PHYSICS MODULE F5

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CHECKLIST:
NO. QUESTION SUBTOPIC/REMARK
STRUCTURE QUESTIONS
1 TRIAL GERIK 2018 : QUESTION 6 Transistor

2 TRIAL FIZIK 2016 MSAB (ENGLISH COLLEGE Logic gate

JB): QUESTION 4

3 TRIAL SBP 2018 : QUESTION 4 Transistor

4 TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION 6 Semiconductor diode
5 TRIAL KEDAH 2018 : QUESTION 3 Logic gate
6 TRIAL KEDAH 2017 : QUESTION 4 Transistor
7 TRIAL JOHOR 2017 (SET 1) : QUESTION 7 Logic gate
EXPLANING QUESTIONS
1 TRIAL PERAK 2017 (SMK TANJONG CRO
RAMBUTAN PERAK) : QUESTION 10 (c)
2 TRIAL TERENGGANU 2016 : QUESTION 12 (a) Half-wave rectification

3 TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b) p-type semiconductor

4 TRIAL SBP 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b) CRO
ESSAY QUESTIONS
1 TRIAL PERLIS 2016: QUESTION 10 SECTION B

2 TRIAL SARAWAK 2016: QUESTION 12 SECTION C

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 CHAPTER 4: ELECTRONICS

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS

1. TRIAL GERIK 2018 : QUESTION 6

Diagram 6 shows an electrical circuit to detect temperature of water while boiling an egg. When
the egg is ready to serve, the siren will go off and the base voltage, Vb is at least 1.5 V.

(a) In Diagram 6, complete the symbol of the transistor and name the type of transistor used in
the circuit..
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[2 marks
(b) (i) If the siren is functional, what is the maximum potential difference across R1?

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[1 mark]]
(ii) Then, calculate the resistance of the thermistor when the siren is functional. Given
the value of R1 is 600 Ω.

[2 marks]

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 (c) Calculate the collector current, IC, if the emitter current, IE is 100 mA.

[2 marks ]

(d) Give one other application in an electric circuit using a transistor.

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[1 mark]

2. TRIAL FIZIK 2016 MSAB (ENGLISH COLLEGE JB): QUESTION 4

Diagram 4 shows a traffic light model using logic gate circuit constructed by a student in the
Design Competition.

Key:
Input
0 : Switch is turned off
1 : Switch is turned on

Output
0 : Light-emitting diode (LED) is turned off
1 : Light-emitting diode (LED) is turned on

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(a) Name the logic gate P and Q.

P: …………………………………………… Q: ………………………………………
[2 marks]

(b) Table 4 is a truth table which shows the operations of the logic gate in the traffic light model.

(i) Using the keys given, complete Table 4.

[3 marks]

(ii) When the switch X is turned on and switch Y is turned off, which LED would turn on?

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[1 mark]

(iii) What is the use of resistors R1, R2 and R3 that connected to the LED in the logic gate circuit
in Diagram 4?

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[1 mark]

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3. TRIAL SBP 2018 : QUESTION 4
Diagram 4.1 shows a transistor circuit.

(a) (a) What is the function of the circuit?

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[1 mark]
(b) (i) What will happen to the resistance of LDR when the surrounding is dark?
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[1 mark]]
(ii) Based on your answer in 4 (b)(i), explain how bulb L is lighted up?

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[2 marks]
(c) The transistor is switched on when Vp reaches 2.0 V. The resistance of the LDR at this voltage is
10 kΩ.
Calculate the maximum resistance of resistor S.

[2 marks ]

(d) Why bulb L is connected at the secondary circuit?

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[1 mark]

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4. TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION 6
Diagram 6.1 shows an arrangement of electronic components that are connected to a Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope (C.R.O.). A wave pattern is produced on the screen of the C.R.O.

(a) (a) Name the electronic component labelled M.

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[1 mark]
(b) Diagram 6.2 and Diagram 6.3 show the wave pattern on the C.R.O. screen when a capacitor
with capacitance of 10 μF and 20 μF is connected to the circuit respectively.

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(i) Observe Diagram 6.2 and Diagram 6.3.

Compare the capacitance of the capacitor.

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[1 mark]
(ii) Compare the smoothness of wave pattern on the C.R.O. screen.

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[1 mark]

(iii) Compare the magnitude of peak voltage, Vp.

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[1 mark]

(iv) Relate the capacitance of the capacitor and the smoothness of wave pattern.

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[1 mark]

(c) Name the type of rectification occurs.

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(d) Explain how the capacitor smoothen the output voltage.

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[2 marks]

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5. TRIAL KEDAH 2018 : QUESTION 3
Diagram 3.1 shows a combination of logic gates to control a simple fire alarm system.

(a) Name the logic gate M.

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[1 mark]
(b) Using the electrical components in Diagram 3.2, draw a circuit diagram that has the same
output as M.

[2 marks]]

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 (c) Table 3 is the truth table for the simple fire alarm system.

Complete the truth table.

[2 marks]
(d) State one electrical component which can be used as a heat detector.

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[1 mark]

6. TRIAL KEDAH 2017 : QUESTION 4

(a) Diagram 4.1 shows the symbol of a transistor.

(i) Name the type of transistor in Diagram 4.1.

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[1 mark]

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 (ii) What is the name of terminal P, Q and R. Write your answer in Table 4.

Table 4

[2 marks]]
(b) Diagram 4.2 shows a circuit which acts as a switch for a fire alarm system. The resistance
of thermistor, T, at room temperature is 1000 kΩ. The resistance of R2 is 100 kΩ.

(i) Calculate the potential difference, Vs, at room temperature.

[2 marks]
(ii) Explain how the fire alarm system operates.
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[2 marks]

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7. TRIAL JOHOR 2017 (SET 1) : QUESTION 7

Diagram 7.1 shows a logic gate circuit

Diagram 7.1

The truth table for the table is shown in Table 7.1

(a) (i) What is meant by logic gate?

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[1 mark]
(ii) Complete circuit in diagram 7.1 by drawing AND gate and OR gate in the boxes Y
and Z. [2 marks]
(iii) Complete the Truth table in Table 7.1
[2 marks]
b) The door of the lift is fitted with a light dependent resistor. If the light dependent
resistor detects light, the relay switched is activated and the lift door will close.
Diagram 7.2 shows an electronic circuit for the control system of the lift door.

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(i) State the relationship between the resistance and the intensity of light received by
the light dependent resistor.

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[1 mark]
(ii) Complete the circuit in diagram 7.2 by drawing the resistor and the light
dependent resistor using the symbols given below in the box X and Y.
[2 marks]
(iii) Explain how the circuit functions.
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[2 marks]

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EXPLAINING QUESTIONS
1. TRIAL PERAK 2017 (SMK TANJONG RAMBUTAN PERAK) : QUESTION 10 (c)
Diagram below shows a shadow is formed on the fluorescent screen of a Maltese Cross Tube.

Explain how the shadow is produced by the cathode ray on the fluorescent screen.

[4 marks]

2. TRIAL TERENGGANU 2016 : QUESTION 12 (a)

Diagram below shows a half-wave rectification circuit

Explain how component S is used to produce half-wave rectification.

[4 marks]

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3. TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b)
Diagram below shows bonding of silicon atoms, each with four valence electrons in its outermost shell.

By using Diagram above, explain how p-type semiconductor is produced.

[4 marks]

4. TRIAL SBP 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b)

Diagram below shows a wave is formed on the screen of a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO).The time base
is set at 1cms-1

Explain how CRO can be used to determine short time interval

[4 marks]

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FULL SET QUESTIONS
1. TRIAL PERLIS 2016: QUESTION 10 (SECTION B)

Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show two electrical circuits containing semiconductor
diodes. Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show two electrical circuits containing semiconductor
diodes.

Diagram 10.1

Diagram 10.2

(a) What is the meaning of semiconductor?

[1 mark]

(b) Using Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2,compare the lighting of the bulbs, the current
and the way the diode is connected to the terminals of the battery. Relate the
connection of the diode, current and condition of the bulb

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(c) Diagram 10.3 shows a full wave rectifier circuit.

(i) Draw the wave form of a full wave rectification.

[1 mark]

(ii) A capacitor is placed across the output to smooth the current. Draw the wave
form produced. Explain how a capacitor is used to smooth the current.
[3 marks]
(d) Diagram 10.4 shows an uncompleted circuit with a transistor that acts as an automatic
switch.

You are required to modify the circuit into automatic switch circuit to light up street
light at night. You can use the following symbols to complete the circuit diagram and
explain how each components function.

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[10 marks]

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2. TRIAL SARAWAK 2016: QUESTION 12 (SECTION C)
As a research engineer in a factory, you are asked to investigate the characteristics of several
substances in order to produce semiconductors with better conductivity.

(a) What is the meaning of semiconductor?

[1 mark]

(b) Diagram 12.1 shows the bonding of silicon atoms, each with four valence electrons in its
outermost shell.

By using Diagram 12.1, explain how n-type semiconductor is produced.

[4 marks]
(c) Diagram 12.2 shows a transistor circuit. Resistor M is a variable resistor and resistor N is
a fixed resistor. Bulb T will light up when the potential difference across N is at least 1 V.

When the potential difference between Y and Z is 1 V,

(i) What is the potential difference across X and Z?

[1 mark]

(ii) What is the potential difference across X and Y?

[1 mark]

(iii) Calculate the maximum resistance, M that enables the bulb T is light up.

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(d) Diagram 12.3 shows four electronic circuits R, S, T and U with different specifications.
You are required to determine the most suitable electronic circuit to light up three street
lights 95 V, 65 W automatically with normal brightness when it is dark.

Study the specifications of all of the four circuits based on the following aspects:

- the position of the light dependent resistor (LDR)

- the connection of the batteries
- the arrangement of the street lights circuit
- the use of a relay switch in the circuit

Determine the most suitable circuit diagram to be chosen and give reasons for your
choice.

[10 marks]

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