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12.0

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(a)

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22.4

24.3

31.3

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graph.

(10 marks)

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(c)
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{, nna tn" spring

constant.

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Use your graph to determine the spring's length when the load is zero.

2 marks)

2 marks)

(e)

what is the value of the spring's EXTENSION when the load attached is 14 N?

2 marks)

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What mass must be placed on the spring to produce an extension of 9 mm?

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Describe the procedure the student may have used to obtain the results. State ttc precautions the student should have taken to ensure tlre accuracy of the readings and to
prevent damage to the spring.

marks)

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2.

This question is concerned with the properties of three different kinds of waves.

(a)

Speed, wavelength and frequency are properties ofwaves. Explain the meaning ofeach these terms when used in connection with a sound wave.

of

Wave speed

Wavelength

Frequency

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The front of the pulse arrives at the position marked, X, at time t 0.1 s. = on the axes below, a displacement vs. time graph for a small element of rop at )L

5 marks)

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In the Kaieteur Falls in Guyana, which are 230 m high, the temperature of the water at the bottom of the falls is consistently slightly higher than the temperature at the top.

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What kind ofmechanical energy does the water possess

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at the top ofthe falls?

justbefore it hits the bottom ofthe falls?

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Use the principle ofconservation ofenergy to find the speed ofthe water as it hits the bottom

of the falls.

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Assuming all the energy ofthe watergoes toraise its temperature, calculate the temperatur

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Suggest why the actual temprature rise is found to be lower than that calculated in

(iii).

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The mass of water that moves over the falls per second is 2fi) conversion of potential energy ?

kg. What is the rate of

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(vi)

State TWO possible advanteges of using the energy of the falis to drive a power station rather than using an oil-fired power station.

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(acceleration due to gravity =

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l0 m f2; specific

heat capacity ofwater = 4200 J

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In the space below draw a graph ofvoltage against time to represent an altemating voltage of amplitude 5 V and frequency 40 Hz. Label the axes.

(
(ii)
write the name and symbol of

2 marks)

an electrical component that could be used for halfwave rcctification of the alternating current abve.

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(ii)

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NOR
OUTPTJT

AB 00
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INPUTS

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a domestic water supply.

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Identifu the processes ofheat transfer taking place between the following the construction of the heater makes these processes more efficient: i

and explain how

(i)

The sun andthe uppersurface ofthe solarcollector

broa)&(
2 marks)

(ii)

The upper surface to the water in the pipes of the collector

(
(iii)
The collector to the storage tank

2 marks)

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(b)

(i)

Give

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reasons why there is a transparent cover over the colrector.

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The radiation from the sun arivds at a rate of g00 co-ny1r tle.sul,r."aiutioi into with an efnciency of t5%. Calculate the rate

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Describe how you would determine the latent heat of fusion of ice. your account include the method and outline the calculations which you would make. ( g

(b)

glass contains 0.25 kg of water at 0"C. 0.15 kg of ice, also at 0 "C, is added to water and it is noticed that after I I minutes all the ice has melted and all the water is at 15 "C. Assuming that the thermal capacity of the glass may be ignored, calculate lb

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thermal energy absorbed by the ice for it to melt total thermal energy absorbed by the contents ofthe glass
average rate ofenergy absorption by the contents

ofthe glass.

$t-r9^sp9c!nc. lJgnt heat of ice is is 4200 J kg-r Kr)

3.4

105 J

kg-r and the specific heat capacity

of

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(c)

An electrical heater, rated at 750 W, is used to raise the temperature of the water to

point. Calculate how long this would take if no heat is lost to the surroundings.

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(a)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

The terms electric field, electric charge and potential difference are frequeotlyr encountered in the study of electrostatics. Define the unit in which EACH of ttrerc
quantities is usually expressed.

Distinguish between electric field and electric field strength. Draw a diagram to represent the electric field betrveen two oppositely chargeiil
parallel plates.

Write down an equation relating, the electric field, the.potential difference betweee the two plates, and the distance between them. ( 8 marks)
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a

A)

In a television
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beam

v.
difference.

of electrons is

accelerated through a potential difference

of

(i) (iD (iii) (iv)

Find the energy gained by a single eleckon as it moves through this potentid
Calculate its final speed.

If

the current in the electron beam is 2.0 mA, calculate the number of electrons passing a point in the tube in one second. Electrons travel down the tube and strike a screen at the far end causing the screen to give out light. Find the energy converted per second as the electrons strike the
screen.

(Charge on electron

= l.6 x l0-

re

C, mass of electron = 9. 1 x l0-

3r

kg.) (12 marks)

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a diagram, how the.human eye

forms an image.

(ii)
(b)

State the characteristics of the. image formed and compare the properties of this image with that formed by a diverging g marks)

lens.

Figure
Figure

I shows a thick-bottomed, glass aquarium containing water. A beam oflight from a-submerged source, s, is incident-on tne Lase p.1", x;.'it angre ofincidence at x is
58"' Iftherefractiveindexforlightgoingfrom',i",".agr"r.isl.l3,carculatethe ", "

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angle ofrefraction in the glass.

critical angle for light striking the glass to air boundary.

(Refiactive index for air ro glass 1.50.) =

(c)

6 marks)

diagram.

use the angles you have calcurated to draw a diagram showing the path of the rcfracted beam after it reaves X. partial reflection arso occuirs o""'' ,r," .flected ray on your

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marks)

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Define the moment of a force and state the principle of moments. Describe how you would find the centre of gravity of a piece of cardboard irregular shape. (

(ii)
(b)

Figure 2 represents
point T.

a tray held horizontally by a waiter. The tray has a weight of 6 N supports a drink of weight 3 N. The waiter provides a force at p. The tray may pivot al

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p

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Use the information in Figure 2 to find the force provided by the waiter at the upward force the hand exerts at T.

The drink is moved along the tray closer to the hand. Is the force needed at p to the tray horizontal now less, greater or the same? Explain your answer.

How much work is done by the waiter in lifting the tray and drink

a height of 0.60

m?

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Figure 3

(i) (ii)

Figure 3 shows two circuits, A and B. When the switch, S,

lights. Explain how this occurs.

If the battery in circuit B were to

is closed the

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solenoid in Figure

4. The copper rod

experiences a force.

(i) (ii) (iii)

Explain the origin ofthis force and determine its direction, stating any rule you use. Would the magnitude and direction of the force change if the current in the coil were

rcve$ed? Explain your answer.

The current in the solenoid is gradually increased. Explain the effect of this on the tension in the suspending wires. (12 marks)

Total 20 marks

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