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PHYSICS 4531/3
SPM 2011
PAPER 3
Marking Scheme Included
CHAPTER 2
1.
CHAPTER 3
3.
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as spring, retort stands
and other apparatus, describe an experiment framework
to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).
(i) The aim of the experiment
(ii) The variables in the experiment
(iii) The list of apparatus and materials
(iv) The arrangement of the apparatus
(v) The procedure of the experiment.
(vi) Describe how to control the manipulated variables
and how to measure the responding variables.
(vii) The way to tabulate the data.
(viii) The way to analyse the data
[10 marks]
2.
Diagram 3.1
Diagram 3.1
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a trolley, ticker timer,
ticker tape, elastic cord and other apparatus, describe an
experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis
stated in 4(b). In your description, state clearly the
following :
(i) The aim of the experiment
(ii) The variables in the experiment
(iii) The list of apparatus and materials
(iv) The arrangement of the apparatus
(v) The procedure of the experiment.
Diagram 3.2
Diagram 3.2
5.
CHAPTER 4
6.
Diagram 3.1 shows a half glass of hot coffee that is left for
ten minutes. Diagram 3.2 shows a full glass of similar hot
coffee that is left for the same time. It is notice that the hot
coffee in Diagram 3.1 cools down faster than Diagram 3.2.
Diagram 3.1
Diagram 3.2
8.
9.
Diagram 3.1
Observe the thickness of the lens and the distance from the
lens to the image in both situations.
Based on the observation:
(a) State one suitable inference.
(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.
(c) With the use of apparatus such as convex lenses, a screen
and other apparatus, describe an experiment to
investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).
13.
Diagram 3.1
Based on the information and observation:
(a) State one suitable inference
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.
(c) With the use of apparatus such as beaker, thermometer
immersion heater and other apparatus, describe one
experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in
Question 3(b).
11.
Diagram 3.2
CHAPTER 6
14.
Diagram 4.1
Diagram 4.2
Based on the information and observation:
(a) State one suitable inference.
(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.
(c) With the use of apparatus shown in Diagram 4.3 and
other apparatus, describe an experiment to investigate the
hypothesis stated in 4(b).
15.
CHAPTER 7
18.
Diagram 4.1
Based on the situation above,
(a) State one suitable inference.
(b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be
investigated.
20.
Diagram 4.1
21.
Diagram 4.2
Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 show two night market stalls
which are fixed with two identical bulbs that are connected to
two identical car batteries 12 V with different length of
connecting wires. Both bulbs bright up with different
brightness.
23.
Diagram 4.1 and 4.2 shows the electric circuit consists with
an electric bells, switch and battery. When the switch is
closed, it is observes that the bell in Diagram 4.2 rings louder
than the bell in Diagram 4.1. Both electric bells in each
diagram are same.
24.
When the switch is on, the bell in figure 4.2 ring loudly than
the bell in figure 4.1.
Based on your observation
(a) State one suitable inference
(b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be
investigated
(c ) With use of apparatus such as a insulated copper wire ,
small iron pins and other apparatus, describe an
experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b)
25.
26.
(vi)
CHAPTER 3
Questions No. 3
(a) The buoyant force can be determined by finding the weight of
water displaced
(b) The more the rod is immersed, the lower the reading on the
spring balance
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between weight of water
displaced and the buoyant force
(ii) Manipulated : length of rod below the liquid level
Responding : weight/ loss in weight
Constant : Density of liquid
(iii) Beaker, rod, spring balance, metre rule
(iv)
Questions No. 2
(a) Acceleration is influenced by the mass
(b) When the mass increased, the acceleration will be decreased.
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between the acceleration
and the mass.
(ii) Manipulated variable : mass
Responding variable : acceleration
Constant : Force applied
(iii) 5 Trolleys, ticker timer, ticker tape, a rubber band, a
wooden runway, 12 V a.c power supply, ruler
(iv)
(v)
(vii)
(v)
(vi)
(v)
(vi)
CHAPTER 4
Questions No. 6
(a)
(b)
(c)
(v)
(vi)
(vi)
Procedure
The meter rule was clipped to the retort stand
beside of the iron bar.
The height of the iron bar is set at h = 20.0 cm.
The iron bar is immersed into the water. The
reading of the spring balance is recorded. 4. Step 2
and 3 is repeated for the height, h= 25.0 cm,
30.0cm, 35.0 cm and 40.0 cm.
(vii) Tabulation of data
(vii)
Questions No. 7
(a) The force // weight affects the volume of the gas
The pressure affects the volume of the gas
(b) When the pressure of a fixed mass of gas decreases , the
volume of the gas increases//The bigger the acting force the
smaller the volume of the gas // The bigger the acting force the
smaller the volume of the gas // The greater the weight the
smaller the volume of the gas.
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship the pressure and the
volume of the gas
(ii) MV : Pressure of gas , V
RV : Volume of gas , P
CV: Temperature and mass of the gas.
(iii) 100 cm3 glass syringe , rubber tube , Bourdon gauge ,
load, triple beam balance , retort stand.
(iv)
(iv)
(v)
(v)
Questions No. 9
(a) Pressure depends on volume// Volume influences pressur
(b) When the volume decrease , the pressure increase ,
(c) To investigate the relationship between volume and pressure
(i) Manipulated : volume
(ii) Responding : pressure
(iii) Fixed : mass of gas // temperature
(iv) Syringe, clip , thick rubber tube, bourdon gauge .
Questions No. 8
(a) Pressure depends on temperature
(b) The higher the temperature, the higher the pressure
(c) (i) To investigate the relationship between the air pressure
and its temperature
(ii) Manipulated : temperature
Responding : pressure
Fixed : volume / mass of gas
(iii) Round-bottomed flask, glass tube, bourdon gauge,
thermometer, rubber tube, retort stand, tripod stand,
Bunsen burner, stirrer, beaker, wire gauze, water,
water bath.
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Questions No. 10
(a) The mass // volume affects the rise in temperature //
temperature
(b) The greater the mass // volume, the smaller the rise in
temperature // temperature
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between the mass and rise
in temperature (of water)
(ii) Manipulated variable : Mass
Responding variable : Increase in temperature
Fixed variable : Heat supplied // Time of heating // Power
of the heater
(iii) Beaker, water, thermometer, immersion heater,
stopwatch, balance for measuring mass
(iv) Draws a labeled and functional diagram of the set up of
the apparatus
(v) Put a mass of 100 g of water in a beaker
Switch on the heater for 5 minutes and record the
temperature rise
Repeat the experiment with 150 g, 200 g, 250 g and, 300
g of water.
(vi) Tabulate the data
(v)
(vi)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
CHAPTER 6
Questions No. 14
(a) The loudness of the sound depends on the distance (between
the source and the observer
(b) The smaller the distance (between the source and the observer),
the louder the sound
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between the loudness of a
sound and the distance (between the source and the
observer)
(ii) Manipulated variable : distance, d
Responding variable : loudness of sound (amplitude,
a)
(Note: Constant variable can be ignored)
(iii) Audio signal generator, loudspeaker, cathode ray
oscilloscope (CRO), microphone, meter rule / measuring
tape
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Questions No. 16
(a) The distance between two successive loud, x sound depends on
the distance from the loudspeakers, D
(b) The distance between two loud sounds, x increases as the
distance of separation of two sources, a increases.
/ the longer the distance between two loud sounds, x ,the longer
the distance from the loudspeakers, D
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between distance, x and
distance, D
(ii) Manipulated : Distance between the observer and
loudspeakers, D
Responding : Distance between two successive positions
of loud sounds, x.
Fixed : Distance between the two loudspeaker, a,
frequency of audio generator
(iii) Audio signal generator, two identical loudspeakers,
connecting wires and metre ruler
(iv)
Questions No. 17
(a) The distance between 2 loud speaker affect the distance
between 2 loud or soft sound
(b) When the distance between two coherent sources of sound is
increase, the distance between two consecutive constructive or
destructive interference is decrease.
(c) (i)
To investigate the relationship between two coherent
sources and the distance between two consecutive
constructive and destructive interference.
(ii) Manipulated : Distance between two coherent sources, a
Responding : Distance between two consecutive
constructive or destructive Interference,x
Constant : Distance between the source and the screen.
(iii) Loud speaker, audio signal/frequency generator,
connection wire, power supply, measuring tape.
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(v)
Questions No. 21
(a) The heating effect of a conductor is affected by magnitude of
the current.
(b) The larger the current, the higher the temperature of the water
which is being heated
(c) (i)
To investigate the effect of current on heating
(ii) MV : current ,I
RV : temperature ,
CV : volume of water
(iii) Beaker, ammeter, immersion heater, thermometer,
connecting wire, rheostat and stop watch
(iv) Draws a labeled and functional diagram of the set up of
the apparatus.
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(v) Pour 200cm of water into the beaker and measure its
temperature.
Switch on the circuit and adjust the rheostat until the
reading of ammeter is 1.0 A.
The stop watch is started.
The final temperature is recorded after 2 minutes.
Step repeated by adjusting the rheostat so that the
ammeter readings are 2.0 A, 3.0 A, 4.0 A and 5.0 A.
(vi)
(vi)