PHYSICS WORKSHOP

PHYSICS 3

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LIST OF COMMAND OF WORDS THE COMMON MISTAKES QUESTIONS IN SECTION A PHYSICS 3 QUESTIONS IN SECTION B PHYSICS 3 THE DOS AND DONTS

LIST OF COMMAND WORDS

1. Define ( Takrifkan ) This means you are only required to write a concise statement to say what something is or means. 2. What do you understand by ( Apakah yang difahamkan dengan ) This means a definition plus a comment on the context or significance of the term.

3. State (Nyatakan ) This means a short, concise answer is expected, without explanation. 4. List (Senaraikan ) This means you are to give a number of points in a list. Each point might only be a single word or a short phrase or sentence. 5. Explain ( Terangkan/Jelaskan ) This usually means some reference to physics theory

6. Describe ( Huraikan ) This means you are to state the main points in words, together with a diagram, if appropriate. 7. Discuss (Bincangkan ) This means give a critical account of the points in a topic. This might include giving positive and negative points. 8. Outline (Rangkakan ) This means give a brief answer, mentioning only the main points.

9. Predict or deduce ( Ramalkan ) This means you are to deduce an answer from information in the question or from earlier answers. It means you are not expected to produce an answer from memory. 10. Suggest (Cadangkan ) Very often this type of question looks as if it is not in the syllabus. But suggests means you are not expected to know the correct answer. You are supposed to make a logical deduction from the information given in the question or from your physics knowledge. Your answer may not be true, but it is correct if what you say is sensible from what you might reasonably be expected to know. 11. Find ( Kirakan ) This generally means calculate, measure, determine etc. 12. Calculate ( Hitungkan ) This means a numerical answer is expected and the working is expected to be shown.

13. Determine (Tentukan ) This usually means the answer cannot be measured directly but is obtained by calculation or perhaps, by taking a reading from a graph. Normally a numerical answer is expected 14. Estimate ( Anggarkan ) This means obtain an answer as accurately as you can, although it may not be exact. 15. Sketch (Lakarkan ) This is often applied to graph. It means that only the correct shape and approximate position of the graph is expected. It might mean you need to add one or two numbers to make the position clear

COMMON MISTAKES

Answer correct, but no unit given to calculated value. Advice: make sure to write down the units. Name of scientists. e.g : Archimedes, accept close answers, sound similar when read. E.c.f , accept wrong calculated value in earlier part .Penalize once only , correct method used is awarded marks. Key words / dont need complete sentences. Number of decimal places in final answers. At least 1 d.p., 2, 3, 4, , but not too many. Dont round up to whole number. Very often, dont accept contra answers. E.g:..Voltmeter/ammeter

Units not consistent. No marks. In essay. Marks are given according to points given. 1 point, 1 mark. Write answers based on observations, cannot include physics that you cannot see. Differences between Section B and Section C. Section C : Have to analyse datas in table form/ many diagrams of same instruments but different features. Ask to select one device with supporting information, must choose one device. Section B: Definition, Conccptualize question (mengkonsepsikan) usually from 2 diagrams, explanation of an event, describe an instrument, application of knowledge. Section C: Definition, explanation of an event, graph. Table containing data/diagrams., make a choice.

PHYSICS PAPER 2

SECTION A ( 28 MARKS) - QUESTION 1 ( 16 marks ) - QUESTION 2 ( 12 marks ) SECTION B ( 12 MARKS) CHOOSE ONE OF TWO QUESTIONS. EXAMPLE

WORD OF ADVICE

DO READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY MUST ANSWER QUESTION 1 AND 2, MUST WRITE TABLE AND GRAPH. YOU WILL DEFINITELY GET MARKS. DONT SIMPLY ADD TOO MANY DECIMAL PLACES IN ANSWERS ESPECIALLY QUESTION 1, MUST LOOK AT THE SENSITIVITY OF THE APPARATUS USED DONT FORGET TO CHECK THE GRAPH AND MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETE DONT FORGET TO LABEL YOUR DIAGRAM IF YOU HAVE EXTRA TIME, EVEN AFTER YOU HAVE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS TWICE, DONT SLEEPTRY TO ANSWER THE OTHER QUESTION IN SECTION B. AND GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!