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The uncertainty in the value of resistance of a particular resistor is 10% and the uncertainty in
the value of the current in the resistor is 3%. The best estimate for the uncertainty of the
Power dissipated in the resistor is

A. 6%. B. 9%. C. 16%. D. 19%.

2. The time period T of oscillation of a mass m suspended from a vertical spring is given by the
expression
m
T = 2π
k

where k is a constant. Which one of the following plots will give rise to a straight-line graph?

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A. T against m

B. T against m

C. T against m

D. T against m

3. An investigation was performed to determine the acceleration due to gravity. A ball was
dropped from various heights and the time it took to reach the ground from each height was
measured. The results were graphed with the independent variable on the horizontal axis.
Which graph best represents the relationship between the variables?
A. B.
Time

Time

Height Height
C. D.
Height

Height

Time Time
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4. An electrical circuit is set up as shown below.

The resistor R is a length of resistance wire and the probe P is able to slide along the wire.
The variable distance D of the probe P is measured from the left-hand end of R.
Readings from the voltmeter V and the ammeter A are taken and plotted against distance d.
Which pair of graphs for current I, and voltage V, is correct?

A. B.

I V I V

d d d d

C. D.

I V I V

d d d d

5. An object has an acceleration of 2.0 m s− 2 . Which of the following gives the change in the
Speed of the object after 7.00 s to the correct number of significant digits?
−1 −
A. 14 m s B. 14.0 m s 1

−1 −
C. 14.00 m s D. 14.000 m s1

(Total 5 marks)

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6. Astudent carried out an experiment to investigate how the resistance of a coil made from iron wire
varied as its temperature changed. In the experiment, a constant potential difference of 2.00Vwas
maintained across the coil as the student measured the current through it at various temperatures.

(a) The results are shown in the table.

temperature θ/ °C p.d. across the current / mA resistance R / Ω

coil / V
10 2.00 790

20 2.00 740

35 2.00 680

50 2.00 620

65 2.00 590

80 2.00 550

The resistance, R,of a metal wire varies with temperature according to the equation

R = R 0 (1+ αθ )

where R 0 is the resistance of the wire at 0°C, θ is the temperature of the wire in °C, and α is a
constant which depends on the material from which the wire is made.
(i) Complete the table to show the value of the resistance, R,of the iron coil at each
(1)
temperature.

(ii) Use the data to plot a graph in the next page to confirm the equation. (4)

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(b) (i) Use your graph to determine the value of the resistance of the coil at 0°C (R0 ).

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(ii) Use your graph to determine the value of the constant α and state its unit.

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(c) Explain why the resistance of a metal wire changes when its temperature is increased.

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7. A student performed a fi rst-hand investigation to examine projectile motion.

A ball resting on a horizontal table was given an initial push at X, resulting in the ball
following the path XYZ as shown.

A data logger used the motion sensor to measure the horizontal distance to the ball.
When the ball was at position Y,adistance of 1.50m from the motion sensor,it left
the edge of the table.

In the fi rst trial,the range was 0.60m. The graph below was obtained from the data
logger.

2.0

1.5
Distance (m)

1.0

0.5

0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
Time (s)

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(a) For this trial, determine the horizontal speed of the ball as it left the edge of the table. (1)

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(b) The experiment was repeated with the ball leaving the table at different speeds.
Sketch a graph showing the relationship between the range and the horizontal speed at Y.
Mark on your graph the results from the fi rst trial. (3)

(c) The apparatus described in this fi rst-hand investigation was used to carry out an identical
Experiment on another planet where the acceleration due to gravity is less than that on earth

The horizontal speed of the ball as it left the table on the planet was the same as in part (a).
Compare the range of the ball on the planet to that on Earth. Explain your answer. (2)

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8. When a paper cake-case falls, right way up, through the air, it quickly reaches terminal velocity.

The Viscous drag, D, acting on the paper cake-case, is given by

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D= f ρAν

where ρ is the density of air (known to be 1.2kgm–3 ), ν is the terminal velocity and A is the
cross-sectional area of the base of the cake-case; f is a number (having no units) called the
shape factor. Regardless of their size, paper cake-cases always have the same shape factor,
even when several are stacked together.

Design an experiment to determine the shape factor for empty paper cake-cases.You should assume
that the normal laboratory apparatus used in schools and colleges is available to you.
(Ignore the effect of Upthrust on the cake-case)

You should also include the following in your answer:

(a) The quantities you intend to measure and how you will measure them. (4)

(b) How to use your measurements to determine the values of v, A and D (3)

(c) The main sources of uncertainty in the experiment and the measures you take to reduce
these uncertainties. (2)
(d) How a more accurate value of shape factor can be found by Graphical method. (2)

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11. The apparatus shown in Figure is set up to measure the speed of transverse
waves on a stretched string.

signal stationary wave pattern

generator stretched
string
vibration generator

mass

The following data are obtained.

Distance between adjacent nodes = (0 . 150 ± 0. 005) m

Frequency of signal generator = (250 ± 10) Hz

1.
(a) Show that the wave speed is 75 ms– (1)
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(b) Calculate the percentage uncertainties in the values for the above measurements.
Hence calculate the percentage uncertainty in the value of wave speed v. (3)

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(c) (i) In an attempt to reduce the absolute uncertainty, the frequency of the
signal generator is increased to (500 ± 10) Hz. Explain why this will
not result in a reduced uncertainty of v. (1)

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(ii) State how the uncertainty in wave speed could be reduced. (1)
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