4 Exp SC (Phy) P2 Prelim 2009

Class Index Number Name
BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2009
Science (Physics) Paper 2 5116/2
Level: Secondary 4 EXP/ 5 NA Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Date: 13th August 2009 Setter: Mr Benjamin Chan

 
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your class, index number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.
Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Section A (45 marks)

Answer all questions.
Write your answer in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Section B (20 marks)

Answer any two questions. Write your answers on the writing paper provided.
Write the question number of the questions you have chosen in the box below.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your working securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.
For Examiner’s Use

Section A
Section B
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TOTAL
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BDS  Preliminary Examination 2009 4Exp Sc(Phy) P2 
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Section A
Answer all the questions in this section.
Write your answers in the space provided on the question paper.

 
 
1 A stone is thrown upwards into the air. Fig. 1 below shows the change in velocity
of the stone over time.
Velocity/ ms-1
20
15
10
5
0 Time/s
1 2 3 4
-5
-10
-15
-20
Fig. 1
(a) State when the ball reaches its maximum height. [1]
 
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(b) Calculate the total distance travelled by the ball from t = 0 to t = 4 s. [2]
(c) Explain what is happening to the ball from t = 2 to t = 4 s. [2]
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2 The figure below shows a car of mass 1000 kg moving along a section of track. Its
engine produces a thrust of 15 000 N. The air resistance acting on the car is
800 N.
15000 N
800 N
Fig. 2
(a) Find the acceleration of the car. [3]
(b) If air resistance increases to 1000 N, would you expect the acceleration to be
greater or lower than what you found in (a) ? Explain your answer. [2]
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3 A ball of mass 0.8 kg is rolled up a frictionless slope with an initial speed of 8 m/s.
The ball comes to a stop after 5 s.
Assuming g = 10 N/kg, calculate

        
(a) the initial kinetic energy of the ball [2]
(b) the maximum height the ball can reach on the slope [2]
(c) the acceleration of the ball [2]
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4 Fig. 4 below shows a metre rule of mass 150 g that is pivoted at its midpoint. A
200 g mass is placed at the 20 cm mark while 50 g and 100 g masses are placed
at the 70 cm and 90 cm marks. A force F is exerted at the 40 cm mark.
F
20 cm 50 cm 70 cm 90 cm
40 cm
100 g 50 100 g
100 g
Fig 4
 
(a) Calculate the force F needed to keep the beam in equilibrium. [3]
(b) If a spring balance(calibrated in newtons) is now used to support the metre

rule (at the midpoint) in place of the pivot, what would be the reading on the
spring balance? [3]
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5 Fig. 5 shows the refraction of a ray of green light at the boundary between glass
and air.
Medium A Medium B
Fig 5
(a) Complete the diagram by drawing and labelling the angles of incidence (i)
and refraction (r). [1]
(b) State which medium, A or B, represents air. Explain your answer. [2]
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(c) State the speed of green light in a vacuum. [1]
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(d) The refractive index of glass for green light is 1.51. Find the speed of green
light in glass. [2]
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6 (a) Define the frequency of a wave. State its SI Unit. [2]
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(b) Fig. 6 shows a soundwave as it moves through air.
Region A
Fig 6
(i) Identify the Region A. [1]
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(ii) Indicate, on the diagram, the region that comprises one wavelength. [1]
(iii) If the period of the wave is 2.5 s, find the its wavelength.
Assume speed of sound = 330 m/s [3]
7 Two perspex rods repel each other after they have been rubbed with a woollen
duster.
(a) Suggest why the perspex rods repel each other. [2]
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(b) A polythene rod is rubbed with a woollen duster. This polythene rod then
attracts the perspex rods in (a). Suggest why the polythene rod attracts the
perspex rods. [2]
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8 Fig 8 shows a circuit diagram showing 3 identical flourescent lamps being
connected to the mains supply. The lamps are rated at 240 V, 60 W each.
Wire B Wire A
240 V
Fig 8
 
(a) Find the total current flowing through the circuit. [3]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) Suggest a suitable rating for the fuse. [1]
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(c) State, giving your reasons, which wire is the neutral wire. [2]
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Section B
Choose any TWO questions. Write your answer on the writing papers provided.
 
9 (a) State 2 differences between boiling and evaporation. [2]
(b) (i) Peter wishes to construct his own electric water heater and places
the heating element near the top of the heater tank. State, giving
your reasons, if he has made the right decision. [4]
(ii) Explain why a shiny pot loses heat energy more quickly when it is
dirty. [1]
(c) Liquids, when freezing, remain at a constant temperature. Explain why this
is so. [3]
10 (a) Sketch a graph showing the voltage/current (V/I) relationship between

voltage and current in a metallic conductor and explain its shape. [4]
(b) Wire A has a resistance of 4 Ω has a cross-sectional area A and a length

of l. Calculate the resistance of the wire if its
(i) length is doubled [1]
(ii) area is doubled [1]
(c) 3 different resistors, of resistance 8 Ω, 10 Ω and 12 Ω are connected as

shown in the circuit below, Fig 10.1.
10 V
10 Ω
8Ω
12 Ω
Fig 10.1
State which resistor will have the highest rate of heat dissipation. Explain
your answer. [3]
(d) You are provided with three 5 Ω resistors. Draw a circuit diagram showing
how these resistors can be arranged to yield a combined resistance of
7.5 Ω. [1]
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11 (a) Fig. 11.1 shows a solenoid connected to a dry cell.
A B
Cardboard
Roll
Fig 11.1
(i) Identify the magnetic poles at A and B. [1]

(ii) Suggest two ways to increase the strength of the magnetic field of
the solenoid. [2]
(b) Fig 11.2 shows a magnetic relay system used to operate high voltage
machinery.
Fig 11.2
Describe how the magnetic relay works. [3]
(c) Fig. 11.3 shows a current carrying conductor placed in between the North
and South poles of a magnet.
N S
Fig 11.3
(i) Copy the diagram and indicate the direction in which the conductor
moves. [1]
(ii) Explain, with the aid of diagrams, how the current carrying conductor
experiences a force in the direction shown in (i). [3]
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BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

Level: Secondary 4 EXP/ 5 NA Duration: 1 hr 15 min

Date: 13th August 2009 Setter: Mr Benjamin Chan

Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Section A (45 marks)

Section B (20 marks)

For Examiner’s Use

This document consists of 11 printed pages

Write your answers in the space provided on the question paper.

(c) Explain what is happening to the ball from t = 2 to t = 4 s. [2]

(a) Find the acceleration of the car. [3]

Assuming g = 10 N/kg, calculate

(c) the acceleration of the ball [2]

(b) If a spring balance(calibrated in newtons) is now used to support the metre

(c) State the speed of green light in a vacuum. [1]

6 (a) Define the frequency of a wave. State its SI Unit. [2]

(b) Fig. 6 shows a soundwave as it moves through air.

(i) Identify the Region A. [1]

10 (a) Sketch a graph showing the voltage/current (V/I) relationship between

(b) Wire A has a resistance of 4 Ω has a cross-sectional area A and a length

(i) length is doubled [1]

(ii) area is doubled [1]

(c) 3 different resistors, of resistance 8 Ω, 10 Ω and 12 Ω are connected as

11 (a) Fig. 11.1 shows a solenoid connected to a dry cell.

(i) Identify the magnetic poles at A and B. [1]

Describe how the magnetic relay works. [3]

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