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CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE@ EXAMINATION
Paper 02
General proficiencv
2 hours 30 minutes
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This paper consists of SIX questions. Section A consists of THREE questions. candidates must attempt ALL questions in this section. Answers for this section must be wrifte; in this answer booklet.
section B consists of THREE questions. candidates must attempt ALL questions in this section. Answers for this section must be wriffen in this answer booklet.
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You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator, but you should note that the use of an inappropriate number of figures in answers will be penalised.
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-2SBCTION A
1.
The data in Table I showing V, and Vo were obtained when testing a transformer.
TABLE
v,/v
2.4
3.5
v/v s/
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3
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4.4
6.1
7.7
(a) (b)
V.
against
Vo.
(7 marks)
(4 marks)
(c)
(i)
the number of turns in the primary No, given that the number of turns in the secondary Nr:750
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A.
(3 marks) (d)
(i)
If the current in the secondary winding is actually 0.r5 A, calcurate the efficiency of this transformer.
(3 marks)
(ii)
(e)
(1 mark )
state THREE features of the transformer that enable it to operate efficiently.
(3 marks)
Total25 marks
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-52. (a)
Complete Table 2 which shows physical quantities and the instruments used to measure them.
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Quantity
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Instrument
Time (s marks)
(b)
1.
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Figure
(i)
(1 mark)
(ii)
(1 mark)
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(c)
(i)
Given that the mass of a cricket ball is 0.06 kg, calculate its weight in newtons.
g:
(3 marks)
l0 m s-21
(ii)
Figure 2 is a vector diagram representing a cricket ball's velocity, oA, and the wind's velocity, OB.
a)
Scale 1
cm:2
ms-l
Figure 2
(3 marks)
b)
State its magnitude in m s-l and its direction in degrees from OA.
(2 marks)
Total 15 marks
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(i)
Draw and label a mercury laboratory thermometer, clearly indicating the fixed
points.
(4 marks)
(ii)
3.
TABLE
Type of Thermometer
Clinical
Laboratory thermometer Thermocouple
-20 to I l0
-250 to 800
35 to 43
(3 marks)
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1.01
105 Pa.
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(3 marks)
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By using the general gas law, determine, as a result of the rise, the ratio of the final volume to the initial volume of a bubble.
(5 marks)
Total 15 marks
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4.
(a)
Normal
Angle of incidence Angle of reflection
(3 marks) (b)
(3 marks)
(c)
Using a relevant physics concept, explain why the word f SITIAJUEMA is painted in this manner at the front of some emergency vehicles. (4 marks)
(d)
Figure 4 shows a ray of white light, AO, incident at 30" to the PS boundarv of the rectangular glass block, PQRS.
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(5 marks)
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Describe a test to show that a semi-conductor diode is defective. Sketch the I-V graph for a functioning semi-conductor diode.
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(b)
(i)
Figure 5
(2 marks) (iD
In a second scenario, 2C), 6C) and 12Cl resistors are placed in parallel as seen in Figure 6.
Figure 6
Calculate the equivalent resistance that one can use in parallel. (4 marks)
(c)
Last year for Christmas, Paula had to put together a set of bulbs to light her family's Christmas tree. After much thought, she decided to put together strings of bulbs in series. (3 marks) Was that a wise decision? Justifv vour answer.
Total 15 marks
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-186.
(a)
Discuss the importance of alternative energy to the Caribbean with reference to two sources (6 marks) and their uses.
(b)
A football is kicked from rest looping over the head of a goalkeeper who is 40 m away.
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Describe the energy changes taking place in the ball from when it was kicked to when it hit the ground behind the goalkeeper. (Assume no energy losses.) (4 marks)
(ii)
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Derive an expression in terms of m, h and v for the difference between the potential (2 marks) and the kinetic energy of the ball.
(iii)
During
ball of mass 0.43 kg hit the head of one of the players ofheight point 1.5 m. The player was standing vertically. If the velocity of the ball at the of contact with the player's head was 7 m s-1, what momentum was transferred to (3 marks) the player?
a game, the
g:
10 N kg_t
Total 15 marks
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