MYP 4&5 Physics - 3 - copy

Subject Grade Points

Physics MYP 5 A 27 B 29 C 21
D 23

Question 1

Knowing and understanding

This task (questions 1 to 3) addresses the key concept of relationships and focuses on criterion A
(Knowing and understanding).

The voltage across a conductor is determined by the product of current and resistance.

Ohm's Law is a formula used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current and resistance in
an electrical circuit. If two of these values are known, technicians can recon gure Ohm's Law to
calculate the third. Resistance cannot be measured in an operating circuit, so Ohm's Law is
especially useful when it needs to be calculated. Rather than shutting off the circuit to measure
resistance, a technician can determine R using the variation of Ohm's Law.

Q 1.1 If a charge of 1600 millicoulomb is passing through a conductor in 1 second. A1

Calculate the current passing through the conductor. Use proper units to present D1
your answer.

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Q 1.2 Ohm’s law is not valid for every conductor. Justify this statement. A1

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Q 1.3 Identify the circuit components from the given list and match them with their A3
appropriate names.

Open switch Ammeter Variable resistor Cell

Voltmeter LED Resistor Battery

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Q 1.4 With reference to how the bulbs are connected in the circuit, identify the given A3
circuits. Also list one advantage and disadvantage of both the circuits.

Circuit 1:
Circuit 2:

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Q 1.5 Find the current owing in both the circuits if the battery supplies a potential A4
difference of 6 V and each bulb offers a resistance of 2 ohm.

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Q 1.6 The resistance offered by a conductor is 4 ohms. If the length of the conductor is A2
doubled and its area of cross section is made ¼ of the initial value, calculate the
new resistance offered by the conductor. You should include the units in your
answer.

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Question 2

A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic eld. This magnetic eld is invisible but is
responsible for the most notable property of a magnet.

Magnetism is the force exerted by magnets where they attract or sometimes repel other magnetic
materials.

Video 1

Permanent Magnet effect on a compass

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Q 2.1 State why the magnetic needle inside the compass showed de ection? A1

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Q 2.2 A2
Select the correct option to complete the statements.

Magnetic eld lines start from pole and ends at pole outside

the magnet.

Magnetic eld lines cross each other.

The eld strength is proportional to the line density in a particular area.

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Video 2.2

Video 1

Single Touch Method

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Q 2.3 Describe the reason behind the soft iron piece achieving magnetism. A2

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Q 2.4 Suggest what would have happened if every time someone tried rubbing it with A1
alternate poles?

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Question 3

An electromagnet is a magnet created by the ow of electric current through a coil of wire,

exhibiting magnetic properties.

An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic eld is produced by an electric current.
Electromagnets are a different from permanent magnets as the former’s magnetic properties can be
switched on and off according to the need.

Video 3.1

A simple electromagnet is shown here

Video 1

DIY Super Electromagnet

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Q 3.1 Suggest how the hammer was attracted by the coil. A1

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Q 3.2 List two applications of electromagnets. A2

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Video 3.2

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Demonstration of Electromagnetic Induction - IGCSE Physics

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Q 3.3 State the change in the galvanometer reading when: A3

Magnet is inverted
Magnet is brought away from the coil
The magnet is replaced by another conducting coil.

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Q 3.4 State the direction of magnetic eld if the current in each coil is moving clockwise. A1

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Question 4

Investigation skills

This task (questions 4 to 7) addresses the key concept of change and focuses on criterion B
(Inquiring and designing) and criterion C (Processing and evaluating). In this task, you will
investigate relationships in physics.

Exploring how light bends and changes direction when it moves from one medium to another.

A student decides to investigate the phenomenon of refraction. For that she collects the angle of
refraction corresponding to different angle of incidence. She prepares an interface of glass and air
and starts her investigation

Q 4.1 State a question to be tested in this investigation. B1

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Q 4.2 Formulate and explain appropriate hypothesis which can be tested in this B3
investigation.

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Q 4.3 State the dependent, independent and one control variables of the investigation. B3

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Simulation 4.1

The simulation presents the experiment the student performed.

Proceed further using the Intro tab of the simulation

Simulation 1

Bending Light

Prisms More Tools

Intro

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Q 4.4 Measure the values for the experiment and present in a tabular form. C4

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Q 4.5 Discuss whether or not the data you have collected is supporting your hypothesis. C3

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Q 4.6 Suggest any extension to this investigation. C1

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Question 5

Exploring how light bends and changes its path when crossing the boundaries between different
materials.

The student after the initial investigation decided to check the phenomenon of refraction in different
media interfaces.

Q 5.1 State a question that could be answered in this investigation. B1

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Q 5.2 Formulate and explain a hypothesis that can be tested using this investigation. B3

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Q 5.3 Outline the variables involved in this investigation. B4

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Question 6

Total internal re ection is where light trapped within a medium due to angle constraints, leads to
complete re ection at the interface.

An MYP student while travelling through the deserts of Saudi Arabia observed that he could see
patches of water some miles from him but disappeared when he reached near it. When asked about
it his teacher informed him that this was due to an optical phenomenon known as total internal
re ection. He decided to investigate the phenomenon and to determine the angle above which the
phenomenon is taking place in different interfaces.
For that he arranged a stand, a laser light, a transparent tank and different liquids.

Image 1

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Q 6.1 Suggest and justify one additional piece of equipment he will need to perform this B2
experiment.

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Q 6.2 State one variable that he needs to control. Describe how and why this variable B2
should be controlled.

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The table contain the data the student has collected in his investigation.
N1 N2 Theta(in degrees)
1.5 1.0 41.81
1.3 1.0 50.28
1.1 1.0 65.38
1.7 1.0 36.03

Q 6.3 Interpret the given data and summarize your conclusions. C3

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Q 6.4 The student plots a graph using the recorded values C3

He forgets to mention the X and Y axis in the plot. Determine the X and Y axis. You
should also provide an appropriate chart title.

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Q 6.5 Using the recorded values, draw the path of the light rays in the following ray C4
diagrams. Justify your answer. Let H represent the refractive index of the medium.

#22194D R 34 G 25 B 77

Q 6.6 Discuss the validity of the method of investigation. C2

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Q 6.7 Suggest an extension to this investigation. C1

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Question 7

Lateral Displacement is the sideways shifting of light as it traverses through a transparent medium
at an angle.

The perpendicular shift in the path of light when it emerges out from the refracting medium is known
as lateral displacement.
While studying about lateral displacement, a student gave a statement on it. He said, “The lateral
displacement of a light ray when travelling through a glass slab depends on the angle at which the
light ray enters the glass slab.”

Some of the equipment he used for the investigation is given below.

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Q 7.1 In order to test this hypothesis, design a scienti c investigation stating the different B 10
variables involved in it. In your answer you should include:

The variables involved in it

The list of equipment you will use
The method you will follow
How you will collect suf cient data

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Question 8

Applying science

The global context is orientation in space and time. This task (questions 8 and 9) addresses the key
concept of systems and assesses criterion D (Re ecting on the impacts of science).

GPS is transforming the way we interact and communicate with our surroundings.

Video 8.1

Video 1

Unravelling the Mystery of GNSS: What Impact Does It Have on Our Li…
Li…

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Q 8.1 State the type of electromagnetic wave used for satellite communication. D1

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Q 8.2 Discuss and evaluate the implications of this type of technological advance in D 11
relation to the fairness and inclusiveness in the global community. In your answer
you should consider:

The ethical implications

The social implications
A concluding appraisal

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Question 9

GPS: Satellites paving your way.

The ight status of an aeroplane travelling from one city to another in India is given.

Image 1

Q 9.1 Apart from tracking, suggest two different applications where GPS is used. D2

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Q 9.2 Using information from the image and your wider MYP knowledge, discuss and D8
evaluate the use of GPS in the application identi ed in Q 9.1. In your answer you
should include:

Why GPS is important in your application

The advantages of having this application in real world
The disadvantages of having this application in real world
Social and political factors
Economic factors

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