HOW TO SCORE MARKS??? PHYSICS SPM
PHYSICS SPM4531/1 4531/1 4531/24531/2
4531/34531/3
SSTEP 1Master the SPM formatMaster the allocation of marks for
each papers. Set your targetMaster the pattern of questions
in every sections.Master the writing skills in each
papersThe most important is master the
PHYSICS CONCEPT
Physics Assessments Physics Assessments Format SPMFormat SPM
Paper 1 - 4531/1(50 marks)Paper 2 - 4531/2
(100marks)Paper 3 - 4531/3 (40 marks)
Peka physics 4531/4
TOTAL= 190 MARKS
Your target????Your target????A+ = 171 / 190 D = A = 152 / 190 E =A- = 142 / 190 F =B+ = 132 / 190B = 123 / 190B- = 113 / 190C+ = 95 / 190C = 86 / 190C- = 76 / 190
TO PASS OR CREDIT
76 ABOVE
Samples of answerSamples of answer
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Example of knowledge questionsExample of knowledge questions
What is meant by displacement?
What is meant by resistance? What is meant by speed? What is meant by pressure? What is meant by momentum? (a) What does the term isotope
mean? What is meant by power?
Path taken /distance in a specific direction.
Ratio of voltage to the current flows in a conductor//
R =V/I states the meaning of the symbols,
R= resistance, V = voltage, I = current,
V = IR, R = V/I
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1. Diagram 1 shows a slinky spring being moved left and 1. Diagram 1 shows a slinky spring being moved left and right continuouslyright continuously
(a)Complete the sentence below by ticking (x) the correct box.The wave produced by the slinky is a
Transverse wave -------Longitudinal wave ------- [1 mark]
x
(b) On Diagram 1, mark ‘X’ on any one of the crests of the wave. [1 mark]
Q1
x
SPM 2008 Q1
(c) complete the following sentence by underlining the correct phrase in the bracket.The direction of the hand movement is ( the same as/ perpendicular to the direction of the wave movement)
[1 mark](d) What is transferred by the wave? ……………..
Energy
2006 What type of wave is the sound waves? [1 mark]
- What is meant by magnetic field? [1mark ]
A region of magnetic force
Longitudinal wave
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Impulsive force
High force/ High energy/Hard surface
SPM 2009 Q2
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Momentum = mass x velocity
= 0.05 kg x 5 m/s
= 0.25 kgm/s
Put sponge / plasticine on the wooden block
SPM 2009 Q2
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hro
Reflection
Virtual // laterally invertedSPM 2008 Q2
4. Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 4. Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 show two photographs of show two photographs of electrical circuits.electrical circuits.
Q3
(a) Which diagram shows a parallel circuit?
…………………………………………… [1 mark]
Diagram 3.2
SPM 2008 Q3
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5 Diagram 7.1 shows a hydraulic system. A force F is exerted on the small piston.
(a)(i) Name the principle involved in this hydraulic system.
……………………………………….[1 mark]
(ii) Compare the pressure at point P and at point Q.
Same // equal // P = Q // Pp = PQ // no difference …………………………….[1 mark]
Q7
Pascal’s principle // pascal Rej : wrong spelling
Rej : serupa // setara // simillar SPM 2008 Q7
State the energy change involved when using the heater to heat the water.
…………………………………………… [1 mark]
SPM 2008 Q8
Electrical energy to heat energy
7.
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(a)Name the light phenomenon involved at Y. [1 mark]
SPM 2008 Q11
…………………………………………… [1 mark]
Total internal reflection
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Pressure decreases Pressure is directly proportional to depth
Boyle’ law
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(C) (iii) One of the 10 Ω resistors is removed from the circuit. What happens to the ammeter reading?
. [1 mark]
Decreases // smaller // reduce // less // lower // less than 2A
Q3
SPM 2008 Q311
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(a)(i) Explain how the dark and light bands are formed on the screen.
[4] (ii) Observe Figure 6.2. Compare the
wave patterns and the wavelengths of the waves before and after they pass through the gaps. Relate the size of the gaps, the wave patterns and the wavelengths to deduce a relevant physics concept. [5]
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10 (a) (i) 1 (region ) crest /convex shape / convex lens
1 Light is focussed on the crest produce bright region
1 (region ) trough /concave shape / concave lens
C 1 Light is diverged on the trough produce dark region
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(d) Diagram 10.3 shows two thin copper strips, PQ and RS connected to a circuit
Explain what happens to PQ and RS, when the switch is on. [4 marks]
Q 10
1 - When current flows the magnetic field is formed // Diagram
2 –The flow of current is in the apposite direction // Diagram
3 – The magnetic field between the two plates are in the same direction // Diagram
4 – The two pieces of thin copper repulse against one another // Diagram
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