2005 GCE ‘A’ Level Examination Paper 1

Suggested Solutions
1. C Let the magnitude of the vectors be x.

A. Magnitude of the resultant vector is x.

B. Magnitude of the resultant vector is x.
C. Magnitude of the resultant vector is ( 2 x ) 2 + x 2 = 5x ≠ x
D. Magnitude of the resultant vector is x.

2. D Greatest gradient at 2.5 V.

3. D An object free falling has constant acceleration.

4. A The velocity of a free falling body will reach a maximum constant value
called terminal velocity. Thus, gradient of the graph will increase
to a maximum constant value.

5. D Using the impulse-momentum theorem,

Gain in momentum = Force x Time = 3000 x 5.0 = 1.5 x 104 kg m s-1.

6. D For rotational equilibrium,

Sum of clockwise moments = Sum of anti-clockwise moments.
Taking moments about the support and let d be the distance of the 160 N
weight from the support,
 2000 
60 − 600  = 160 d ⇒ d = 150 mm
 2 
Therefore required distance is 600 - 150 = 450 mm.

7. B For forces in equilibrium, their lines of action must intersect at a point.

Answer cannot be C because there is no rightwards components to balance
the leftwards components.

8. C A. charge x potential difference = electrical energy.

B. force x distance moved in the direction of the force = work done.
D. work done x time taken ≠ power

9. A By Conservation of Energy,
Gain in K.E. of the system = Loss on P.E. of the system
1
mv 2 = mgh
2
1
(1.5 + 0.5)v 2 = ( 0.5)( 9.81)(1.0) ⇒ v 2 = 4.91 m 2 s −2
2
Therefore, maximum kinetic energy of the trolley = ½(1.5)(4.91) = 3.7 J

1
 2π
10. C angular velocity, ω =
T
2π 2πr
linear velocity, v = rω = r =
T T
2π 2 4π 2 r
acceleration, a = rω 2 = r ( ) = 2
T T

11. C Period of a geostationary orbit is 24 hours.

2π
Since angular velocity, ω = . The satellite will have the same angular
T
velocity as the Earth’s rotation on its axis.

12. A Since gas is insulated, heat supplied, ∆Q = 0

Since volume of gas is reduced, work done on gas, ∆W ' = −p∆V = +ve
Therefore, from the First law of Thermodynamics, increase in internal
energy, ∆U = ∆Q + ∆W ' = +ve
For an ideal gas, internal energy is purely kinetic energy.
Therefore, an increase in internal energy means higher molecular speed.

13. B Since, T / °C = T / K − 273 .15

The graph will be a straight line with gradient = 1 and y-intercept = -273.

14. B First law of Thermodynamics, ∆U = ∆Q + ∆W ' = 80 + (−100 ) = −20 J

15. B For SHM, a = −ω 2 x , where ω is positive.

16. A I ∝ A2 f 2

2 2 2 2
I 2 A2 f 2  0.5   6.0  4 4
= 2 2 =     = ⇒ I 2 = I1
I 1 A1 f1  1.5   3.0  9 9

17. B From the graph, period T ≡ 4 cm = 4( 2.00 ms ) = 8.00 ms

1 1
Frequency, f = = = 125 Hz
T 8 × 10 −3

18. C Referring to the electromagnetic spectrum. The correct order is

A. gamma rays, visible radiation, microwaves.

B. X-rays, ultraviolet, radio waves.
D. gamma rays, visible radiation, radio waves.

19. B For diffraction grating, d sin θ n = nλ ⇒ sin θ n ∝ n

2
 sin θ1 1
= ⇒ θ1 = 18 .3°
sin 38 .9° 2
sin θ 3 3
= ⇒ θ 3 = 70 .4°
sin 38.9° 2

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20. C Electric field strength, E = −
dr
Therefore, greatest electric field is at point of largest gradient.

21. A The capacitors are connected with like plates together, total charge stored
is therefore (240 + 120) = 360 μC.
The capacitors are connected in parallel, combined capacitance is
therefore (8.0 + 10.0) = 18 μF.
Q 360 × 10 −6
Potential difference across each capacitor, V = = = 20 V
C 18 × 10 −6
Charge on the 8.0 μF capacitor, Q = CV = (8.0 ×10 −6 )( 20 ) = 160 μC

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22. A Resistance, R =
A
For the same section of wire with the same diameter, R ∝ d .
R 1
For different sections of wire, ∝ .
l A
Therefore, gradient increases with decreasing diameters.

23. C Let the potential at the positive terminal be +12 V and so the potential at
the negative terminal is 0 V.
Potential at X, Vx = +12 V, connected directly to positive terminal.
Potential at Y, Vy = +12 V, first lamp is not broken.
Potential at Z, Vz = 0 V, connected directly to the negative terminal.
Therefore reading at X = 12-0 = 12 V, reading at Y = 12-0 = 12 V and
reading at Z = 0-0 = 0 V.
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24. A Power = ⇒ Power ∝
R R
Maximum power when resistance is minimum.(R1 and R2 in parallel).
Minimum power when resistance is maximum.(R2 is used).

25. A Right Hand Grip Rule W X

BX + BZ
resultant magnetic field
BW + BY
dφ
26. C From Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction, E = − .
dt
Z Y

3
 Therefore, the gradient of the flux linkage graph determine the value of
the induced e.m.f.

27. B Bridge rectifier circuit. Note that parallel diodes must point in the same
direction in order for the circuit to work.

28. A For stationary oil-drop, FE = FG FE

qE = mg
V
q = mg
d

FG
For upwards acceleration, FE − FG = ma FE
qE − mg = ma
2V
q − mg = ma
d a
∴2mg − mg = ma
⇒a = g
FG
hc
29. D Energy of a photon, E =
λ
Therefore greatest wavelength corresponds to smallest energy transition
between the energy levels which in this case is E5 to E4.

30. B For all nuclear processes, nucleon number and proton number are
conserved.

A. 7 N +2 He →8 O +1 p
14 4 17 1

C. An electron is causing this nuclear reaction.

D. A proton is causing this nuclear reaction.