Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/2) – Paper 2 Theory June 2000

1(a) speed increases or parachutist accelerates

acceleration decreases or increase of speed decreases
until acceleration zero or constant speed/terminal velocity reached 3
(b) 50 m/s and 5 m/s 1
(c) a = ∆v/t = 4.5-5.0 m/s2 no more than 3 s. f. 2

2(a)(i) P=F/A in any form, symbols or words 1

(ii) F=P.A
F = 40 000
F = 100N (not 10kg alone) 3
(b) Any two from:
larger area of glass covered by cup/bigger cup /larger area of cup
lower pressure inside cup
larger atmospheric pressure 2

3(a) solid gets larger/longer/expands when heated or hot or at higher

temperature 1
(b)(i) atoms are further apart (not atoms expand)
atoms vibrate or move faster 2
(ii) the rim contracts or returns to normal or compresses wheel when
cooled or in normal or everyday use or when heating stops 1

4(a) Any two from:

faster moving or more energetic molecules escape
leaving behind slower or less energetic molecules or
mean molecular energy decreases
temperature related to mean molecular energy
energy is required to break bonds or latent heat is needed 2
(b) m = E/L
E = 400 x 7200
m = 1.28 kg 3

Page 1 of 4 © UCLES 2002

Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/2) – Paper 2 Theory June 2000

5(a) the magnet has magnetic field lines or lines flux

these lines cut coil / or the flux through the coil changes 2
(b) at least one recognisable wave (may start at any position in cycle)
first cycle correctly marked as 0.2 s 2
(c) increase number of coils or turns / turn magnet faster /
use a stronger magnet / less air gap / more soft-iron 2

6(a)(i) voltmeter across cell or terminals XY correct symbol needed 1

(ii) I,V measured or known or ammeter gives current and voltmeter
gives voltage R=V/I stated in a clear manner or gradient of (V,I)
graph found 2
(iii) the metal resistance increases and thermistor decreases 1
(b)(i) thermistor reason DI (or DR) large(r) or scale divisions larger
(metal reason DI greater change at first [0-50]) 1
(ii) metal reason DI (for 0 to 50oC) is same/constant (from 50 to 100oC) 1

7(a)(i) 2.9-3.1 cm 1
(ii) v = fλseen or time for one wave = 1/20 = 0.05s
v = 20 x 3.0 v = 3/0.05
60 cm/s 2
(b)(i) wave of roughly half wavelength 1
(ii) 1.5 cm or half (a)(i) 1

8(a) electrons removed from or rubbed off Perspex

electrons go onto cloth 2
(b) C or coulomb 1
(c) negative on top of A, positive on bottom of A 2
(d) opposite (charges) attract (not just -ve attracted to Perspex) or
force upwards larger than weight 1

Page 2 of 4 © UCLES 2002

Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/2) – Paper 2 Theory June 2000

9(a)(i) any apparatus to detect radioactivity (GM tube and counter, spark
counter etc)
any reading taken (e.g. count, count rate mentioned)
paper or a few cm air used as absorber or electric or magnetic field
used
shows decrease (to background) or correct field deflection for α
nothing or background through paper or few cm air so no β or only
α
or other experimental proof that these particles not present
(e.g. no particles where β particles should be deflected) 5
(ii) take several readings (counts) (in time or if in space at same
distance)
different values obtained (accept other detector ideas) 2
(iii) handle with forceps/tongs/tweezers or keep distance from source/
point source away from you or place absorbers in the way (e.g. keep
source in lead box or wear lead apron) 1
(b)(i) 134 1
(ii) α−particle top no 4
α−particle bottom no 2
Po bottom no 84 3
(iii) formula E = mc2
1.14.10-29 x (3x108)2
1.0(26) x 10-12 J 3

10(a) basic complete outline shape

vacuum labelled
fluorescent screen labelled
X and Y plates labelled
filament and/or cathode correctly labelled
anode as plate with hole or cylinder labelled 6
(b)(i) metal or filament or cathode heated
electrons gain enough speed or energy to escape or to be boiled off
or thermionic emission described 2
(ii) anode is positive or cathode is negative or p.d. between anode and
cathode
anode or positive attracts electron or cathode or negative repels
electron 2
(c)(i) 5 squares used (e.g. 5 seconds as answer) 0.05s or 50ms 2
(ii) f=1/T = 1/0.05 = 20 Hz 2
(iii) twice as many waves on screen or length of one wave halved etc 1

Page 3 of 4 © UCLES 2002

Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/2) – Paper 2 Theory June 2000

11(a)(i) water expands on heating or density decreases on heating hot water

(not heat) rises
cold water falls or circulation described 3
(ii) source of local heat clear (accept arrow on diagram)
method of detecting circulation, e.g. smoke, dye, aluminium or soot
particles
convection current shown on diagram and complete and consistent
with position of source 3
(b)(i) energy = mcT
change in temperature = 5 ˚C
3x4200x5 (= 63 000J) 2
(ii) time seen as 30 s
P = E/t = 63000/30 = 2100W 2
(iii) number of hours = 3/60 =0.05 power in kw =2100/1000
Number of kWh = 2.1 x 0.05 = 0.1(05) 3
(c) Any two from:
evaporation
conduction/convection to surroundings described
radiation 2

Page 4 of 4 © UCLES 2002