• When the thickness of the spring is thinner,

the maximum height reached by the ball is
lower.

• When the thickness of the spring is thinner,

the elastic potential energy of the spring
smaller.
 SPM 2009 : SECTION B QUESTION 9
Diagram 9.1 shows the effect of pressure on a sandy
beach when a man sits on a chair. Diagram 9.2 shows the
same man sitting on the same chair after a piece of
plank is placed under the chair.

Diagram 9.1 Diagram 9.2

 SPM 2009 : SECTION B QUESTION 9

Observe Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2 . Compare the

1
depth of sinking, the 2load and the 3area of contact with
the sandy beach.

Relate the 4depth of sinking with the pressure exerted by

the chair to make a deduction on the relationship
5
between pressure and the area of contact in this
situation. [5 marks]
 Aspects Diagram 9.1 Diagram 9.2

Depth of sinking Big/Deep Small/Shallow

The weight of the men

Equal

Area of contact with the sand

Small Large

Pressure
Higher Lower
1. Depth of sinking in Diagram 9.1 is deeper than in
Answer
Diagram:9.2
Comparison

2 . The weight of the men in both Diagram are

equal.

3. Area of contact with the sand in Diagram 9.1 is

smaller than in Diagram 9.2
Answer : Relationship

4. When the depth of sinking is deeper, the pressure

exerted is higher.

5. When the area of contact is smaller, the

pressure exerted is higher.
 SECTION B QUESTION 9

Diagram 9.1 Diagram 9.2

Using Diagram 9.1 and 9.2, compare 1the density of

water, 2the levels of the boat sinks and the 3volumes
of water displaced by the boat.
 CLONE SPM 2005 : SECTION B QUESTION 9

Relating the 4density of the water with the level of

the boat sinks and 5the volume of water displaced
with the density of the water, deduce a 6relevant
physics concept.
 Aspects Diagram 9.1 Diagram 9.2

Density of water High Low

Level of the boat

sinks Less More

Volume of the
water displace Less/Low More/High
 Answer : Comparison
1. The density of water in Diagram 9.1 is higher
than in Diagram 9.2.

2. The level of the boat sinks in Diagram 9.1 is less

than in Diagram 9.2

3.The volume of water displaced in diagram 9.1 is

less than in Diagram 9.2.
Answer : Relationship

4.When the density of water is higher, the level of

the boat sinks is lower.

5.When the density of water is higher, the volume of

water displace is lower.

6.Physics Concept :
Archimedes’ Principle.
 3. EXPLANATIONS/
1. ASPECT JUSTIFCATIONS

IV: CREATING
(PROBLEM SOLVING)

2. MODIFICATIONS/
CHARACTERISTICS/
SUGGESTIONS
Construct: Problem Solving - Section B

1. Diagram below shows a saloon car.

Ahmad want to modify the car to be a safety

racing car. State the modifications to be done
by Ahmad and give a suitable physics concept.
[10 marks]
Ideas of answer :
7. Brakes 6. Materials

1. Safety 5. Mass

Aspect to be considered

2. Shape/Design
4. Stability

3. Power/Speed
Model Answer

Aspect / Characteristic Explanation/Justification

Safety :
1. The front shape is long. 2. To lengthen the time of impact //
Reduce impulsive force when
accident.

Shape/Design :
3. Aerodynamic 4. To reduce the air resistance //
Moves faster
Aspect / Characteristic Explanation/Justification

Power/Speed :
5. High engine power 6. Produce high acceleration //
High momentum// Bigger force

Stability :
7. Wide tyre 8. More stable

Stability :
9. Lower the car’s body 10. Lower the centre of gravity
Aspect / Characteristic Explanation/Justification

Materials :
11. Strong material. 12. Not easy to breaks.

Brakes :
13. Used disc brake. 14. More efficient to stop the car//
Prevent from slippery

Mass :
15. Low density material 16. Lighter /Small mass /Moves faster
Exercise :
Refer Appendix A
SPM 2008
Paper 2
Section B
Question 9
Diagram 9.3 shows a pole vaulter performing a jump.
Using an appropriate physics concepts, explain the use of
suitable equipment and techniques to jump at high
level without any injury.
Ideas of answer :
1. Vaulters attire

5. Techniques

Aspect to be considered

2. Vaulters movement 4. Safety

3. Equipment used/Materials
Answer:
Aspect Characteristics Explanations

Vaulter’s 1) Tight // Less air friction //

attire Fit attire // Less resistance //
Light attire Small mass //
Small weight //
Reduce mass
 Aspect Characteristics Explanations

Vaulter’s 2) Spiked shoes Increase grip //

attire Increase pressure//
Prevent from skidding//
Not slippery //
Decrease surface area
 Aspect Characteristics Explanations

Vaulter’s 3) Sprint // Increase energy //

movement High speed// Increase force //
Run faster Increase momentum
Aspect Characteristics Explanations

4) Elastic // Bend (easily) //

Flexible poles High Elastic Potential
Energy
Pole
used 5) Low Density Lighter // Small mass
of Poles Easy to carry/handle

6) Strong poles Not easily broken

Aspect Characteristics Explanations
7) Mattress Prevent from injuries

Increase collision time//

8) Soft //Thick mattress Reduce impulsive force
Safety
9) Fall flat // Increase surface area //
Land backward// Reduce pressure
Lands on his back
 Aspect Characteristics Explanations
10) Fall flat // Increase surface
Technique Land backward// area //
Lands on his back Reduce pressure
 COMMON MISTAKES

1. Correct Answer, but no / wrong unit given

Advice :
Make sure to write down the correct unit (final answer)
Final answer must be in decimal place.
(Cannot used fraction)
2. Name of the scientist – needs correct spelling
Wrong spelling - Wrong answer

Archimedes ===== Archimedes’

Bernoulli ====== Bernoulli’s
Pascal ======= Pascal’s
Hooke ======== Hooke’s