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 Physics Paper 2 (2 ½ hours)
Section A Section B Section C
(60 marks) (20 marks) (20 marks)
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8 structure 2 essay 2 essay
(answer 1 only) (answer 1 only)
2 essays *Compare 2 *Characteristics
diagram in table
*Open *Close
Response Response
SECTION A
 TIPS (Section A)
• Time management (60 x 1.5 = 90 minutes)
• All calculation must show:
1) formula
2) substitute value
3) final answer with unit
• Observe & Explain (observe = spot the difference)
• Definition (can use formula but state…)
• Answer in short sentence
• Relate/Relationship (…..bigger, ….. bigger)
 Section A SPM 2008
1. Diagram 5.1 shows two boys pushing a large box. After some
time, the box still remains stationary. Diagram 5.2 shows an
aircraft moving forward with a uniform velocity at a constant
height.

(a) Based on the situation in D 5.1 and the situation in D 5.2,

(i) state similarities about the magnitudes and directions of
the forces F1 and F2, F3 and F4. [2 marks]
Magnitudes: F1 = F2 ; F3 = F4 // SAME
Directions : OPPOSITE
(ii) What is the net force in both situation?[1 mark]
Zero // 0 N// 0
(iii) Based on the answers in 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii),
name the physics concept involved. [1 mark]
Forces In Equilibrium // Newton 3rd Law
(b) (i) Another aircraft has F3 greater than F4.
Describe the motion of this aircraft. [1 mark]
accelerate
(ii) Explain the answer in 5(b)(i). [2 marks]
Net Force is not zero
F = ma where m= mass, a =acceleration
2. Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2 show two
circuits with identical components. Each circuit
contains an ammeter, a cell and a
semiconductor diode. SPM 2008

(a) Give one example of a semiconductor material.[1 m]

Boron // Indium // Galium
(b) Observe Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2.
State the difference between:
(i) The connection of the diodes. [1 mark]
Anode of the diod is connected to positive
terminal of the cell in Diagram 6.2
(ii) The reading of the ammeters. [1 mark]
Diagram 6.1 is 0A, Diagram 6.2 is > 2A
(c) Give two reasons that cause the difference
between the reading of the ammeters in Diagram
6.1 and in Diagram 6.2. [2 marks]
Diagram 6.1 :
Diode is reverse biased & bigger depletion
layer
or
Diagram 6.2 :
Diode is forward biased & smaller depletion
layer
(e) Diagram 6.3 shows the output signal displayed on
the screen of a cathode ray oscilloscope (CR0) when
a diode is connected to an a.c. power supply.Explain
why the output signal is produced as shown. [2 marks]
Diode acts as half wave rectifier
Diode is forward biased when current is at
positive cycle
1. Diagrams 5.1 and 5.2 show instrument K being
used to measure pressure for a fixed mass of
gas in an air-tight container.

(a) Name the instrument K. [1 mark]

Bourdon Gauge

MRSM 2008
(b) Based on the observations of Diagrams 5.1 and 5.2,
(i) compare the volume of the gas. [1 mark]
Diagram 5.1 is greater
(ii) compare the pressure of the gas [1 mark]
Diagram 5.1 is smaller
(iii) state one assumption made while performing the
experiment. [1 mark]
The Temperature of the gas is constant
(c) Using your answers in (b)(i) and (b)(ii), sketch
the graph of pressure against volume of the
gas. [1 mark]

Pressure

Volume

(d) Name the physics law which is involved in the

above observation. [1 mark]
Boyle’s Law
SECTION B
 Section B
(a) Diagram 9.1 shows two identical steel balls placed
onto spring M and spring N. Both springs are elastic
and fixed to a horizontal surface. The springs are
pushed down until the lengths of spring M and spring
N are the same.
• Diagram 9.2 shows the maximum heights reached by
the balls when the hands are released.
• [Assume spring M and spring N are of the same
material, same coil diameter and same original
length
(i) What is the meaning of elasticity? [1mark]

• The property of an object to enable it to

return to its original shape and
dimension/size when the applied force is
removed
(ii) Using Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2, compare the thickness of
the spring wire and the maximum height reached by the balls.
Relate the thickness of the spring wire with the maximum height
of the ball to make a deduction regarding the relationship
between the thickness of the spring wire and the elastic
potential energy of the spring. [5 marks]

/1: Spring wire in 9.1(a) is thinner//9.1(b) is thicker or

Spring wire M is thinner// N is thicker
/2: Maximum height reached by the ball in 9.2(b) is higher//9.2(a)
is lower or Maximum height reached by the ball on spring N is
higher//M is lower
/3: The thicker the spring wire, the higher the maximum height
reached by the ball
/4: the higher the maximum height reached by the ball, the higher
the elastic potential energy of the spring
/5:The thicker the spring wire, the higher the elastic potential
energy of the spring
• (b) The forces used to compress the springs in
Diagram 9.1(a) and Diagram 9.1(b) are F1 and
F2 respectively.
• (i) Compare F1 and F2.
• Give one reason for this answer. [2 marks]

/1: F2 > F1
/2: Spring N is stiffer
• (ii) Using Diagram 9.1 and Diagram 9.2, state
the energy changes that take place from the
moment the spring is compressed until the ball
reaches its maximum height. [2 marks]

/1 : Elastic Potential Energy --> Kinetic Energy

/2 : Kinetic Energy ---> Gravitational Potential
Energy
• Diagram 9.3 shows a pole vaulter performing a
jump.
• Using appropriate physics concepts, explain the
use of suitable equipment and techniques to
improve his performance.
• Your answer should include the following
aspects:
(i) Vaulter’s attire
(ii) Vaulter’s movement
(iii) Pole used
(iv) Safety
Attire / Shirt Mattress

Movement

Pole
Shoes
Pole Vaulter Motion
 Tight Attire / Shirt : Thicker/Softer
Reduce air resistance Mattress

Movement: Moves
faster//increase speed,
bigger momentum// bigger
kinetic energy

Spike Strong/ Less Dense/ Elastic

Shoes Pole
Aspect
s Characteristic Explaination
Tight/BodyShape Reduce air resistance
Attir Spike Shoes Reduce surface area, increase
e pressure, increase grip,
increase friction
Movem
Moves faster// bigger momentum// bigger
ent increase speed, kinetic energy
Elastic Pole Can be bend easily,> elastic PE,
Pol > gravitational PE
e Made from less Reduce the mass. Hence,
dense material lighter
Saf Thicker // Softer Increase time of impact, reduce
ety mattress impulsive force, less injuries
SECTION C
 SPM 2007

Diagram 11.1 shows the speed limit and the load

limit of heavy vehicles such as buses and lorries.
(a) What is meant by speed? [1 m]
Speed is rate of change of distance
(b) Using the concepts of momentum and inertia,
explain why the speed limit and the load limit
must be imposed on heavy vehicles. [4 m]
momentum inertia

speed load = mass

• Momentum = mass x velocity
• Smaller velocity (speed), smaller momentum
• Inertia = the tendency of an object to resist
its state of motion
• Smaller mass, smaller inertia
(c) Diagram 11.2 shows four tankers, P, Q, R and
S, with different specifications. You are required
to determine the most suitable tanker to deliver
oil safely. Study the specifications of all the four
tankers from the following aspects:
• The type of brakes
• The number of tyres
• The number and size of the tanks
• The distance between the trailer and the tractor
• Explain the suitability of the aspects.
• Justify your choice. [10 marks]
Characteristic Explaination
Type of brakes is prevent wheels from locking //
Antilock brake prevent skidding// more efficient
system
The tanker must have to increase surface area hence
many tyres reduce pressure // lower the
centre of gravity hence increase
stability
The tanker should to reduce the negative effect of
have more and inertia
Smaller size of the
tanks
The distance between easy to make turn // avoid trailer
the trailer and the from crushing the tractor when
tractor should be
emergency stop
further
 Choice : R
• Type of brakes = ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
• 2 // more tyres
• 5 small tanks
• have distance between the trailer
and the tractor
(d) A tanker of mass 1 800 kg accelerates from rest to a
velocity of 45 km/h in 10 s. [5 marks]
(i) Calculate the acceleration of the tanker.
a = (v - u)/t
a = [45 x 103/ 3600 ] / 10
= 1.25 m s-2
(ii) Calculate the force acting on the tanker.
F = ma
= (1800)(1.25)
= 2250 N
Thank You