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SCIENCE SPM
MODULE 15
PAPER 1

1. Define wave frequency.

A. Displacement in metres between two successive crests

B. Distance traveled by the wave in one second
C. Displacement of the wave from its position of rest
D. Number of complete oscillations per second

2. A Radio wave has a velocity of 3000 m/s and a frequency of 500 Hz. What is its
wavelength?

A. 2m
B. 4m
C. 6m
D. 8m

3. What is the function of a transformer?

A. To change the size of a direct current

B. To change the resistance in an electric circuit
C. To change the chemical energy of a fuel into electrical energy
D. To change the voltage of an alternating current

4. Which of the following part of a radio transmitter is incorrectly matched with its
function?

A. Aerial : Transmit modulated carrier waves

B. Modulator: Combines audio waves with radio waves
C. Oscillator: Produces carrier radio waves
D. Microphone: Changes electrical signals into sound

5. Which of the following electrical components is used to separate radio waves from
sound waves?

A. Diode
B. Inductor
C. Capacitor
D. Transistor

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6. In radio broadcasting, what is meant by the term ‘modulation’?

A. Changing the amplitude of radio waves

B. Changing the frequency of radio waves
C. Separating audio waves from radio waves
D. Combining audio waves and carrier waves to form modulated waves

7. Figure 3 shows the spectrum of electromagnetic waves.

W Infrared ray X Ultraviolet ray Y Z

Figure 3

What are the electromagnetic waves W,X,Y and Z respectively?

W X Y Z
A. Radio wave Visible light X ray Gamma ray
B. Gamma ray X-ray Radio wave Visible
C. Visible light Gamma ray X-ray Radio wave
D. X-ray Radio wave Gamma ray Visible light

8. The advantages of satellite communication are that

I. the microwaves are not influenced by weather changes
II. the volume of information transmitted and received can be larger than that of
cables
III. live telecasts can be carried globally and simultaneously

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

9. A sound wave has a frequency of 200Hz and a wavelength of 1.5 m. What is it

velocity?

A. 13.3 m/s
B. 30.0 m/s
C. 133.3 m/s
D. 300.0 m/s

10. Which of the following electrical components is used to separate radio waves from
sound waves?.

A. Diode
B. Inductor
C. Capacitor
D. Transistor

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PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

1. (a) Define wavelength. [1 mark]

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(b) What is the S.I unit used for measuring. [3 marks]

(i) wavelength
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(ii) wave velocity?

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(iii) frequency?

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(c ) A sound wave has a frequency of 1200Hz and moves with a velocity of 240m/s.
What is its wavelength? [1 mark]

(d)What is the use of the ionosphere in radio broadcasting? [1 mark]

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(e) Why are relay stations required in broadcasting through televisions? [1 mark]
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2. Diagram shows a diagram of a radio transmitter.

Oscillator
Y

X. Amplifier Modulator Amplifier

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(a) Name component X in the box provided in diagram [1 mark]

(b) Draw a waveform transmitted by Y in the space below. [1 mark]

(c ) What is the function of the modulator? [1 mark]

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(d) Diagram below shows a symbol of an electronic component.

(e) Name the electronic component represented by the symbol. [1 mark]

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(f) Where is the electronic component in diagram found in the radio transmitter.
[1 mark]
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SECTION C

1. (a) Why is communication satellite unable to stay in orbit forever? [2 marks]

(b) Why are radio waves suitable for use in radio broadcasts? [2 marks]
(c) State 4 ways by which news was sent in the days before radio and television were
used. [4 marks]

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MODULE 15 - ANSWERS

PAPER 1

1. D 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A

PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

1. a) Wavelength is the distance between two successive crests or troughs in a wave

b) i) metre
ii) metre per second m/s
iii) Hertz/Hz
c) = v/f 240 m/s / 1200Hz + 0.2 m
d)To reflect radio waves back to earth
e) Radio waves used for television broadcasting travel in straight lines through a short
distance

2. a) Microphone
b) i) Aerial
ii)

c) It combines audio signals with radio frequency waves to produce modulated radio
waves which can be transmitted across a long distance
d) i) Transistor
ii) Amplifier

Section C
1. a) Because its electronic components can break down due to time.
The exposure of the electronic components to strong sunlight in outer space will
make the components to malfunction.
b) Travel very fast/ speed of light, can travel through vacuum, absorbed slightly by air,
not stopped or scattered by obstacles
c) Pigeons, smoke signals, relay runners, riders or horses.

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