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FORM TP 2009243 MAYJUNE 2009
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
BOYS Og.
PHYSICS
UNIT 2 ~ Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1. This papérconsists of SIX questions.
2, Section A consists of THREE questions. Candidates must attempt ALL
questions inthis section. Answers fr this section must be written in the
spaces provide in this question paper.
3. Section 8 consists of THREE questions. Candidates must attempt ALL
‘questions in this section. Answers fr this section must be writen inthe
‘separate answer booklet provided.
4, Allworking MUST be CLEARLY shown,
5. The use of non-programmable calculators is permited, but candidates
should note thatthe use of an inappropriate numberof figures in answers
‘ill be penalise. SECTIONA.
Answer ALL questions.
‘You MUST write your answers inthe spaces provided inthis answer booklet.
1. (@_Skeich graphs to show the IV characteristics of EACH of the following devices:
(@ a metalic conductor at constant temperature, (Hi) filament bulb
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© Metallic conductor (Filament ball
[ 2marks}
(6) Itisdesiredto test the IV characteristics ofa diode o be used ina circuit. Below the
‘turn on” voltage the curret, I is roared to the voltage, V, by te relation, 7 = kV
‘where and mate constants for the particular diode.
(@ Draw a potential divider cireuit that could be used to examine the I= V
characteristis of the diode. ©
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Figure 1 shows the I~ V characteristic that was obtained for a diode, operated at a
temperature of 25°C,
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igure 1 ~ 1-V characteristic of a dlode for smal pds
(Use the data presented in Figure 1 to determine the value of in the reation
re Gi) Deduce the actual equation relating the current, I, to the voltage, V, for this
diode
[ 2 marks}
Gil) Calelate the de. resistance ofthe diode at I= 0.32.
[ 2 marks)
(iv) Suggest a better way of processing the data obsained inthis experiment to
I, Indicate clearly the sopping potential. Ae
(©) The following data are found for photoemission from calm:
G__Onthe grid onpageL1, plot a graph of topping potential
Draw the BEST straight line through the points. [3 marks}
(ii) From your graph, determine
8) Planek’s constant
Stopping
potential, V,/V | Wavelength, ?./am | Frequency, f/ Hz
193 2536
131 2795
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00 3655
i 043 405.1
(Complete the table by filling in the values of frequency f [mark |
versus frequency f
[3 marks} »)
9
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the threshold frequency
{Amark J
the work funetion of the mot,
[ 2 marks}
‘Total 15 marks
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4. fa) @’ Distinguish between ‘magnetic flux density’ and ‘magnetic flux’.
CSR of comp ac
eee ae (ame
(Oger oie Gre war as Sp a oct one
Minas ne ae
‘rushes, one connected tothe rim of the disc andthe other connected tothe axle, the
milvolimeter can display the em, generated.
motor with
‘peed
control
rat
Figures
@ Explain why an eam is generated between the axle and the rim of the dise
‘when the dse rotates,
(ii) The disc has diameter of 40 mm and rotates at 9.5 revolutions per second.
‘The solenoid is 0.080 m lng, has 160 000 turns, and carries a steady curent of
50mA. Calculate
8) the magnetic field within the solenoid
ryt age tak eu every revolition
©) the potential difference maintained between the rim and the axle ofthe
disc 18 marks}
(©The apparatus in Figure 5 could be used in an experiment to verify Faraday’s law by
‘hanging the speed of the motor and measuring the corresponding ein‘. Sketch a
‘graph ofthe expected results and state how your conclusion would be made from the
‘raph, Also state which factors must be held constant ifthe conclusion isto be valid
{3 marks}
‘Total 15 marks Me
ideal operational amplifier (pram),
Figure 6
‘The op-amp is used in the amplifier circuit of Figure 7.
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of HH
Input 18 ouput
igure
(©) G@_ State the type of amplifier shown in Figur 6.
Gi) What is meant by ‘negative feedback"?
Gil) Calculate the bandwidth oF the amplitier
Figure 6 shows the variation with frequency fof the Voltage gain G, without feedback, ofan
[ Smarks) a
(©) Caleulate the peak output vottage for an input signal of peak value 0.01 V if the
‘frequency is
© soon
10000 1 4 marks)
(©The input of the amplifier in Figure 7 is connected to an audio ffequency generator
producing a signal ike the one show onthe graph below, The amplifiers operated off
215 V supply,
palm
Figures
(Whats the frequency of this signal?
Gi) Find he output ofthe amplifier when ¢ = 5 ms,
‘Sketch a graph to show the shape ofthe output Waveform from the amplifier.
[6 marks}
‘Total 15 marks (@) Explain the terms ‘decay constant’ (2) and “half life" (7).
Derive an equation relating these two quantities, stating with the decay equation
Ne=Noe 1S mark}
(©) Souum 24 (atomic mass 24 g mot") is a radioactive isotope that beta-decays with a
hal life of 15.0 hours
Fortis isotope, calculate
(the decay constant in units of =~!
(i) thenumber ofatoms ina 1.0 mg sample
Gi) the activity of 1.0 mg pure sample, 1S marks}
(© A small volume of solution, which contained the radioactive isotope sodium 24,
Inad_an activity of 1.2 x 10" disintezrations per minute when it was injected into the
blood steam ofa patent. fer 30 hours the activity of 1.0 cm? ofthe blood was found
to be 0.50 dlisintegraions per minute. Calculate the Volume of blood in the patient.
1 5 marks)
‘Total 15 marks
END OF TEST.
