The following information may be useful. The symbols have their usual meaning.

v−u
1. a=
t 9. F=ma

2. v 2=u2 +2 as 10. W =Fs

1 2 1 2
3. s=ut+ a t 11. E= m v
2 2

12. E=mgh
4. v=u+at
W
5. Momentum, p=mv 13. P=
t

6. F=ma 14. Efficiency=¿

7. Ft =mv−mu useful output energy

x 100%
input energy
mv−mu
8. F=
t 15. F=kx
Section A. Answer all questions.

1 The following are three readings, P, Q and R obtained by three different measuring
instruments.

P = 1.15 mm
Q = 18.9 cm
R = 4.21 cm

What measuring instrument was used to measure P, Q and R?

P Q R

A Vernier calliper Micrometer screw gauge Metre rule

B Micrometer screw gauge Vernier calliper Metre rule
C Micrometer screw gauge Metre rule Vernier calliper
D Vernier calliper Metre rule Metre rule

2 Which speed - time graph applies to an object at rest?

3 Based on the graph in Diagram 1, the value of gradient is 2.0.

v/ ms-1

10 -

t/s
Diagram 1 5
What is the unit for the gradient?

A m-1 s-1
B m s-2
C m s-1
D m s2

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4 Diagram 3 shows a method of determining the resultant of two forces by using the
parallelogram of forces.
P Q

O
R

Diagram 3
Which of the followings represents the resultant force?

A OP
B OQ
C OR
D PR

5 F1, F2 and F3 are forces with the same magnitude acting on a wooden block. Which
diagram shows the maximum resultant force acting on a wooden block?

6 The forces are in equilibrium in all the phenomena below except

A a car descending a hill at constant velocity

B a lamp hanging at rest in a hall
C a mango falling from a tree
D a ship floating at rest in the sea

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7 Which situation shows no work being done?

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8 Diagram 5 shows a stroboscopic photograph of a ball dropped from a height.

Which physics quantity remains constant as the ball falls?

A Velocity
B Momentum
C Acceleration
D Kinetic energy

9 A brick falls from a height of 10 m. Calculate the time taken for the brick to reach the
ground.

A 0.5 s
B 0.7 s
C 1.0 s
D 1.4 s

10 Table 1 shows the results of an experiment to investigate the relationship between

load and extension when a spring is stretched.

Load F/N 100 150 200 250 300

Extension 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
x/cm
Table 1

The original length of spring is lo = 15.o cm. What is the manipulated variable?

A Load, F
B Extension, x

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 C Original length of the spring, lo
D Material used to make the spring

11 Diagram 3 shows a car on town.

Which of the following vector diagrams represents the resultant force, F, which
acts on the car?

12 Diagram 4 shows a car with a mass of 1000 kg moving with an acceleration of 2 m s -2.
There is a frictional force of 900 N acting on the car.

What is the force exerted by engine of the car?

A 900 N C 2000 N

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 B 1100 N D 2900 N

13 Diagrams 3 shows a metal sphere oscillating on a frictionless track.

Which of the following statements is true?

A The kinetic energy of the metal sphere is minimum at R

B The potential energy of the metal sphere is maximum at P
C The principle of conservation of energy is not obeyed
D The total energy of the metal sphere at S is higher than at R

14 The diagram shows load M supported by the arrangement of springs, P, Q and R. All the
springs are identical.

Which comparison is correct about the extension of P, Q and R

A P<Q<R C R<Q<P

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 B Q<R<P D Q<P<R

15 Diagram 1 shows a weightlifter successfully lifting a load of 60 kg.

Calculate the work done in lifting the load

A 30 J
B 120 J
C 600 J
D 1200 J

Please write your answer in the space provided below :

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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Section B. Answer all questions.

1. Diagram 1.1 and Diagram 1.2 show two identical mirrors which are hang on the wall
using strings, of the same length.

DIAGRAM 1.1 DIAGRAM 1.2

The two mirrors are in equilibrium state. Each mirror has a mass of 2
kg. Each string can withstand a maximum force of 15N.

(a)What is meant by equilibrium state?

………………………………………………………………………………………….
[1 mark]

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(b)What is the weight of any one of the mirrors?

……………………………………………………………………………………...
[1 mark]

(c )In the space below, draw a diagram of a triangle of forces that acts on
the mirrors in Diagram 1.1 and Diagram 1.2

Diagram of a triangle of forces Diagram of a triangle of forces

For Diagram 1.1 For Diagram 1.2

(d)T1 and T2 are the tensions of the string that act on the mirrors in Diagram 1.1 and
Diagram 1.2 respectively.
(i) In the space below, draw the scale drawings of triangles of forces to determine the
values of T1 and T2
[ Use the scale 1 cm : 2N]

T1 = ……….cm

= …………N

T2 = ……….cm

= …………N

[4marks]

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(ii)Based on your answer in 1(d)(i), which is the most suitable method to hang the mirror? Give
one reason for your answer.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2 marks]
(iii) If the string in Diagram 1.1 is cut, the mirror will fall down in 0.6 s.
Calculate the final velocity of the mirror before it touches the surface of the floor.

[2 marks]

2 Diagram 2.1 shows two boys pushing a large box. After some time, the box still
remains stationary.

Diagram 2.1

Diagram 2.2 shows an aircraft moving forward with a uniform velocity at a constant
height.

Diagram 2.2

Based on the situation in Diagram 2.1 and the situation in Diagram 2.2,

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 (a)(i) state similarities about the magnitudes and directions of the forces
FI a n d F 2 , F 3 a n d F 4 .

Magnitudes……………………………………………………………….

Directions………………………………………………………………….
[2 marks]

(ii) What is the net force in both situations?

………………………………………………………………………………………….
[1 mark]

(iii) Based on the answers in 2(a)(i) and 2(a)(ii), name the physics concept involved.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
[1 mark]

(b) (i) Another aircraft has F3 greater than F4. Describe the motion of this aircraft.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
[1 mark]

Explain the answer in 2(b)(i).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2 mark]

3 The figures below shows the arrangement of apparatus in an experiment to

determine the relationship between the extension, e of a spring T with weight, W. The
relationship of e and W is shown in the graph.

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a) Based on the graph,
i. Mark with a cross (x) the elastic limit of the spring. [1 mark]

ii. Name the law that is related to the graph before the elastic limit is exceeded.

[1 mark]
iii. State the relationship between W and e before the elastic limit.

[1 mark]
b) The spring stores energy when it is extended.

i) Name the type of energy stored in the spring.

[1 mark]

ii) Calculate the force constant of the spring in SI unit.

[1 mark]
iii) Calculate the energy stored in the spring when it is extended by 4 cm.

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 [1 mark]
iv) What is the relationship between area under the graph and the energy
stores in the spring.

[1 mark]

c) Another spring T is added parallel with the spring T as shown in the figure below.

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 Spring T

Spring T

Sketch the graph of W against e for this experiment on the graph.

[1 mark]

END OF THE QUESTIONS. GOOD LUCK!

Prepared by, Verified by,

....................... .........................
(Cik Marzeha Bt Zamzuri) (En.Zaidie B. Chee Din)
Science Teacher, Senior Science Teacher,
SMKA Kerian SMKA Kerian

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