Physics Form 4

CHAPTER 2

FORCE AND MOTION

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Class :
Teacher’s name :

For every action, there is an equal opposite reaction.

– Isaac Newton –

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 STRUCTURE QUESTION (PAPER 2 - SECTION A)
Trial Perlis 2015 (Analysing Linear Motion)

1. Diagram 3 show a ticker tape chart obtained from the motion of a trolley. Each length of the strip
contains 10 ticks at time interval of 0.02 s. the time covered for each 10 ticks strip is 0.2 s.

Length of tape (cm)

10

Time (s)
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Diagram 1

(a) What is meant by velocity?

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(1 mark)
(b) Based on chart above,
(i) Find the total distance travelled by the trolley.

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(1 mark)
(ii) Find the average velocity of the trolley.

(2 marks)
(c) A car which has initial velocity of 2 ms-1 accelerating to 6 ms-2 in 10 seconds.
How long the distance travelled by the car?

(2 marks)

Total : 4 marks

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Trial BK 2015 Terengganu (Analysing Momentum)

2. Diagram 1.1 shows a teen of mass 40 kg and momentum of 200 kg ms-1. She jumps
onto a stationary skateboard of mass 3 kg. Diagram 1.2 shows the skateboard glides
with a velocity v as the girl jump onto it.

Skateboard

Diagram 2.1 Diagram 2.2

a) What is meant by momentum?

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(1 mark)
b) What physics principle involved in Diagram 2.1 and Diagram 2.2?

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(1 mark)
c) Based on the above diagrams, determine
i) The total momentum of the teen and the skateboard in Diagram 2.1

(1 mark)
ii) The velocity of the teen and the skateboard, v in Diagram 2.2

(2 marks)
(d) If the mass of the stationary skateboard is 5 kg, determine the new velocity of the teen and
the skateboard, v.

(2 marks)

Total : 7 marks
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Trial JUJ SET A 2017 (PAHANG) (Understanding the Effects of Forces)

3. Diagram 1 shows a box is pulled on the floor by 100 N force and it is in equilibrium state.

Pulling force

100 N

Diagram 1

a) What is meant by resultant force?

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(1 mark)

b) On diagram 1, draw an error of force that in opposite direction and state the force

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(2 marks)

c) i) What is value force stated in (b) ?

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(1 mark)
ii) How the type of motion experienced by the box?

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(1 mark)
Total : 5 marks

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Trial 2017 (SMK KHIR JOHARI PERAK) (Understanding the Effects of Forces)

4. Diagram 2 shows a 10 kg load is suspended by two threads.

Thread 1

Thread 2

load

Diagram 2

a) State the meaning of forces in equilibrium

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………
(1 mark)

b) Mark the direction of weight of load and label the value of weight in the diagram 2.
(2 marks)

c) i) Sketch a vector triangle for the forces in Diagram 2

(2 marks)
ii) Determine the tension force on thread 1

(2 marks)
iii) Determine the tension force on thread 2

(1 mark)
Total : 8 marks

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Trial JUJ SET A 2017 (PAHANG) (Analysing Motion Graph)

5. Diagram 1 shows a velocity-time graph of a lorry for the first 150 seconds of its journey.

Velocity, v / ms-1

Time, t / s

Diagram 1
a) Tick ( ) at the correct boxes. Velocity is a :

Scalar quantity Base quantity

Vector quantity Derived quantity

(2 marks)
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b) Based on diagram 1, describe what happens to velocity and acceleration at the end of 50 s
i) Velocity

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(1 mark)

ii) Acceleration

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(1 mark)

Total : 4 marks

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(Understanding Inertia)

6. Diagram 6.2(a) shows an identical jigsaw blade oscillates horizontally when a 200 g load is fixed

Diagram 6.2(b) shows the displacement-time graph for the oscillating jigsaw-blade
Diagram 6. 1(a) shows a jigsaw blade oscillates horizontally when a 50 g load is fixed to it

Diagram 6;l(b) shows the displacement-time graph for the oscillating jigsaw blade

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 (a) What is the meaning of displacement?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]
(b) Observe Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2
………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(i) Compare the mass of loads fixed to the jigsaw blade

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[1 mark]
(ii) Compare the period of oscillations

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[1 mark]
(iii) Compare the number of oscillations in 3 Seconds

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[1 mark]
(iv) Relate the load of mass to the period of oscillations

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[1 mark]

(v) Relate the period of oscillations to the number of oscillations in 3 seconds

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[1 mark]

(c) (i) What happen to the amplitude of oscillation of jigsaw blade after it oscillated for some
time?

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[1 mark]

(ii) Give one reason for the answer in (c) (i)

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[1 mark]

Total : 10 marks

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Trial BK 3 TERENGGANU (Analysing Impulse and Impulsive Forces)

7. Diagram 1 shows an egg being dropped onto a wooden block. The egg cracks after an impact. The
velocity of the egg just before the impact is 5 ms-1.

Egg
(Before)

Egg
(After)

Wooden block

Diagram 1

a) Name the force involved during the impact.

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(1 mark)
b) Give one reason why the egg cracked after the impact.

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(1 mark)
c) The mass of the egg is 0.05 kg. Calculate the momentum just before the impact.

(2 marks)

d) Give one suggestion how you would avoid the egg from cracking when dropped from the same
height.

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(1 mark)

Total : 5 marks

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 Trial MRSM 2007 (Analysing Forces in Equilibrium) Question No.3

8. Diagram 7 shows a student pulling a bag with a force F of 120 N.

.

30º

Diagram 7

(a) What is meant by force?

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[1 mark]

(b) On Diagram 7, mark and label the horizontal component Fx and the vertical component Fy

[1 mark]

(c) Calculate the magnitude of Fx and Fy.

(i) Fx

(ii) Fy.

[4 marks]

Total : 6 marks

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Trial Kedah 2009, (Understanding Elasticitiy) Question No.8

Diagram 8

(a) (i) A law states that the extension of a spring is directly proportional to the force
applied if the elastic limit of the spring is not exceeded. Name this law.

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

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 (ii) On the graph in Diagram 8, mark ' X ' at the elastic limit for each spring.

[2 marks]

(b) The spring stores energy when it is extended.

(i) Name the energy stored in the spring when it is extended.

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[1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the energy stored in spring R when its extension is 8.0 cm.

[3 marks]

(c) The springs are to be used in a Newton balance to measure a maximum load of mass 8
kg.

(i) What is the maximum weight of the load?

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

(ii) Based on Diagram 8, choose two springs which are suitable to be used in the
Newton balance specified above.

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[2 marks]

(iii)Which spring is the most suitable to be used in the Newton balance? Explain your
answer.

…......................................................................................................................

…......................................................................................................................

[2 mark]

Total : 12 marks

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(Understanding Gravity)

10. Figure 7(a) and Figure 7(b) show a man standing on a weighing scale in two situations, in a lift
at rest and a lift moving up at 2 ms-2

(a) Which of the two weighing scales shows the bigger reading?

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[1 mark]

(b) Label the two forces acting on the man in Figure 7(a). [1 mark]

(c) If the mass of the man is 70 kg, what is the reading of the weight of the man

(i) in Figure 7(a)?

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[1 mark]
(ii) in Figure 7(b)?

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[1 mark]
(d) If the cable of the lift in Figure 7(b) snaps, what will be the reading on the weighing scale?

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[1 mark]

(e) What will be the reading of the weighing scale if the lift is moving down with constant velocity
of 4 ms-1?

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[1 mark]

Total : 6 marks

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 (Understanding Work, Energy, Power and Efficiency)

11. Diagram 2 shows a boy of mass 70 kg cycling up a hill from P. The boy takes a rest for a
while at Q before continue to R. .

(a) State the type of energy of the boy at Q.

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[l mark]

(b) (i) State the change of energy of the boy when he is cycling down from Q to R.

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[1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the velocity of the boy at R.

[2 marks]

(c) Name the physics concept involved.

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[1 mark]

Total : 5 marks

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 UNDERSTANDING AND CONCEPT QUESTIONS

Trial MRSM 2016 (N0.9 (c ))

1. Diagram 1 shows a car collides with a tree.

Diagram 1
Using suitable physics concept, explain how the front bumper and airbag of a car helps the driver to
minimise the injury.
[4 marks)
Trial Pulau Pinang 2016 (N0. 11 (b))
2. Explain how the forces between the molecules caused the elasticity when the spring is
compressed and stretched.
[5 marks]
Trial SBP 2016 ( No.11 (b (ii))
3. Diagram 2 shows a structure of a jet engine.

Diagram 2
Explain the working principle of the jet engine.
[4 marks]

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Trial Terengganu 2015 (No.11 (a) (ii))
4. Diagram show a pile driver used to drive a steel pile to the ground. The force involved in driving
the steel pile is impulsive force.

Diagram 4

(a) (ii) Explain how the steel pile is driven to the ground.
[4 marks]

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 MODIFICATION
FULL FORMAT ESSAY QUESTIONS
PAPER 2 SECTION B (20M)

(Understanding Impulsive Force)

1. Figures 9(a) and 9(b) show pile drivers with different mass being release from same heights to hit
a pile. The impact causes the pile to sink into the ground.

(a) What is meant by impulsive force?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[1 mark]
b) Using Figures 9(a) and9(b), compare the mass of the pile driver and the depth the pile is driven
into the ground. State the relationship between the mass of the pile driver and the force exerted on
the pile.
[5 marks]
(c) Figure 9(c) shows a man receiving a box thrown to him from the top of a long. Explain using a
physics concept what he needs to do to avoid injuries.

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 [4 marks]

(d) Figure 9(d) shows a rider riding a racing bike. To increase the safety of the rider, many safety
features were installed into the racing bike and also worn by the racer. Suggest five of these features
and how the suggested features can help to prevent or reduce injuries during accident

Figure 9 (d)
[10 marks]

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Trial 2007 Sekolah Teknik (Understanding Elasticitiy)

2 Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2 shows a comparison of two springs, M and N. Both the
springs are elasticity made from the same wire and material. They are attached to load of
equal weight.

Spring M

Spring N

DIAGRAM 9.1 DIAGRAM 9.2

a) What is meant by elasticity of a material ? [1 mark]

b) Based on Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2
(i) Compare the forces applied on the springs and the extension of the springs.
[3 marks]
( ii) Compare the spring constant M and N , hence relate the spring constant and the
natural length of the spring. [2 marks]

(c) A spring produces an extension of 4 cm when a stretching force of 1.2 N is applied to it.
What is the spring constant of the spring ?
[1 mark]

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(d) Explain how the forces between the molecules caused the elasticity .
[ 4 marks]

Spring in
suspension system

Diagram 9.3
(e) Diagram 9.3 shows a spring of suspension system of an ordinary motorcycle.
(i) What are the functions of the spring in the suspension system ?

[2 marks]
(ii) Explain the modification that needs to be done on the spring to enable it to be
a racing motorcycle.
You should explain your suggestions, to include the following aspects :
- the characteristics of the spring material
- the designs of the spring

[ 6 marks]

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 MAKING DECISION
FULL FORMAT ESSAY QUESTIONS
PAPER 2 SECTION C (20M)

Trial Terengganu 2014 (N0.11) – Understanding Work, Energy, Power and Efficiency

1. Diagram 11.1 shows a steel ball of mass 0.5 kg being released on a track. The steel ball rolls
down due to the gravitational potential energy. F is the initial position and H is the
maximum height reached by the steel ball.

Diagram 11.1

(a) What is meant by gravitational potential energy?

(1 mark)

(b) Based on Diagram 11.1, explain how the steel ball can reached the position H in term of
energy changes.
(4 marks)
(c) Calculate
(i) The gravitational potential energy at position F
(2 marks)

(ii) The speed of steel ball at position G

(3 marks)
(d) Diagram 11.2 shows a waterslide for children at Tasik Kenyir Water Park.

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 Diagram 11.2

The management of the water park has decided to build a new waterslide for the adults. A
few consultants companies are offered to design the new waterslide so that it can create a
more challenging but safe to be used.
Table 11 shows four designs of waterslides suggested by the consultant companies.

Table 11
As a staff of the management, you are assigned to determine the most suitable design for the new
waterslide. Study the specifications of all four designs. Explain the suitability of each specification
of the waterslide. Choose the most suitable design and justify your choice.
(10 marks)

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