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FORMATIVE TEST

PHYSICS FORM 5
SMK KEPONG BARU

Name: ________________________________________ Class: ____________________


Instruction: Answer all the questions, For section B, answer the questions in the test pad.
Section A (20 marks)
1. Diagram 8.1 shows a simple electromagnet used for lifting and releasing a small metal ball.

Core

Solenoid

Metal ball
Diagram 8.1

(a) In Diagram 8.1, mark the direction of the current flow in the solenoid when the
switch is on.

[ 1 mark ]

(b) (i) Name the magnetic pole at the end of the core P when the switch is on?

…………………………………………………………………………

[ 1 mark ]

(ii) State the rule used to determine the pole of the magnetic field.

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[ 1 mark ]

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(iii) Based on the solenoid in Diagram 8.1, draw the magnetic field lines that is form around
the solenoid when the switch is on. In your diagram show the direction of the
magnetic field lines.

[ 2 marks]

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2. Diagram 4 shows two identical water wave pulses moving towards each other. Wave interference
occurs when the two waves meet at point O while propagating along the same medium.
.

Diagram 4

(a) What is meant by interference?

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[1 mark]

(b) (i) In the box above, complete the diagram to show the interference of waves at
point O.
[1 mark]
(ii) Name the type of interference occurs in (b)(i).

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[1 mark]
(iii) State what will happen to the motion of the cork at point O.

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[1 mark]

(c) (i) A ripple tank is set up with two identical dippers in contact with the surface of
the water. The separation between the two identical dippers 5.0 cm. When the
switch is on an interference occurs. The separation between two consecutives
antinodes are 3.0 cm. The distance between the antinode points and the dippers is
10.0 cm. Calculate the wavelength of the water waves produced.

[2 marks]

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(ii) The separation of the two sources is increased to 8.0 cm. What will happen to
the distance between two consecutive antinodes?

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[1 mark]

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SECTION B (20 MARKS)

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