MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA

TUN MUSTAPHA , TAWAU

22ND SEPTEMBER 2017

PAPER 2
SPM
PHYSICS
WORKSHOP
NAME:

CLASS:

PHYSICS REMAINS IN MY HEART

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MASTER THE DEFINATION OF TERMS MASTER THE PRINCIPLE IN PHYSICS &
IN PHYSICS THEIR APPLICATIONS

EXAMPLE: Principle of conservation of

Specific heat capacity momentum

Pressure Principle of conservation of energy

Work Archimedes Principle

Energy Pascals Principle

Potential difference Bernoullis Principle

Half life efficiency Force in equilibrium

Thermal equilibrium

MASTER THE LAWS IN PHYSICS &

MASTER THE PHYSICSS RULE
THEIR APPLICATIONS
Right hand grip rule
Hookes law
Flemings left hand rule
Boyles law
Flemings right hand rule
Charles law
Pressure law
MASTER THE WORKING PRINCIPLE OF
Law of Reflection
THE APPARATUS
Law of refraction
Hydrometer
Snells law
Telescope
Ohms law
Manometer
Faradays law
Microscope
Lenzs law
Fiber optic

MASTER DRAWING SKILLS Electric bell

Electric motor
Electric circuit diagram
Hydraulic brake
Lens ray
CRO
Mirror ray
Diode
Apparatus diagram
Transistor
Experiment diagram

MASTER ALL THE EXPERIMENT IN

MASTER THE GRAPH SKILL PHYSICS
Draw All experiment in form 4 and form 5
Sketch
Determine the gradient

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MASTER THE CONTENTS IN PHYSICS
 PAPER 2

(Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Conceptualising, Problem Solving and Making Decision )

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION

Give the simple words but meaningful

Give the exact terminology
Understanding and qualitative application: Explain concisely (less words); statement giving
the main points based on marks given for every items.
Quantitative application (calculation): - write the relevant formula
- Substitute the value correctly
- Answer with correct unit
EXAMPLE:

1. What is meant by physical quantity?

[1 mark]
2. What is meant by thermal equilibrium?

[1 mark]
3. What is meant by pressure?

[1 mark]
4. State the Hookes Law.

[1 mark]
5. What is the meaning by 240 V, 1000 W?

[1 mark]
6. What is the meaning by specific heat capacity?

[1 mark]
7. What is the meaning by focal length?

[1 mark]
8. What is the meaning by electromagnetic induction?

[1 mark]
9. What is the meaning by thermionic emission?

[1 mark]
10. What is the meaning by radioisotope?

[1 mark]
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Understanding a. Give the physics concepts involved or observation
b. Give explanation or reason
c. Can use diagram to explain the answer

1. Diagram 1 shows the structure of a rocket. The rocket works according to the principle of
conservation of momentum. Explain in terms of the principle of conservation of
momentum, how the rocket is launched.

Liquid hydrogen
Cecair hidrogen

Liquid oxygen
Cecair oksigen

.....

.
[4 marks]
2. Diagram 2 shows a boy is holding balloons filled with gas.

Explain why the balloons rise up when the boy releases them.

.....

.
[4 marks]
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3. Diagram 3 shows a bird perching on a high voltage cable that transmits electrical power to
the consumer.

Based on Diagram, the bird does not experience an electric shock. Explain this situation in
terms of the length of cable between the birds legs and the potential difference across the
legs.

[4 marks]
4. Diagram 4 shows the structure of a bicycle dynamo.

Explain how the dynamo works to produce current to light up the headlamp of the bicycle.

[4 marks]

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5. Diagram 5 shows the cooling system of a car engine.

Heat generated in the car engine has to be removed effectively to avoid overheating.
Describe how the cooling system used to cool down the car engine.

.....

.
[4 marks]
6. Diagram 6 shows the phenomenon of sea breeze.

Using the concept of specific heat capacity, explain how the phenomenon of sea breeze
occurs.

.....

.
[4 marks]

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7. Diagram 7 shows a nuclear reactor which is used to generate nuclear energy.

Explain how the nuclear reactor process occur.

.....

.
[4 marks]

8. Diagram 8 shows the use of a transistor in a circuit.

Electronic circuit is used to light up street lights automatically with normal brightness when
it is dark.

Rel 95
+
_

6
V

Explain how bulb can be light up when in the dark.

....

[4 marks]
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9. While travelling on a bus on a hot day, you see a pool of water on the road in front of you.
However, as you reach that particular location, you find that the pool does not exit. Using
your knowledge of the propagation of light In media of different densities, explain this
occurrence.

[4 marks]

10. Diagram 10 shows an electric bell.

.
Based on the Diagram 10, explain the working principle of how an electric bell rings when
the switch is on.

....

[4 marks]
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11. Diagram 11 shows a relay switch

Based on the Diagram 11, explain the working principle of relay switch

....

[4 marks]

12. Diagram 12 shows a d.c. generator.

Explain how the generator works to produce a direct current

....

[4 marks]
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13.

Explain the working principle of the transformer.

....

[4 marks]

14. Diagram 14 shows a shadow is formed on fluorescent screen of the Maltase cross tube

Explain how the shadow is formed on the fluorescent screen?

....

[4 marks]

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Application a. Two type of application, quantitative or qualitative
b. Apply the relate physics knowledge, physics skill or formulae
c. For calculation write the correct equation, make correct substitution and
give the correct answer with the correct unit.
Qualitative
1 . (a)
500 N
40

800 N
Diagram 1.1

Diagram 1.1 show a boat being pulled by two forces with a magnitude of 500 N and 800 N
respectively. The angle between the forces is 40

(i) Using a scale of 1 cm to 100 N, draw a parallelogram below and find the diagonal.

[2 marks]
(ii) Based on the answer in a (i) determine the resultant force.

[1 mark]

(b)

180 N
BOX 25

Diagram 1.2

Diagram 1.2 is a man uses a force of 180 N to pull a box along a straight floor. The applied
force is at an angle of 25 with the horizontal floor.
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 (i) Calculate the force apply horizontal to the floor.

[2 marks]

(ii) Calculate the work done after pulling the box at a distance of 150 m.

[1 mark]

(c)
F

Constant velocity
F
Diagram 6.3

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Diagram 1.3
Diagram 1.3 shows a block with mass of 50 kg in constant velocity sliding down being
pulled constant force, F up a rough surface plane inclined at 30 to the ground.
.

(i) On Diagram 1.3, draw the direction the weight of the block.

[1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the weight of the block .

[1 mark]
(iii) Based on Diagram 1.3, what is the resultant force for horizontal components?

[1 mark]
(iv) Calculate the magnitude force parallel to the slope of the inclined plane, F in
direction of block moving.

[2 mark]
(v) What happen moving of the block when angle of incline plane is increases?

...
[1 mark]
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2. Diagram 2.1 shows a worker pushing a concrete roller along a field with a force of 250 N
and then pulls roller with the same force as shown in Diagram 2.2.

Push Pull

30o

Diagram 2.1 Diagram 2.2

Based on Diagram 2.1 and 2.2

(a) Mark and label the horizontal component of force and the vertical component of force
on the concrete roller in Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 2.2
[4 marks]
(b) Calculate the vertical component of force in Diagram 2.1 and 2.2

[4 marks]

(c) State the function of the vertical component of force.

[1 mark]
(d) Compare the method used in Diagram 3.1 and 3.2. Which of the methods will be more
effective to press the soil on the ground?
Give reason for your answer

[2 marks]
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3. Diagram 3.0 shows an apparatus to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization.
Electric heater with power 100 W is used to boil the water in vacuum flask. The steam
produced condensed and the water is collected in a beaker under the glass tube.

(a) What is meant by specific latent heat of vaporization?

..
[1 mark]
(b) State why a vacuum flask is used in this experiment?

..
[1 mark]
(c) (i) The mass of water collected in 8.0 minutes is 0.2 kg.
Calculate the energy supplied by the heater.

[2 marks]
(ii) Based on your answer in 3 (c) (i), calculate the specific latent heat of vaporization.

[2 marks]

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4. In Diagram 4.0, C is the centre of curvature and F is the focal point of the mirror.

Diagram 4.0
(i). In Diagram 4.0, draw a ray diagram to show the position of the image.
[3 marks]
(ii). State the characteristics of the image formed.

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(iii) What happens to the size of image when the curvature of convex mirror is
decreased?

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[1 mark]

5. Diagram 5.1 below shows an object, O, is placed in front of a lens. The focal point of
that lens is given as F.

O F F

Diagram 5.1

Based on diagram 5.1,

(a) Name the type of lens.

[1 mark]

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 (b) (i) Draw ray diagram from the object O, to show how the image of the object is
formed.
[3 marks ]
(ii) State one characteristic of the image formed.

[ 1 mark ]
(c) An object is placed 30 cm in front of that lens and the focal length 20 cm.
Calculate the image distance formed by the lens.

[2 marks ]

6. The lens in Diagram 6 is used as a magnifying glass.

(a) Name the type of lens in Diagram 6.

[1 mark]

(b) (i) On Diagram, draw a ray diagram to show how the image of the object
is formed.

[3 marks]
(ii) State two characteristic of the image formed in 6 (b) (i).

..

...
[2 marks]

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 (c) A compound microscope contains an objective lens and an eyepiece lens. The focal
length of objective lens is fo and focal length of eyepiece lens is fe.

Table shows three different distances of object and different distances between the
two lenses.

Arrangement Object distance, uo Distance between Distance between

from objective lens objective lens and image formed by
eyepiece lens, d the objective lens
and eyepiece lens,
ui

J uo < fo d < (fo + fe) ui > fe

K uo = fo d = (fo + fe) ui = fe

L fo <uo < 2fo d > (fo + fe) ui < fe

Based on Table, state the suitable arrangement in order to build a simple compound
microscope. Give one reason for the suitable arrangement.

(i) Object distance, uo:

..
Reason:

.
[2 marks]
(ii) Distance, d:

..
Reason:

..
[2 marks]

(iii) Distance, ui:

..
Reason:

.
[2 marks]

(d) Based on the answer in 6 (c), choose the most suitable arrangement for a simple compound
microscope.

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[1 mark]
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 CHARACTERISTIC OF OPTICAL DEVICES
Characteristic Compound Microscope Astronomical Telescope
Comparison of fo and fe
(focal length)
Type of lens

The position of object

Distance between lenses

(Normal adjustment )
Linear magnification

Characteristic of first
image
Characteristic of final
image
Position of final image

7. (a) On Diagram 7.0 draw the wave pattern formed to show the wave
phenomenon.

[2 marks]

(b) The frequency of the wooden vibrator is 20 Hz and produced water waves
move at a speed 30 cm s-1.
Calculate the wavelength of the water waves.

[ 2 marks]

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CONCEPTUALISING

Every item starting with stimulus (situations).

Situation can be in diagram, graph, table or chart

Look at the diagram, table, chart or graph carefully

State only what is in diagram, table, chart or graph

Based on the task, observe the situation

Make comparison, common characteristic of differences that observed

State reason about that observation

State physical concept involved / name physical concept / make relationship between variables to
make conclusion

EXAMPLE:

1. Diagram 1.1 and Diagram 1.2 show the water spurt from two identical containers P and Q.

Diagram 1.1 Diagram 1.2

(b) (i) Using Diagram 2.1 and Diagram 2.2, compare the depths of the
hole, the distances of spurt of water and the pressure exerted on the holes.
[3 marks]
(ii) State the relationship between the pressure and

(a) the depth of the hole.

(b) the distance of spurt of water.

[2marks]

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 ANSWER

1. ..

..

2. ..

..

3. ..

..

4. ..

..

5. ..

..

2. Diagram 2.1 and Diagram 2.2 shows the graph V against I obtained from the experiment.

(a) Based on Diagram 2.1 and Diagram 2.2

(i) What is the physical quantity determined from the gradient of the graph?

..
[1 mark]
(ii) Compare,
Gradient of the graph

[1 mark]
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 Diameter of the wire

[1 mark]

Cross sectional area of the wire

...
[1 mark]

(b) Based on your answer in (a), state the relationship between the physical quantity in
(a)(i) and the cross sectional area of the wires.

[1 mark]
(c) The experiment is repeated by connecting the wire X and Y simultaneously in parallel
connection.

(i) What happen to the gradient of the graph compared to the graph in Diagram
2.1 and Diagram 2.2?

[1 mark]
(ii) Give the reason for your answer in (c)(i).

[1 mark]

3. Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 show copper wire coils connected to the ammeters,
rheostats, switches and direct current power supply are placed between two magnadur
magnet.

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.2

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 When the switch is ON, the copper wire coils swing outwards as shown in both
diagrams.
(a) Name the rule used to determine the direction of motion of copper wire coil.

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[1 mark]
(b) Using Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2, compare the reading of ammeter, angle of
deflection of copper wire coils and the strength of the magnetic field.
Relate the reading of ammeter and the angle of deflection of copper wire coils to
make a deduction regarding the relationship between the magnitude of the current
and the force on the current carrying conductor. [5 marks]

ANSWER

1. ..

..

2. ..

..

3. ..

..

4. ..

..

5. ..

PROBLEM SOLVING

Structured Question

1. Very sure of the concept/understand the working principle of apparatus and its function
2. Understand the questions/follow the instructions
3. State the methods and reasons/explanation

Essay type question

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Open type question
1. Understand the problem given
2. State the method/ suggestion/ design/ modification to solve the problem
3. State the explanation for the each method/ suggestion/ design

You are encourage to answer using table format with at least 5 steps/ method to solve
problem
Suggestion / design/ modification Explanation/ Reason

Common mistakes that always occurred:

Suggestion of problem solving does not based on relevant physical concept

Give wrong explanation/ reason
Give redundant/ overlap suggestion; repeating same thing

MAKING DECISION

1. Conscientious the given options; diagram, table, specification, chart or numerical problem
2. Search deeply every characteristic/option
3. Explain appropriate characteristic that needed (Low or High)
4. Explain reason of every chosen characteristic
5. For essay question (section c), you are encourage to answer using table format with 4
characteristic
6. Make ranking based on characteristic from question
7. Make a justification (select the best or most suitable)
8. State the reason (all characteristic or explanation)

Characteristic Explanation/ Reason

Common mistake that always occurred:

Elaborate all characteristic from given choice/option

Rewrite the given characteristic without state Low or High
Does not state all characteristic/ reason after made justification
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SECTION B PAPER 2 (QUESTION NO. 9 AND NO. 10)

Diagram 9.1 shows a cross sectional structure of a hydraulic jack used to raise a load.
A pushing force of 100 N is exerted on the piston R and able to raise a load of weight 500 N on
piston S

Diagram 9.1
Rajah 9.1

(a) What is the meaning of pressure?

[1 mark]

(b) Based on Diagram 9.1, compare the surface area of piston R and piston S, the pushing force
and the weight of load and the pressure exerted on the pistons R and S.
Relate the surface area and the force acted on the pistons and name the physics principle
involved

1. ..

2. ..

3. ..

4. ..

5. ..

[5 marks]

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 (c) Explain how the hydraulic jack in Diagram 9.1 can raise the load of 500 N when the
pushing force of 100 N is applied on the piston R.

[4 marks]

ANSWER

1. ..

..

2. ..

..

3. ..

..

4. ..

..

(d) A car needs an efficient hydraulic brake system for safety purposes.
Diagram 9.2 shows a hydraulic brake system in a car.

Diagram 9.2

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 Suggest and explain the modification should be done on the hydraulic brake system so that
it can function effectively based on the following aspect :

(i) The type of material of brake fluid.

(ii) The boiling point of brake fluid.

(iii) The size of master piston.

(iv) The melting point of brake shoe.

(v) Spring constant of the spring.

[10 marks]

Modification Explanation

SECTION C PAPER 2 (QUESTION NO. 11 AND NO. 12)

EXAMPLE 1:
Diagram shows an audio frequency generator connected to a speaker and placed near the corner of
a wall. Three students, A, B and C are standing around the next corner. The generator and speaker
can produce sound with same speed but difference pitch.

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 (a) State the physical quantity that affects the pitch of the sound
[1 mark]
(b) When a high pitch sound is generated, only student C can hear the sound clearly. When
a low pitch sound is generated, all the three students can hear the sound clearly.
Explain this situation.

[4 marks]
ANSWER

1. ..

..

2. ..

..

3. ..

..

4. ..

..

MAKING DECISION

(c) Diagram shows a radar system at an aiport. Signals are transmitted from the radar
system to determine the position of an aeroplane.

Table show the specification of four radar system, K, L, M and N, that can be used to
determine the position of an aeroplane.

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 Radar Diameter of Distance of Type of waves Height of the
system the parabolic signal receiver transmitted parabolic disc
disc/m from the from the
centre of ground
parabolic disc
K 10 Same as the Microwave High
focal length
L 5 Less as the Microwave Low
focal length
M 7 Same as the Radiowave Low
focal length
N 12 Less as the Radiowave High
focal length

You are required to determine the most suitable radar system. Study the specifications
of all the four radar systems based on the following aspects:

- the diameter of the parabolic disc

- the distance of the signal receiver from the centre of the parabolic disc
- the types of waves transmitted
- the height of the parabolic disc from the ground

Explain the suitability of the aspects

[10 marks]

Characteristic Explanation

The most suitable material is because ..

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EXAMPLE 2:
(a) Diagram shows a half-wave rectification circuit.

Based on Diagram.
(i) Name the component S

[1 mark]
(ii) Explain how component S is used to produce half-wave rectification.
[ 4 marks]
ANSWER

1. ..

..

2. ..

..

3. ..

..

4. ..

..

(b) Diagram shows a transistor circuit that can switch on the bulb P automatically.

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 Based on Diagram,

(i) Determine the potential difference across point X and point Z.

[1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the total resistance between point X and point Z.

[1 mark]
(iii) Calculate the current flows through XZ.

[2 mark]
(iv) Calculate the potential difference across YZ.

[1 mark]

(c) Diagram shows an automatic barrier system at a car park.

The bar is lifted only when a car stops at pad P and button Q is pressed. The bar need high
voltage supply to lift up.

Key:

Input
0 : Car is not at pad P
1 : Car at pad P
0 : Button Q is not pressed
1 : Button Q is pressed

Output
0 : The bar is not lifted
1 : The bar is lifted
Diagram shows four design of an automatic barrier system, J, K, L and M
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You are required to determine the most suitable automatic barrier system that can be used to
lift the bar. Study the specifications of all the four automatic barrier systems based on the
following aspect:

(i) Input P
(ii) Input Q
(iii) The combination of logic gates
(iv) Necessity of using the relay switch

Explain the suitability of each aspect and the determine the most suitable automatic barrier
system. Give a reason for your choice.

[10 marks]
Characteristic Explanation

The most suitable material is because ..

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