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Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge Ordinary Level
PHYSICS 5054/11
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2017
1 hour
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1 A micrometer is used to measure the diameter of a uniform wire.
screw
wire
rotating scale
fixed scale
What is done to obtain an accurate answer?
A Make the micrometer horizontal and then use the scales to find the reading.
B Subtract the fixed-scale reading from the rotating-scale reading.
C Subtract the rotating-scale reading from the fixed-scale reading.
D Use the scales to find the reading and add or subtract any zero error.
2 A car’s acceleration and maximum speed are improved by using an engine of smaller mass and
greater driving force.
How many of the underlined quantities are vectors?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
3 The diagram shows the resultant R of a 3.0 N force and a 4.0 N force acting at a point.
3.0 N R
4.0 N
The angle between the 3.0 N force and the 4.0 N force can be any value from 0° to 90°.
Which value of R is not possible?
A 4.0 N B 5.0 N C 6.0 N D 7.0 N
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4 The diagram shows the distance-time graph of a car.
distance
0
0 time
The car is travelling along a straight road up a hill.
Which quantity for the car is constant and greater than zero?
A acceleration
B gravitational potential energy
C kinetic energy
D resultant force
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5 A resultant force acts on an object and causes it to move in a straight line.
The graph shows how the resultant force varies with time.
resultant force
0
0 t0 time
Which graph is the speed-time graph for the object?
A B
speed speed
0 0
0 t0 time 0 t0 time
C D
speed speed
0 0
0 t0 time 0 t0 time
6 A skydiver jumps from an aeroplane. After a few seconds, he reaches a terminal velocity without
opening his parachute.
Why does he reach terminal velocity?
A Air resistance becomes greater than his weight and slows him down.
B Air resistance decreases and he speeds up.
C Air resistance increases and balances his weight so that his acceleration is zero.
D His weight decreases and balances the air resistance.
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7 A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit.
Which two quantities are always in the same direction as each other?
A the acceleration of the satellite and the displacement of the satellite

B the acceleration of the satellite and the velocity of the satellite
C the resultant force on the satellite and the acceleration of the satellite
D the resultant force on the satellite and the velocity of the satellite
8 A satellite is in a circular orbit around a planet.
Which statement is correct?
A Its acceleration is constant in direction but not in size.

B Its acceleration is constant in size but not in direction.
C Its gravitational potential energy varies.
D Its velocity is constant.
9 The diagram shows a block of wood resting on a sloping board.
Which arrow shows the direction of the gravitational force acting on the block?

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10 An astronaut travels to the International Space Station.
Which row describes how his mass and his weight compare with their sizes on Earth?
mass weight
A different different
B different the same
C the same different
D the same the same
11 The graph shows the extension of a piece of copper wire as the load on it is increased.
extension
of wire
0
0 load
What does the graph show?
A At a certain load, the wire becomes easier to extend.

B At a certain load, the wire becomes harder to extend.
C The load and the extension are directly proportional for all loads.
D The load and the extension are inversely proportional for all loads.
12 A uniform beam is pivoted at its centre. The beam is balanced by three weights in the positions
shown.
0.50 m
0.40 m d
300 N 350 N 100 N
What is the length d ?
A 0.020 m B 0.050 m C 0.20 m D 0.48 m
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13 The work done by a force on a body is calculated by multiplying the force by a quantity.
Which quantity?
A the distance travelled in the direction of the force

B the distance travelled perpendicular to the direction of the force
C the speed in the direction perpendicular to the force
D the velocity in the direction of the force
14 A small motor has an input power rating of 10 W and is run for 5.0 minutes.
What is the electrical energy input to the motor in this time?
A 2.0 J B 50 J C 300 J D 3000 J
15 A small hydroelectric power station diverts water from a river. Every second, 20 kg of water flows
through a pipe and falls through a vertical drop of 15 m. The efficiency of the power station is 0.60
(60%).
The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
What is the power output?
A 0.18 kW B 1.8 kW C 3.0 kW D 180 kW
16 Two cylindrical vessels are joined together and filled with water as shown.
X Y
How does the pressure at point X compare to the pressure at points Y and Z?
compared to Y compared to Z
A pressure at X is higher pressure at X is lower

B pressure at X is higher pressure at X is the same
C pressure at X is the same pressure at X is lower
D pressure at X is the same pressure at X is the same

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17 The pressure of a gas in a cylinder is measured using a water manometer.
to gas cylinder
20 cm
water
The density of water is 1000 kg / m3 and the gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
What is the pressure, above atmospheric pressure, of the gas in the cylinder?
A 200 Pa B 2000 Pa C 20 000 Pa D 200 000 Pa
18 Four beakers contain equal volumes of water at two different temperatures. The beakers are
placed in the open air.
From which beaker does water evaporate the fastest?
surface area temperature of

of beaker / cm2 water / °C
A 20 20
B 20 40
C 40 20
D 40 40
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19 A fixed mass of gas undergoes a change of volume at constant temperature.
Which diagram shows the relationship between the volume and the pressure of the gas?
A B
pressure pressure
0 0
0 volume 0 volume
C D
pressure pressure
0 0
0 volume 0 volume
20 A substance consists of particles that are close together and moving past each other at random.
The average speed of the particles is gradually increasing.
What best describes the substance?
A a gas being heated

B a liquid being heated
C a liquid undergoing solidification
D a solid being heated

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21 The table shows the melting points and the boiling points of some elements.
Which element is a liquid over the largest range of temperature?
melting point boiling point

element
/ °C / °C
A bromine –7 59
B chlorine –102 –34
C fluorine –220 –188
D iodine 114 184
22 Some ice cubes are taken from a freezer and heated in a container. The readings of temperature
and time are recorded on the graph.
Which temperature is 0 °C?
temperature A
B
C
D
0 time
23 The mercury-in-glass thermometer shown has a linear scale.
At a temperature of 100 °C, h has a value of 28 cm.
At 80 °C, h has a value of 24 cm.
What is the value of h when the temperature is 0 °C?
A 0.0 cm B 2.8 cm C 4.0 cm D 8.0 cm
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24 The diagram shows a clinical thermometer.
X
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 °C
How does the diagram show that this is a sensitive thermometer?
A It has a range of 7 °C.
B There are equal distances between each °C mark on the scale.

C There is a constriction in the tube at X.
D There is a large distance between each °C mark on the scale.
25 There is a tight metal lid on a glass jar. The lid is loosened by pouring hot water over it.
Which physics property explains this?
A convection
B evaporation
C expansion
D radiation
26 Which waves are longitudinal?
A sound waves in water

B ultra-violet waves in air
C waves on the surface of water
D X-rays in a vacuum
27 Light travelling in glass is incident on a glass-air boundary. The angle of incidence of the light is
greater than the critical angle.
Which arrow shows the direction of the light after it is incident on the boundary?
normal
D
air
glass C
B
incident ray A

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28 Light strikes the top surface of a glass block at an angle of 15° as shown.
15°
(not to scale)
r glass
block
The refractive index of glass is 1.5.
What is the angle of refraction r ?
A 10° B 23° C 40° D 50°
29 A wall poster showing the electromagnetic spectrum is displayed in a laboratory.
gamma X-ray ultra-violet radio
increasing frequency increasing wavelength
A section of the electromagnetic spectrum has been accidentally ripped from this wall poster.
Which piece is missing?
A infra-red visible light microwave
B microwave infra-red visible light
C visible light infra-red microwave
D visible light microwave infra-red
30 Which type of wave is used to send television signals to a satellite?
A infra-red waves
B light waves
C microwaves
D sound waves
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31 A ship that is stationary on the surface of the sea sends pulses of sound vertically downwards
towards the sea bed.
Each pulse that reflects from the sea bed is received 1.0 s after it is sent out.
A whale swims under the boat and a pulse is received 0.60 s after it is sent out.
The speed of sound in sea water is 1500 m / s.
What is the distance of the whale above the sea bed?
A 300 m B 450 m C 600 m D 750 m
32 A charged plastic ball is at rest.
Which fields are found in the region surrounding the ball?

(Ignore the magnetic field of the Earth.)
A electric, gravitational and magnetic

B electric and gravitational only
C electric and magnetic only
D gravitational and magnetic only
33 What proves that a metal bar is a permanent magnet?
A It attracts both ends of a compass needle.

B It attracts one end of another magnet.
C It conducts electricity.
D It repels one end of another magnet.
34 Electrical apparatus is protected from magnetic fields by placing the apparatus in a box.
What is the box made from?
A aluminium
B iron
C rubber
D steel

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35 A shoe becomes positively charged by friction when it rubs against a carpet.
What happens as the shoe becomes charged?
A Negative electrons are transferred to the carpet.

B Negative electrons are transferred to the shoe.
C Positive electrons are transferred to the carpet.
D Positive electrons are transferred to the shoe.
36 During a thunderstorm, a lightning flash occurs when charge flows between a cloud and the
Earth. On average, 20 C of charge flows during each flash and there are three flashes every
minute.
What is the average current between the cloud and the Earth during the thunderstorm?
A 1.0 A B 36 A C 60 A D 1800 A
37 Why are batteries sometimes made from several identical cells arranged in parallel?
A The battery has a greater e.m.f. than a single cell on its own.
B The battery has a lower e.m.f. than a single cell on its own.
C The battery lasts longer than a single cell on its own.
D The battery supplies a smaller current than a single cell on its own.
38 A cylinder of conducting material has resistance R.
A second cylinder of the same material is twice as long but has half the cross-sectional area.
What is the resistance of the second cylinder?
A R B R C 2R D 4R
2
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39 A student uses a transformer to light a filament lamp using a 230 V a.c. supply. The lamp has a
maximum voltage rating of 6.0 V.
300 turns 20 turns
230 V
What happens when the circuit is switched on?
A The lamp does not light at all.

B The lamp lights dimly.
C The lamp lights at normal brightness.
D The lamp lights up brightly and then goes out.
40 Which row is correct for nuclear fission and for nuclear fusion?
fission fusion
A produces larger nuclei is the energy source of a star

B produces larger nuclei releases energy in a power station
C produces smaller nuclei is the energy source of a star
D produces smaller nuclei releases energy in a power station
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PHYSICS 5054/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2017
1 hour
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser
*8580986700*
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)
Write in soft pencil.

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has been done for you.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
This document consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.
IB17 06_5054_12/2RP
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1 A car accelerates at 5.0 m / s2 along a straight, horizontal road and reaches a velocity of 20 m / s in
a time of 4.0 s.
During this time, its total displacement is 40 m.
Which quantity is a scalar?
A a displacement of 40 m
B a time of 4.0 s
C a velocity of 20 m / s
D an acceleration of 5.0 m / s2
2 The diagram shows the resultant R of a 3.0 N force and a 4.0 N force acting at a point.
3.0 N R
4.0 N
The angle between the 3.0 N force and the 4.0 N force can be any value from 0° to 90°.
Which value of R is not possible?
A 4.0 N B 5.0 N C 6.0 N D 7.0 N
3 A micrometer is used to measure the diameter of a uniform wire.
screw
wire
rotating scale
fixed scale
What is done to obtain an accurate answer?
A Make the micrometer horizontal and then use the scales to find the reading.
B Subtract the fixed-scale reading from the rotating-scale reading.
C Subtract the rotating-scale reading from the fixed-scale reading.
D Use the scales to find the reading and add or subtract any zero error.
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4 The diagram shows the distance-time graph of a car.
distance
0
0 time
The car is travelling along a straight road up a hill.
Which quantity for the car is constant and greater than zero?
A acceleration
B gravitational potential energy
C kinetic energy
D resultant force
5 The diagram shows a speed-time graph for an object moving with uniform acceleration.
6.0
speed
m/s
0
0 4.0
time / s
What is the distance travelled in the first 4.0 s?
A 0.67 m B 1.5 m C 12 m D 24 m

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6 A hanging basket is fixed to a wall by a bracket.
wall
bracket
20 N
80 N
The weight of the basket is 80 N. The weight of the bracket is 20 N.
What is the size of the upwards force exerted on the bracket by the wall?
A 60 N B 70 N C 90 N D 100 N
7 A train of mass 240 000 kg is travelling at a speed of 60 m / s. The brakes are applied and it
decelerates for 10 minutes until it comes to rest.
What is the average resultant force?
A 24 000 N B 40 000 N C 480 000 N D 720 000 N
8 A car travels at a constant speed along a circular, horizontal path.
away from
the centre car
path of car
towards
the direction the centre
of travel
Which statement describes the forces acting on the car?
A They are balanced as the car is moving at constant speed.

B They are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction away from the centre.
C They are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction of travel of the car.
D They are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction towards the centre.
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9 The diagram shows a block of wood resting on a sloping board.
Which arrow shows the direction of the gravitational force acting on the block?
10 On the Earth’s surface, the gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg.
On the surface of Mars, the gravitational field strength is 3.8 N / kg.
A robot vehicle has a weight of 2000 N on Earth.
What is the weight of the robot vehicle on Mars?
A 200 N B 760 N C 7600 N D 76 000 N
11 The diagram shows a rectangular block.
3.0 cm
(not to scale)
5.0 cm 4.0 cm
The density of the block is 2.5 g / cm3.
What is the mass of the block?
A 18 g B 24 g C 50 g D 150 g

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12 The graph shows the extension of a piece of copper wire as the load on it is increased.
extension
of wire
0
0 load
What does the graph show?
A At a certain load, the wire becomes easier to extend.

B At a certain load, the wire becomes harder to extend.
C The load and the extension are directly proportional for all loads.
D The load and the extension are inversely proportional for all loads.
13 The diagram shows a load-extension graph for a wire.
Which point is the limit of proportionality?
C D
load
B
0
0 extension
14 A small motor has an input power rating of 10 W and is run for 5.0 minutes.
What is the electrical energy input to the motor in this time?
A 2.0 J B 50 J C 300 J D 3000 J
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15 A student of mass 60 kg climbs some steps. He travels a horizontal distance of 2.0 m and a
vertical distance of 1.5 m. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
(not to scale)
1.5 m
2.0 m
What is the work done against the force of gravity?
A 90 J B 120 J C 900 J D 1200 J
16 Which energy source is non-renewable?
A nuclear energy
B solar energy
C tidal energy
D wind energy
17 In a coal-fired power station, the coal is burnt and thermal energy (heat) is produced. The thermal
energy is used to produce electrical energy.
In which order does the energy pass through parts of the power station?
A boiler → generator → turbine
B boiler → turbine → generator
C turbine → boiler → generator
D turbine → generator → boiler

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18 Two glass containers filled with different liquids are placed next to each other.
Point P is a distance h below the surface of the liquid in one container.
Point Q is a distance h below the surface of the liquid in the other container.
h h
P Q
Why is the pressure at P different from the pressure at Q?
A The atmospheric pressure is different at P.

B The densities of the liquids are different.
C The gravitational field strength is different at P.
D The shapes of the containers are different.
19 The pressure of a gas in a cylinder is measured using a water manometer.
to gas cylinder
20 cm
water
The density of water is 1000 kg / m3 and the gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
What is the pressure, above atmospheric pressure, of the gas in the cylinder?
A 200 Pa B 2000 Pa C 20 000 Pa D 200 000 Pa
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20 A fixed mass of gas is enclosed in a cylinder with a movable piston.
cylinder
gas
piston
The gas is initially at pressure p1 and has a volume V1.
The temperature is kept constant. The piston is moved so that the pressure becomes p2 and the
volume becomes V2.
Which equation is correct?
p1 p2
A =
V1 V2
p1 V1
B =
p2 V2
C p 1V1 = p 2V2
D p 1V2 = p 2V1
21 A substance consists of particles that are close together and moving past each other at random.
The average speed of the particles is gradually increasing.
What best describes the substance?
A a gas being heated

B a liquid being heated
C a liquid undergoing solidification
D a solid being heated

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22 Some ice cubes are taken from a freezer and heated in a container. The readings of temperature
and time are recorded on the graph.
Which temperature is 0 °C?
temperature A
B
C
D
0 time
23 A tray for making ice cubes holds 30 g of water. The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is
3.3 × 105 J / kg.
How much thermal energy is removed from the water at 0 °C to change it into ice at 0 °C?
A 9.9 × 103 J B 1.1 × 104 J C 9.9 × 106 J D 1.1 × 107 J
24 The bulbs of the four thermometers shown all contain mercury.
Which thermometer is the most sensitive?
A B
small bulb, narrow tube large bulb, wide tube
C D
small bulb, wide tube large bulb, narrow tube
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25 A metal box has four different surfaces; dull black, shiny black, dull silver and shiny silver.
The box is filled with boiling water so that each surface is at the same temperature.
A sensor measures the amount of radiation from each surface.
sensor
dull meter
shiny silver
silver
Which surface emits the least radiation and which surface emits the most radiation?
least most
A dull black shiny silver

B dull silver shiny black
C shiny black dull silver
D shiny silver dull black

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26 The diagram shows a water wave in a ripple tank being refracted at the boundary between region
P and region Q.
boundary
region
P region Q
How does the wave in region P compare with the wave in region Q?
wavelength speed of
of wave in wave in
region P region P
A larger faster
B larger slower
C smaller faster
D smaller slower
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27 The graph shows how the height of a water wave varies with distance along the wave.
8
height / mm 6
4
2
0
–2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–4
distance / cm
–6
–8
Which graph shows a wave with twice the amplitude, half the frequency, and the same speed?
8
height / mm 6
4
2
A 0
–2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–4
distance / cm
–6
–8
8
height / mm 6
4
2
B 0
–2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–4
distance / cm
–6
–8
8
height / mm 6
4
2
C 0
–2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–4
distance / cm
–6
–8
8
height / mm 6
4
2
D 0
–2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–4
distance / cm
–6
–8

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28 A narrow beam of yellow and green light is separated as it passes through a prism.
Which ray diagram is correct?
A B
yellow
yellow
green
green
C D
yellow
green
yellow
green
29 Which type of wave is used to send television signals to a satellite?
A infra-red waves
B light waves
C microwaves
D sound waves
30 What proves that a metal bar is a permanent magnet?
A It attracts both ends of a compass needle.

B It attracts one end of another magnet.
C It conducts electricity.
D It repels one end of another magnet.
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31 Which action demagnetises a bar magnet?
A placing the magnet inside a coil connected to a d.c. supply

B placing the magnet inside a coil connected to an a.c. supply
C withdrawing the magnet from inside a coil connected to a d.c. supply
D withdrawing the magnet from inside a coil connected to an a.c. supply
32 Electrical apparatus is protected from magnetic fields by placing the apparatus in a box.
What is the box made from?
A aluminium
B iron
C rubber
D steel
33 The circuit shown is switched on for 1.0 minute.
6.0 V
+ –
3.0 Ω
How much charge passes through the 3.0 Ω resistor?
A 2.0 C B 12 C C 120 C D 720 C

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34 The readings of an ammeter and a voltmeter are used to calculate the resistance of resistor R.
Which circuit shows the ammeter and voltmeter in the correct positions?
A B
V
A
V A
R R
C D
V V
A A
R R
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35 A thermistor and a light-dependent resistor (LDR) are connected in series. A potential difference
(p.d.) of 6.0 V is applied across them as shown.
+6.0 V
thermistor
LDR
0V
The thermistor has a resistance of 6000 Ω in a cold room and 1000 Ω in a warm room. The LDR
has a resistance of 2000 Ω in dim light and 500 Ω in bright light.
When is the p.d. across the LDR equal to 2.0 V?
A in a cold room with bright light

B in a cold room with dim light
C in a warm room with bright light
D in a warm room with dim light
36 What is the effect of using a split-ring commutator?
A it ensures that the current is the same in all parts of a series circuit
B it generates an alternating electric current
C it produces a force on a current-carrying coil
D it reverses the direction of the current in the coil of a motor

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37 The N-pole of a magnet is moved into a solenoid and an e.m.f. is induced.
solenoid
N S
What causes an increase in the induced e.m.f.?
A moving the magnet more quickly

B moving the magnet more slowly
C pulling the magnet out instead of pushing it in
D using the S-pole of the magnet instead of the N-pole
38 Which material is used for the core of a transformer?
A copper
B iron
C plastic
D steel
39 Which row is correct for nuclear fission and for nuclear fusion?
fission fusion
A produces larger nuclei is the energy source of a star

B produces larger nuclei releases energy in a power station
C produces smaller nuclei is the energy source of a star
D produces smaller nuclei releases energy in a power station
40 What happens to the proton number (atomic number) of a nucleus as it emits an alpha-particle?
A It decreases by one.
B It decreases by two.
C It decreases by four.
D It does not change.
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PHYSICS 5054/21
Paper 2 Theory May/June 2017
1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No Additional Materials are required.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Section A
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.
Section B
Answer any two questions.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
DC (RW/CGW) 130412/3
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Section A
Answer all the questions in this section. Answer in the spaces provided.
1 Fig. 1.1 shows the directions of four forces acting on a racing car as it travels in a horizontal
straight line.
force A
force D force B
force C
Fig. 1.1
(a) Draw a line from each box on the left to the correct description of each force.
force A driving force
force B contact or normal reaction force
force C air resistance and friction
force D force of gravity
[1]
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(b) The table shows the sizes of the forces acting on the car at one time.
force A / N force B / N force C / N force D / N

8000 1000 8000 600
The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
Calculate
(i) the mass of the car,
mass = ...........................................................[1]
(ii) the resultant force on the car,
resultant force = ...........................................................[1]
(iii) the acceleration of the car.
acceleration = ...........................................................[2]
(c) At another time, the car is travelling at speed u. It then accelerates for 5.0 s with an acceleration
of 1.6 m / s2, and reaches a speed of 20 m / s.
Calculate the value of u.
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2 Fig. 2.1 shows a student sitting on a chair. Fig. 2.2 shows the same student with his chair tilted
backwards slightly.
Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2
(a) State and explain how the pressure of the chair on the floor differs in the two positions.
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(b) The chair and student fall over if the chair is tilted backwards more than in Fig. 2.2.
Explain why.
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3 Fig. 3.1 shows a metal coffee cup on a metal warming plate.
coffee
metal cup air
metal warming plate
Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2
There is a small electrical heater inside the warming plate that keeps the plate hotter than the
coffee.
(a) Describe how heat is transferred through the metal and then to all of the liquid in the cup.
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(b) A cup of a different shape is placed on the same heater, as shown in Fig. 3.2. The two cups
are made of the same metal and contain the same amount of coffee.
Explain why the coffee in the cup in Fig. 3.2 is not kept as warm as the coffee in the cup in
Fig. 3.1.
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(c) The outside surface of the cup can be either black or white and can be either dull or shiny.
(i) Underline which colour and which type of surface is best to keep the coffee warm.
black white dull shiny [1]
(ii) Explain your answer to (c)(i).
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[1]
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4 Fig. 4.1 shows a converging lens, an object O and the image I produced by the lens.
1 cm
I
lens
Fig. 4.1
(a) The image formed is real and has a linear magnification of 4.0.
(i) Define the term linear magnification.
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(ii) Explain what is meant by real image.
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(b) On Fig. 4.1 a horizontal ray has been drawn from the top of the object to the lens.
(i) Continue this ray until it meets the image.
(ii) Using Fig. 4.1, determine the focal length of the lens.
focal length = ...............................................................
(iii) Draw another two rays from the top of the object to show how the image is formed.
[3]
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5 Fig. 5.1 shows an arrangement of three resistors.
20 Ω
20 Ω
40 Ω
Fig. 5.1
(a) Calculate the total resistance of this arrangement.
resistance = ...........................................................[3]
(b) The arrangement is connected to a d.c. power supply.
Voltmeters are placed across the resistors, as shown in Fig. 5.2. There is a current in each
resistor.
voltmeter V2
voltmeter V1 V
V 20 Ω
20 Ω
40 Ω
voltmeter V3
Fig. 5.2
Compare the readings on the three voltmeters. There is no need for any calculation.
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6 Fig. 6.1 shows a 240 V a.c. mains supply connected to a television and two lamps.
live
120 W 40 W 40 W
240 V television
a.c. supply
neutral
Fig. 6.1
In normal operation, the power supplied to each lamp is 40 W and the power supplied to the
television is 120 W.
(a) Calculate, in normal operation,
(i) the total power supplied,
power = ...........................................................[1]
(ii) the total number of kilowatt-hours (kW h) of energy supplied to the circuit in 3.0 hours,
number of kW h = ...........................................................[2]
(iii) the current in each lamp.
current = ...........................................................[2]
(b) Explain why the switches are placed in the live wire and not in the neutral wire.
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7 Fig. 7.1 shows a metal rod placed between the poles of a magnet.
B wire
metal rod
+ –
Fig. 7.1
(a) End A of the rod is connected to the positive terminal of a d.c. power supply and end B is
connected to the negative terminal. The current in the rod and the magnetic field produce a
force on the rod.
On Fig. 7.1 draw arrows to show
(i) the direction of the current in the metal rod; label this arrow C,
(ii) the direction of the magnetic field that acts on the metal rod; label this arrow M,
(iii) the direction of the force on the rod; label this arrow F.
[3]
(b) The power supply is removed and a sensitive voltmeter is connected between the ends A
and B.
When the rod is moved upwards or downwards there is a reading on the voltmeter.
(i) Explain why there is a reading on the voltmeter.
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.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) The reading on the voltmeter is increased by using a stronger magnetic field.
State one other way of producing a larger reading on the voltmeter.
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8 A doctor has the choice of two isotopes, 131 125

53I and 53I, to inject into a patient.
These isotopes emit radiation from deep inside the body. The radiation is detected outside the
body and provides information to help the doctor find out what is wrong with the patient.
The isotope 131

53I decays into a stable isotope of xenon by emitting a beta-particle (β) and a gamma
ray (γ).
(a) State what is meant by a gamma ray.
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]
(b) Complete the equation to show the radioactive decay of 131

53I.
...... ......
131
53I ...... Xe + −1β + γ
[2]
(c) When a nucleus of 125

53I decays, only a gamma ray is emitted.
Suggest why it is better for the doctor to inject the isotope 125
53I into the patient.
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Section B
Answer two questions from this section. Answer in the spaces provided.
9 Different energy sources are used to generate electricity.
(a) Energy sources are renewable or non-renewable.
(i) Nuclear energy is described as a non-renewable source.
Explain what is meant by a non-renewable energy source.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) Four of the energy sources used are:
hydroelectric oil geothermal wind
Write the name of these energy sources in the correct column of the table below.
non-renewable renewable and caused by renewable and not caused by

energy from the Sun energy from the Sun
[3]
(iii) State one way in which using nuclear energy is better for the environment than using oil.
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.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(iv) State one way in which using nuclear energy is worse for the environment than using oil.
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(b) Fig. 9.1 is a block diagram of a power station that produces electrical energy from oil.
fuel energy input from oil
burner
thermal energy (heat)
boiler
internal energy of steam
turbine
electrical energy output
Fig. 9.1
(i) Write the name of the missing part of the power station in the empty box on Fig. 9.1. [1]
(ii) State the form of energy that the turbine possesses.
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(iii) A small boiler in the power station contains 24 m3 of water at 30 °C. High pressure in the
boiler increases the boiling point of water to 120 °C.
Thermal energy supplied to the boiler is used to heat the water from 30 °C to 120 °C and
then to turn it all to steam at 120 °C.
The density of water is 1000 kg / m3.

The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J / (kg °C).
The specific latent heat of vaporisation of water is 2.3 × 106 J / kg.
1. Calculate the mass of water in the boiler.
mass = ...........................................................[1]
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2. Calculate the total thermal energy (heat) supplied to the boiler.
thermal energy = ...........................................................[4]
(iv) The electrical energy output from the power station is transmitted over long distances at
a high voltage.
Explain why electricity is transmitted at a high voltage.
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10 (a) Fig. 10.1 shows two rays from an object that is placed in front of a plane mirror.
mirror
object
Fig. 10.1
(i) On Fig. 10.1, draw the two reflected rays and locate the position of the image. [2]
(ii) Apart from its position, state one characteristic of the image.
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(b) Fig. 10.2 shows wavefronts in a ripple tank. They move in the direction of the arrow.
The wave hits the boundary between two regions and the wave slows down as it enters the
shaded region.
wavefronts region where

wave travels
slower
Fig. 10.2
(i) State what is meant by wavefront.
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(ii) Both reflection and refraction occur at the boundary.
1. On Fig. 10.2, draw the reflected wavefronts. [1]
2. On Fig. 10.2, draw the refracted wavefronts. [2]
(c) A loudspeaker produces a sound of frequency 2.0 kHz. The wavelength of this sound in air is
16 cm.
(i) Calculate the speed of sound in air.
speed = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) 1. State the range of frequencies that can be heard by a healthy human ear.
................................................................................................................................[1]
2. Calculate the smallest wavelength of sound that can be heard by a healthy human
ear.
wavelength = ...........................................................[1]
(iii) Describe a simple experiment to show that sound waves obey the law of reflection.
You may draw a diagram if you wish.
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11 A student connects a thermistor in series with a battery and an ammeter. He uses the resistance
of the thermistor to determine temperature.
(a) In the space below, draw a circuit diagram showing the thermistor, the battery and the
ammeter.
[3]
(b) The student places the thermistor in a water bath at various temperatures and records the
reading on the ammeter.
Fig. 11.1 shows how the current varies with temperature.
0.40
0.30
current / A 0.20
0.10
0
0 20 40 60 80
temperature / °C
Fig. 11.1
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The potential difference (p.d.) across the thermistor remains constant.
The resistance of the thermistor is 240 Ω at a temperature of 20 °C.
(i) Using Fig. 11.1, calculate
1. the potential difference (p.d.) across the thermistor,
p.d. = ...........................................................[3]
2. the resistance of the thermistor at a temperature of 40 °C.
resistance = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) The resistance of the thermistor is 240 Ω at a temperature of 20 °C and 48 Ω at a

temperature of 60 °C.
The resistance of the thermistor does not change linearly with temperature.
Describe how the resistances at 20 °C, 40 °C and 60 °C show this is true.
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(c) A thermocouple thermometer is another type of thermometer.
(i) Describe the structure of a thermocouple thermometer. You may draw a diagram if you
wish.
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(ii) State two advantages of a thermocouple thermometer over a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
1. .......................................................................................................................................
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2. .......................................................................................................................................
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PHYSICS 5054/22
Paper 2 Theory May/June 2017
1 hour 45 minutes
Section A
Section B
Answer any two questions.

This document consists of 16 printed pages.
DC (CW/FD) 130411/2
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Section A
Answer all the questions in this section. Answer in the spaces provided.
1 A car accelerates from rest in a straight line. During the first 14 s, the acceleration is uniform and
the car reaches a speed of 25 m / s.
(a) (i) Calculate the acceleration of the car.
acceleration = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) After the first 14 s, the speed of the car continues to increase but the acceleration
decreases. From 70 s to 80 s after the start, the car moves at a constant speed of 55 m / s.
On Fig. 1.1, draw a possible speed-time graph for the car.
60
40
speed
m/s
20
0
0 20 40 60 80
time / s
Fig. 1.1
[2]
(b) At a later time, the driver applies the brakes to stop. He is wearing a seat belt and slows down
in his seat. A bag on the seat next to him slides forwards, across the seat towards the front of
the car.
Using ideas about the forces acting, explain why the driver slows down but the bag slides
forwards.
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2 A swing is made by tying rope loosely to the branch of a tree, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
A child swings backwards and forwards several times, starting at the highest point A.
A C
Fig. 2.1
(a) Explain how another child can obtain an accurate measurement of the time for one complete
swing.
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(b) When the child moves from A to B, she falls a vertical distance of 0.60 m. She loses 240 J of
gravitational potential energy. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.
(i) Calculate the mass of the child.
mass = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) Suggest two reasons why her kinetic energy at B is not equal to 240 J.
1. ....................................................................................................................................
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2. ....................................................................................................................................
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[2]

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3 Fig. 3.1 shows the brake pedal of a car which is connected to a brake cylinder.
pivot
4.0 cm brake cylinder
80 N
18 cm
piston fluid
brake
pedal
Fig. 3.1 (not to scale)
The brake is pressed with a force F. This force produces a moment about the pivot.
Pressing the brake causes a force of 80 N to act on the piston.
(a) Define the term moment.
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[2]
(b) Calculate the force F applied to the brake pedal.
F = ...........................................................[2]
(c) The cross-sectional area of the piston is 0.0012 m2.
Calculate the pressure exerted by the brake piston on the fluid.
pressure = ...........................................................[2]
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4 Fig. 4.1 shows apparatus used to measure the specific heat capacity of a metal.
thermometer
electric
heater
block of
metal
Fig. 4.1
The electric heater is switched on and supplies 17 000 J of thermal energy (heat) to the block of
metal. The temperature of the metal rises from 16 °C to 38 °C. The mass of the block of metal is
850 g. No energy is lost from the metal.
(a) Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal.
specific heat capacity = ...........................................................[2]
(b) Calculate the heat capacity of the block of metal.
heat capacity = ...........................................................[1]
(c) Explain how thermal energy (heat) is conducted through the metal.
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5 When a sample of a solid is heated, it becomes a liquid and eventually becomes a gas.
(a) Fig. 5.1 shows the arrangement of the molecules in the solid.
Fig. 5.1
In the space below, draw the arrangement of the molecules in the liquid.
[1]
(b) Complete the table by describing the motion of the molecules in the solid, liquid and gas.
motion of the molecules
solid
liquid
gas
[3]
(c) Suggest why a gas is able to fill a container but a solid has a fixed shape.
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6 (a) Explain the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave.
You may draw a diagram, if you wish, to help your explanation.
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(b) A sound wave has a frequency of 3.8 kHz and a speed of 330 m / s.
(i) Calculate the wavelength of the sound.
wavelength = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) A different sound has a frequency of 3.8 Hz.
State and explain whether a human with normal hearing is able to hear this sound.
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7 Fig. 7.1 shows part of a d.c. electric motor.
N B axis
A
C
S
X
Y D
Fig. 7.1
(a) A coil of wire ABCD is placed between the poles of a magnet. Ends X and Y are connected to
a commutator and a battery.
(i) State why there is a force on side AB of the coil.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) Describe how the commutator keeps the coil rotating in one direction.
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(b) The current in the motor is 2.0 A and the battery has an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 12 V.
In a time of 8.0 s, the motor does 140 J of work.
Calculate
(i) the energy supplied to the motor in 8.0 s,
energy supplied = ...........................................................[2]
(ii) the efficiency of the motor.
efficiency = ...........................................................[1]
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8 Fig. 8.1 shows charges on a rod and on a cloth.
rod
+ – + –
+ – +
– – –
+
+ + – +
– – + –
– +
+ – +
cloth + +
–
–
Fig. 8.1
(a) State how Fig. 8.1 shows that the rod and the cloth are uncharged.
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...............................................................................................................................................[1]
(b) The plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed by the cloth.
(i) Describe what happens to the charges on the rod and on the cloth during the charging
process.
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.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) Describe a simple experiment to show that the plastic rod is charged.
You may draw a diagram if you wish.
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Section B
Answer two questions from this section. Answer in the spaces provided.
9 Fig. 9.1 shows a man in a room looking into a mirror, as viewed from above.
mirror
Fig. 9.1
(a) The man can see an image of part of the wall AB in the mirror.
Point C is the point on the wall closest to A that the man can see by reflection in the mirror.
This point is not marked on Fig. 9.1.
(i) On Fig. 9.1, find point C and draw a ray of light from C which enables the man to see the
image of C. [2]
(ii) On the ray that you have drawn on Fig. 9.1, label the angle of incidence i and the angle
of reflection r. [2]
(iii) One characteristic of the image formed by the mirror is that it is virtual.
1. Explain what is meant by a virtual image.
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................................................................................................................................[2]
2. State one other characteristic of an image formed by a plane mirror.
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(b) Light travels along optical fibres by total internal reflection.
(i) State two differences between total internal reflection and reflection in a mirror.
1. ....................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
2. ....................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(ii) The critical angle for light travelling from the material of the fibre to air is 44°.
Calculate the refractive index of the material in the fibre.
refractive index = ...........................................................[2]
(iii) Light enters the optical fibre from air with an angle of incidence of 50°.
Calculate the angle of refraction.
angle of refraction = ...........................................................[2]
(iv) Optical fibres are used in telecommunications to send large amounts of data.
Pulses of light travel at almost the same speed along a fibre as electrical pulses travel
along a metal wire.
State two advantages of using optical fibres rather than wires for transmitting data.
1. ....................................................................................................................................
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2. ....................................................................................................................................
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10 (a) Measurements are made of the current in a metal wire and the potential difference (p.d.)
across it. Fig. 10.1 shows a graph of the current against the p.d. for the wire.
0.5
0.4
0.3
current / A
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5
p.d. / V
Fig. 10.1
(i) State the relationship between the current and the p.d. for the metal wire.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) State how the graph shows that the temperature of the wire does not change in the
experiment.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(iii) Another wire of the same material has the same length as the original wire but has only
half the cross-sectional area.
1. Compare the resistance of the new wire and the original wire.
....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................[1]
2. On Fig. 10.1, draw the graph for the new wire. [1]
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(b) Three resistors are connected to a d.c. power supply, as shown in Fig. 10.2. The electromotive
force (e.m.f.) of the power supply is 6.0 V.
6.0 V 24 Ω
20 Ω
80 Ω
Fig. 10.2
(i) Calculate
1. the total resistance of the circuit,
resistance = ...........................................................[2]
2. the current supplied by the power supply,
current = ...........................................................[2]
3. the p.d. across the 20 Ω resistor.
p.d. = ...........................................................[2]

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(ii) The d.c. power supply is a battery that contains a number of cells. Each cell has an
electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 1.5 V.
1. State what is meant by the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a cell.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................[1]
2. In the space below, draw a diagram to show how four of these cells are connected
to make a battery of e.m.f. 6.0 V. Mark the positive terminal of the battery.
[2]
3. In another arrangement to produce a battery of e.m.f. 6.0 V, eight cells of e.m.f. 1.5 V
are connected. In this arrangement, some cells are connected in series and some in
parallel.
In the space below, draw a diagram to show how the eight cells are connected to
make the battery.
[1]
(c) State one advantage of using a battery made from cells in parallel rather than a single cell.
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11 One source of background radiation is cosmic rays.
The cosmic rays that enter the Earth’s atmosphere are known as primary cosmic rays. Most of
these rays are fast-moving protons or fast-moving alpha-particles.
Both the Earth’s magnetic field and the Earth’s atmosphere reduce the number of primary cosmic
rays that reach the Earth’s surface.
(a) (i) Name a source of background radiation apart from cosmic rays.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) State one effect of background radiation.
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.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(iii) State the number of protons and the number of neutrons in an alpha-particle.
number of protons ............................................
number of neutrons ............................................

[2]
(iv) Explain how the Earth’s atmosphere reduces the number of alpha-particles that reach
the surface.
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.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(v) Fig. 11.1 shows an area where there is a uniform magnetic field into the page.
On Fig. 11.1, draw a diagram to show the deflection of an alpha-particle by this magnetic
field.
magnetic field into page
Fig. 11.1
[2]

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(b) Primary cosmic rays produce carbon-14 in the atmosphere. The half-life of carbon-14 is
5700 years.
(i) Define the term half-life.
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.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) A specimen of wood is found to contain 25 000 atoms of carbon-14. An otherwise identical
specimen taken from a living tree is found to contain 200 000 atoms of carbon-14.
Determine the age of the specimen that contains 25 000 atoms of carbon-14.
age = ...........................................................[2]
(iii) State why it is not possible to use the amount of carbon-14 to date a specimen that is
570 000 years old.
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.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(c) Carbon-14 is one of the isotopes of carbon. Another isotope is carbon-12.
(i) Describe how a nucleus of carbon-14 differs from a nucleus of carbon-12.
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.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) Describe one similarity in the structure of the nuclei of these isotopes.
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PHYSICS 5054/31
Paper 3 Practical Test May/June 2017
2 hours
Additional Materials: As listed in the Confidential Instructions.

For each of the questions in Section A, you will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum of
20 minutes. For the question in Section B, you will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum
of 1 hour.
You are expected to record all your observations as soon as these observations are made.
An account of the method of carrying out the experiments is not required.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part For Examiner’s Use
question.
1
Total
DC (LEG/FC) 145041
2
Section A
Answer all questions in this section.
1 In this experiment, you will investigate the time taken for a mass to rotate on the end of a wire.
You are provided with
• a stopwatch,
• a length of wire,
• a 100 g mass hanger with a pointer,
• seven 100 g slotted masses,
• safety glasses,
• a stand, boss and clamp to hold the wire and mass set.
The Supervisor has set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.1 with all seven slotted masses on the
mass hanger. You must wear the safety glasses throughout this experiment.
stand, boss
and clamp
wire
pointer slotted masses

and mass hanger
side view
Fig. 1.1
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Observe the position of the pointer when the mass is at rest.
(a) By pushing against the end of the pointer, rotate the mass through two complete revolutions
in a clockwise direction as shown in Fig. 1.2.
rest position
of pointer
Fig. 1.2
When released the mass rotates in an anticlockwise direction until it stops for the first time. It
then rotates in a clockwise direction.
Determine an accurate time t1 for the mass to rotate from this initial position until it stops for
the first time.
t1 = ............................................... [2]
(b) Remove six slotted masses from the mass hanger. Repeat (a) to determine the new time t2.
t2 = ............................................... [1]
t1
(c) Calculate .
t2
t1
= ............................................... [2]
t2

4
2 In this experiment, you will investigate the width of a shadow.
• a lamp in a lamp holder connected to a power supply,

• an opaque cylindrical object,
• a 30 cm ruler.
Place the lamp holder on Fig. 2.1 on page 5 so that the centre of the filament of the lamp is directly
above the point labelled X.
Place the cylinder upright on Fig. 2.1 so that its centre is on the point labelled Y.
With the lamp switched on, there is a shadow of the cylinder on Fig. 2.1.
(a) Determine the length Ls of the shadow along the line PZQ.
Ls = ............................................... [1]
(b) (i) Describe how you could investigate the relationship between the cylinder’s position
along the line XYZ and the length of the shadow along PZQ.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) On Fig. 2.2, sketch a graph of the relationship between the cylinder’s position along the
line XYZ and the length of the shadow along PZQ.
X Y Z
position of cylinder
Fig. 2.2
[2]
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P Z Q
Fig. 2.1
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3 In this experiment, you will investigate an electrical circuit containing a light-emitting diode (LED).
• a power supply,
• a switch,
• a 330 Ω resistor,
• a light-emitting diode (LED).
The Supervisor has set up the circuit as shown in Fig. 3.1.
d.c. power
supply
+ –
A 330 Ω B C
Fig. 3.1
You are also provided with
• a voltmeter with two connecting leads that may be connected between various points in
the circuit.
(a) (i) Connect the voltmeter across the 330 Ω resistor between points A and B.
Ensure that the positive (+) terminal of the voltmeter is connected to A.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VAB.
VAB = ............................................... [1]
(ii) Open the switch.

Disconnect the voltmeter from points A and B.
Connect the voltmeter across the LED between points B and C.
Ensure that the positive (+) terminal of the voltmeter is connected to B.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VBC.
VBC = ............................................... [1]
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(iii) Open the switch.

Disconnect the voltmeter from points B and C.
Connect the voltmeter between points A and C.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VAC. Open the switch.
VAC = ............................................... [1]
(b) The current I in the circuit is given by
VAB
I =
R
where R = 330 Ω.
Calculate I.
I = ............................................... [1]
(c) Calculate the resistance RL of the LED using
VBC
RL = .
I
RL = ............................................... [1]

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Section B
4 In this experiment, you will investigate the rate of temperature increase of a coil of wire.
• a cell,
• a switch,
• an ammeter,
• a thermometer,
• a length of coiled wire,
• connecting leads,
• a stopwatch.
The Supervisor has set up a circuit as shown in Fig. 4.1. It shows a wire coiled around the end of
a thermometer. The switch is open.
coil of wire thermometer
Fig. 4.1
(a) Record the temperature θr of the thermometer at room temperature.
θr = ............................................... [1]
(b) When the switch is closed, heat from the coil is transferred to the thermometer and shown as
a rise in temperature.
(i) Close the switch and record the ammeter reading I after 5 seconds. Immediately open
the switch.
I = ............................................... [1]
(ii) Calculate the power P supplied to the coil using
P = I 2R
where the resistance R, of the coil, is 4.0 Ω.
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(c) You will record the reading on the stopwatch when the thermometer reaches certain
temperatures.
You will start the stopwatch when the thermometer reaches 2.0 °C more than your value for θr
in (a).
(i) Write headings in the top row of the results table of Fig. 4.2.
(ii) Close the switch.
Start the stopwatch when the temperature is θr + 2.0 °C.
(iii) For each further 2.0 °C rise in temperature record the time shown on the stopwatch.
Continue to record times until the temperature has risen by 18.0 °C. Open the switch.
Record all of your results in the table of Fig. 4.2. Include the temperature reading when
you started the stopwatch.
Fig. 4.2
[5]
(d) Using the grid opposite, plot a graph of time on the y-axis against temperature on the x-axis.
[4]
(e) Determine the gradient of your graph when the temperature is θr + 11°C.
gradient = ............................................... [3]
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PHYSICS 5054/32
Paper 3 Practical Test May/June 2017
2 hours
Additional Materials: As listed in the Confidential Instructions.

For each of the questions in Section A, you will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum of
20 minutes. For the question in Section B, you will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum
of 1 hour.
You are expected to record all your observations as soon as these observations are made.
An account of the method of carrying out the experiments is not required.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part For Examiner’s Use
question.
1
Total
DC (NF/FC) 131316/4
2
Section A
Answer all questions in this section.
1 In this experiment, you will investigate the time taken for a mass to rotate on the end of a wire.
• a stopwatch,
• a length of wire,
• a 100 g mass hanger with a pointer,
• seven 100 g slotted masses,
• safety glasses,
• a stand, boss and clamp to hold the wire and mass set.
The Supervisor has set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.1 with all seven slotted masses on the
mass hanger. You must wear the safety glasses throughout this experiment.
stand, boss
and clamp
wire
pointer slotted masses

and mass hanger
side view
Fig. 1.1
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Observe the position of the pointer when the mass is at rest.
(a) By pushing against the end of the pointer, rotate the mass through two complete revolutions
in a clockwise direction as shown in Fig. 1.2.
rest position
of pointer
Fig. 1.2
When released the mass rotates in an anticlockwise direction until it stops for the first time. It
then rotates in a clockwise direction.
Determine an accurate time t1 for the mass to rotate from this initial position until it stops for
the first time.
t1 = ............................................... [2]
(b) Remove six slotted masses from the mass hanger. Repeat (a) to determine the new time t2.
t2 = ............................................... [1]
t1
(c) Calculate .
t2
t1
= ............................................... [2]
t2

4
2 In this experiment, you will investigate the width of a shadow.
• a lamp in a lamp holder connected to a power supply,

• an opaque cylindrical object,
• a 30 cm ruler.
Place the lamp holder on Fig. 2.1 on page 5 so that the centre of the filament of the lamp is directly
above the point labelled X.
Place the cylinder upright on Fig. 2.1 so that its centre is on the point labelled Y.
With the lamp switched on, there is a shadow of the cylinder on Fig. 2.1.
(a) Determine the length Ls of the shadow along the line PZQ.
Ls = ............................................... [1]
(b) (i) Describe how you could investigate the relationship between the cylinder’s position
along the line XYZ and the length of the shadow along PZQ.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) On Fig. 2.2, sketch a graph of the relationship between the cylinder’s position along the
line XYZ and the length of the shadow along PZQ.
X Y Z
position of cylinder
Fig. 2.2
[2]
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P Z Q
Fig. 2.1
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3 In this experiment, you will investigate an electrical circuit containing a light-emitting diode (LED).
• a power supply,
• a switch,
• a 330 Ω resistor,
• a light-emitting diode (LED).
The Supervisor has set up the circuit as shown in Fig. 3.1.
d.c. power
supply
+ –
A 330 Ω B C
Fig. 3.1
You are also provided with
• a voltmeter with two connecting leads that may be connected between various points in
the circuit.
(a) (i) Connect the voltmeter across the 330 Ω resistor between points A and B.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VAB.
VAB = ............................................... [1]
(ii) Open the switch.

Disconnect the voltmeter from points A and B.
Connect the voltmeter across the LED between points B and C.
Ensure that the positive (+) terminal of the voltmeter is connected to B.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VBC.
VBC = ............................................... [1]
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(iii) Open the switch.

Disconnect the voltmeter from points B and C.
Connect the voltmeter between points A and C.
Close the switch. Record the voltmeter reading VAC. Open the switch.
VAC = ............................................... [1]
(b) The current I in the circuit is given by
VAB
I =
R
where R = 330 Ω.
Calculate I.
I = ............................................... [1]
(c) Calculate the resistance RL of the LED using
VBC
RL = .
I
RL = ............................................... [1]

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Section B
4 In this experiment, you will investigate the rate of temperature increase of a coil of wire.
• a cell,
• a switch,
• an ammeter,
• a thermometer,
• a length of coiled wire,
• connecting leads,
• a stopwatch.
The Supervisor has set up a circuit as shown in Fig. 4.1. It shows a wire coiled around the end of
a thermometer. The switch is open.
coil of wire thermometer
Fig. 4.1
(a) Record the temperature θr of the thermometer at room temperature.
θr = ............................................... [1]
(b) When the switch is closed, heat from the coil is transferred to the thermometer and shown as
a rise in temperature.
(i) Close the switch and record the ammeter reading I after 5 seconds. Immediately open
the switch.
I = ............................................... [1]
(ii) Calculate the power P supplied to the coil using
P = I 2R
where the resistance R, of the coil, is 4.0 Ω.
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(c) You will record the reading on the stopwatch when the thermometer reaches certain
temperatures.
You will start the stopwatch when the thermometer reaches 2.0 °C more than your value for θr
in (a).
(i) Write headings in the top row of the results table of Fig. 4.2.
(ii) Close the switch.
Start the stopwatch when the temperature is θr + 2.0 °C.
(iii) For each further 2.0 °C rise in temperature record the time shown on the stopwatch.
Continue to record times until the temperature has risen by 18.0 °C. Open the switch.
Record all of your results in the table of Fig. 4.2. Include the temperature reading when
you started the stopwatch.
Fig. 4.2
[5]
(d) Using the grid opposite, plot a graph of time on the y-axis against temperature on the x-axis.
[4]
(e) Determine the gradient of your graph when the temperature is θr + 11°C.
gradient = ............................................... [3]
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PHYSICS 5054/41
Paper 4 Alternative to Practical May/June 2017
1 hour

DC (LK/FD) 131259/2
2
1 A strip of paper is attached to a small toy car. As the toy car moves, it pulls the strip of paper
through a timer. The timer marks a dot on the paper every 0.020 s.
Fig. 1.1 shows a section of the paper strip with the first four dots marked. The first of these dots to
be marked on the paper is labelled A.
Fig. 1.1 (full scale)
(a) (i) Tick the box that describes the motion of the car.
acceleration
constant speed
deceleration
(ii) Explain your answer.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) The distance of each dot from A is d. Dot A was marked on the strip at time t = 1.000 s.
Take measurements from Fig. 1.1 and, in the space below, draw a table of results for d against t.
[4]
(c) Use your data to calculate the average speed of the car between t = 1.000 s and t = 1.060 s.
Use the equation

distance travelled
average speed = .
time taken
average speed = ...........................................................[1]
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2 A student investigates the flow of water through a hole in the bottom of a straight-sided plastic
bottle. A small circular hole is drilled in the bottom of the bottle. A scale is drawn on the side of the
bottle, as shown in Fig. 2.1. The bottle is held in a clamp and placed above a sink.
water
16 cm
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
P
0
sink
bung
The student fills the bottle with water and removes the bung at the bottom. He starts his stopwatch
when the water level passes one of the marks on the scale and stops it when the water level
reaches P, a point which is a few centimetres above the base of the bottle. The water level falls a
distance h.
(a) The time t for the water level to fall a distance h is measured three times.
When h = 14.0 cm, the times measured in seconds are:
35.4 35.6 35.3
Calculate the average time tav .
tav = ...........................................................[1]

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(b) The experiment is repeated for a range of values of h. The results are shown in Fig. 2.2.
h / cm tav / s
2.0 6.5
4.0 12.5
6.0 18.4
8.0 23.1
10.0 27.1
12.0 32.1
14.0
Fig. 2.2
On Fig. 2.2, add your value for tav from (a).
On Fig. 2.3, plot a graph of tav / s on the y-axis against h / cm on the x-axis.
Start both axes from the origin. Draw the smooth curve of best fit.
(c) The diameter d of the bottle is 10.0 cm. The average flow rate R of water is given by the
equation
πd 2h
R= .
4tav
Use your answer to (a) to find the average flow rate for h = 14.0 cm. Give your answer to two
significant figures.
R = ................................................cm3 / s [2]
(d) The student increases the diameter of the hole in the bottle and repeats the experiment.
On Fig. 2.3, draw a possible second curve to represent the results you expect from this larger
hole. Label this line S. [1]
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0
0
[4]
Fig. 2.3
(e) Suggest why the student did not measure the time taken for the bottle to empty completely.
...................................................................................................................................................
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3 The lines AB and CD, as shown in Fig. 3.1, represent mirrors. A student traces a ray of light that
reflects off both the mirrors.
B P4 D
P3
A
P2 C
P1
Fig. 3.1
The student places two optics pins P1 and P2 on the ray that is incident on the mirror AB. The
student places two other optics pins P3 and P4 on the ray after reflection by the mirror CD.
(a) (i) On Fig. 3.1, using the positions of pins P1, P2, P3 and P4, draw lines to show the path of
the ray through the mirror system. [1]
(ii) Describe the steps that you took to draw these lines.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[2]
(iii) State a precaution that you took to ensure that the lines are drawn accurately.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
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(b) The ray meets mirror AB at Q.
On Fig. 3.1,
(i) label Q,
(ii) draw the normal at Q,
(iii) measure the angle of incidence i at Q,

i = .................
(iv) measure the angle of reflection r at Q.

r = .................
[3]
(c) Explain how the student could improve the positions of P3 and P4 to achieve a more accurate
value for the angle r.
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]

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4 A student determines the resistance R of a resistor. Fig. 4.1 shows the circuit used.
power supply
meter 1
R
meter 2
Fig. 4.1
(a) He uses two meters. In the boxes above, write the names of the meters. [1]
(b) State the quantities that are measured by these meters.
meter 1 measures ……………………………..
meter 2 measures …………………………….. [1]
(c) Fig. 4.2 shows the readings on the meters.
meter 1 meter 2
0.4 0.6 4 6
0.2 0.8 2 8
0 1.0 0 10
Fig. 4.2
Record the readings below.
meter 1 .................................
meter 2 ................................. [2]
(d) Use your readings to find the value of the resistance R using the equation
V
R= .
I
R = ...........................................................[1]
(e) Describe a precaution the student should take to ensure that the value for R is accurate.
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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PHYSICS 5054/42
Paper 4 Alternative to Practical May/June 2017
1 hour

DC (LK/CGW) 131257/3
2
1 A student measures the acceleration of free-fall g. He drops a metal ball from a height of 1.000 m
onto the floor, and measures the time t it takes to hit the floor.
Fig. 1.1 shows the ball and a metre rule, held vertically in a clamp.
cm
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
metal ball 80
90
100
Fig. 1.1
(a) On Fig. 1.1, draw the position of the ball at its point of release. [1]
(b) He repeats the experiment and obtains the following five values of t, measured in seconds.
0.65 0.60 0.68 0.59 0.61
(i) Calculate tav , the average value for t. Give your answer to two decimal places.
tav = ......................................................[2]
(ii) Suggest why the value for tav is not given to more than two decimal places.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
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(c) The acceleration due to free-fall g is given by the equation

2h
g= ,
t av2
where h = 1.000 m.
(i) Calculate a value for g.
g = ............................................ m / s2 [1]
(ii) Another student suggests that, to obtain a better value for g, the ball should be dropped
from a height greater than 1.000 m.
Explain why this student is correct.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[2]

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2 A student investigates a series circuit containing two non-identical lamps P and Q. Both lamps
need a working voltage of 2.5 V to be at full brightness.
She sets up the circuit shown in Fig. 2.1.
P Q
A
3 V power supply
Fig. 2.1
The student adds a voltmeter to the circuit to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across
lamp P.
(a) (i) On Fig. 2.1, draw the symbol for a voltmeter to show where it is connected. [1]
(ii) Fig. 2.2 shows the reading on the voltmeter.
2 3
1 4
0 5
V
Fig. 2.2
State the voltmeter reading VP shown on Fig. 2.2.
VP = ................................................. V [1]
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(b) She measures the p.d. across lamp Q and records the value in Fig. 2.3, together with the
brightness of the lamps.
lamp potential difference / V brightness

P bright
Q 0.6 not lit
Fig. 2.3
(i) Add your result from (a)(ii) to the table in Fig. 2.3.
(ii) Fig. 2.4 shows the reading on the ammeter in the circuit of Fig. 2.1.
0.4 0.6
0.2 0.8
0 1.0
A
Fig. 2.4
State the ammeter reading I shown on Fig. 2.4.
I = ...................................................A [1]
(iii) The student states that, because lamp Q is not lit, its filament is broken. Explain how the
results show that this statement is incorrect.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(iv) Suggest one reason why lamp Q does not glow.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]

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3 A student investigates the effect of three different insulating materials on the cooling of hot water
in a beaker.
The following apparatus is available:
• thermometer
• stopwatch
• 250 cm3 glass beaker
• 250 cm3 measuring cylinder
• cardboard
• cotton wool
• cloth
• boss, clamp and stand
A supply of hot water is also available.
Write a plan for the experiment.
You should:
(a) explain how to carry out the experiment; a diagram is not required, but you may draw one if it
helps to explain your plan,
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[2]
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(b) state any quantities that need to be kept constant,
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]
(c) draw a table, with headings, to show how to display the results,
[1]
(d) explain how the readings can be used to reach a conclusion.
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]

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4 An object is moved between a lamp and a screen. A student investigates how the height of the
shadow cast by the object on the screen changes.
The apparatus is shown in Fig. 4.1.
screen
lamp
object (side view)
D = 80.0 cm
The object is a square sheet of white card. The length of each side is H. The object is attached to
a pin and supported by a cork, as shown in Fig. 4.2.
card H
pin
cork
Fig. 4.2 (full size)
(a) Measure and record the length H as shown in Fig. 4.2.
H = ............................................... cm [1]
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(b) The screen is placed at a distance D = 80.0 cm from the centre of the lamp.
She places the object at a distance d = 70.0 cm from the centre of the lamp and observes the
shadow made by the object on the screen. The shadow is shown in Fig. 4.3.
screen
shadow
h
Fig. 4.3 (full size)
(i) Measure and record the length h of the shadow shown in Fig. 4.3.
h = ............................................... cm [1]
(ii) Suggest why it would be difficult to measure accurately the length of the shadow.
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.......................................................................................................................................[1]

10
(c) She repeats the procedure for values of d of 60.0 cm, 55.0 cm, 45.0 cm, 30.0 cm and 25.0 cm.
Her results are recorded in the table of Fig. 4.4.
d / cm h / cm
70.0
60.0 2.7
55.0 2.9
45.0 3.6
30.0 5.3
25.0 6.4
Fig. 4.4
(i) Add your value of h from (b)(i) to the table in Fig. 4.4.
(ii) On Fig. 4.5, plot a graph of h / cm on the y-axis against d / cm on the x-axis.
Start both axes from the origin. Draw the smooth curve of best fit.
Question 4 continues on page 12.
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9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
0
Fig. 4.5
[4]

12
(d) (i) Use your graph to find h40, the value of h when the object is 40.0 cm from the centre of
the lamp.
h40 = ............................................... cm [1]
(ii) The student suggests that the value of h40, is related to the length H of the object by the
equation
h40 = 2H.
Calculate the length H of the object using this equation.
H = ............................................... cm [1]
(iii) Compare the value for H calculated in (d)(ii) with the value that you measured in (a).
State whether your results support the student’s suggestion and justify your answer by
reference to the results.
statement ..........................................................................................................................
justification ........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[1]
(e) (i) Extend your graph to predict the length h20 of the shadow when d = 20.0 cm.
h20 = ............................................... cm [1]
(ii) The student suggests that the distance d should not be less than 10.0 cm. Give one
reason why this is a sensible suggestion.
...........................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................[1]
(f) D was kept constant throughout the investigation. Suggest why.
...................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................[1]
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Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge Ordinary Level

Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

This document consists of 15 printed pages and 1 blank page.

1 A micrometer is used to measure the diameter of a uniform wire.

What is done to obtain an accurate answer?

How many of the underlined quantities are vectors?

Which value of R is not possible?

A 4.0 N B 5.0 N C 6.0 N D 7.0 N

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4 The diagram shows the distance-time graph of a car.

The car is travelling along a straight road up a hill.

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5 A resultant force acts on an object and causes it to move in a straight line.

Which graph is the speed-time graph for the object?

Why does he reach terminal velocity?

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7 A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit.

A the acceleration of the satellite and the displacement of the satellite

8 A satellite is in a circular orbit around a planet.

Which statement is correct?

A Its acceleration is constant in direction but not in size.

9 The diagram shows a block of wood resting on a sloping board.

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10 An astronaut travels to the International Space Station.

What does the graph show?

A At a certain load, the wire becomes easier to extend.

300 N 350 N 100 N

What is the length d ?

A 0.020 m B 0.050 m C 0.20 m D 0.48 m

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A the distance travelled in the direction of the force

What is the electrical energy input to the motor in this time?

A 2.0 J B 50 J C 300 J D 3000 J

The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg.

What is the power output?

A 0.18 kW B 1.8 kW C 3.0 kW D 180 kW

A pressure at X is higher pressure at X is lower

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17 The pressure of a gas in a cylinder is measured using a water manometer.

A 200 Pa B 2000 Pa C 20 000 Pa D 200 000 Pa

From which beaker does water evaporate the fastest?

surface area temperature of

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19 A fixed mass of gas undergoes a change of volume at constant temperature.

What best describes the substance?

A a gas being heated

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Which element is a liquid over the largest range of temperature?

melting point boiling point

Which temperature is 0 °C?

23 The mercury-in-glass thermometer shown has a linear scale.

At a temperature of 100 °C, h has a value of 28 cm.

At 80 °C, h has a value of 24 cm.

What is the value of h when the temperature is 0 °C?

A 0.0 cm B 2.8 cm C 4.0 cm D 8.0 cm