SMJK CHUNG HWA CONFUCIAN PULAU PINANG SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2011 PHYSICS PAPER I (LOWER 6) (1 hours) Instruction:

1. This question paper consists of 7 printed pages. 2. Answer all questions. 1. A student uses the symbols L, M, T, N and for the dimensions of length, mass, time, quantity of matter and temperature. Based on these symbols, what is the dimension for R in the equation pVm = nRT? A ML2T-1 C ML2T-2N-1 B M2L2T-2 D MLT-2N-3 Which of the following experimental techniques reduces the systematic error of the quantity being investigated? A timing a large number of oscillations to find a period B measuring several intermodal distances on a standing wave to find the mean intermodal distance C plotting a series of voltage and current readings for an ohmic device on a graph and using its gradient to find resistance D adjusting an ammeter to remove its zero error before measuring a current An object moves from rest with a uniform acceleration. Which of the graphs below represents changes in kinetic energy T with distance x? A C 4.

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A body with mass m is thrown with a speed v at an angle from the horizontal so that it can reach maximum height h. Based on the principle of conservation of energy, the potential energy of the body at maximum height h is equal to A mv2 C mv2 cos B mv2 sin D mv2 sin2 The diagram shows the path of a projectile fired with a horizontal velocity v from the top of a cliff of height h. Which of the following values for v and h will give the greatest value of the angle ?

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v / m s-1 10 10 30 30

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A trolley moves at a constant velocity 3 ms-1 on a smooth horizontal surface. If sand is dropped perpendicularly on the trolley at the rate of 80 kg per minute, what is the horizontal force required to maintain the movement of the trolley at constant velocity 3 ms-1? A 0N C 80 N B 4N D 240 N The figure below shows a particle of mass m, projected from point P with velocity v1 up a rough plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal.

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If the particle experiences a resistive force R, then the kinetic energy of the particle at point Q which is situated at a distance d away from point P can be expressed as A mv12 Rd sin mgd sin B mv12 Rd cos mgd sin C mv12 Rd s mgd D mv12 Rd mgd sin 8. A bicycle dynamo is started at time zero. The total energy transformed by the dynamo during the first 5 seconds increases as shown in the graph.

10. A body X of mass m and a body Y of mass 3m move in circles of radius 2r and r respectively. If the circles have the same centre O and X and Y are always collinear, what is the value of the ratio of centripetal force on X / centripetal force on Y? A 1:6 C 3:4 B 2:3 D 3:2 11. When a body moves with constant speed in a circular path, the quantity which varies with time is A moment of inertia B linear momentum C angular momentum D angular velocity 12. A body performs circular motion of radius 0.50 m at a rate of 2.0 rev s-1. What is the linear speed of the body? A m s-1 C 3m s-1 B 2 m s-1 D 4m s-1 13. The diagram below shows a cyclist making a left turn on a rough road surface at constant speed v, as viewed from behind. The total mass of the bicycle and rider is m and their combined center of gravity is at G.

What is the maximum power generated at any instant during these first 5 seconds? A 0.10 W C 0.30 W B 0.13 W D 0.50 W 9. A small electric motor is used to raise a mass of weight 2.0 N at a constant velocity through a vertical height of 80 cm is 4.0 s.

If R is the resultant force of the normal reaction and the frictional force, which vector diagram represents the directions of forces acting on the bicycle and its rider in an inertial frame? A C

The efficiency of the motor is 20%. What is the electrical power supplied to the motor? A 0.080 W C 2.0 W B 0.80 W D 200 W 2

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18. Two forces P and Q of the same magnitude act on a uniform metre rule pivoted at O as shown below.

The diagram above shows a particle P, placed at a height h on a smooth loop-the-loop track. The radius of the loop is r. P is now released from rest. If P is to complete the loop, the minimum value of h should be A 2r C 3r B 2.5r D 4r 15.

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A The resultant forces P and Q on the metre rule is zero. B Both forces P and Q exert an anti-clockwise moment about O. C The moment of force P about O is greater than that of force Q about O. D The system is in static equilibrium. 19. A couple will produce A translational motion only B rotational motion only C both translational and rotational motion D both linear and angular acceleration 20. The diagram shows a diving board held in position by two rods, X and Y.

The diagram above shows a string wraps around a uniform cylinder of radius R and mass m. A constant tension F = mg is maintained in the string causing the cylinder to rotate about its cylindrical axis. Given that the moment of inertia of the cylinder about its axis is acceleration of the cylinder is A 0 C g/2R B gR D 2g/R 16. An ice skater is rotating with his arms folding inwards. Later the ice skater stretches his arms outwards. Which of the following pairs of quantities will increase? A Period of rotation and moment of inertia B Kinetic energy and moment of inertia C Angular momentum and period of revolution D Angular momentum and kinetic energy 17. Two rigid bodies P and Q are rotating about the same fixed axis and have angular velocity p and Q, and angular momentum Lp and LQ respectively. If the values of the ratio and , the angular

Find the additional forces which act on the board when a diver of 750 N stands on the right hand end. At X At Y A 900 N 1500 N B 1125 N 1875 N C 1375 N 1875 N D 1375 N 1500 N 21. A satellite is in an orbit of 3.6 x 106 m above the surface of the Earth. The radius of the Earth is 6.4 x 106 m. The ratio of the gravitational force on the satellite in the orbit to that when it is on the surface of the Earth is A 0.28 C 0.36 B 0.31 D 0.41

are 1:2 and 2:3 respectively, find the value of . A B C D 3

22. The radius of the Earth is R, the gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth is g and the universal gravitational constant is G. The density of the Earth is A B C D

23. A planet of mass m moves in a circular orbit of radius R round a sun of mass M with period T. Which one of the following correctly shows how T depends on m, R and M? A B C D 28. The displacement of a particle moving in simple harmonic motion is given by x = 5 sin 2t, where x is in centimetres and the time t in seconds. If the period of the motion is T, the acceleration of the particle at A B - 17.3 cm s - 10.0 cm s-2
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24. The escape velocity for an oxygen molecule from the surface of the Earth is 1.1 x 104 m s-1. What is the escape velocity at a height of 0.2 RE above the surface of the Earth, where RE is the radius of the Earth? A 0.5 x 104 m s-1 C 1.1 x 104 m s-1 B 1.0 x 104 m s-1 D 1.2 x 104 m s-1 25. In which of the conditions below will a man experience weightlessness? A A man in a lift accelerating upwards at a rate equal to acceleration due to gravity g. B An astronaut in a spacecraft returning to Earth. C A passenger in an aircraft plunging towards the surface of the Earth with an acceleration g. D A skydiver falling with terminal velocity with his parachute fully open. 26. A particle performs s.h.m. with amplitude 30 cm and period 2.0 s. When it is 15 cm from the equilibrium position, its velocity is A 0.52 m s-1 C 0.75 m s-1 -1 B 0.61 m s D 0.82 m s-1 27. A particle performs simple harmonic motion. Which of the following graphs represents the relationship of kinetic energy Ek, potential energy U and total energy E with displacement?

is C D 10.0 cm s-2 17.3 cm s-2

29. A mass of 0.20 kg is connected to a helical spring which experiences simple harmonic motion of period 1.0 s. By how much must the original mass be reduced if the period of oscillation is to be reduced to 0.8 s? A 0.035 kg C 0.060 kg B 0.040 kg D 0.070 kg 30. Which of the following is not true about resonance? A It occurs when the frequency of the external periodic force is equal to the natural frequency of the forced system. B The amplitude of oscillation of the forced system is maximum. C An oscillation which is free to oscillate. D The transfer of energy to the forced system is the largest. 31. The amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum decreases exponentially with time. How does the total energy of the pendulum vary with time? A It decreases at a steady state. B It decreases exponentially. C It remains constant. D It oscillates with the same frequency as the pendulum. 4

32. Vehicles are fitted with absorbers as part of the suspension system. The purpose of the absorbers is to A make vehicles undergo free oscillations when they go over a bump. B make vehicles come to a stop in the shortest distance when braked. C reduce the amount of wear and tear on the brake pads of the vehicles. D damp the suspension springs sufficiently to prevent oscillations. 33. A progressive wave, which moves along a medium, is represented graphically as shown below.

36. A stationary wave in a stretched string are represented by the equation , with x and y in centimeter, and t in s. between two consecutive waves? A 2.0 cm C B 6.0 cm D What is the distance nodes in the stationary 4.0 cm 8.0 cm

37. If the output power of a sound source emitting spherical waves is 100 W, the intensity of the wave at a distance of 5.0 m from the source, in W m-2, is A 0.32 C 4.0 B 1.6 D 20 38. A pipe which is opened at one end only has length L. What is the length of a pipe which is opened at both ends and has the same fundamental frequency as the first pipe? A B L C D L 2L

The graph actually represents a displacement picture for A various particles along the medium at an instant. B the particle at the source of the medium at the initial movement of the wave. C a single particle along the medium at various instants. D various particles along the medium at various instants. 34. A stationary wave is produced when A two identical waves meet in space B two similar waves of slightly different frequencies meet in space C two identical waves travelling in the same direction meet in space D two identical waves travelling in opposite directions meet in space 35. Which of the following statements is not true concerning transverse wave? A Transverse wave can be polarized. B -ray and radio wave are transverse wave. C Transverse wave is produced when air is blown across the end of a resonance tube. D Transverse wave is produced when a stretched string vibrates

39. A standing wave of 603 Hz is produced on a string that is 1.33 m long and fixed on both ends. If the speed of waves on the string is 402 m s-1, how many antinodes are there in the standing wave? A 1 C 3 B 2 D 4 40. At a distance 20 m from a loudspeaker, the amplitude of the sound heard is 0.012 mm. At a distance 30 m from the loud speaker, the amplitude in mm is A 0.008 C 0.018 B 0.012 D 0.024 41. A source that emits sound of frequency 500 Hz is fixed to the end of rod 0.5 m long. The rod is rotated in a horizontal circle with angular velocity 50 rad s-1. What is the maximum frequency received by a stationary observer? [The speed of sound in air = 340 m s-1] A 500 Hz C 537 Hz B 540 Hz D 579 Hz

42. The physical phenomenon not observable for sound waves is A reflection C interference B refraction D polarization 43. The figure below shows a graph of potential energy U against intermolecular distance r for a diatom.

45. The two graphs below represents the variation of the potential energy with separation between two molecules for elements P and Q.

Which of the following is true for the intermolecular forces at point P and at point Q? Point P Attraction Zero Zero Repulsion Point Q Zero Attraction Repulsion Zero

Which of the following is true regarding the separation r between the molecules and their latent heat L? A rP < rQ ; LP > LQ B rP < rQ ; LP < LQ C rP > rQ ; LP > LQ D rP > rQ ; LP < LQ 46. Youngs modulus of a material is a measure of the A stiffness of the material B strength of the material C malleability of the material D strain energy stored in the material 47. The diagram below shows a mass m suspended from the central point of a uniform wire of original length l and cross-sectional area A.

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44. The graph below shows the variation of potential energy U for an diatomic atom with interatomic separation r.

Which of the following is not a correct deduction from the graph above? A At absolute zero, the atomic separation is r0. B For small displacement from the position of r = r0, atoms vibrate with simple harmonic motion. C The positive gradient shows that atoms repel each other for r > r0. D If a quantity of heat U0 is supplied, the atomic bond will be broken.

How much is the stress in the wire? A B C D

48. The diagram below shows the Searles apparatus often used in determining the Youngs Modulus of a metal. Which of the following statements is not true about the experiment?

49. Three wires P, Q and R of different materials are stretched. P undergoes plastic deformation before it snaps. Q snaps without undergoing plastic deformation. R shows only a small extension with a large tensile force. Which characteristics describe P, Q and R? P Q R A Ductile Brittle Rigid B Ductile Rigid Brittle C Rigid Brittle Ductile D Rigid Ductile Brittle 50. When a uniform wire is acted upon by a force F1, its length is l1. When the force is increased to F2, the length of the wire is increased to l2. The work done during this process is A (F2 F1) (l2 l1) B (F2 + F1) (l2 l1) C (F2 F1) (l2 + l1) D (F2 + F1) (l2 + l1)

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Two wires of the same material and length are hung side by side from the same clamp. Long and thin wire should be used so as to produce a greater extension. Vernier scale is used so as to measure the extension more accurately. The error due to thermal expansion of the wire is not taken into consideration.

ANSWERS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C D C D B B D C C B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B B A B D A C A B B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 D C C B C D A A D C 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 B D A D C C A D D A 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 B D D C A A D D A B