MYP 4&5 Physics - 6 - copy

Subject Grade Points

Physics MYP 5 A 23 B 25 C 29
D 23

Question 1

Knowing and understanding

This task (questions 1 to 2) addresses the key concept of systems and focuses on criterion A
(Knowing and understanding).

A motor is an electromechanical device converting electrical energy into mechanical motion,

powering various machines and appliances.

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A motor is used to lift a particular weight as shown.

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Q 1.1 If the mass of the object to be lifted to a height of 15 m is 12000 g , calculate the A2
total work done by the motor.

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Q 1.2 Find the power of the motor if it takes 10 s to lift the mass. A2

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Q 1.3 If the rate of energy supplied to the motor is 196.4 W , calculate the ef ciency of A2
the motor.

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Q 1.4 Suggest why the electrical energy supplied to the motor is higher than the energy A2
used by it to lift the mass.

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Q 1.5 State the use of a commutator in an electric motor. A2

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Question 2

A roller coaster transforms potential energy at the highest point into kinetic energy at various stages,
thrilling riders with twists and turns.

A roller coaster is moving on a frictionless track as shown starting from point X.

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Q 2.1 State the law of conservation of energy. A2

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Q 2.2 Identify the point at which the roller coaster will have maximum velocity . Justify A3
your answer.

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Q 2.3 Calculate the total energy of the system , if point X is at a height of 8 m from the A3
ground and the roller coaster weighs 200 kg .

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Q 2.4 Suggest whether the roller coaster reach point W if the motor is not working. A2

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Q 2.5 If friction is introduced on the tracks, State whether the roller coaster will reach A3
point W without a working motor. Justify your answer.

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Question 3

Investigation skills

This task (questions 3 to 5) addresses the key concept of relationships and focuses on criterion B
(Inquiring and designing) and criterion C (Processing and evaluating). In this task, you will
investigate relationships between terminal velocity of an object and various factors affecting it.

Terminal velocity is the velocity at the point during free fall when the force of air resistance equals
the force of gravity, causing no further acceleration.

A student decides to investigate the relationship between terminal velocity and surface area of a
falling object . He decides to design an investigation. His idea is shown as a drawing below

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Q 3.1 State a question that could be answered in this investigation. B1

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Q 3.2 Formulate and explain a hypothesis that could be tested in this question. B3

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Q 3.3 List any four equipment that he will need to conduct this investigation. B2

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Q 3.4 Describe the data you will collect. B3

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The data he collected was noted in his notebook as shown.

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Q 3.5 Present an appropriate graph using the necessary data which can help in C5
demonstrating the ndings of the investigation.

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Q 3.6 Summarize the reason for choosing the particular graph in Q 3.5. C2

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Q 3.7 Suggest some of the uncertainties the student may encounter while conducting this C2
investigation.

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Q 3.8 Interpret the data given and outline the result. C3

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Q 3.9 Outline the validity of the method followed to determine this relationship. C2

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Question 4

A change in mass of an object can cause a change in the terminal velocity it attains.

The student later decides to determine the relation between the mass attached to the parachute and
the terminal velocity. He suggested that a heavier object will take more time to achieve terminal
velocity than a light one.

Q 4.1 State a question that could be answered in this investigation. B1

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Q 4.2 Identify the variables in this investigation. B3

Dependent Variable:
Independent Variable: Mass
Control Variable 1:
Control Variable 2:

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The images represent the graphs plotted by the student for different masses

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Q 4.3 Collect data from the given graphs for the total time taken and distance travelled by C4
the mass until it achieved terminal velocity and present it in tabular form.

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Q 4.4 Plot a graph to support your hypothesis using the data provided. C5

Q 4.5 Interpret the data given and outline the result. C3

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Q 4.6 Evaluate the validity of the hypothesis that was tested. C2

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Q 4.7 Suggest an extension to this investigation. C1

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Question 5

Parachute density: Lightweight fabric enables safe and controlled descents.

Another student decides to investigate the change in time taken to achieve terminal velocity using
parachutes made of materials of different densities.

Q 5.1 Help him design a method that he could use to complete this investigation. In your B 12
method you should include

the independent and dependent variables

any assumption you will make about control variables.
the equipment you will use.
the method you will use.
how you will collect suf cient data

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Question 6

Applying science

The global context is orientation in space and time. This task (questions 6 and 7) addresses the key
concept of change and assesses criterion D (Re ecting on the impacts of science).

The development of technology has helped humans explore outer space.

Space debris (also known as space junk, space pollution, space waste, space trash, or space
garbage) is defunct human-made objects in space—principally in Earth orbit—which no longer serve
a useful function. These include derelict spacecraft—non-functional spacecraft and abandoned
launch vehicle stages—mission-related debris, and particularly numerous in Earth orbit,
fragmentation debris from the breakup of derelict rocket bodies and spacecraft. In addition to
derelict human-built objects left in orbit, other examples of space debris include fragments from
their disintegration, erosion and collisions, or even paint ecks, solidi ed liquids expelled from
spacecraft, and unburned particles from solid rocket motors. Space debris represents a risk to
spacecraft

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 Video 1

Cleaning up space junk

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Q 6.1 Suggest some measures you think can be implemented to tackle the above D6
mentioned problem.

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Question 7

Mission to Mars: Ambitious quest to unlock the mysteries of the Martian world.

The video shows a channel report on NASA's mission to MARS

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NASA

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Q 7.1 Discuss and evaluate the implications of this type of technological advance in the D 17
development and sustainment of the human race. In your answer you should include
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The importance of this technological advance

Advantages and disadvantages
Social considerations
Economic considerations
A concluding appraisal

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