Physics Paper 3 - Section B

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SPM 2011

MODUL LATIHAN BERSEPADU

PHYSICS 4531/3

Complied by :-

EN ADNAN SHAMSUDIN

GURU CEMERLANG FIZIK

Dengan Kerjasama :-

PANITIA FIZIK

SMK SULTAN ISMAIL JOHOR BAHRU.

PAPER 3

Marking Scheme Included

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CHAPTER 2

1. Diagram 3 shows two catapults A and B made from same

catapult rubber. Difference forces are applied on the

catapults.

Base on the information and observation above:

(a) State one suitable inference.

[1 mark]

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

[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. A boy pushes the boxes along a level walkway as shown in

Diagram 3.1. The boy experiences that the boxes on trolley

move slowly. When the boy removes two of the boxes as

shown in Diagram 4.2, he experiences that the trolley move

faster than before although the same force was applied, 8 N.

Based on the information and obsevation above :

(a) State one suitable inference.

[1 mark]

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

[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.

(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]

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3. A man who is fishing, pulled out a fish out of the water as

shown in Diagram 3.1. It becom es more difficult to pull out

the fish out of the water and the rod is getting bender in

Diagram 3.2.

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.2

Based on the information and your observation above:

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as measuring cylinder,

spring balance, metal rod and other apparatus, describe

an experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis

stated in 3(b)

4. Diagram 3.1 shows a diver is diving into the sea. Diagram

3.2 shows a diver is diving into the swimming pool. They are

at the same depth but the diver in Diagram 3.1 feel that his

ear was sick.

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.2

Based on the observation above and your knowledge of

pressure in liquid;

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as thistle funnel, meter

ruler and others, describe an experiment framework to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b)

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5. Diagram 3.1 shows an aluminium foil which has been shaped

into a boat and put into a water container. Diagram 3.2 shows

the same piece of aluminium foil that has been crumpled and

put into the same water container.

Based on the above information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a measuring cylinder, a

metal rod, spring balance and other apparatus, describe

an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).

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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

Based on the information and observation above:

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as immersion heater,

beaker and other apparatus, describe an experiment

framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).

7. Diagram 3.1 shows a worker pushing down on the piston of a

clogged bicycle pump. Diagram 3.2 shows the same worker

finding it harder to push the piston further down.

Based on the information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one suitable hypothesis

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a Bourdon gauge and

the other apparatus, describe an experiment to investigate

the hypothesis stated in 3(b).

8. Before going to Johor Bahru, Afiff measures the air pressure

of the tyres of his car, as shown in Diagram 3. He noticed

that the air pressure one of the tyres is 200 kPa. At Johor

Bahru, Afiff measured the air pressure. He found that the air

pressure in tyre has increased to 240 kPa. Afiff also found

that the tyre become hot after he arrived at Johor Bahru.

However the size of the tyre remains the same.

Based on the information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as Bourdon gauge, a

round bottom flask and other apparatus, describe one

experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in

Question 3(b).

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9. Diagram 3.1 shows an inverted beaker contains an air

trapped is converted and immersed in the water. Diagram 3.2

shows the volume of air trapped in the beaker decreased

when the beaker is pushed down in the water.

Based on your observation on the volume of air trapped in

the beaker;

(a) State one suitable inference,

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be

investigated,

(c ) With use of apparatus such as a syringe , thick rubber

tube and other apparatus, describe an experiment to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b)

10. Diagram 3.1 shows two pot, X and Y, with X containing more

water than Y. Both the pot are heated. After a few minutes it

was observed that the water in pot Y is hotter than the water

in pot X.

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 3.1 shows a boy accidentally spilt a few drops of

hot noodle soup onto his hand and felt slight pain. Later on,

he accidentally spilt the whole bowl of hot noodle soup onto

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.2

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 such as power supply, beaker,

immersion heater and other apparatus, describe an

experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in

Question 3(b).

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12. Diagram 3.1 shows a student using a convex lens to form a

sharp image of a lamp at the ceiling. Diagram 3.2 shows the

student using another convex lens to form a sharp image of

the lamp.

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.2

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 shows a line under a glass block. Diagram 3.2

shows an identical line under a Perspex block of the same

size. An observer noticed that the image of the line formed in

the glass block is nearer to the surface of the block.

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 such as a tall beaker, water and

other apparatus and material, describe one experiment to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).

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CHAPTER 6

14. Diagram 4.1 shows a boy standing beside the road and a

motorcycle moving towards the boy from a far distance.

Diagram 4.2 shows that the boy has to close his ears when

the motorcycle has come nearer to him.

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. Diagram 4.1 and diagram 4.2 shows the interferance

patterns formed by two continuous coherent water waves

with different distance between two spherical dippers.

Based on the information and the observation above:

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as ripple tank,

stroboscope and other suitable apparatus, describe an

experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis

stated in 4(b).

16. Diagram 4 shows a man testing a newly bought audio system

in a mini theatre by changing his seating position. Loud

sound can only be obtained at some seating positions with a

certain distance from the loudspeaker.

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Based on the observation above and your knowledge on

waves phenomena;

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as an audio

generator, loudspeakers and other apparatus, describe an

experimental framework to investigate the hypothesis

stated in 3(b).

17. Diagram 4 shows two audio technicians is going to set a

close hall so that the audient can enjoy the sound perform by

a singer clearly. When the workers bring the two speakers

closely to another, the distance beside two chairs must be set

further apart so that the sound effect is good enough. The

works can be illustrated as shown in the Diagram 4.

Based on the situation above,

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.

(c) With the use of apparatus such loudspeakers, audio

signal generator and others to set your apparatus,

describe an experiment framework to investigate the

hypothesis stated in 3(b).

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18. Diagram 4.1 shows a worker lifting a load using a reel and a

pulley. The worker notices that it takes a longer time to lift a

heavier load to the top of the building.

Diagram 4.1

Based on the situation above,

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be

investigated.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as d.c. motor (12V),

slotted weight and others apparatus, describe an

experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).

19. Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 show an identical bulbs

connected to the conductor wires of identical length but of

different thickness. When the power supply is switched on,

the bulbs lighted with different brightness.

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one hypothesis that could investigated.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a dry cells, constantan

wire and other apparatus, describe one experiment to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).

20. Diagram 4.1 shows a lamp which lights up with normal

brightness when the dimmer knob is set at its minimum

value. Diagram 4.2 shows the lamp dimmer when the

dimmer knob is set at its maximum value.

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Diagram 4.1 Diagram 4.2

Based on the information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one suitable hypothesis

(c) With the use of apparatus such as constantan wire ,

voltmeter and the other apparatus, describe an

experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3(b).

21. Diagram 4.1 shows Aminah ironing her school uniform.

After the iron is switched on for a while, there are still

wrinkles on the uniform. Diagram 4.2 shows that the

wrinkles are gone when the temperature control knob as

shown in figure 4.3 on the iron is turned.

Based on the observation on Diagram 4.1, Diagram 4.2 and

Diagram 4.3 and using your knowledge of the effect of

current on heating:

(a) State one suitable inference

(b) State one suitable hypothesis

(c) With the use of apparatus such as beaker, an ammeter,

an immersion heater and the other apparatus, describe

an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in

3(b).

22. 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.

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 such as dry cells, constantan

wire, and other apparatus, describe an experiment to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).

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.

Based on the observation above and your knowledge of

electromagnet;

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as solenoid, paper clips

and othersdescribe an experiment framework to

investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b)

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24. Diagram 4.1 and 4.2 show the electric bell which is

connected to the similar batteries.

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. Diagram 4.1 shows an electromagnetic lifting machine used

to lift scrap metal. Diagram 4.2 shows the observation of the

machine when the current flows through the machine is

increased.

Base on the information and observation above:

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as copper wire, soft iron

core and other apparatus describe an experiment

framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).

26. Diagram 4.1 shows a cross-section of a bicycle dynamo

which has a magnet and coil of insulated copper wire. The

output of the dynamo is connected to a bicycle lamp. The

lamp will light up when the magnet is rotated by turning the

wheel. The light gets brighter when the wheel turns faster.

Based on the above information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference.

(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.

(c) With the use of apparatus such as coil of copper wire,

galvanometer, crocodile clips and other apparatus,

describe an experiment to investigate the

hypothesis stated in 4(b).