TECHNIQUE OF ANSWERING PAPER 2

SECTION B & C SPM PHYSICS

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 Physics SPM Paper 2 : Decision Making

9. Diagram 9.2 shows a portable ice cream container. The container These all are
is able to maintain the temperature of the ice cream for a long Features/Specs/Char
time. acteristic (Ciri-ciri)

Your explanation must

Material\Features Density Specific heat capacity Melting point Thermal started from these
(kgm )
-3
(J kg-1 0C-1) (0C) conductivity Features, not from the
A/B/C/D/E the choices or
A 4000 1000 50 Low material given.
B 2000 6000 20 high
C 900 6000 50 Low
D 900 4000 25 Low
E 2500 2000 15 high
Diagram 9.2

Table 9.1 shows the features of materials which can be used to make the ice cream container.
You are required to investigate the features of the materials in the Table which can be used
to make the ice cream container. Explain the suitability of each feature. Select the most
suitable material to be used in making the ice cream container. Give reasons for your choice.
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 Physics SPM Paper 2 : Decision Making
9. Diagram 9.2 shows a portable ice cream container. The container is able to
maintain the temperature of the ice cream for a long time. Diagram 9.2
Material\ Densit Specific heat Melting Thermal
Feature y capacity point conductivit
(kgm- (J kg-1 0C-1) (0C) y
3
)
Table 9.1 shows the features of materials which can be used to make the ice
A 4000 1000 50 Low cream container. This is reasonable, but
B 2000 6000 20 high You are required to investigate the features of the materials in the Table which
C 900 6000 50 Low
already mentioned in
can be used to make the ice cream container. Explain the suitability of each
D 900 4000 25 Low question.
feature. Select the most suitable material to be used inDon’t repeat
making the point
ice cream
E 2500 2000 15 high container. Give reasons for your choice. (requirement) in question

Features Suitable Materials Reasons

(i) Density low lighter // easy to carry m1, m2

(ii) Specific heat capacity high poor heat conductivity // maintain the temperature m3, m4

high can stand for high temperature m5, m6

(iii) Melting point
low heat transfer is low m7, m8
(iv) Thermal Conductivity
I choose C because its density is low, specific heat capacity is high, melting point is
m9 high and thermal conductivity is low. m10
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 Physics SPM Paper 2 : PROBLEM SOLVING
9 (a) 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 lengths 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]

    (i) What is the meaning of elasticity? [1m]

Elasticity is a property of matter that enables an object to return to its

original shape and size when the forces that are acting on it are removed.

(ii) Using Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2, compare the thickness of the
spring wire and the maximum height reached by the balls.
Relate the thickness of the spring wire with the maximum height of
the ball to make a deduction regarding the relationship between the
thickness of the spring wire and the elastic potential energy of the
spring. [5m]

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(ii) Using Diagram 11.1 and Diagram 11.2, compare the thickness of the spring
wire and the maximum height reached by the balls.
Relate the thickness of the spring wire with the maximum height of the ball
to make a deduction regarding the relationship between the thickness of the
an
spring wire and the elastic potential energy of the spring. Tengok d
d i ng . Ja ngan
Rel ban
ate ep y g
fikir kons
For Comparison: susah
(MUST BASE ON WHAT YOU SEE/OBSERVE FROM THE
PICTURE)

1. Compare the thickness of M [9.1 (a)] and N [9.1 (b)], and

2. Compare the maximum height reached by the balls of M
[9.2 (a)] and N [9.2 (b)]?

Answer: Relationship:
Comparison The maximum height of the ball increases as the thickness of the
Thickness of N is more than thickness of M
spring increases.
Maximum height in Diagram N 9.2 (b) is more than
M 9.2 (a)
Thickness of the spring is proportional to the spring constant, k.
The elastic potential energy of the spring increases as the x2
½ k
thickness of the spring increases.
Ep=
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 Physics SPM Paper 2 : SECTION B

(b) The forces used to compress the springs in Diagram 9.1 (a) and Diagram 9.1 (b)
are F1 and F2 respectively.
  (i) Compare F1 and F2.
Give one reason for this answer. [2m]
  (ii) Using Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2, state the energy changes that take
place from the moment the spring is compressed until the ball reaches its
maximum height. [2m] Energy changes: must
write the change of
energy. Not only one
(b)(i) F2 is more than F1 energy!
The spring shown in 9.1 (b) is made of thicker wire than the
spring shown in 9.1(a)
Observe the picture given
and compare
(b)(ii) Elastic potential energy  kinetic energy  gravitational Please write all your
potential energy answer in proper
sentence. Don’t use
Compressed Moving Up
Moving Up and reached max symbol as here.
height
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Physics SPM Paper 2 : SECTION B
(c) Diagram 9.3 shows a pole vaulter performing a jump
Using appropriate physics concepts, explain the use of suitable equipment and
techniques to improve his performance.
Your answer should include the following aspects:
(i) Vaulter’s cloth
(ii) Vaulter’s shoes
(iii) Vaulter’s movement
(iv) Pole Used
(v) Safety

Aspects Suitable equipment & Reasons

Techniques

(i) Vaulter’s cloth light // tight attire less air friction // increase speed m1, m2
(ii) Vaulter’s shoes spike shoes increase speed // grab the floor m3, m4
sprints // increase speed //
(iii) Vaulter’s movement
quick run
increase momentum // kinetic m5, m6
increases elastic potential energy // easy
(iv) Pole Used more elastic // light
to carry
m7, m8
strong pole // use thicker not easily broken // increase the collision
(v) Safety m9, m10
mattress time // reduce the Impulsive force
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