P.S.

/PHYSICS
P.S./PHYSICS
P.S./PHYSICS
The University of the State of New York
P.S./PHYSICS The
The University
University of
of the
the State
State of
of New
New York
York Large-Type Edition
REGENTS HIGHof
The University SCHOOL
the StateEXAMINATION
of New York
REGENTS
REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION
HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION
REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL
PHYSICAL SETTING
PHYSICAL SETTING
SETTING
PHYSICS
PHYSICS
PHYSICAL SETTING
PHYSICS
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only
Tuesday,
Tuesday, June
June 25,
25, 2024
2024 —
— 9:15
9:15 a.m.
a.m. to
to 12:15
12:15 p.m.,
p.m., only
only
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only
The possession or use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking
thisThe
The possession
possession
examination. If oryouuse
or use
haveof any
of oranyusecommunications
communications
any communications device isis strictly
devicedevice, strictly prohibited how when
prohibited
no matter when taking
briefly, taking
your
this
this examination.
examination.
examination If
If
will be or you
you have
have
invalidated or
or use
use any
any communications
andcommunicationscommunications
no score will be device calculateddevice,
device, no
no matter
matter how
how briefly,
briefly,
for you.prohibited when taking your
your
The possession use of any is strictly
examination
examination will
will bebe invalidated
invalidated and no score will
will be
be calculated for you.
this examination. If you have orand use noanyscore
communications calculated
device, forno
you.
matter how briefly, your
examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.
Answer all questions in all parts of this examination according to the directions
Answer
Answer
provided in all
all questions
the questions in
examination all
all parts
parts of
in booklet. of this
this examination
examination according according to to the
the directions
directions
provided
provided in the examination booklet.
Answerinall thequestions
examination in allbooklet.
parts of this examination according to the directions
A
providedseparate answer
in the examination sheet for
booklet. Part A and Part B–1 has been provided to you.
A
Follow separate
A separate
the instructionsanswer
answerfromsheet
sheet for
thefor Part AA and
Part for
proctor and Part
Part B–1
completing thehas
B–1 has been
been
student provided
provided on
information to you.
to your
you.
Follow
Follow the instructions
the instructions from
from the
the proctor for completing the student information on your
answer sheet.
A separate Record
answeryour sheet forproctor
answers to theAfor
Part Partcompleting
and A Part
and Part
B–1 theB–1 student
has beeninformation
multiple-choice onyou.
providedquestions
to your
answer
answer sheet.
sheet. Record
Record your
your answers
answers to
tothe
the Part AAand
andPart B–1 multiple-choice
in Partquestions
on this the
Follow separate answer
instructions sheet.
from theRecord
proctor forPart
your answers
completing Part
forthe theB–1 multiple-choice
questions
student information questions
B–2 and
on your
on this
on this separate
separate answer
answer sheet.
sheet. Record
Record your answers for the questions in Part B–2
frontand
Part
answerC sheet.
in your separate
Record your answer
answers to theyour
booklet. Be answers
Part sure
A and forin
toPart
fill the
B–1 the questions
heading in
multiple-choiceonPart
the B–2 and
questions of
Part
Part CC in
in your
your separate
separate answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of
your
on thisanswer
separate answer sheet. Record your answers for the questions in Part B–2 andof
booklet. answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front
your
yourC answer
answer booklet.
Part in yourbooklet.
separate answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of
All
yourAll answers
answer in your answer booklet should be written in pen, except for graphs and
booklet.
answers
drawings, whichinshould
All answers in your
your answer
answer
be done booklet
booklet should
should
in pencil. You be written
bemay use in
written in pen,
scrap except
pen,paper
except tofor
for graphs
work out and
graphs and
the
drawings,
drawings, towhich
which should be be done in
in pencil. Youallmay
may use scrapon paper to work out the
answers
All answers the in should
questions, but
your answer done
bebooklet
sure pencil.
to record
should You
be your
writtenuse
answersinscrap
pen, paper to
forwork
your separate
except graphs outand
answerthe
answers
answers to the
towhich questions,
the questions, but
but be sure
be as
sure to record
to record all your answers on your separate answer
sheet or in
drawings, your answer
should booklet
be done indirected.
pencil. Youallmayyouruseanswersscrap on yourto
paper separate
work out answer
the
sheet or in
sheet ortointheyour
your answer booklet
answer booklet as directed.
as directed.
answers questions, but be sure to record all your answers on your separate answer
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 2
 on this separate answer sheet. Record your answers for the questions in Part B–2 and
Part C in your separate answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of
your answer booklet.
All answers in your answer booklet should be written in pen, except for graphs and
drawings, which should be done in pencil. You may use scrap paper to work out the
answers to the questions, but be sure to record all your answers on your separate answer
sheet or in your answer booklet as directed.

When you have completed the examination, you must sign the statement printed
on your separate answer sheet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge of the
questions or answers prior to the examination and that you have neither given nor
received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination. Your
answer sheet and answer booklet cannot be accepted if you fail to sign this declaration.

Notice. . .
A scientific or graphing calculator, a centimeter ruler, a protractor, and a copy of the 2006
Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Physics, which you may need to answer some
questions in this examination, must be available for your use while taking this examination.

DO NOT START THIS EXAMINATION UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN.

DO NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN.

P.S./PHYSICS

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 3 [OVER]

 3 A car, initially traveling at 25 meters per second,
is uniformly brought to rest as the brakes are
Part A
Part A applied over a distance of 40. meters. The
Answer magnitude of the average acceleration of the car
Answerallallquestions
questionsininthis
thispart.
part.
while braking is
Directions(1–35):
Directions (1–35):For eachstatement
Foreach statementororquestion,
question,choose
choosethe
theword
(1) or
or2expression
wordm/s
0.31 expressionthat,(3)ofof7.8
that, those
m/sgiven,
those 2given,best
best
completes
completes the
the statement
statement or
or answers
answers the
the question.
question. Some
Some questions
questions
(2) 0.63may
m/srequire
may 2require the
the use
use ofof16
(4) the
the 2006
2006
m/s2 Edition
Edition
Reference
ReferenceTables
Tablesfor
forPhysical Setting/Physics.Record
PhysicalSetting/Physics. Recordyour
youranswers
answerson onyour
yourseparate
separateanswer
answersheet.
sheet.
11 Which
Whichquantity
quantityisisaavector?
vector? 774 Space
A brickprobes
Space probes launched
starts from rest andfrom
launched Earth
falls freely
from from
Earth sendthe
send
(1)
(1) electric
electricfield
field information
information back
top of a building
backtototothe
Earth
Earth from
ground.
fromAs space
the inin falls,
brick
space the
the
(2) form ofof
its acceleration
form
(2) electric
electricpotential
potentialdifference
difference
(3)
(3) electric
electriccharge
charge (1)
(1)mechanical
(1) increases and
mechanical waves
its speed increases
waves
(4)
(4) electric
electricpower
power (2)
(2)sound
(2) sound waves
increases and its speed is constant
waves
(3)
(3)longitudinal
(3) longitudinal waves
is constant andwavesits speed increases
(4)
(4)electromagnetic
(4) is constant and waves
electromagnetic its speed is constant
waves
22 What
Whatisisthe
themagnitude
magnitudeofofthetheeastward
eastwardcomponent
component
ofofthe
thevelocity
velocityofofan
anairplane
airplaneflying
flyingatat612
612kilometers
kilometers
per
perhour
hourininaadirection
direction40.0°
40.0°north
northofofeast?
east? 885 AAWhich
ball
ball isis thrown
object hasfrom
thrown level
level ground
the greatest
from inertia?atat an
ground an angle
angle
(1)
(1) 393
393km/h
km/h (3)
(3) 799
799km/h
km/h ofof
(1)55°
55° above
above the
a 0.10-kg the horizontal
horizontal
baseball and
traveling andat lands
30. m/son
lands on level
level
(2) ground.
ground. Neglecting
sprinterfriction,
Neglecting travelingififatthe
friction, 10.ball
the m/sisis thrown
ball thrown
(2) 469
469km/h
km/h (4)
(4) 952
952km/h
km/h (2) a 70-kg
again
again atat the
the same
same angle
angle butbut with aa larger
withm/s larger initial
initial
(3) a 1000-kg car traveling at 50.
speed,
speed,the theball
ballwill
willtravel
travel
33 AAcar, (4) a 2000-kg truck traveling at 20. m/s
car,initially
initiallytraveling
travelingatat25
25meters
metersper persecond,
second, (1)
(1) higher
higherand andthethesame
samedistance
distancehorizontally
horizontally
isis uniformly
uniformly brought
brought toto rest
rest asas the
the brakes
brakes are
are (2)
(2) toto thethe same
same maximum
maximum height height and and farther
farther
applied
applied over
over aa distance
distance ofof 40.40. meters.
meters. TheThe 6 Anhorizontally
unbalanced force is always necessary to
horizontally
magnitude
magnitude ofof the
the average
average acceleration
acceleration ofof the
the car
car (3)
(1)both
(3) keephigher
both a bodyand
higher farther
fartherhorizontally
at rest
and horizontally
while
whilebraking
brakingisis (4)
(2)toto
(4) the
keeptheasame
body maximum
same moving
maximum height
with constant
height and the
the same
andvelocity same
(1)
(1) 0.31 m/s22
0.31m/s (3)
(3) 7.8 m/s22
7.8m/s (3)distance
change horizontally
distance horizontally
the speed of a body
(2)
(2) 0.63 m/s22
0.63m/s (4)
(4) 16 m/s22
16m/s (4) change the position of a body
9P.S./Physics–June
9 AAphoton
photoncollides
collideswith
’24
withan
anelectron,
electron,asasrepresented
represented [2]
4P.S./Physics
4 AAbrick
brickstarts
starts from
– Junefrom rest
‘24restand
andfalls
fallsfreely
freelyfrom
fromthethe 4 ininthe
thediagram
diagrambelow.
below.
top
topofofaabuilding
buildingtotothe
theground.
ground.AsAsthe
thebrick
brickfalls,
falls,
 distance horizontally
your answers on your
(2) 0.63 m/s2 separate answer
(4)sheet.
16 m/s2
7 Space probes launched from Earth send 9 A photon collides with an electron, as represented
4 information
A brick starts from
back to rest and from
Earth falls freely
space from the
in the in the diagram below.
top of
form of a building to the ground. As the brick falls,
its mechanical
(1) accelerationwaves
Incident photon
(1)sound
(2) increases and its speed increases
waves e–
(2)longitudinal
(3) increases and its speed is constant
waves
(3)electromagnetic
(4) is constant and its speed increases
waves Scattered
(4) is constant and its speed is constant photon
8 A ball is thrown from level ground at an angle
5 ofWhich objectthe
55° above has horizontal
the greatestand inertia?
lands on level
ground. Neglecting
(1) a 0.10-kg friction,
baseball if the
traveling ballm/s
at 30. is thrown
again
(2) a at the sprinter
70-kg same angle but with
traveling at 10.a m/s
larger initial
speed, the ball will
(3) a 1000-kg travel at 50. m/s
car traveling After the collision, the electron recoils and the
(1)(4)higher
a 2000-kgand the same
truck distance
traveling horizontally
at 20. m/s photon is scattered in another direction with a
(2) to the same maximum height and farther longer wavelength than the incident photon. The
horizontally increase in photon wavelength results because,
6 (3)Anboth
unbalanced
higher and force is always
farther necessary to
horizontally during the collision, the photon
(4)(1)tokeep
the asame
body maximum
at rest height and the same (1) loses energy to the electron
(2)distance
keep a body moving with constant velocity
horizontally (2) gains momentum from the electron
(3) change the speed of a body
(3) loses some speed
(4) change the position of a body
9 A photon collides with an electron, as represented (4) generates a magnetic field
in the diagram
P.S./Physics–June ’24 below. [2]
10 What is the weight of a 60.0-kilogram student on 1
Incident photon the surface of Earth?
e–
(1) 0.164 N (3) 60.0 N
(2) 6.12 N (4) 589 N
Scattered
photon
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 5 11 A 120-newton box is pulled by a 48-newton
[OVER]
horizontal force across a horizontal surface at
 (2) 6.12 N (4) 589 N (1)
(2) lower
7.5 m/s frequency than the(4)emitted45 m/ssound and is
decreasing in amplitude
(2) lower frequency than the emitted sound and is
11 A 120-newton box is pulled by a 48-newton 14 A 4.0-kilogram mass is initially at rest on a
increasing in amplitude
horizontal force across a horizontal surface at horizontal, frictionless surface. A constant
(3) higher frequency than the emitted sound and
constant velocity. The coefficient of kinetic 2.0-newton force to the east is applied to the mass
is decreasing in amplitude
friction between the box and the horizontal for a 5.0-second interval. As a result of this action,
(4) higher frequency than the emitted sound and
surface is the mass acquires a 2
is increasing in amplitude
(1) 0.041 (3) 0.67 (1) velocity of 10. m/s, east
(2) 0.40 (4) 2.5 (2) velocity of 10. m/s, west
17 A(3)wood block is of
momentum pulled at constant
10. kg•m/s, east velocity across
a(4)horizontal
momentum wood floor.
of 10. Which
kg•m/s, westtype of energy
12 Box A has a mass of 10. kilograms and is at rest on increases in this block-floor system as the block
a shelf that is 1.5 meters above the floor. Box B has moves?
a mass of 20. kilograms and is at rest on a shelf that 15 (1)A gravitational
motor lifts potential 4-newton elevator
a 1.2 ×(3)10mechanical
is 3.0 meters above the floor. Compared to box A, 9.0 kinetic
meters in 15 seconds.(4) The minimum power
(2) thermal
box B has a gravitational potential energy relative output of the motor is 2
to the floor that is
(1) 8.0 × 102 W (3) 1.0 × 105 W
(1) one fourth as great (3) twice as great 18 A(2)total
7.2 ×energy
103 Wof 5.0 joules (4)is1.6
used to6 W
× 10 move an
(2) the same (4) four times as great electron from position A to position B in a uniform
electric field. What is the potential difference
10 What is the weight of a 60.0-kilogram student on 16 between
A train positions and B?
blows its Ahorn, which emits a uniform
13 Athe0.10-kilogram yo-yo is whirled at the end of
surface of Earth? sound [3]
3.1 ×as10 the V train approaches
(3) 3.2 × 10a –20stationary
P.S./Physics–June ’24 19
(1) V
a length of string in a horizontal circular path observer. The
–19 observer hears
(1)radius
0.164 N (2) 8.0 × 10 V (4) a3.1
sound
× 10that
18 V has a
of 0.80 meter at a (3) 60.0of
speed N 6.0 meters
(2) 6.12
per N The magnitude
second. (4) of
589the
N centripetal (1) lower frequency than the emitted sound and is
acceleration of the yo-yo is decreasing in amplitude
19 A 0.14-kilogram lacrosse ball, traveling west at
(2) lower frequency than the emitted sound and is
11 (1) 4.5 m/s2
A 120-newton box is pulled
(3) 23by m/sa2 48-newton 17 meters per second, is brought to rest with a
increasing in amplitude
horizontal
(2) 7.5 m/s2 force across a(4)horizontal
45 m/s2 surface at 0.21-kilogram lacrosse stick. If the force applied
(3)the
by higher frequency
lacrosse stick onthanthetheball
emitted
is 220sound and
newtons
constant velocity. The coefficient of kinetic
friction between the box and the horizontal east,isthe
decreasing in amplitude
force applied by the ball on the stick is
14 Asurface
4.0-kilogram mass is initially at rest on a (4) higher frequency than the emitted sound and
is (1) 150 N east in amplitude (3) 220 N east
horizontal, frictionless surface. A constant is increasing
(1) 0.041 force to the east(3) 0.67 to the mass (2) 150 N west (4) 220 N west
2.0-newton is applied
P.S./Physics
(2) a0.40
for
– June ‘24
5.0-second interval. As(4) 2.5 of this action, 6
a result
17 A wood block is pulled at constant velocity across
 is increasing in amplitude (2) 150 N west (4) 220 N west
2.0-newton force to the east is applied to the mass
for a 5.0-second interval. As a result of this action,
17 Athe massblock
wood acquires a
is pulled at constant velocity across 20 Four wires are tested for electrical conductivity.
a(1)horizontal
velocity ofwood floor.
10. m/s, eastWhich type of energy All the wires have the same length and the same
n increases in of
this
(2) velocity 10.block-floor
m/s, west system as the block cross-sectional area, but are made of different
s moves? metals. Which wire has the highest conductivity
(3) momentum of 10. kg•m/s, east
t at 20°C?
(1)
(4) gravitational
momentum of potential (3) mechanical
10. kg•m/s, west
,
(2) kinetic (4) thermal (1) aluminum (3) gold
e
(2) copper (4) silver
15 A motor lifts a 1.2 × 104-newton elevator
18 A
9.0total energy
meters of seconds.
in 15 5.0 joulesTheis used to move
minimum an
power
electron
output offrom position
the motor is A to position B in a uniform 21 The angle of incidence for a ray of light striking a
electric
(1) 8.0 ×field.
102 WWhat is the(3)potential
1.0 × 105difference
W plane mirror is 20º. What is the angle between the
between positions A and B? incident ray and the reflected ray?
f (2) 7.2 × 103 W (4) 1.6 × 106 W
(1) 3.1 × 10 V
19 (3) 3.2 × 10–20 V (1) 20º (3) 70º
h
(2) 8.0 × 10–19 V (4) 3.1 × 1018 V (2) 40º (4) 90º
s
l P.S./Physics–June ’24 [3] [OVER]
19 A 0.14-kilogram lacrosse ball, traveling west at
17 meters per second, is brought to rest with a
0.21-kilogram lacrosse stick. If the force applied
by the lacrosse stick on the ball is 220 newtons
east, the force applied by the ball on the stick is
(1) 150 N east (3) 220 N east
(2) 150 N west (4) 220 N west
s

20 Four wires are tested for electrical conductivity.

All the wires have the same length and the same
cross-sectional area, but are made of different
metals. Which wire has the highest conductivity
at 20°C?
(1) aluminum
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 (3) gold 7 [OVER]
(2) copper (4) silver
22 As shown in the diagram below, mass M slides across a level, frictionless surface with speed vi. The mass
strikes a spring at position A, causing the spring to compress. When the mass is at position B, it is moving at a
slower speed, vf.

Time 1 vi

M
Frictionless surface A B

Time 2 vf

M
Frictionless surface A B

Which statement best describes the energy conversion as the mass moves from position A to position B?
(1) Some of mass M’s kinetic energy is converted to elastic potential energy.
(2) All of mass M’s kinetic energy is converted to elastic potential energy.
(3) Some of mass M’s kinetic energy is converted to gravitational potential energy.
(4) All of mass M’s kinetic energy is converted to internal energy.

23 The diagram below shows a magnetic compass placed between unlike magnetic poles.

B
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 8
 (4) All of mass M’s kinetic energy is converted to internal energy.

23 The diagram below shows a magnetic compass placed between unlike magnetic poles.

N A C
S
Compass

The north pole of the compass needle will point toward

(1) A (3) C
(2) B (4) D

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [4]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 9 [OVER]

24 Which circuit diagram contains a lamp that will 25
26 The
25An diagram
Theobject is below
diagram below represents
thrown vertically an
represents electric
upward
an circuit.
electricwith an
circuit.
not have current passing through it until switch S initial velocity of 9.81 meters per second. What
is closed? is the maximum height 3.0
3.0 Ω
Ωreached by the object?
[Neglect friction.]
(1) 1.00 m (3) 9.81 m 3
(2) 4.91 m 6.0 Ω
6.0 Ω(4) 19.6 m

S S 9.0
27 Which type of photon Ω
9.0has
Ω the least amount of
energy?
(1) ultraviolet (3) infrared
(2) visible light (4) radio
(1) (3)
The
The equivalent
equivalent resistance
resistance of
of the
the circuit
circuit is
is
28 A(1)7.5-kilogram
1.6 W object moving(3) at
6.0 20.
W meters per
(1)
second1.6 W
strikes (3)
a 60.-kilogram 6.0 W
object initially at
(2)
(2) 2.0
2.0 W
W (4)
(4) 18
18 W
W
rest on a horizontal, frictionless surface. The two
objects stick together and move off at a speed of
24 Which circuit diagram contains a lamp that will 26(1)An0.33object
m/s is thrown vertically
(3) 2.5 upward
m/s with an
not have current passing through itSuntil switch S initial
(2) velocity of 9.81 meters
2.2 m/s (4) 18per
m/ssecond. What
is closed? is the maximum height reached by the object?
[Neglect friction.]
29 How is the electrostatic force between two
S (1) 1.00 m (3) 9.81 m
positive charges affected as the charges are
(2) (4) (2) 4.91 m (4) 19.6 m
brought closer together?
(1) The force of attraction between them increases.
S S 27 Which
P.S./Physics–June
(2) type
’24
The force
P.S./Physics–June ofrepulsion
’24 of photon has the least
between amount of [5]
them increases. [5]
25 The diagram below represents an electric circuit. energy?
(3) The force of attraction between them decreases.
(1)The
(4) ultraviolet (3) infrared
force of repulsion between them decreases.
3.0 Ω
(2) visible light (4) radio
P.S./Physics
( 1– )June ‘24 (3) 10
30 What is one difference between magnetic forces
 (2) visible light (4) radio

31 A sound wave passes through an opening in a brick 3

28 A 7.5-kilogram object moving at 20. meters per 31 A sound
wall wave passesinthrough
as represented an opening
the diagram below.in a brick 3
second strikes a 60.-kilogram object initially at wall as represented in the diagram below.
rest on a horizontal, frictionless surface. The two
objects stick together and move off at a speed of
(1) 0.33 m/s (3) 2.5 m/s
(2) 2.2 m/s (4) 18 m/s

29 How is the electrostatic force between two

positive charges affected as the charges are 3
3
brought closer together?
(1) The force of attraction between them increases. Wall
Wall
(2) The force of repulsion between them increases.
(3) The force of attraction between them decreases.
(4) The force of repulsion between them decreases.

30 What is one difference between magnetic forces

and gravitational forces? 3
3
(1) Magnetic forces are always attractive, whereas
gravitational forces are always repulsive. Observer
Observer
(2) Magnetic forces are always repulsive, whereas
gravitational forces are always attractive.
(3) Magnetic forces may be attractive or repulsive, An observer standing behind the wall is able to
whereas gravitational forces are always An
hearobserver standing
the sound. behind the
This spreading outwall is able
of the to
sound
attractive. hear
wave the
as sound. Thisthrough
it passes spreading
theoutopening
of the sound
is an
wave as it passes through the opening is an 3
(4) Magnetic forces may be attractive or repulsive, example of 3
example of
whereas gravitational forces are always (1) interference (3) refraction
repulsive. (1) interference (3) refraction
(2) reflection (4) diffraction
(2) reflection (4) diffraction
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 11 [OVER]
 One student dropped an object from rest. The other student wire measured the distance fallen
by the object and the corresponding time of fall. The data for the dropped object are
shown below.
k 32 A sound wave is emitted by a vibrating tuning fork. 34 The velocity of an object in uniform circular
What is transferred as the sound wave to a by objectmotion
travelsfallen
distance has a
= 2.4 meters
student’s ear? Observer (1) constant magnitude and changing direction
time of fall = 0.71 second
(1) mass, only (2) constant magnitude and constant direction
(2) energy, only (3) changing magnitude and constant direction
45 (3)
Based onmass
the data for the dropped object, the experimental(4) value calculated for theand
object’s acceleration is
An both
observer 2
and energy
standing behind the wall is able to changing magnitude changing direction
(1)
(4) 11the
m/ssound.
hearneither mass nor
This energy
spreading out of the sound (3) 6.8 m/s2
(2)
wave 9.5asm/sit2 passes through the opening is an (4) 4.8 m/s2
35 Tuning fork A starts to vibrate at 320 hertz when
example of
33 An electric current passing through a copper wire it is held near tuning fork B, already vibrating at
46 at
(1)constant
The temperature
ideal value
interference would
for the accelerationresultdiffers
(3) refractionin from the one obtained320 hertz. Which phenomenon
experimentally is exemplified
by the students. by
What is one
possible
(2) an
(1) cause of
reflection
increase in this
the discrepancy?
(4) diffraction
resistivity of the wire the action of tuning fork A?
(1) aThe
(2) objectin
decrease wasthegiven some of
resistivity initial horizontal velocity. (1) the Doppler effect
the wire (3) diffraction
(2) the
(3) Theemission
force of ofgravity
protonswasfrom
muchthe stronger (2) resonance
wire outside the building than inside. (4) refraction
(3) the
(4) Motion formulas
production of should not be
a magnetic used
field in an experimental
around the setting.
(4) wire
There may have been errors in the measurement of distance and/or time.

34 The velocity
P.S./Physics–June ’24 of an object in uniform circular [9] [OVER]
motion has a
(1) constant magnitude and changing direction
(2) constant magnitude and constant direction
(3) changing magnitude and constant direction
o (4) changing magnitude and changing direction
d
n 35 Tuning fork A starts to vibrate at 320 hertz when
it is held near tuning fork B, already vibrating at
320 hertz. Which phenomenon is exemplified by
the action of tuning fork A?
P.S./Physics – Juneeffect
(1) the Doppler ‘24 (3) diffraction 12
(2) resonance (4) refraction
 Part B–1

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (36–50): For each statement or question, choose the word or expression that, of those given,
best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questions may require the use of the 2006 Edition
Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Physics. Record your answers on your separate answer sheet.

36 A light ray with a frequency of 5.09 × 1014 hertz has a wavelength of 2.44 × 10–7 meter in diamond. The
wavelength of this light ray in sodium chloride is
(1) 1.55 × 10–7 m (3) 3.83 × 10–7 m
(2) 2.44 × 10–7 m (4) 5.89 × 10–7 m

37 The diagram below shows resistors R1, R2, and R3 connected to a 12-volt source.

15 Ω

R1

GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

12-volt R2 21 Ω
source

R3

24 Ω
P.S./Physics – June ‘24
The current flowing through resistor R3 is 13 [OVER]
 (2) 2.44 × 10 m (4) 5.89 × 10 m

37 The diagram below shows resistors R1, R2, and R3 connected to a 12-volt source.

15 Ω

R1

12-volt R2 21 Ω
source

R3

24 Ω

The current flowing through resistor R3 is

(1) 5.0 A (3) 0.50 A
(2) 2.0 A (4) 0.20 A

38 A charge of 25 coulombs moves past a point in a circuit in 2.5 seconds. What is the current at that point in
the circuit?
(1) 0.10 A (3) 50. A
(2) 10. A (4) 63 A

39 Which statement describes an object with constant kinetic energy?

(1) A car accelerates along a straight road.
(2) A runner decreases her speed along a curved path.
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 14
(3) A bicycle travels around a curve at constant speed.
 (2) 10. A (4) 63 A

39 Which statement describes an object with constant kinetic energy?

(1) A car accelerates along a straight road.
(2) A runner decreases her speed along a curved path.
(3) A bicycle travels around a curve at constant speed.
(4) A sled travels down a frictionless, steep, straight hill.

40 Which phrase describes a box in equilibrium?

(1) box in an elevator slowing down as it rises vertically
(2) box at rest on a stationary table
(3) box sliding
P.S./Physics–June ’24 down a frictionless ramp [7] [OVER]
(4) box in free fall

41 Quarks may combine to produce a meson of charge

1 1
(1) − e (3) + e
3 3
(2) +2 e (4) 0 e

42 The diagram below shows waves A and B as they travel through a region in the same medium.
GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

A
B

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 15 [OVER]

 (2) +2 e (4) 0 e

42 The diagram below shows waves A and B as they travel through a region in the same medium.

A
B

Which wave best represents the superposition of waves A and B?

(1) (3)
GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 16

Which wave best represents the superposition of waves A and B?

(1) (3)

(2) (4)

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [8]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 17 [OVER]

43 The diagrams below show the direction of wave travel and the direction of medium particle vibration for
different waves. Which diagram best represents the characteristics of a sound wave?

Direction of wave travel Direction of wave travel

Direction of medium Direction of medium

particle vibration particle vibration

(1) (3)

Direction of wave travel Direction of wave travel

Direction of medium Direction of medium

particle vibration particle vibration

(2) (4)

44 In a sample of gas, many excited hydrogen atoms are in the n = 4 energy level. What is the maximum number
of different photon energies that can be emitted by these atoms as they return to the ground state?
(1) 6 (3) 3
(2) 5 (4) 4

Base your answers to questions 45 and 46 on the information below and on your knowledge of physics.

P.S./Physics –Two
June ‘24
students 18 the acceleration of a freely falling object.
did an experiment to measure
One student dropped an object from rest. The other student measured the distance fallen
 Base your answers to questions 45 and 46 on the information below and on your knowledge of physics.

Two students did an experiment to measure the acceleration of a freely falling object.
One student dropped an object from rest. The other student measured the distance fallen
by the object and the corresponding time of fall. The data for the dropped object are
shown below.

distance fallen by object = 2.4 meters

time of fall = 0.71 second

45 Based on the data for the dropped object, the experimental value calculated for the object’s acceleration is
(1) 11 m/s2 (3) 6.8 m/s2
(2) 9.5 m/s2 (4) 4.8 m/s2

46 The ideal value for the acceleration differs from the one obtained experimentally by the students. What is one
possible cause of this discrepancy?
(1) The object was given some initial horizontal velocity.
(2) The force of gravity was much stronger outside the building than inside.
(3) Motion formulas should not be used in an experimental setting.
(4) There may have been errors in the measurement of distance and/or time.

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [9] [OVER]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 19 [OVER]

47 Which graph represents the motion of an object falling freely from rest near the surface of the Moon?
Distance

Distance

Distance

Distance
Time Time Time Time
(1) (2) (3) (4)

48 The diagrams below represent the initial velocities, vi, of four identical projectiles launched from level ground
at various angles above the horizontal. Which projectile will have the longest time of flight? [Neglect friction.]

/s /s

s
m/
/s .m m
m 0 . 0

9.0
1 0. =1 =9
v i= vi vi

vi =
30.° 45° 45° 60.°
Level ground Level ground Level ground Level ground
(1) (2) (3) (4)

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 20

49 Four forces act on a crate on a level floor, as shown in the diagram below.

FN = 150 N

Ff = 50 N Frope = 100 N

Floor

Fg = 150 N

At the instant shown, the crate is

(1) accelerating to the right (3) moving at constant velocity to the right
(2) accelerating to the left (4) remaining at rest

50 The graph below represents the relationship between the potential energy stored in a spring, PEs, and the
elongation of the spring, x.
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 21 [OVER]
 (2) accelerating to the left (4) remaining at rest

50 The graph below represents the relationship between the potential energy stored in a spring, PEs, and the
elongation of the spring, x.

Elastic Potential Energy

vs. Elongation
0.200

PEs (J)
0.100

0 0.0200 0.0400
x (m)

The value of the spring constant is

(1) 5.00 N/m (3) 125 N/m
(2) 10.0 N/m (4) 250. N/m

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [11] [OVER]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 22

 Part B–2

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (51–65): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions may
require the use of the 2006 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Physics.

51–52 Planet Nede has a mass of 6.50 × 1023 kilograms and a radius of 2.96 × 106 meters. The magnitude of the
gravitational force of attraction exerted on a 5.00-kilogram object by planet Nede is 7.15 newtons when
the object is located at a position 5.50 × 106 meters from the center of Nede. Calculate the gravitational
field strength of planet Nede at the position of the object. [Show all work, including the equation and
substitution with units.] [2]

53–54 As shown in the diagram below, a toy car, initially traveling at 1.0 meter per second, uniformly accelerates
to a speed of 4.0 meters per second as it travels down a 5.0-meter-long slope.

1.
0
m
/s

GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

5.0 m

4.
0
m
/s

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 23 [OVER]

53–54 As shown in the diagram below, a toy car, initially traveling at 1.0 meter per second, uniformly accelerates
to a speed of 4.0 meters per second as it travels down a 5.0-meter-long slope.

1.
0
m
/s

5.0 m

4.
0
m
/s

(Not drawn to scale)

Calculate the time required for the toy car to travel the 5.0 meters from the top of the slope to the
bottom. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]

55–56 Calculate the resistance of an incandescent lightbulb that operates at 20. watts of power when connected
to a 12-volt battery. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 24

 Base your answers to questions 57 through 59 on the information and graph below and on your knowledge
of physics.
Base your answers to questions 57 through 59 on the information and graph below and on your knowledge
of physics.
The motion of a car traveling along a straight road is represented in the graph below.
The motion of a car traveling along a straight road is represented in the graph below.
12.0
12.0
10.0
10.0
8.0

(m/s)
8.0
(m/s)
Speed 6.0
6.0
Speed

4.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0
0 0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
0 2.0 4.0 6.0
Time (s) 8.0 10.0
Time (s)

57 Determine the average speed of the car from t = 0 to t = 8.0 seconds. [1]
57 Determine the average speed of the car from t = 0 to t = 8.0 seconds. [1]
58–59 Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the car from t = 0 to t = 8.0 seconds. [Show all work,
including the equation
58–59 Calculate magnitudeandofsubstitution with units.]
the acceleration [2] from t = 0 to t = 8.0 seconds. [Show all work,
of the car
including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 25 [OVER]
8
60 A light ray is traveling through a transparent medium at a speed of 1.75 × 10 meters per second.
 60 A light ray is traveling through a transparent medium at a speed of 1.75 × 108 meters per second.
Determine the absolute index of refraction of this medium for this light ray. [1]

61 As shown in the diagram below, a ray of light traveling through medium X is incident upon the surface of
medium Y. The absolute index of refraction of medium Y is greater than the absolute index of refraction
of medium X.

Medium X

Normal

Medium Y
Light ray

On the diagram in your answer booklet, use a straightedge to draw a ray that could represent the path of the
light in medium Y. [1]

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [13] [OVER]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 26

62–63 A tungsten wire has a cross-sectional area of 5.03 × 10–7 meter squared and has a resistance of
1.21 × 10–2 ohm when operated at 20°C. Calculate the length of this wire. [Show all work, including the
equation and substitution with units.] [2]

64–65 As shown in the diagram below, a block is hanging motionless from a vertical spring, having caused the
spring to elongate from its unstretched length of 0.200 meter to a length of 0.500 meter. The spring has
a spring constant of 250. newtons per meter.

Unstretched spring Stretched spring

0.200 m

0.500 m

Block

Calculate the magnitude of the force exerted by the block on the spring. [Show all work, including the
equation and substitution with units.] [2]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 27 [OVER]

 Part C

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (66–85): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions may
require the use of the 2006 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Physics.

Base your answers to questions 66 through 70 on the information and data table below and on your
knowledge of physics.

In an experiment, a resistor is connected to a source of varying potential difference. A

voltmeter and an ammeter are included in the circuit so that the current can be measured
at different potential difference settings. The data table below shows the potential
differences and currents measured.

Data Table
Potential
Current (A)
Difference (V)
0.0 0.00
2.0 0.26
3.0 0.35
5.0 0.63
8.0 0.98

Directions (66–67): Using the information in the data table, construct a graph on the grid in your answer
booklet following the directions below.

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 28

66 Plot the data points for current versus potential difference. [1]
 8.0 0.98

Directions (66–67): Using the information in the data table, construct a graph on the grid in your answer
booklet following the directions below.

66 Plot the data points for current versus potential difference. [1]

67 Draw the line of best fit. [1]

68–69 Calculate the slope of the line. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]

70 Determine the resistance of the resistor. [1]

GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [15] [OVER]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 29 [OVER]

 Base your answers to questions 71 through 75 on the information and diagram below and on your knowledge
of physics.

An alpha particle with a charge of +2 elementary charges is moving toward two

oppositely charged parallel plates, as shown in the diagram below. The magnitude of the
electric field strength between the plates is 5.0 × 104 newtons per coulomb.

Alpha
particle

– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 30 particle in coulombs. [1]
71 Determine the magnitude of the charge of an alpha
 71 Determine the magnitude of the charge of an alpha particle in coulombs. [1]

72 On the diagram in your answer booklet, draw at least three field lines to show the direction of the electric
field in the space between the charged plates. [1]

73 What is the direction of the electrostatic force exerted on the alpha particle as it passes between the
plates? [1]

74–75 Calculate the magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted on the alpha particle by the electric field as the
alpha particle passes through the electric field. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution
with units.] [2]

GO RIGHT ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [

P.S./Physics–June ’24 [16]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 31 [OVER]

 Base your answers to questions 76 through 80 on the information below and on your knowledge of physics.

Two students investigate transverse waves using a long, stretched spring. One student
holds one end of the spring stationary, while the other student produces 12 waves every
4.0 seconds. The waves have a uniform amplitude of 0.20 meter and the distance between
two adjacent crests is 0.40 meter.

76–77 On the diagram in your answer booklet, draw at least one complete wave produced in the spring. [2]

78 Determine the frequency of the waves. [1]

79–80 Calculate the speed of the waves. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]

Base your answers to questions 81 through 85 on the information below and on your knowledge of physics.

Alpha particles are stable decay products of many nuclear disintegrations. An alpha
particle consists of two protons and two neutrons and has a mass of 6.644 × 10–27 kilogram.
When the individual masses of two protons and two neutrons are added, the sum is
6.695 × 10–27 kilogram. The difference between the mass of an alpha particle and the total
mass of its four individual component particles is called the mass defect.

81 Determine the mass defect in kilograms when two protons and two neutrons combine to form an alpha
particle. [1]

82–83 Calculate the total amount of energy in joules that would result from the complete conversion of this mass
P.S./Physics – June ‘24 32
defect to energy. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]
 Base your answers to questions 81 through 85 on the information below and on your knowledge of physics.

Alpha particles are stable decay products of many nuclear disintegrations. An alpha
particle consists of two protons and two neutrons and has a mass of 6.644 × 10–27 kilogram.
When the individual masses of two protons and two neutrons are added, the sum is
6.695 × 10–27 kilogram. The difference between the mass of an alpha particle and the total
mass of its four individual component particles is called the mass defect.

81 Determine the mass defect in kilograms when two protons and two neutrons combine to form an alpha
particle. [1]

82–83 Calculate the total amount of energy in joules that would result from the complete conversion of this mass
defect to energy. [Show all work, including the equation and substitution with units.] [2]

84 Determine the total amount of energy that would result from the complete conversion of this mass defect
to energy in megaelectronvolts (MeV). [1]

85 What fundamental interaction is primarily responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in an
alpha particle? [1]

P.S./Physics – June ‘24 33

Printed on Recycled Paper