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Kertas 2
September
2004
2 1/2 jam

ANGKA GILIRAN :...................................................................

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NO. KAD PENGENALAN :..

NAMA : .
NO. MAKTAB : .

KELAS :

MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA

PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM 2004

FIZIK

Kod Pemeriksa

Kertas 2

Markah
Penuh
4

Dua jam Tiga puluh minit

10

12

20

20

20

20

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI

SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Bahagian

1. Tuliskan angka giliran, no. kad pengenalan,

nama, no. maktab dan kelas anda pada
ruang yang disediakan.
2. Kertas soalan ini adalah dalam dwibahasa.
3. Soalan di halaman kiri adalah dalam
bahasa Melayu. Soalan di halaman kanan
adalah dalam bahasa Inggeris
4. Calon dikehendaki membaca maklumat di
halaman 2 dan halaman 3.

B
C

Soalan

Markah
diperolehi

Jumlah

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INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of three sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.

2.

Answer all questions in Section A. Write your answers for Section A in the spaces
provided in the question paper.

3.

Answer one question from Section B and one question from Section C. Write your
answers for Section B and Section C on the line pages provided at the end of this
question paper. Answer questions in Section B and Section C in detail. Answers
should be clear and logical. Equations, diagrams, tables, graphs and other suitable
methods can be used to explain your answer.

4.

The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated.

5.

The marks allocated for each question or sub-section of a question are shown in
brackets.

6.

If you wish to cancel any answer, neatly cross out the answer.

7.

A list of formulae is provided on page 4 and page 5.

8.

You may use non-programmable scientific calculator. However, steps in calculation

must be shown.

9.

The time suggested to complete Section A is 90 minutes, Section B is 30 minutes and

Section C is 30 minutes.

10.

Attach all your answers together and hand them in at the end of the examination.

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The following information may be useful. The symbols have their usual meaning.
vu
t

1.

a=

2.

v 2 = u 2 + 2as

3.

1
s = ut + at 2
2

4.

Momentum = mv

5.

F = ma

6.

Kinetic energy =

7.

Potential energy = mgh

8.

9.

Pressure, P =

10.

Pressure, P = hg

11.

Heat, Q = mc

12.

pV
= constant
T

13.

E = mc 2

14.

v = f

15.

Power, P =

16.

1 1 1
= +
f u v

17.

ax
D

18.

n=

sin i
sin r

19.

n=

real depth
apparent depth

20.

Q = It

21.

V = IR

22.

Power, P = IV

23.

g = 10ms 2

24.

Atmospheric pressure at sea level = 1 x 10 5 Pa

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1 2
mv
2

m
V

F
A

energy
time

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Section A

For
Examiners
Use

[60 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
You are advised to spend 90 minutes for this section.
1

Figure 1 shows an instrument for measuring electric current when it is not connected
to any circuit.

FIGURE 1
(a) (i)

Name the measuring instrument.

1 (a)(i)

.
[1 mark]
(ii)

1 (a)(ii)

What kind of error is shown by the instrument ?

.
[1 mark]

(iii)

State how the actual value of of the current may be obtained using the above
instrument.

1 (a) (iii)

..
[1 mark]
(b) What is the sensitivity of the measuring instrument ?

1 (b)

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[1 mark]

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Figure 2 shows an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure .

For
Examiners
Use

Mercury

FIGURE 2
(a)

(i)

2 (a)(i)

Name the instrument.

.........................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii)

2 (a)(ii)

Why is mercury use in the instrument ?

.........................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(b)

Calculate the atmospheric pressure in N m -2 when the height of the mercury

column in the glass tube is 0.76 m .
[Mercury density = 1.36 x 104 kg m -3 ]

[2 marks]

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(c )

Figure 3 shows the instrument being placed in a vacuum chamber .

Mark the level of the mercury column in Figure 3. Choose from P, Q, R or S.

Vacuum
chamber

To vacuum
pump

R
S

FIGURE 3
[1 mark]

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For
Examiners
Use
2(c)

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90

Figure 4 shows a Strontium - 90 nucleus ,

Sr decaying to form nucleus Y ,

38

For
Examiners
Use

emitting a beta particle and releasing an amount of energy.

Nucleus Y

Energy
Strontium - 90
Beta Particle
FIGURE 4
(a)

3 (a)

What is a beta particle ?

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(b)

How many

neutrons are there in each Strontium - 90 nucleus?

3 (b)

...........................................................................
[1 mark]
(c)

Complete the nuclear equation for the decay of Strontium -90.

90
38

(c)

Sr

3 (c)

..

Energy
[2 marks]

After 56 years, 75 % of the mass of Strontium - 90 has decayed to form

nucleus Y.
What is the half-life of the Strontium - 90 nucleus ?

[2 marks]

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For

Figure 5 shows the pattern of water waves moving towards a gap between two walls Examiners
Use
at a water-theme park.

Wall

0.8m

Water waves

FIGURE 5
(a)

Calculate the velocity of the water waves if the frequency is 5 Hz.

4 (a)

[2 marks]
(b)

(c )

In Figure 5, draw the pattern of water waves after passing through the gap.
[2 marks]
Name the wave phenomenon involved.
.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark ]

(d)

4 (c)

Explain how this phenomenon occurs.

..
..
..
.
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Figure 6 and Figure 7 show a student standing on a weighing scale in two
situations, in a lift at rest and ouside the lift.

For
Examiners
Use

Lift at rest
Weighing scale

FIGURE 6
(a)

FIGURE 7

Compare the readings of the scales in Figure 6 and Figure 7.

5 (a)

.....................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(b)

(i)

Label and name two forces acting on the student in Figure 6.

5 (b)(i)

............................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(ii)

State the relationship between the forces in (b) (i).

5 (b)(ii)

.................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(c )

Name the concept involved.

5 (c)

.
[1 mark]

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(d)

(i)

(ii)

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Examiners
Use
State the change in the scales reading in Figure 6 when the lift
accelerates upwards.
5 (d)(i)
.
[1 mark]
Give the reason for your answer.

5 (d)(ii)

.
[1 mark]
(e)

Give an example for the effect of force.

.
[1 mark ]

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Use

Figure 8 and Figure 9 shows a Bourdon Gauge attached to a car tyre before and after a
long journey.

0 .20

FIGURE 8

0 .20

FIGURE 8

(a)

State one difference observed on the readings of both Bourdon gauge.

6 (a)

.................................................................................................................................

[1 mark]
(b)

What is the physical quantity measured by the Bourdon gauge ?

6 (b)

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[1 mark]

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(c)

State the factor which influences the physical quantity in (b).

6 (c)

..............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(d)

(i)

What is the relationship between the physical quantity in (b) and the
factor in (c) ?

6 (d)(i)

.................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(ii)

Name the physics law involved in (d) (i).

6 (d)(ii)

.................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(iii)

State one physical quantity which is kept constant for the law
mentioned in (d)(ii).
6 (d)(iii)
.................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(e)

Using the kinetic theory of matter, explain how the observation in both
situations occur.
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.
.
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FIGURE 10 shows a light ray incident to a glass block.

For
Examiners
Use

Light ray

Glass block
45
C

P
D

FIGURE 10
(a)

Mark and label the angle of incidence made by the light ray with surface AB.

7 (a)

........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(b)

Calculate the critical angle for the glass block if its refractive index is 1.50 .
7 (b)

[2 marks]
(c )

What happens to the light ray after point P?

. .

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The shape of the glass block is not suitable for use as a ring ornament.
(d)

Based on the physics concepts discussed in (b) and (c ), explain the reasons for
this .

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Use

7 (d)

....................................................................................................................

[2 marks]
(e)

(i)

Suggest another shape for the glass block so that it sparkles.

7 (e)(i)

................................................................................................................

....
[2 marks]
(ii)

State how the shape proposed in (e)(i) will produce more sparkle.

7 (e)(ii)

[1 mark]
(iii)

Draw a diagram showing the modified shape for the glass block.
Trace a light ray through it to show how the sparkle is produced.

[2 marks]

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Figure 11 shows a model of an electrical energy transmission system set up in a

school laboratory. The total resistance of the transmission cables is 4 and the
current through the transmission cables is 2 A.

For
Examiners
Use

Transmission cable
Transformer M

Tranformer

Power plant

Light bulb
In village

Light bulb
FIGURE 11
(a)

Calculate the power loss in the transmission cable.

8 (a)

[2 marks]
(b)

(i)

Predict the brightness of the light bulb in the village when cables with
a larger diameter are used.

8 (b)(i)

.
[1 mark]
(ii)

Explain the reason for your answer in (b)(i).

8 (b)(ii)

.
[1 mark]

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The brightness of the light bulb in the village is increased by using transformer M.
(c )

Name the type of the transformer M.

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8 (c)

[1 mark]

(d)

Coil

Number of coils

2400

120

240

You are supplied with several coils which can be used for making
transformer M. The coils P, Q and R are made of the same type of wire.
(i)

State all the possible combinations which can be used for making
the device in (c ).

8 (d)(i)

..............................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(ii)

Calculate the ratio of primary voltage to secondary voltage for every

combination in (d) (i)

8 (d)(ii)

[3 marks]
(iii)

State the best combination in (d) (ii) that will produce maximum
brightness for the light bulb in the village. Give the reason for your
choice.
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Section B
[ 20 marks ]
Answer any one question from this section

-10

-10

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 13 (After 10 minutes)

Figure 12 and 13 show some ice cubes left to melt in a cup at room temperature for 10
minutes.
(a)

What is meant by temperature?

[ 1 mark]

(b)

Observe Figure 12 and Figure 13, and compare the states of matter and the
thermometer readings. Relate the change in state and the thermometer
readings to come up with a conclusion of the physics concept involved.
[5 marks]

(c)

When a few drops of ether is dropped on a students hand, his hand felt cool.
Explain how this happenend.
[4 marks]

(d)
Plastic
container
Ice

The figure above shows a plastic container filled with ice. If it is left to stand
at room temperature, the ice will melt fast. Using the appropriate physics
concepts, explain the modifications to an ice container so that ice does not
melt easily when the container is placed in room at room temperature.
[10 marks]

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Figure 14 and Figure 15 are photographs of two circuits where an n-p-n transistor
and two light bulbs P and Q are connected to two sets of dry cells.
P
Q

Switch
(connecting wire)
Transistor

FIGURE 14

P
Q

Switch
(connecting wire)
Transistor

FIGURE 15
(a).

(b).

(i)

Draw the symbol for an n-p-n transistor

[1 mark ]

(ii)

Draw the circuit diagram for Figure 14 .

[4 marks]

Observe Figure 14 and Figure 15. Compare the current in the base circuit and the
brightness of the light bulb.
Relate the current in the base circuit to the brightness of the light bulb, then deduce
the functions of the transistor that are related to the current in the collector circuit.
[5 marks]

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Brass
iron

Coal Embers

FIGURE 16
(c)

Figure 16 shows an old iron made of brass. Before using it for ironing, the
iron must be filled with coal embers.
Using the appropriate physics concepts, explain the steps or modifications
which have to be done to the iron so that it :
(i)

uses electrical energy, has safety features and is easy to use.

(ii)

has a light indicator which goes off automatically once it is hot

enough.
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Section C
[ 20 marks ]
Answer any one question in this section

1
Brake
fluid
Brake
lining
Piston
Brake
Disc
Disc Brake System
FIGURE 17
As a researcher, you are assigned to investigate the characteristics of metals that can
be used for making of brake discs as shown in Figure 17, in a car factory.
(a)

(i)

What does the term density mean?

[1 mark]

(ii)

Explain the factors that influence the density of a material.

[4 marks]

(b)

You are given four metals J, K, L and M to choose from. The table below
shows the characteristics of the four metals.
Metal
J

Density
/kg m -3
10500

7900

1515

moderate

low

8470

3410

high

low

1083

moderate

moderate

Melting Point
/ 0C
327

Strength
high

Rate of
expansion
moderate

8920

Based on the table above;

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Explain the suitable characteristics of the metals which can be used for
making of brake discs.

(ii)

Select the most suitable metal for making brake discs and give your
reasons.
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A student suspects her gold bangle is an imitation. The mass of the bangle is
165 g. The density of gold is 19.3 g cm 3 .
(i)

Suggest a method for determining the volume of the bangle.

[2 marks ]

(ii)

If the volume of the bangle is 13 cm 3 , calculate the density of the

bangle.
Is the bangle made of pure gold?
[Jewelry with gold content of at least 75% may be considered made of
pure gold]
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High
frequency
oscillator
(ii)
(i)

Aerial

Modulator
(A.M.)

(iii)

Microphone
FIGURE 18
Figure 18 shows the block diagram of a circuit for producing modulated waves in a
simple radio transmitter.
(a)

(i)

What does the term modulation mean?

[1 mark ]

(ii)

Draw the wave forms produced at (i), (ii) and (iii).

[4 marks]

(d) The figure below shows a hill located between a radio station between a house.

Radio station

Hill

House

The radio station transmits a radio wave with a frequency of 101 MHz and a velocity
of 3 x 108 m s-1.
(i)

Calculate the wave length of the radio waves.

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Can the occupants in the house receive the radio broadcast? Explain.
[2 marks]

(i)

Suggest one way how the occupants in the house can improve the
radio reception.
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(c )

A medical specialist would like to engineer a tool in physiotherapy to treat

ailments of joints and muscle tissues. The tool would utilize transverse waves.
The frequency of oscillations of water molecules in human cellular tissues is
5 x 10 13 Hz.
The table below shows the characteristics of four transverse waves. Assume
all the waves have the same velocity in air.

Wave

Penetrating
ability
High

Ionising
ability
High

Dispersion of energy
to the surrounding
cells and tissues
None

Frequency
range /Hz
10 11 - 10 14

10 14 - 10 15

Medium

Medium

Slight

10 11 - 10 14

High

Low

Slight

10 14 - 10 15

Medium

Low

None

Based on the table above;

(ii)

Explain the suitable characteristics of the waves that can be used for
the tool.

(iii)

Decide the most suitable wave to be used with the tool and give your
reasons.
[10 marks]

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