test cope 002492 FORM TP 2323 JANUARY 2003, CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE, EXAMINATION PHYSICS Paper 02 — General Proficiency 1 hours READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY ‘You MUST use this answer booklet when responding to the questions. For each question, write your answer in the space provided and return the answer booklet at the end of the examination. 2. ALL WORKING MUST BE SHOWN in this booklet, since marks will be awarded for correct steps in calculations. 3. Attempt ALL questions. 4. The use of non-programmable calculators is allowed, 5. Mathematical tables are provided. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO Copyright © 2002 Caribbean Examinations Council. All rights reserved. 002492/F/JANUARY 20031 Masses M ~ rat plate ~~ Plunger Piston < Trapped gas VE— Sealed bottom of pump: Figure 1 A bicycle pump is modified by replacing the handle with a flat plate onto which masses can be placed. ‘The plate carries an attached pointer that is next to a vertical scale as shown in Figure 1. The bottom ofthe pump is sealed so that a fixed mass of gas is trapped inside. Initially masses, M, are added to the flat plate until the pointer reaches the 5 em mark. The masses are then removed in steps, the trapped gas expands and drives up the piston, increasing the upward displacement L. Corresponding values of 1. and M are recorded in the table below, (Assume the temperature of the gas is kept constant throughout the experiment.) TABLE 1 Mass M(kg) 118 480 250 13.0 6.00 2.00 Displacement L(em) 5.00 | 100 15.0 200 25.0 300 | Tom — [rer (a) (i) Calculate corresponding values of tr and complete Table 1 (Amarks) Gi PloMtvs- on he graph paper on the opposite page (marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (002492/F/JANUARY 2003002492/F/JANUARY 2003 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE(iii) Determine the slope, S. of the graph and give its unit. (>) @)_ Whats the value of L when M = 0? ( 2marks) (ii) The results of this experiment can be used to verify Boyle's Law. State Boyle's Law as clearly and as completely as you can. ( 3imarks) ii) State TWO precautions that Boyle’s Law suggests for this experiment? (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (002492/FJANUARY 2003(©) @_ The piston has a radius of 2.5 em. Calculate its area in m?. ( 3 marks) Gi) Calculate the pressure applied to the trapped mass of gas when a mass of 100 kg. rests on the flat plate, GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, 002492/FANUARY 20032 (a) (by -6 Explain what is meant by the term ‘electric current’ and give the SI unit for an electric current, ( 3 marks) Figure 2 shows the internal layout of a torchlight (flashlight) and its electrical circuit Bulb Copper strip “ Copper strip Resistance of bulb — ane Voltage 4* supply p_ Ie Figure 2 (i) Inthe space below draw the circuit symbol used to represent one of these cells. (A mark) Gi) State the type of energy conversion which takes place in these cells. (1 mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (002492/FANUARY 2003Gii) The component labelled Q is used to connect the copper strips thereby complet- ing a closed circuit. Name this component. (1 mark) (©) The voltage of each cell is 1.5 V and the bulb has a resistance of 6 @ (i) Calculate the current flowing in the circuit. ( 3marks) Gi) How much energy is delivered to the bulb in 12 minutes? (Cémarks) Total 15 marks 3. (@)_ Describe the nature and origin of the following particles: () a particte: ( 3 marks) Gi) B- particle: ( 3 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (002492/F/JANUARY 2003(b) B= particles move at much greater speeds than ct — particles but cause much less ionization when passing through air. Give TWO reasons why this is so. (2 marks) (c) Radon is a naturally occurring gas which has a half life of 54 seconds. (What fraction of a sample of this gas is left after 108 seconds. ( 2 marks) ii) Calculate the time that will elapse before only 2 of the original sample remains. (3 marks) (@ —@ —_Anueteusorthe radioactive isotope Rn emits an ct ~pariele when tdceays into a nucleus of the element Po, Complete the equation representing this event by weting in the nucleon and proton numbers m2 ‘96 Rn > Po + He (2 marks) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002492/FJANUARY 2003@ @ Gi Gi) -9- State what is meant by the term ‘change of phase.” ( 2 marks) Ice initially at ~5°Cisheated until steamis formed. Sketch a graph showing how the temperature of the ice would vary with time. (4 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002492/F/ANUARY 2003-10- (©) 200 gof crushed ice at ~5°C is heated until it JUST reaches °C, Calculate the heat required for this process. (4 marks) (ii) More heatis added at 0°C until itis completely converted to water, Calculate the amount of heat that is added during the heating process. (Specific Heat Capacity of Ice = 2100 J kg K-) (Specific Latent Heat of Ice = 3.34 x 10° J kg!) (3 marks) Total 14 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002492/FJANUARY 2003Fuse Fuse Electricity © supply ply Electric Light stove bulls (a) Figure 3 shows two household appliances connected in parallel to the electricity supply. (Give TWO advantages of connecting electrical appliances in parallel. ( 2 marks) Gi) Explain the purpose of the fuses. ( 2 marks) Gi) In connecting the stove, an earth wire is also used, State its function. (1 mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002492/FJANUARY 2003212. (b) Suppose the supply voltage were 220 V d.c. and the electric stove and light bulb are rated at 1500 W and 150 W respectively. (i) Select ONE fuse of correct rating for the electric stove from the list below and explain your choice. LOA, 2A, 1OA,ISA ( 5 marks) (ii) Calculate the TOTAL current drawn from the supply if BOTH appliances are being operated (4marks) (iii) Explain TWO reasons why alternating current is MORE suitable than direct current for country-wide distribution of electricity. (2 marks) Total 16 marks END OF TEST (002492/FJANUARY 2003