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1 Kinematics – describing motion

1 a 120 × 2 = 4.0 km
60
b The car’s direction of motion keeps changing.
Hence its velocity keeps changing. In the
course of one lap, its displacement is zero so
its average velocity is zero. Its average speed
remains constant.
c 1273 ≈ 1300 m
2 a 1000 m
b 1000 m at an angle 53º W of N
c 16.7 m s−1 at an angle 53º W of N
3 a 17.2 km
b 15 200 m at an angle 8º E of N
c 2000 s
d 8.6 m s−1
e 7.6 m s−1
4 2.6 m s−1 at an angle 23º E of N

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1 a Distance in a (particular) direction [1] 4 a Vector quantities have direction and
b When athlete returns to his original scalar quantities do not. [1]
position/the start [1] One example of a vector, e.g. velocity,
(direct) distance from original acceleration, displacement, force [1]
position is zero. [1] One example of a scalar, e.g. speed,
time, mass, pressure [1]
2 s / m 40 boy
38
3635 100 km h–1
girl
30
25
N
20
15
10 500 km h–1
resultant
5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
t/s

a straight line from t = 0, s = 0 to

b Correct vectors drawn and labelled [1]
t = 12, s = 36 [1]
Scale stated and diagram of sufficient size [1]
b straight line from t = 0, s = 0 to t = 5,
Resultant velocity 510 (±5) km h−1 [1]
s = 10 [1]
11° W of N or a bearing of 349° (±3°) [1]
straight line from t = 5, s = 10 to t = 12,
s = 38 [1] c 0.25 × 510 = 128 ≈ 130 km 11° W of N [1]
c 10 s [1] 5 a velocity of aircraft
B
3 a Each second it travels a constant distance [1]
At least two examples: 108 − 84 = 24 cm,
7.5 m s–1
84 − 60 = 24 cm, 60 − 36 = 24 cm [1] 15 m s–1

b speed = d = 24 [1]
t 0.1 A
speed = 240 cm s−1 [1]
c 108 + 2 × 24 [1] Correct vector diagram [1]
156 cm [1] Velocity of aircraft in still air in easterly
direction or calculation [1]
b tout = 5000 = 333 s and treturn = 5000
15 13.5
= 370 s [1]
total time = 703 or 704 s or 703.7 s [1]
average speed = 10000 = 14.2 m s−1 [1]
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2 Accelerated motion
1 100 m
2 Train slows to rest and covers a distance of
2500 m.
3 b 20.4 ≈ 20 m; −56.4 ≈ −56 m
c 4.08 ≈ 4.1 s
4 a 800 m
b 1.25 m s−2; 750 m
c 5 s (t = 25 s)
d 1000 m
5 a 2.8 m s−1; 0.57 s
b 4.85 m s−1; 2.77 m

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2 Accelerated motion
1 a 0.200 = 12 × 9.81 × t 2 [1] c Area under the graph used [1]
0.202 ≈ 0.20 s [1] Correct method, e.g. trapezium rule or
b i v 2 = u 2 + 2as leading to squares counted [1]
2.912 = 1.922 + 2a × 0.25 [1] Distance = 0.202 (±0.002) m [1]
a = 9.56 m s −2 [1] d Random errors – the points are either side
ii Air resistance [1] of the line [1]
Acts in the opposite direction to the Systematic errors – the whole line is shifted
velocity and so reduces the acceleration. [1] up or down [1]

2 a i Ball travels upwards (or reverses direction) 4 a v2= u2 + 2as leading to 0 = u2 − 2 × 2 × 140 [1]
on bouncing. [1] u = 23.7 or 24 m s−1 [1]
ii In both cases the ball is accelerating b t = v = 23.7 = 0.39 s [1]
s 60
due to gravity only. [1] The reaction time is approximately 0.4 s
iii Initial height of the ball above the so the driver was alert. [1]
ground [1]
c 100 km h−1 = 100000 = 27.8 m s−1 [1]
iv Ball does not bounce as high as initial 60 × 60
position [1] The driver was not speeding as his
or speed (24 m s−1) is less. [1]
(kinetic) energy is lost (as heat/internal 5 a Constant gradient [1]
energy) during the bounce. [1] b i 1.55 (±0.05) s [1]
b i v 2 = u 2 + 2as leading to v2 = 2 × 9.81 × 1.2 [1] ii Area under graph calculated between
v = 4.85 m s−1 [1] t = 0 and t = 1.55 s [1]
2
ii v = 2 × 9.81 × 0.8 [1] 15 × 1.55 = 11.6 ≈ 12 m [1]
−1
v = 3.96 m s [1] 2
iii v = u + at leading to iii Area between t = 1.55 s and t = 4.1 s [1]
4.85 = −3.96 + a × 0.16 [1] 31.8 ≈ 32 m; accept error carried forward
a = 55.1 ≈ 55 m s −2
[1] from time in i [1]
Upwards direction [1] c i The initial speed of the ball or the
hot-air balloon is 15 m s−1 [1]
3 a Tangent drawn at t = 0.7 s and gradient ii The acceleration is in the opposite
of graph determined. [1] direction to the initial speed of the ball,
a = 0.8 (±0.1) m s − 2 [1] or the acceleration due to gravity is
b Acceleration is constant from downwards and the ball initially rises. [1]
t = 0 to t = about 0.5 s [1]
6 a v2 = u2 + 2as leading to 202 = 0 + 2 × 9.81 × s [1]
Acceleration then decreases. [1]
s = 20.4 or 20 m [1]
Gradient constant at first then
decreases. [1] b v = u + at leading to 20 = 0 + 9.81 × t [1]
t = 2.04 or 2.0 s [1]
c distance = 80 × 2.04 = 163 or 160 m [1]

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3 Dynamics – explaining motion
1 a 6440 ≈ 6400 N
b 656 ≈ 660 kg
2 a 112 N
b 388 N
c 5.54 m s−2
3 a At first the only force is the weight but as its
speed increases viscous drag increases. When
viscous drag equals weight the acceleration is
zero and the speed is constant.
b Put rubber bands around the cylinder the
same vertical distance apart along the cylinder.
Time the ball between the bands. When
terminal velocity is reached the time taken
between successive bands will be constant.
4 a 6 × 10−4 m s−1
b 2 × 10−3 m s−1
c 2 × 10−3 m s−1
5 a i The Earth, ii upwards, iii gravitational force
b i The Earth or the ground under the man,
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1 a i F = ma = 1100 × 1.5 = 1650 N [1] 4 a Mass is the amount of matter in a body. [1]
ii 1650 + 600 = 2250 N (so that resultant Weight is a force [1]
force is still 1650 N) [1] due to gravity acting on the body. [1]
1 1
b s = ut + 2 at2 = 2 × 1.5 × 102 [1] b Body moves to Moon or rises high
above Earth. [1]
s = 75 m [1]
Amount of matter constant but force due
2 a 1.5 m s−1 [1] to gravity is less on Moon or at altitude. [1]
b Constant velocity reached when c mass: kg [1]
weight = upward force due to air resistance [1] weight: kg m s−2 [1]
Air resistance increases with speed. [1]
5 a For a body of constant mass, the acceleration
Air resistance is less than weight of metal is directly proportional to the resultant or
ball even at 2.5–3.0 m s−1 [1] net force applied to it. [1]
c Initial acceleration is acceleration due to Direction of the acceleration and the
gravity or 9.81 m s−2. [1] resultant force are the same. [1]
Initially neither ball has any air resistance. [1] b i It increases the time. [1]
3 a F = ma = 1200 × 8 [1] ii If time increases then acceleration
2 decreases. [1]
F = 4800 N [1]
b i kg m s−2 [1] Since F = ma, when acceleration is less
ii kg m−1 [1] the net force is less and there is less force
iii 4800 = b × 502 [1] between the ground and the legs. [1]
b =1.92 (kg m−1 or N s2 m−2) [1]
iv Sketch graph showing increasing
gradient and force values marked at
speeds of 0 and 50 m s−1 [1]
Resistive force increases with speed
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4 Forces–vectors and moments
1 a 4000 N

drag

4000 N

bbCorrect scale drawing giving a value of

6130 ≈ 6100 N
2 a contact force

friction

weight

b 5.03 N
c 5.03 N
d 13.8 N
3 a 0.50 N; these components cancel as there is
no resultant horizontal force.
b String 1: 0.87 N; string 2: 0.29 N
c 1.16 N
d
1.0 N
weight

0.58 N
1.16 N
4 28.3 ≈ 28 N
5 9.83 ≈ 9.8 N

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1 a i A couple is a pair of equal and opposite 3 a No net/resultant force [1]
forces. [1] No net/resultant moment [1]
ii The torque of a force about a point is b i Torque of the couple about the
the product of the force and distance. [1] centre = 30 × 90 = 2700 N cm [1]
The distance is the perpendicular distance ii Moment of force about the centre
of the line of action of the force to the = (T × 24) N cm [1]
point. [1] For equilibrium: 24T = 2700 [1]
b i Rotation shown clockwise [1] T = 113 ≈ 110 N [1]
Force drawn forwards [1]
4 a The torque of a couple is the product of
axle force, F, and distance, d, [1]
force exerted where d is the perpendicular distance
ground by road on wheels between the forces and F is one of the
two equal and opposite forces. [1]
ii Zero [1] b Tension in string B = vertical component
The car moves at constant speed or of A = 8.0 sin 50° [1]
the wheel turns at a constant rate. [1] TB = 6.13 ≈ 6.1 N [1]
torque 200 Tension in string C = horizontal component
iii force = = = 690 N [1]
radius 0.29 of A = 8.0 cos 50° [1]
2 a The centre of gravity of an object is the TC = 5.14 ≈ 5.1 N [1]
point where all the weight of the object [1]
5 a Any two of the following:
may be considered to act. [1]
• No rotation [1]
b i Taking moments about the left-hand
end of the flagpole: • No movement in any direction [1]
sum of clockwise moments = sum of • No net/resultant moment and no
anticlockwise moments net/resultant force [1]
(25 × 9.81) × 1.5 = Tx [1] b Two tension forces in the cord [1]
where x = perpendicular distance of the Closed triangle of forces or parallelogram
line of action of the tension from the of forces including weight [1]
left-hand end of the flagpole, given by:
tension in cord
x = 2.5 sin 30° = 1.25 m [1]
(25 × 9.81) × 1.5 = T × 1.25 [1] weight of
picture
tension in cord
T = 25 × 9.81 × 1.5 = 294 ≈ 290 N [1]
1.25
ii The net vertical force = 0 c i Vertical component = 45 sin 50°
Vertical component of force at fixed = 34.5 ≈ 35 N [1]
end + vertical component of T = weight ii Weight = sum of vertical components
Vertical component of force at fixed = 2 × 34.5 = 69 N [1]
end + 294 sin 30° = 25 × 9.81 [1]
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5 Work
Work, energy and power
1 a Loss of gravitational potential energy → gain
in kinetic energy
b Kinetic energy → thermal energy/heat (in the
brakes)
c Loss of gravitational potential energy → gain
in kinetic energy
2 a i 1.39 × 103 ≈ 1.4 kJ
ii 0
iii 0
b 86.9 ≈ 87 W
3 Truck: 9 MJ
Dust particle: 14 MJ
The dust particle has greater kinetic energy
than the truck.
4 a 4.66 × 105 J ≈ 4.7 × 105 J
b 116.5 ≈ 120 s
c 3.4 × 105 J
5 a Rate at which work is done; W
b Kinetic energy = 12 × mass × velocity2
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3 a k.e. = work done on body to increase
1 a i Vertical distance = 40 sin 5° = 3.49 m [1]
speed from 0 to v = F × s
p.e. lost = mgh = 90 × 9.81 × 3.49 [1]
Since F = ma, k.e.= ma × s [1]
p.e. lost = 3078 ≈ 3100 J [1] 2

ii k.e. increase = 12 mv2 = 12 × 90 × 122 [1] From v2 = u2 + 2as with u = 0, s = v ,

2a
leading to
k.e. increase = 6480 J [1] 2
k.e. = ma × v = 1 mv 2 [1]
b i Energy produced by cyclist 2a 2
= 6480 − 3078 = 3402 J [1] b i k.e. = 12 mv2 = 12 × 800 × 202 = 160 000 J [1]
energy 3402
useful power output = = [1]
time 67 energy 160 000
power = 50.8 ≈ 51 W [1] power = =
time 6
ii Energy is wasted [1]
= 2.67 × 10 ≈ 2.7 × 104 W
4
[1]
as work done against friction in the
ii Air resistance increases (with speed). [1]
axle/chain or against air resistance. [1]
Net driving force less or more energy
2 a Work is the product of force and distance (per second) wasted so less available to
moved. [1] increase k.e. [1]
The distance moved is in the direction of
4 a i The potential energy of a body is the
the force. [1]
energy stored in the body by reason of its
b i As he falls, his potential energy decreases, position or shape. [1]
his kinetic energy increases and internal
ii Gravitational p.e. is energy due to
energy (thermal energy/heat) is produced
position in a gravitational field. [1]
as work is done against friction. [1]
Elastic p.e. is energy contained in a
The decrease in p.e. = increase in
stretched or squashed object. [1]
k.e. + internal energy produced. [1]
ii Graph with axes labelled and Ep or
decreasing linearly from 1000 J to 0. [1] When an object is raised above the
Ek increasing from 0 when h = 0 [1] Earth’s surface its gravitational p.e.
Ek increases as a straight line to a value increases. [1]
below 1000 J at h = 15 m [1] When a spring or wire is stretched its
elastic p.e. increases. [1]
1000
b i mass = density × volume
Ek = 1030 × 1.4 × 106 × 10.0 = 1.442 × 1010
Energy / J

Ep
≈ 1.4 × 1010 J [1]
ii Water falls an average distance of 5.0 m
when released through turbines.
15 h / m
p.e. lost = mgh = 1.442 × 1010 × 9.81 × 5.0
(accept also use of h = 10 m) [1]
11 11
p.e. lost = 7.07 × 10 ≈ 7.1 × 10 J
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= 3.5 × 1011 J (or 7.1 × 1011 J if h = 10 used) [1]
energy 3.5 ×1011 J
power = =
time 6 × 60 × 60
7.1×1011 J
(or if h = 10 used) [1]
6 × 60 × 60
power = 1.64 × 107 ≈ 1.6 × 107 W
(or 3.3 × 107 W if h = 10 used) [1]
5 a Mention of kinetic energy and potential
energy of molecules [1]
Sum of potential energy and random kinetic
energy of the molecules in a body [1]
b i Internal energy increases. [1]
Molecules gain random kinetic energy as
they move faster at higher temperature. [1]
ii Internal energy increases. [1]
Molecules gain potential energy as they
move away from each other or as work is
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6 Momentum
1 The law of conservation of momentum applies
if the Earth is considered to rise as the ball falls.
The momentum of the Earth upwards equals the
momentum of the ball downwards. The weight
of the ball has an equal and upwards force on the
Earth due to Newton’s third law.
2 a Change in momentum of ball is 12 kg m s−1
away from the wall.
b No change in kinetic energy.
3 a linear momentum = mass × velocity
b kg m s−1
c 1.5 × 104 kg m s−1
d The objects move to the left with a combined
speed of 0.50 m s−1.
4 a i In an elastic collision both momentum and
kinetic energy are conserved.
ii In an inelastic collision momentum is
conserved but not kinetic energy.
b 1.855 ≈ 1.9 kg m s−1
c When the table and Earth are also considered
then the initial momentum of the ball is equal
to the final momentum of the ball added
to the momentum of the snooker table and
Earth, and so momentum is conserved.
5 a −26 400 ≈ −26 000 kg m s−1
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1 a Initial momentum of ball = 0.16 × 25 ii In a completely inelastic collision the
= 4.0 kg m s−1 [1] maximum amount of kinetic energy is
Change in momentum = 4.0 − (−4.0) lost (subject to the law of conservation of
= 8.0 kg m s−1 [1] momentum, which must be obeyed). [1]
change in momentum b i Momentum is conserved as there are no
b force = = 8 [1]
time 0.003 external forces/the system is closed. [1]
force = 2667 ≈ 2700 N [1] Momentum of α-particle in one direction
c The bat slows down. [1] must equal that of uranium nucleus in the
The law of conservation of momentum exactly opposite direction for the change
requires that the change in momentum of to be zero. [1]
the ball and of the bat are equal but in ii 6.65 × 10−27 × vα + 3.89 × 10−25 × vX = 0 [1]
v
opposite directions. [1] iii α = −58.5 ≈ −58 or −59 [1]
vX
Energy is neither created nor destroyed but
internal energy (heat) and sound are created 4 a Momentum and kinetic energy [1]
from the drop in k.e. (of the bat). [1] b i Momentum = 0.014 × 640 = 8.96
The impact is non-elastic. [1] ≈ 9.0 kg m s−1 [1]
ii Bullets leave with momentum forward
2 a The total momentum before an interaction
and gun has equal momentum
is equal to the total momentum after the
backwards. [1]
interaction. [1]
To stop motion/momentum of the
The system is closed or there are no external
gun the soldier must provide a force. [1]
forces acting. [1] ∆p
b i Final momentum = initial momentum iii F = ; 140 = n × 8.96 [1]
∆t
0.35v = 0.25 × 30 [1] Number of bullets per second
−1
v = 21.4 ≈ 21 m s [1] = 15.6 or 15 or 16 [1]
ii Change in momentum 5 a
= 0.25 × 30 − 0.25 × 21.4 [1] Change in Initial Final
momentum / kinetic kinetic
change in momentum = 2.14
kg m s–1 energy / J energy / J
≈ 2.1 kg m s−1 or 2.15 ≈ 2.2 kg m s−1 [1]
iii Change in total kinetic energy truck X 6.0 × 104 2.5 × 105 4.0 × 104
= 12 × 0.25 × 302 − 12 × 0.35 × 21.42 [1] truck Y 6.0 × 104 1.5 × 104 1.35 × 105

change in total k.e. = 32.4 ≈ 32 J [1] One mark for each change in momentum. [2]
iv The arrow stops and the ball moves One mark for kinetic energy values for X. [1]
off with a speed of 30 m s−1 [1] One mark for kinetic energy values for Y. [1]
Relative speed remains unaltered in an b Total initial k.e. = 2.65 × 105 J and total
elastic collision, 30 m s−1 [1] final k.e. = 1.75 × 105 J [1]
3 a i The total kinetic energy before the Collision is not elastic as the total k.e. has
collision is equal to the total kinetic decreased in the collision. [1]
energy after the collision. [1] ∆p 4
c force = = 6.0 × 10 [1]
∆t 1.6
= 3.75 × 10 ≈ 3.7 or 3.8 × 104 N
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7 Matter
1 a The density of ice is roughly the same as the
density of water.
b The force required to break a solid, e.g. a
metal, is large.
2 a Many molecules of gas hit the tyre each
second. Each impact involves a change in
momentum of a molecule as it rebounds. This
change in momentum is caused by a contact
force on the molecule. There is an equal and
opposite force on the tyre wall. Many random
impacts per second on unit area cause a steady
force and pressure.
b With more molecules there is a greater rate of
change of momentum on the tyre walls.
3 a Average speed increases
b Force increases
c Decreases as molecules have to move
farther between collisions with the walls
and the piston
d Stays the same as the pressure is constant
4 a The smoke particles are hit by fast-moving,
but invisible, air molecules.
b Air molecules move fast and move at random.
5 a Use a liquid with a high density, e.g. mercury,
and have long tubes in the manometer.
b If the area of the tube increases then the
weight of liquid above any point increases
in proportion. As pressure = force/area,
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1 a volume = mass = 3.0 ×10 4 a i Density is defined as the mass of an
density 0.6
object divided by its volume. [1]
= 5.0 × 10−26 m3 [1] ii kg m−3 [1]
b Side of cube b i P = ρhg = 1000 × 0.5 × 9.81 [1]
= 3 volume = 3.68 ×10−9 ≈ 3.7 ×10−9 m [1] = 4905 ≈ 4900 Pa [1]
c Mean distance between molecules in ii Points X and Y are at the same depth in
−26
1 the same liquid. [1]
liquid =  3.0 ×10  3 [1]
  or
 1000 
If the pressure were different then liquid
−10
Ratio = 3.1×10 −9 = 0.084 [1] would flow from X to Y (and there is no
3.68 ×10 depth difference). [1]
2 a i mass = density × volume = ρAh [1] iii Force down on base = pressure at X or Y
force or weight of liquid multiplied by area of base. [1]
ii pressure = [1]
area The weight of the liquid is the
ρ Ahg downwards force on the base minus
pressure = = ρhg [1] the upwards force on the top horizontal
A
surfaces in the liquid (the top of the arms
b i Height difference in manometer
of the inverted T). [1]
= 60 cm = 0.60 m [1]
or
pressure difference = ρhg = 1000 ×
Force down on base assumes liquid is all
0.6 × 9.81 = 5886 ≈ 5.9 × 103 Pa [1]
of height 0.5 m above base but the
ii force or weight = pressure × area
container has some parts with water of
= 5886 × 0.05 [1]
depth only 0.3 m. [1]
weight = 294 ≈ 290 N [1]
5 a The weight of the air above 1 m2 of area at
3 a Smoke cell containing smoke or pollen the bottom of the mountain is greater than
grains in water [1] that at the top. [1]
Microscope to view smoke or pollen grains [1] b i Liquid Y has a smaller height difference
b Brownian motion is the motion of small (50 cm) to the boundary than liquid X
particles suspended in a fluid. [1] (60 cm). [1]
Small particles/smoke particles move around Pressure is the same at the 20 cm mark
at random. [1] on both sides. [1]
They are hit by invisible fluid particles ii (ρhg)Y = (ρhg)X [1]
(e.g. air/water). [1] 800 × 0.5 × 9.81 = ρX × 0.6 × 9.81 [1]
Air/water molecules move at random ρX = 666 ≈ 670 kg m −3
[1]
because they hit the particles in random
iii Level L is the same depth in the same
directions/numbers or at different speeds. [1]
liquid. [1]
c Air molecules hitting the suspended mass
or
have a much smaller mass. [1]
Weight due to Y and 10 cm of X
Large numbers hit each side, reducing the
= weight due to 70 cm of X. [1]
‘randomness’ of the collisions.
iv ρhg = 666 × 9.81 × 0.7 [1]
or Conservation of momentum and energy
pressure = 4580 ≈ 4600 Pa [1]
applied when a light molecule hits a heavy
object. [1]
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8 Deforming solids
1 The graph should have a straight line from
the origin to the point where force = 5 N
and extension = 0.25 m. The y-axis should
be labelled F / N and the x-axis labelled
Extension / m. After the straight-line portion
the graph continues with a positive gradient
but the gradient decreases.
2 Diagram as series arrangement in Figure 8.7 on
page 121 of the Coursebook.
Total extension = 0.20 m
3 a 1.96 × 10−7 m2 ≈ 2.0 × 10−7 m2
b 39.3 ≈ 39 N
c 0.050 or 5.0%
d 4.0 × 109 Pa
4 A crisp biscuit is a brittle material. Being brittle
may be a disadvantage as it will break into many
small pieces. Lead is a ductile material. This is
an advantage as it can be hammered into place
on a roof.
5 a 1.67 × 1011 Pa ≈ 1.7 × 1011 Pa
b 4.0 × 10−3 J
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1 a i Q is copper. [1] 3 a Tensile [1]
Copper undergoes plastic deformation Railway line expands on heating,
(large strains for a given stress). [1] reducing stress. [1]
R is glass. [1] or
Copper is stiffer or glass does not show Railway line becomes unstressed when line
plastic deformation. [1] expands with temperature and stresses are
ii P is strongest. [1] less at higher temperatures. [1]
5
P has the largest stress (before breaking). [1] b i stress = F = 2.6 ×10−3 = 5.2 × 107 [1]
iii P has greatest Young modulus. [1] A 5.0 ×10
P has steepest gradient or largest value 7
strain = stress = 5.2 ×1011 [1]
of stress/strain. [1] E 2.1×10
b Labelled diagram showing wire and strain = 2.48 × 10−4 ≈ 2.5 × 10−4 [1]
weights used to stretch wire [1] −4
Method of viewing extension, e.g. ii temperature rise = 2.48 ×10−5 [1]
1.4 ×10
travelling microscope and marker [1]
temperature rise = 17.7 ≈ 18 °C [1]
Series of weights and extensions noted [1]
Diameter of wire measured [1] 4 a E = gradient of the graph [1]
Initial length of wire measured to ‘marker’ [1] 9
E = 1.2 ×10−3 [1]
Graph drawn of force (y-axis) against 8.0 ×10
extension (x-axis) [1] E = 1.5 × 1011 Pa [1]
Young modulus E = FL = gradient b From the graph, strain = 4.0 × 10−3 when
Ax stress is 0.6 GPa [1]
length
of force–extension graph × [1] strain = x
area L
2 a Tensile stress is the ratio of the force to x = 4.0 × 10−3 × 3.5 = 1.4 × 10−2 m (1.4 cm) [1]
cross-sectional area in a wire. [1] breaking force
c breaking stress = [1]
Tensile strain is the ratio of extension to cross-sectional area
initial length. [1] breaking force
b i stress = 60 [1] = 1.52 × 109 × [π × (0.42 × 10−3)2] [1]
1.3 ×10− 6 breaking force = 842 ≈ 840 N [1]
= 4.62 × 107 ≈ 4.6 × 107 Pa [1] d At 0.6 GPa, force
7 = 0.6 × 109 × [π × (0.42 × 10−3)2] = 333 N [1]
ii strain = stress = 4.62 ×1011 [1]
E 2.1×10 Energy stored = 12 Fx = 12 × 333 × 1.4 × 10−2 [1]
strain = 2.2 × 10−4 [1] energy stored = 2.33 ≈ 2.3 J [1]
iii extension = strain × original length
= 2.2 × 10−4 × 1.6 [1]
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the spring [1]
ii The energy stored in the spring [1]
b i energy stored = 12 kx2 = 12 × 80 × 0.062 [1]
energy stored = 0.144 ≈ 0.14 J [1]
ii The law of conservation of momentum
must be obeyed. [1]
The momentum of each trolley must be
equal (but opposite) and as momentum
= mv and the masses are equal then speeds
must be the same. [1]
1 2
iii 2 × ( 2 mv ) = 0.144 [1]
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fields
1 a The foil is positively charged and experiences a
force in the same direction as the electric field.
b The foil will become negatively charged
and will experience a force in the opposite
direction to the field.
2 5000 N C−1
3 160 V
4 a 8.0 cm
b 1.2 × 105 V m−1
5 The electric field strength is increased by a
factor of 6.
The field is directly proportional to the p.d., so
doubling the p.d. doubles the field; the field is
inversely proportional to the plate separation,
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 5.0 × 106 
F = EQ =  × 1.6 × 10−19
 8.0 × 10−2 
1 a [1]

F = 1.0 × 10−11 N [1]

c ∆W = F∆x = 1.0 × 10−11 × 8.0 × 10−2 [1]
work done = 8.0 × 10−13 J [1]
d 8.0 × 10−13 J [1]
e Ek = 12 mv2 = 8.0 × 10−13 [1]
−13
v2 = 2 × 8.0 ×10
−27
[1]
1.7 ×10
v = 3.1 × 107 m s−1 [1]
4 a i Arrows from the inner electrode to
Five good lines, not touching, good shape [2]
outer electrode [1]
(three good, i.e. not touching and good
ii Lines are closer together. [1]
shape, [1])
b ∆V = E∆x =5.0 × 106 × 1.25 × 10−3 [1]
Arrows in correct direction [1]
∆V = 6250 V [1]
b The positive charge on sphere induces
negative charges onto the plate. [1] c Given that E = 5.0 × 106 N C−1
(or 5.0 × 106 V m−1), in a distance of 4.0 µm
The opposite charges attract. [1]
the potential drops 5.0 × 106 × 4.0 × 10−6 V [1]
c i The sphere would still be attracted to
potential drop = 20 V [1]
the plate. [1]
(Other routes are possible.)
The negative charge on the sphere now
induces positive charges onto the plate. [1]
ii The field direction would reverse. [1]
but Any indication that the shape
changes. [0]
2 a A series of parallel lines between the plates [1]
Arrows vertically downwards [1]
b Vertically downwards [1]
c 6.4 × 10−14 N [1]
−14
d E = F = 6.4 ×10−19 [1]
q 1.6 ×10
E = 400 000 V [1]
e E = V leading to V = dE
d
= 400 000 × 2.5 × 10−2 [1]
V = 10 000 V [1]
3 a Electric field strength is force per unit
charge [1]
per unit positive charge [1]
6
b E = V = 5.0 × 10−2 [1]
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0 Electric current
current, potential difference and resistance
1 360 C
2 50 s
3 60 C
4 a 0.3 A
b 35 Ω
c 8.4 V
5 a 1440 C
b 8640 J
6 8.0 × 10−15 J
7 Current taken by the hairdryer = 3.75 A
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1 a i Arrow from left to right [1] 4 a W = VQ = 1000 × 3600 [1]
ii Arrow (and label) from left-hand W = 3 600 000 J = 3.6 MJ [1]
electrode to positive terminal or from b i I = P = 9500 [1]
negative terminal to right-hand electrode [1] V 230
b i charge = charge per ion × number I = 41.3 ≈ 41 A [1]
of ions = 1.6 × 10−19 × 3.6 × 1016 [1] ii Very large current could cause heating
charge = 5.76 ≈ 5.8 × 10−3 C [1] of wires or voltage drop on sockets. [1]
∆Q 5.8 ×10−3 iii 50 A (or any value up to 100 A) [1]
ii I = = [1]
∆t 8.0 × 60 c W = Pt = 9500 × 5 × 60 [1]
I = 0.000 012 A = 12 µA [1] W = 2.85 ≈ 2.9 MJ [1]
2 a Recognition current through milliammeter
= current through tube [1]
Q = It = 4.5 × 10−3 × 3 × 60 [1]
Q = 0.81 C [1]
total charge −1
b n= = 8.1 × 10−19 [1]
charge per elctron 1.6 ×10
n = 5.06 × 1018 ≈ 5.1 × 1018 [1]
Correct powers of 10 throughout [1]
c W = VQ = 75 × 1.6 × 10−19 [1]
W = 1.2 × 10−17 J [1]
3 a The potential difference across the
terminals of a cell is the work done per
coulomb of charge in the external circuit. [1]
The e.m.f. of a cell is the work done
per coulomb of charge in the
complete circuit. [1]
b i Q = It = 100 × 3600 [1]
Q = 360 000 C [1]
ii W = VQ = 12 × 360 000 [1]
W = 4.3 × 106 J [1]
2
c R= V [1]
W
2
R = 12 [1]
27
R = 5.33 ≈ 5.3 Ω [1]

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1 a W = 3.6 A to the right
b X = 1.9 A downwards
c Y = 2.1 A to the left
d Z=0
2 X = 4.5 mA to the right
Y = 0.3 mA downwards
3 a 0.8 V
b 3.7 V
c 2.2 V
d X = 9.0 V, Y = 9.0 V
4 a 8.2 mA
b 4.2 V
c 730 Ω
d 3.1 × 1018
5 a 1.5 A
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1 a The potential difference across the 3 a Resistance is the potential difference
terminals of a battery is the work done per across a component divided by the
coulomb of charge in the external circuit. [1] current through it. [1]
The e.m.f. of a battery is the work done b Resistance of upper arm = (40 + 20)
per coulomb of charge in the complete = 60 Ω [1]

( )
−1
circuit. [1] Resistance of lower arm = 1 + 1 +
b i 0.75 A [1] 60 40
ii V = IR = 0.75 × 12 [1] 96 = 24 + 96 = 120 Ω [1]

(601 + 1201 )
−1
V = 9.0 V [1] Resistance of network =
iii Use the circuit loop including both
batteries and the 3 Ω resistor: = 40 Ω [1]
9 = E2 + (1 × 3) [1] c Total potential difference across whole
E2 = 6 V [1] lower arm = 6.0 V [1]
p.d. across parallel part = 24 × 6.0
iv I = V = 6 [1] 120
R 12 = 1.2 V [1]
I = 0.5 A [1]
Current through 60 Ω resistor = 1.2
2 a The ammeter goes in the main circuit. [1] 60
So it must have low resistance so little = 0.02 A [1]
energy lost/small p.d. across it. [1]
b i Resistance of combination of voltmeter

(1200 400)
−1
and 400 Ω = 1 + 1 [1]

resistance = 300 Ω [1]

current in the circuit = 9.0 = 0.030 A [1]
300
Potential drop acrss 100 Ω resistor
= 0.030 × 100 = 3.0 V, therefore e.m.f.
= 9.0 + 3.0 = 12.0 V [1]
ii New resistance of combination

( )
−1
= 1 + 1 = 387 Ω [1]
12000 400
new current = 12.0 = 0.024 6 A [1]
487
Potential drop across combination
387 × 0.0246 = 9.53 ≈ 9.5 V [1]
iii The voltmeter is in parallel with the
main circuit [1]
so it reduces the resistance of any
combination it is in, as shown in
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2 Resistance and resistivity
1 a i 8Ω
ii 10 Ω
b A filament lamp
2 a Graph showing a current greater than zero at
0 oC, with a positive gradient; it may or may
not be linear.
b Use the graph as a calibration graph. Keeping
the voltage through the thermistor constant,
place the thermistor at the point where the
temperature is to be measured. Read the
current and convert to a temperature using the
calibration graph.
3 a In copper the conduction is by free/delocalised
electrons which are plentiful. In silicon the
conduction is by electrons which escape the
parent atoms due to thermal vibration.
b In a metallic conductor, such as copper, the
vibration of the ions increases their effective
cross-section to the migrating electrons. The
higher the temperature the more the vibration,
hence the greater the effective cross-section
and the more collisions there are between
electrons and the ions. This reduces the mean
drift velocity.
In semiconductors thermal energy gives
electrons sufficient energy to escape from their
parent atoms. The greater the temperature the
greater the number of electrons which can
escape, so more charge carriers there are and
the lower the resistance.
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4 a i [1]
1 a V = IR = 0.48 × 5 [1]
V = 2.4 V [1]
b i current = 0.72 − 0.48 = 0.24 A [1]
ii 0.24 A [1]
c Resistance of the thermistor decreases [1] ii
so circuit resistance decreases resistance [1] b Diode very low resistance (in forward
so ammeter reading increases. [1] direction) so large current [1]
2 a The atoms vibrate more [1] Heating leading to damage to
so their effective cross-sectional area diode/supply [1]
increases and there are more collisions. [1]
c R = V = 1.4 −3 [1]
b Cross-sectional area [1] I 20 ×10
Material of which the wire is made [1] R = 70 Ω [1]
c i R = V = 1.5 [1] 5 a The current through the resistor is
1 0.24
R = 6.25 Ω [1] proportional to the p.d. across it [1]
ρl −8 at constant temperature. [1]
ii R = so A = (1.69 ×10 × 5) [1]
A 6.25 b i Straight horizontal line (assuming
−8
A = 1.35 × 10 m 2
[1] V is on x-axis) [1]
ii As above but at a higher resistance [1]
d= 4A = 1.3 × 10−4 m [1]
π
iii Both at a higher level [1]
d Less area open to air [1] c R ∝ length: 2 × length → 2 × resistance [1]
Less cooling therefore temperature rises [1] R∝ 1 : 2 × diameter
Current decreases. [1] cross-sectional area
→ 4 × area → 14 resistance [1]
ρl
3 a R= and A = thickness × width, so new resistance = 2 × 14 = 1 old resistance [1]
A 2
ρl
t=R= [1]
Rw
3 −3
t = 2.3 ×106 × 36 ×10−3 [1]
1.1×10 × 32 ×10
t = 0.0023 m (2.3 mm) [1]
b I = V = 12 6 [1]
R 1.1×10
I = 1.1 × 10−5 A [1]
c Resistance would decrease [1]
Current would increase [1]
Silicon wafer would get even hotter,
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3 Practical circuits
1 a 0.75 V; there is work done inside the cell
against the internal resistance.
b E = V + Ir
1.5 = 0.75 + (2 × r)
2.5r = 0.75 so r = 0.30 Ω
c i 1.875 ≈ 1.88 W
ii Power for 0.5 Ω: 1.76 W; power for 0.2 Ω:
0.45 W. Both are less than 1.88 W.
2 a

switching
circuit

b Increase the resistance in the potential divider

circuit
3 a Light-dependent resistor. When the light
level increases the resistance of the LDR
decreases. The current through the variable
resistor increases, so the potential difference
across it increases and the potential difference
across the LDR falls. (Alternatively, if the
light level decreases the resistance of the LDR
increases, etc.)
b To adjust the range of light levels at which
the device operates.
or
To adjust the resistance of the circuit
so that too high a current does not
flow through the LDR.
4 a i The test cell is the wrong way round, so he
must reverse it.
ii At the balance point the ammeter reading
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1 a The resistance due to the work done in 4 a Voltmeter reading will decrease [1]
driving current through the cell [1] because current through R2 decreases. [1]
equals the ‘lost volts’/current [1]  R2 
b i E = I(R + r) [1] b Vout =   Vin [1]
 R1 + R2 
E = 0.625(2 + r) = 0.341(4 + r) [1]
R2 = 1645 Ω [1]
r = 0.40 Ω [1]
c Resistance of R2 and voltmeter in parallel
ii Substitution into E = I(R + r) so
( ) = 380
−1
E = 1.50 V [1] = 1 + 1 Ω [1]
c Internal resistance is too high [1] 470 2000

= ( 380 )× 9.0 = 1.69 ≈ 1.7 V

Maximum current < 4 A [1]
Vout [1]
2 a The e.m.f. of a cell is the work done 1645 + 380
per coulomb of charge [1] d The reading increases [1]
in the complete circuit. [1] because the resistance of the LDR increases
(as it gets darker). [1]
b When there is no/negligible current
through the cell there is no potential 5 a i Straight line through origin with
drop across the internal resistance; [1] positive gradient [1]
when there is a current there is a potential Graph axes labelled V (x-axis), l (y-axis) [1]
drop across the internal resistance. [1] ii A 0 V, B 2.2 V [1]
c i I = V = 8.40 [1] b General diagram (with one or two cells) [1]
R 12
I = 0.70 A [1]
ii Lost volts = 0.54 V [1]
R = V = 0.54 = 0.77 Ω [1]
I 0.70
V
iii The resistance of the voltmeter >> r or R [1]
3 a The p.d. across the bulb in circuit 1
varies from 0 to 240 V [1]
In circuit 2 it never falls to zero [1] Two cells in correct polarity [1]
b Coat the end of the resistor with an Switches or suitable comment so only one
insulating material [1] cell used at a time [1]
so that the ‘slider’ is not in electrical contact c E = I(R + r) [1]
when at the lower end of the resistor. [1] E = 0.60 × (8 + r) = 1.50 × (2 + r) [1]
2 2 r = 2Ω [1]
c i P = V leading to R = 240 [1]
R 60 Substitution into either equation gives
R = 960 Ω [1] E = 6.0 V [1]
ii Resistance is greater when switched on. [1]
or
Resistance is lower at room temperature. [1]
Resistance of a metal increases with
increasing temperature (or decreases with
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4 Waves
1 1200 µs, 833 Hz
2 a They travel through a vacuum.
Their speed in vacuo is 3 × 108 m s−1.
b Microwaves have a shorter wavelength than
radio waves (or higher frequency).
c i Between 10−8 and 10−13 m
ii Between 1016 and 1021 Hz
3 a The vibrating vector vibrates in a single
direction only.
b Sound or other longitudinal wave. Cannot be
polarised because the direction of vibration is
parallel to the direction of travel of the wave.
c Goes from zero intensity to a maximum
after 90° rotation, back to zero after further
90°, etc.
d By reflection and by scattering.
4 a The microwaves from the transmitter are plane
polarised in the vertical plane, parallel to the
detector. When the detector is rotated through
90° the plane of polarisation is at right angles
to the detector, so no signal is detected.
b The reading will be a maximum again.
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1 a 3 a Particles vibrate parallel to direction of
P
C R C R propagation. [1]
i Any C correctly marked [1] Perpendicular displacement of beam on
ii Any R correctly marked [1] screen relates to [1]
b Vibrates [1] parallel displacement of the particle. [1]
parallel to the direction of oscillation [1] b 5 waves in 6 × 5 × 10−3 s so period
c Moves from the equilibrium position to = 6 × 10−3 s [1]
maximum displacement, back to equilibrium f = 1 = 167 ≈ 170 Hz [1]
to maximum displacement in opposite T
direction and back to equilibrium [1] c v = f λ leading to v = 167 × 1.98 [1]
240 times per second. [1] v = 330 m s−1 [1]
4 a i The vibrating vector vibrates in a single
d v = f λ leading to λ = 320 [1]
240 direction only [1]
λ = 1.3 m [1] at right angles to direction of
2 a Wave transmitted by vibration of electric propagation. [1]
and magnetic fields [1] ii Reflected light is partly polarised. [1]
at right angles to the direction of Polaroid sunglasses can absorb up to
propagation. [1] 100% of polarised light. [1]
b Sound waves are longitudinal; [1]
b i Intensity of light from star A is 1
that from B 4 [1] particles can only vibrate parallel to the
wave direction. [1]
intensity is proportional to 12 [1]
r c i Not in phase as peaks/troughs do not
ii intensity ∝ amplitude2 so coincide. [1]
amplitude ∝ intensity [1] ii Equal [1]

Amplitude of signal from A is 1 =1 iii Amplitude of upper wave 2 of lower [1]

4 2 3
Since intensity ∝ amplitude2,
that of B [1] ratio of intensity of upper wave to
8
c v = f λ leading to f = 3 ×10 −8 [1] lower wave = 4 [1]
7.5 ×10 9
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5 Superposition of waves
1 a
Displacement

0
Distance

Dashed line represents the resultant wave.

(Accept a diagram that shows a good attempt
to sum the two waves.)
b Wavelength is the same as that of the longer
wave.
2 a More rounded
b Even flatter
3 Radio waves have a long enough wavelength,
up to 1 km, so can diffract round the hills. TV
waves have very short wavelength (cm or mm),
so cannot diffract round the hills.
4 Damita is correct; the sound from the speakers
will have many different frequencies and cannot
be coherent.
5 0.225 m ≈ 0.23 m
6 When the waves are in phase they add up to
give loud sound. They gradually go out of phase,
and when they are in antiphase the sound is at
its quietest. The waves gradually come back into
phase and become loud again.
7 First maximum at 19.1°; second maximum
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3 a The superposition of two waves 180o
1 Superposition is the algebraic summing of
out of phase [1]
the displacements [1]
to give (nearly) zero resultant. [1]
of two (or more) waves. [1]
b λ = ax leading to a = λ D [1] b λ = ax leading to x = D λ
D D a
x −2
−9 = 1.2 ×1.5 ×10 [1]
= 590 ×10 ×1.8 ×12 [1] 12.5 ×10−2
16.8 ×10−3
Number of fringes in 45 cm distance
a = 6.3 × 10−4 m [1] −2

c i Sharper maxima [1] = 45 ×10 = 3.125 [1]

x
less bright [1] 3 maxima [1]
8
ii Fringes wider/farther apart [1]
c c = f λ leading to f = 3 ×10 −2 [1]
same brightness [1] 1.5 ×10
2 a Coherent: constant phase difference [1] f = 2.0 × 1010 Hz [1]
Monochromatic: very small range d Microwaves are polarised. [1]
of wavelengths/frequencies [1] The plane of polarisation is now at 90°
b i 1st order produced by waves with to the detector. [1]
1 wavelength path difference. [1] 4 a Spreading out of a wave after passing
2nd order produced by waves with through a gap in a barrier [1]
2 wavelength path difference. [1] or around an object. [1]
ii Any two from: b i, ii and iii
• lines at end A are closer together
(or vice versa) [1]
• lines at end A are thinner
(or vice versa) [1]
• lines at end A are brighter
(or vice versa) [1] 0

min
iii nλ = d sin θ [1]
°
n = 1, leading to λ = sin 19.5 2
1
[1]
5000 ×10
λ = 6.68 × 10 ≈ 6.7 × 10−7 m
−7
[1]
iv sin θ = nλ leading to
D
sin θ = 2 × 6.68 × 10−7 × 5000 × 102 [1] One mark for each line (the min line and
θ = 41.8 ≈ 42o [1] the 1 line can be above the central line) [3]
−2 −2
c λ = ax leading to λ = 18 ×10 ×12−2×10 [1]
D 60 ×10
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1 a, b

A N A N A

c There would be double the number of

loops (6).
2 a Resonance is when the frequency of one
source of vibration coincides with the natural
frequency of vibration of a body, causing the
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1 a Differences: 3 a i The waves have a constant phase
• A progressive wave transfers energy; difference [1]
a standing waves does not transfer over a period of time. [1]
energy. [1] ii The amount by which one wave leads
• Points in a progressive wave have or lags another [1]
different amplitudes of vibration with Expressed using phase angle [1]
respect to time/points in a standing b i Maxima heard when the reflected
wave have the same amplitude with waves are exactly in phase with the
respect to time. [1] incident wave. [1]
Similarities: Minima heard when the reflected
• Points in the waves vibrate. [1] waves are 180° out of phase with the
• The wave speed = f λ [1] incident wave. [1]
b i vibrator 75 cm
pulley ii Each time the wave falls to zero the
N N N N N plate has moved through 12 λ [1]
A A A A A A
λ = 42.0 [1]
2.5
λ = 16.8 cm [1]
slotted masses
8
Any 1 node and any 1 antinode shown. [2] c = f λ leading to f = 3 ×10 −2 [1]
16.8 ×10
ii wavelength = 75 cm [1] c = 1.78 × 109 ≈ 1.8 × 109 Hz [1]
3
c = f λ = 120 × 0.75/3 (error in λ carry c Phase shift of 180° [1]
forward) [1] on reflection [1]
c = 30 m s−1 [1] 4 a 74 × λ = 90 cm so λ = 51.4 cm [1]
c Speed of the waves down the string
c = f λ = 512 × 51.4 × 10−2 [1]
changes (with tension) [1]
c = 263 m s−1 [1]
so wavelength changes. [1]
b Q no movement [1]
v or f (or 1 ) proportional to T [1] P, R, S and T vibrate from side to side
λ
2 a i Vibrating [1] parallel to the tube [1]
back and forth parallel to the tube. [1] P and S largest amplitude [1]
ii Stationary [1] c Any two correct points [1]
b i 3 λ = 59 + e and 5 λ = 99.4 + e [1]
4 4
leading to λ = 80.8 cm [1]
v = f λ =400 × 80.8 × 10−2 [1]
v = 323 ≈ 320 m s−1 [1]
ii e = 34 × 80.8 − 59.0 = 1.6 cm [1]

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1 The plum-pudding model predicts there will be
no large angle scattering events; an α-particle is
more massive than an electron and will not be
deviated by an electron. The actual experiment
shows a few α-particles scattered through more
than 90°. These α-particles must have interacted
with an object more massive than an electron;
this object, containing most of the mass of the
atom, was called the nucleus.
2 The nucleus contains 38 protons and 52
neutrons.
3 When the nucleus ejects an α-particle it emits two
protons and two neutrons, so the nucleon number
decreases by 4 (A − 4) and the proton number
(atomic number) by 2 (Z − 2). The nucleus then
ejects two β-particles, formed by decay of two
neutrons to protons. The nucleon number (mass
number) remains at A − 4 but the proton number
now increases by 2, returning to Z.
4 131
53
I → 131
54
X +−10e
5 Exactly the same graph is obtained, with exactly
the same amount of randomness.
Increase in temperature has no effect on the
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1 a A β-particle is a fast-moving electron 3 a An α-particle contains two protons and
that comes from the nucleus. [1] two neutrons. [1]
b 6C → 147N + −10e
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A β-particle is a fast-moving electron. [1]
Proton numbers correct [1] An α-particle is much heavier than
Nucleon numbers and symbols correct [1] a β-particle (about 7400 or 8000
c i Graph and axes drawn correctly times larger). [1]
and labelled [1] An α-particle is positively charged (+2e)
Carbon-14 marked correctly [1] whereas a β-particle is negatively
ii Nitrogen-14 marked correctly [1] charged (−e). [1]
b Isotopes have the same number of
protons in the nucleus or the same proton
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number. [1]
Isotopes have different numbers of
Nucleon number

14
6C
neutrons in the nucleus or different
14
14
nucleon numbers. [1]
7N c 236 U → 232 X + 42He
92 90
12
or 236Z U → Z–2
232
X + 42He
All three nucleon numbers correct [1]
10
4 6 8 10 All three proton numbers correct [1]
Proton number
4 a volume of a sphere = 34 πR 3;
2 a Emission of α-particles, β-particles
and γ-particles [1] (10−10 )3
ratio of volumes = [1]
from unstable nuclei [1] (10−15 )3
b It is impossible to predict when a ratio = 1015 [1]
particular nucleus will decay. [1] b Assuming that most of the mass of the
The rate of decay of many nuclei varies atom is concentrated in the nucleus [1]
above and below an average value. [1] 19 000 kg of gold atoms has a volume
c The decay of a nucleus is not affected by of 1 m3; from a the volume of the nuclei
other nuclei around it. [1] with this mass is 1 × 10−15 m3 [1]
4
The decay of a nucleus is not affected by density of gold nucleus = 1.9 ×10
external conditions such as temperature. [1] 1×10−15 m 3
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128 neutrons [1]
b Because the particles are charged, as they
collide with or pass close to atoms [1]
they knock electrons from the atoms,
leaving behind charged atoms or ions. [1]
c Two solutions, each with two β-decays
and one α-decay [1]
Each β-decay correct [1]
Each α-decay correct [1]
A

210
82 Pb
21
β β

α
20
α

206
82 Pb
19
β β

79 80 81 82 83 84 85 Z

6 a Most of the mass is concentrated in a

small space. [1]
This space/nucleus is positive and
surrounded by negatively charged electrons. [1]
b Any three from:
• most α-particles pass undeviated through
the gold showing most of an atom is
empty space [1]
• some α-particles are deflected though
large angles/greater than 90°, showing
that part of the atom is much heavier
than an α-particle (and positive) [1]
• electrons (negative) were known to exist
so other particles in the nucleus must
have been positive and heavier [1]
• the relative number of large deflections
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8 Circular motion
1 a The angle subtended at the centre of a circle 5 Friction between the tyres and the road provide
by an arc equal in length to the radius. the centripetal force, oil reduces the frictional
force, so car carries on in a straight line.
length of arc
(accept a radian = )
radius 6 a Weight acting vertically downwards, lift force
perpendicular to the aeroplane wings.
b 0.42 rad s−1
b 7.9°
2 a At the position shown, the weight of
the truck.
b 6.3 m s−1
3 a The centripetal force is the net force acting
on an object describing a circle – it is directed
towards the centre of the circle.
b i speed = distance ⇒ speed = 2 × π × 0.15
time 3.0
speed = 0.314 m s−1
2 2
F = mv = 0.060 × 0.314
r 0.15
force = 0.0394 ≈ 0.039 N
ii The centripetal force on the toy increases
with its speed.
The toy falls off because the frictional force
between the turntable and the toy is not
sufficient to provide the centripetal force.
4 a change in potential energy = kinetic energy
mgh = 12 mv2 leading to v = 2 gh =

2 × 9.81× 0.70
v = 3.71 m s−1 ≈ 3.7 m s−1
2 2
b centripetal force = mv = 0.050 × 3.712
r 1.50
centripetal force = 0.458 N
T − mg = 0.458
T = 0.458 + (0.050 × 9.81) = 0.95 N
c The weight is only equal to the tension when
the ball is at rest in the vertical position.
The ball is not in equilibrium in the vertical
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1 a Angle covered per unit time [1] length of arc
4 a angle in radians =
Angle in radians [1] radius
b i T cos θ = mg leading to T = 0.200 × 9.81 [1] For a complete circle
cos56° arc length = circumference = 2πr [1]
T = 3.5 N [1] angle in radians = 2πr = 2π [1]
ii centripetal force = T sin θ = 3.5 sin 56° r
= 2.9 N [1] b i ω = f × 2π leading to
Substituting in F = mω r leads to ω =
2 2
540
540 rpm = × 2π [1]
2.9 60
= 36.25 [1] ω = 56.5 rad s−1 [1]
200 × 0.40
ii F = mr ω 2 = 20 × 10−6 × 0.1 × 56.52 [1]
ω = 6.02 ≈ 6.0 rad s−1 [1]
F = 6.4 × 10−3 N [1]
iii period = 2 π = 1.04 ≈ 1.0 s [1] c Gravitational force = 20 × 10−6 × 9.81
ω
2 a The force acting towards the centre = 1.96 × 10−6 ≈ 2 × 10−6 Ν [1]
of a circle [1] Very much less than the required
on an body moving round that circle [1] centripetal force [1]
2
b mv = mg leading to v2 = rg = 0.9 × 9.81 [1]
r
2
v = 8.829 [1]
v = 2.97 ≈ 3.0 m s−1 [1]
c F = 2mg =2 × 5.4 × 9.81 [1]
F = 105.9 ≈ 106 N [1]
length of arc
3 a radian = [1]
radius
b Feels thrown out from the circle [1]
Inertia means that with no force would
travel in a straight line [1]
Centripetal force pulls the pilot in
towards the centre of the circle. [1]
2
c i mv = 6mg leading to v2 = 6rg
r
= 6 × 5.0 × 9.81 [1]
v2 = 294 [1]
v = 17.15 ≈ 17.2 m s−1 [1]
ii ω = v = 17.15 [1]
r 5
number of revs per second
= ω = 0.54 s−1 [1]
2π
d Sharp turns in combat at high speed [1]
mean the pilot will experience high
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9 Gravitational fields
fields
1 1.1 × 10−9 N
2 a Arrow vertically downwards labelled ‘weight’
or ‘Earth’s gravitational pull’
Arrow to right labelled ‘pull of mountain’
b 3.5 × 10−6 N
c Earth’s force is 5.6 × 104 times as large.
3 a Arrows towards the Earth
b For a rise of 10 000 m the Earth’s field maybe
considered to be uniform, but when moving
significant distances away from the Earth
we must recognise that there is a significant
reduction in the field.
4 a 3.68 ≈ 3.7 N kg−1
b 338 ≈ 340 N
5 −4.6 × 108 J
6 a 4.6 × 107 m
b The proximity of the very large planet, Jupiter,
would disrupt the orbit.
7 a 2.99 × 104 ≈ 3.0 × 104 m s−1
b 5.96 ≈ 6.0 × 10−3 m s−2
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1 a i g = −GM [1] d Using ϕ = −GM once [1]
r2 r
g = 3.70 ≈ 3.7 m s−2 [1]
Using ϕ = −GM a second time [1]
ii ϕ = −GM [1] r
r − gM
ϕ = −1.26 × 107 ≈ 1.3 × 107 J kg−1 [1] (Using ∆ϕ = scores both marks)
 1 1
 − 
b 1.3 × 107 J [1]  r1 r2
c Use of v2 = 2ϕ = 2 × 1.26 × 107 [1] Correct substitution [1]
v = 5019 m s−1 linked to 5000 m s−1 [1] Energy required = 6.95 × 106 J [1]
d Reference to work done in lifting mass of
Mars probe from the Earth very large [1] 3 a Force per unit mass [1]
so requires very powerful rockets to at the point [1]
do it all in one go. [1] Gm1m2
b F= [1]
r2
2 a Work done to bring unit mass [1] Correct substitution [1]
from infinity to that point [1] F = 3.30 × 1018 N [1]
b i Dashed line in diagram: same radius mr
c Development of T = 2π [1]
but depth 2 times original [1] F
outside original ‘well’ [1] Correct substitution [1]
ii Bold line on diagram: goes along the T = 5.60 × 105 s [1]
present lines [1] d Otherwise they would lose stability in
but stops at twice the radius. [1] their orbits (or words to that effect). [1]
ϕ
4 a 0.8 N kg−1 (accept range ±0.1) [1]
r b 0.8 m s−2 (must be equal to a) [1]
2
c a = v leading to v2 = ar
ii
[1]
i r
v = 3920 ≈ 3900 m s−1 [1]
2R
d i Path spiralling into the centre [1]
ii Work done against friction in the
atmosphere causes heating [1]
R causing satellite to ‘burn up’ [1]

c Curve ii [1]
Smaller hill to get up [1]

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0 Oscillations
1 a No, constant acceleration under gravity 6 a No, it is not moving with simple harmonic
towards ground but not on hitting ground motion because the displacement does not
and when hit by player. show a sin or cos relationship with time.
b Yes, the restoring force is directed towards a or
point and is proportional to the displacement Comment regarding gradient constant
from the point. for time showing constant velocity, then a
c No, it travels with constant acceleration sudden change, not in keeping with a force
towards each plate and then suddenly reverses proportional to displacement.
its direction of acceleration on hitting the plate.
b i, ii Displacement
d Yes, the restoring force is directed towards a
point and is proportional to the displacement
from the point. Time

2 a x = 4 sin 2πt for x in cm or x = 4 × 10−2 sin 2πt

for x in m Velocity

b i v = 25.1 cm s−1
ii v = 21.8 cm s−1 Time

3 a f = 1.19 Hz
b vmax = 120 mm s−1 Acceleration

c k.e.max = 3.6 × 10−4 J as it passes through the

equilibrium position Time
d g.p.e.max = 3.6 × 10−4 J
4 a i 12 cycle ii 180° iii π rad

b i 1 cycle ii 90° iii π rad

4 2
c i 83 cycle ii 135° iii 3π rad
4
5 a 125 Hz, 8.0 ms
b Displacement / Velocity / Acceleration

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1 a Vibration/oscillation in which there d Graph drawn showing sine-type wave,
is acceleration towards a fixed point [1] with amplitude getting less [1]
the magnitude of the acceleration is frequency remaining the same. [1]
proportional to the displacement from
the point. [1]

Displacement
b f = 70 Hz [1]
c i v = ωr [1]
v = 55 m s−1 [1]
ii a = ω 2r [1] Time
a = 24 000 m s−2 [1]
iii Use of F = ma = 5800 N [1]
2 a Waves which are exactly in step with each
other/each point on one wave moves in
the same way as on the second wave. [1] 4 a If driving frequency = natural frequency [1]
b x = 15 sin (3πt) [1] resonance occurs [1]
c Angular displacement from equilibrium giving false reading for the shock wave
position = ω t = 30° = π rad [1] strength. [1]
6 b Shows the acceleration is proportional to
x = 15 sin ( π ) [1]
6 the displacement [1]
x = 7.5 cm [1] and in the opposite direction to the
d v = v0 cos ω t = ω x0 cos ωt = 15 × 3π cos ( π ) [1] displacement. [1]
6
v = 120 cm s−1 [1] c ω2 = a [1]
e 60° or π
rad [1] r
3 ω = 500
2
[1]
3 a Vibration/oscillation in which there is ω = 22.3 [1]
acceleration towards a fixed point [1]
f = 22.3 = 3.6 Hz [1]
the magnitude of the acceleration is 2π
proportional to the displacement from
the point. [1]
b a = ω 2r [1]
a = 400 m s−2 [1]
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1 a Kinetic energy remains constant, potential 6 a 0
energy increases, internal energy increases. b 77.8 ≈ 78 °C
b Kinetic energy increases, potential energy c i 206 µV
remains constant, internal energy increases. ii That the variation between temperature
2 Just before the stone hits the ground it has difference and induced e.m.f. in the
kinetic energy, all the molecules are moving thermocouple remains linear beyond 100 °C.
together in the same direction. When it hits 7 a Liquid in glass – easy to use and quick, great
the ground this unidirectional movement of precision is not required.
the molecules is converted into movement of b Thermocouple – the smallness of the
individual molecules in random directions. thermocouple means that the temperature can
The kinetic energy for movement in random be measured at specific points on the cylinder
directions is internal energy and hence the head.
temperature rises.
c Thermocouple or thermistor – the operator
3 The air is being compressed, so work is being can be remote from the device, she does not
done on it. From the first law of thermodynamics have to be inside the reactor vessel itself!
the change in internal energy of a body is equal 8 a 201 s. No energy is needed to heat the element
to the energy supplied by heating + the energy or the kettle.
supplied by doing work. In this case there is no
b 273 ≈ 270 g
energy supplied by heating but work is done in
No energy is lost to the surroundings; all the
compressing the air.
vapour escapes from the kettle.
4 If two bodies are at the same temperature no
energy flows from one body to another. Therefore
if no energy flows from A to B and none flows
from A to C, but energy flowed from C to B
it would mean that A and B were at the same
temperature, and A and C are at the same
temperature but C is hotter than B. Clearly a
nonsense! We can see how fundamental this law
is, and why it is called the zeroth law!
5 Substance Melting point Boiling point
°C K °C K
oxygen −223 50 −183 90
hydrogen −259 14 −253 20
lead 327 600 1750 2023
mercury −39 234 357 630

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1 a Energy required to raise the temperature ii Use of E = ml [1]
of unit mass of a substance [1] m = mass decrease with heater on
by one degree Celsius [1] − mass decrease with heater off [1]
b i Small heat capacity [1] m = 20.9 g
Quick acting [1] l = 12000 = 574 J g−1 [1]
ii To allow for energy losses to the 20.9
surroundings [1] d Total work done/energy required
Comment re same temperature = work done in separating molecules/breaking
rise therefore same energy losses, or bonds from solid state (to liquid state) [1]
similar [1] plus work done in further separating the
iii Energy input = 40 × 190 = 7600 J molecules to gaseous state. [1]
(or 60 × 114 = 6840 J) [1] 3 a Energy goes to potential energy of the
Experiment 1: molecules [1]
energy input = mc∆θ + energy losses as they are moved further apart (accept
= 0.85 × c × 18 + Q1 bonds broken). [1]
7600 = 15.3c + Q1 b To reduce the energy gained from the
Experiment 2: surroundings [1]
energy input = mc∆θ + energy losses c Energy input = 40 × 2 × 60 (= 4800 J) [1]
= 0.85 × c × 18 + Q2 Use of E = ml [1]
6840 = 15.3c + Q2 m = mass decrease with heater on − 12 mass
Attempted use of either equation [1] decrease with heater off [1]
energy loss in experiment 2 (Q2) = m = 23.8 g

( )
114 × energy loss in experiment 1 (Q )
190
1 l = 4800 = 202 J g−1
23.8
[1]
= 0.6Q1 [1] 4 a i Sum of the kinetic [1]
Subtracting the two equations: and potential energy of the molecules [1]
7600 − 6840 = Q1 − 0.6Q1 ii Temperature at which energy cannot be
Q1 = 1900 J [1] removed from molecules [1]
Substitute for Q1: 7600 = 15.3c + 1900 Answer makes clear that the molecules
c = 372 J kg−1 °C−1 [1] still have (potential) energy. [1]
2 a The carbon dioxide expands doing work (Give 1 max for all energy removed from
against the atmosphere. [1] molecules.)
It gives up internal energy to do this work. [1] b i Mass per second = ρAv
(= 1000 × 4.8 × 10−5 × 1.2) [1]
Link to supplying latent heat. [1]
= 0.058 kg s−1 [1]
b Energy required to change state of
9000
unit mass (from solid to vapour) [1] ii E = mc∆θ leading to ∆θ = [1]
0.058 × 4200
without change in temperature [1] ∆θ = 37 °C [1]
c i So allowance for energy gains from Final temperature of the water =
the atmosphere can be made [1] 37 + 15 = 52 °C [1]
iii The heater is 100% efficient [1]
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2 Ideal gases
1 a i 6.02 × 1023
ii 12.0 × 1023
iii 6.02 × 1026
b i 24.1 × 1023
ii 24.1 × 1023
iii 48.2 × 1023
2 a 5.08 mol ≈ 5.1 mol
b 3.06 × 1024 ≈ 3.1 × 1024
c 3.27 × 10−22 g ≈ 3.3 × 10−22 g
3 a 3.4 × 105 Pa
b The temperature of the gas would increase,
causing the pressure to be higher than in a.
4 1.47 ≈ 1.5 cm3; assumes that the temperature at
25 m depth is equal to the temperature at the
surface of the water.
5 a 7.89 mol ≈ 7.9 mol
b 347 g ≈ 350 g
6 22.4 dm3
7 8.31 × 106 Pa
8 a 1350 m s−1
b This is considerably faster than air molecules at
the same pressure because the He atoms have
a much smaller mass, so as they have the same
energy they have greater speed.
9 a i k.e. at 27 °C = 6.2 × 10−21 J
ii k.e. at 243 °C = 1.07 × 10−20 J
b Ratio of speed at 27 °C to speed at
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1 a The molecules hit the wall/rebound from 3 a An ideal gas is a gas which obeys the ideal
the wall [1] gas law at all temperatures [1]
each impact causes a small force/impulse and pressures. [1]
on the wall [1] b i 125 (mol) [1]
molecules in random motion/many ii 125 × 6.02 × 1023 = 7.53 × 1025
impacts spreads force over whole wall [1] (atom) [1]
b pV = nRT [1] c pV = nRT [1]
3.42 ×105 ×1.50 125 × 8.31× 300 [1]
n= [1] V =
8.31× 276 5 ×105
n = 224 mol [1] V = 0.62 m3 [1]
c i Using pV = nRT
d i The helium does work on the atmosphere. [1]
224 × 8.31× 315 [1]
p= Energy is taken from the helium. [1]
1.50 ii The average speed drops. [1]
= 3.91 × 105 Pa [1] 4 a 4410 N [1]
ii ∆E = 32 k∆T b i Mass = 3690 kg [1]
5
ii 1.27 × 10 mol [1]
= 32 × 1.38 × 10−23 × (315 − 276) [1] c To achieve lift a minimum of 450 kg of
air must leave the balloon. [1]
∆E = 8.07 × 10−22 J [1] Maximum mass of remaining air
2 a Random zigzag movement of large = 3690 − 450 = 3240 kg [1]
particle (e.g. smoke, pollen, dust) [1]
d Remaining air = 3240−3
Air/water molecules collide with bigger 29 ×10
particles [1] = 1.12 × 105 mol [1]
Each collision gives larger particle an
pV = nRT [1]
impulse in a different direction. [1]
1 1.03 ×105 × 3000 [1]
b p = ρ <c2> [1] T =
3 1.12 ×105 × 8.31
5 T = 332 K (59 °C) [1]
<c2> = 3 ×1.03 ×10 [1]
1.21
= 2.55 × 10 (m2 s−2)
5
[1]
<c> = 505 m s−1 [1]
c i Speed will increase. [1]
Temperature is a measure of the
average kinetic energy of the molecules. [1]
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3 Coulomb’s law
1 a b
+2 kV
⫹ ⫺

c ⫹ d ⫺

2 a 6.25 × 104 Vm−1

b i 1.5 × 10−4 N
ii 3.6 × 104 m s−2
3 a 5.4 × 104 V m−1
b 1.35 × 104 V m−1
4 a 6.7 × 10−8 C
b 6.7 × 105 V m−1 or N C−1
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1 a Electric field strength is the force at a 3 a Potential at a point is the work done in
point [1] bringing unit charge [1]
per unit positive charge at the point. [1] from infinity to the point. [1]
Q 9 −9
b i E = 1 × 2 = 9.0 ×10 × 2−2×10 [1] Q  −19 

b i V = − 1 ×  = −9.0 ×10 ×1.6−10×10  [1]
9

(5.0 ×10 )
2
4πε 0 r
4πε 0 r  (1.04 ×10 ) 
E = 7200 V m−1 [1]
= −13.8 V [1]
ii Field due to B = 7200 − 1800 −19
ii E = qV = 1.6 × 10 × 13.8 [1]
= 5400 V m−1 [1]
Q E = 2.2 × 10−19 J [1]
E = 1 × 2 leading to Q c Use of gradient [1]
4πε 0 r 11 −1
leading to E = 1.4 × 10 V m [1]
= E × 4πε0 × r2 [1]
Q = 1.5 × 10−9 C [1] Q  9
×10−8 

Q 4 a E = 1 × 2  = 9.0 ×10 × 6.0 [1]
c i V= 1 × 4πε 0 r  (0.8 ×10−2 ) 
2

4πε 0 r 
9 −9 E = 8.4 × 106 V m−1 [1]
= 9.0 ×10 × 2−×10 [1]
1.0 ×10 2 QQ
b i F = 1 × 12 2
V = 1800 V [1] 4πε 0 r
ii Greater before removing sphere B [1]  −8 

 −8
=  9.0 ×10 × 6.0 ×10 ×(2−)4.5 ×10 
9
[1]
Potential scalar thus two potentials  
tend to add. [1]  (5.0 ×10 )
−2

2 a i W = VQ leading to F = 9.72 × 10−3 N [1]
8.0 × 10−13 = V × 2 × 1.6 × 10−19 [1] ii Reading = 0.0482 − 0.0097 = 0.0385 N [1]
V = 2.5 × 106 V [1] QQ
c ∆W = 1 × 1 2
ii Ek = 12 mv2 leading to 4πε 0  1 1
 r − r 
 2 1
8.0 × 10−13 = 12 × 6.65 × 10−27 × v2 [1]
 
 −8 
v2 = 2.4 × 1014 [1] = 9.0 ×10 × 6.0 ×10 ×(−)4.5 ×10 
9 −8

  [1]
v = 1.6 × 107 m s−1
b i Zero
[1]
[1]

 ( 1 × 1
0.035 0.050 ) 

ii Zero [1]
= −2.1 × 10−4 J [2]
iii 8.0 × 10−13 J [1]
(Award maximum 2/3 if minus sign or
QQ
c W= 1 × 1 2 explanation in words is missing.)
4πε 0 r
leading to
−19
9
r = 9.0 ×10 × 79 ×1.6 ×10 × 3.2 ×10−19 [1]
−13
8.0 ×10
−14
r = 4.5 × 10 m [1]
d Radius of nucleus is 4.5 × 10−14 m. [1]
This is the maximum radius of the
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4 Capacitance
1 4.2 × 10−3 C
2 15 V
3 400 µF
4 0.034 J
5 0.0375 J
6 a 1.44 J
b 1.08 J
7 a 0.34 J
b 0.056 C
c 0.023 A
d 260 to 270 Ω
e Current is dependent on p.d. which decreases
at a non-uniform rate.
8

33 µF

300 µF

150 µF 67 µF

10 a Q1 = 90 µC, Q2 = −90 µC, Q3 = 90 µC,

Q4 = −90 µC, Q5 = 90 µC, Q6 = −90 µC.
b 0.90 V across the 100 µF capacitor
0.45 V across the 200 µF capacitor
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9 −8
Q
1 a Time delay, anti-surge, anti-spark, etc. [1] b i V = 1 × = 9.0 ×10 × 5.0 ×10 [1]
4 πε 0 r 0.1
b i R = V = 9.0 −3 [1]
I 15 ×10 = 4500 V [1]
R = 600 Ω [1] ii W = 1 QV (or otherwise)
2
ii p.d. decreases across capacitor [1]
as charge flows off, so less p.d. to = 12 × 5.0 ×10−8 × 4500 [1]
drive current through the resistor. [1] W = 1.1 × 10−4 J [1]
iii Evidence of using the area [1] c i New charge on each sphere
45 ± 5 mC [1] = 2.5 × 10−8 C [1]
Q 45 ×10−3 new potential = 2250 V [1]
iv C = = [1]
V 9.0 new energy (on each) = 12 × 2.5
−3
C = 5.0 × 10 µF [1]
× 10−8 × 250 = 2.8 × 10−5 J [1]
Q
2 a i V = 1 × leading to Q = Vr 4 π ε0 [1] ii Energy is lost to heating spheres as
4 πε 0 r charge moves from one to another. [1]
Q =1.2 × 10−6 C [1] 4 a Capacitance is the charge stored [1]
Q 1.2 ×106 per unit potential difference across the
ii C = = [1]
V 54000 capacitor plates. [1]
C = 2.2 × 10−11 F [1] b i Q =CV = 67 × 10−6 × 12 [1]
b E = 12 QV or 12 CV 2 Q = 804 ≈ 800 µC [1]
(= 12 × 1.2 × 10−6 × 54 000 or equivalent) [1] Q −6

Initial energy = 0.0324 J [1] ii I = = 804 ×10 [1]

t (1/50)
p.d. after discharge = 13.5 kV
I = 0.04 A [1]
therefore energy remaining = 12 CV 2
iii P = VI [1]
= 12 × 2.2 × 10−11 × 13 5002 = 0.0020 J [1] where V is average p.d. = 12 × 12 × 0.04 [1]
energy released = 0.0324 − 0.0020 ≈ 0.03 J [1] P = 0.24 W [1]
c Not sufficient p.d. between sphere and c Capacitance halved [1]
plate [1] Charge stored halved [1]
to continue ionising the air. [1] Current halved but (average) V
Q unchanged [1]
3 a V = 1 × so Q = 4π ε0 × Vr [1] Power halved [1]
4 πε 0 r
(Maximum two if qualitative, i.e.
Q 4 πε 0 ×Vr
C= = = 4πε0 × r [1] capacitance reduced, etc.)
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5 Magnetic fields
fields and electromagnetism
1 a (The force F is given by F = BIl sin θ.) b The force on strip A is towards strip B and
The force is a maximum when the angle θ the force on strip B is towards strip A, i.e. the
between the wire and the magnetic field is 90°. strips attract each other.
b The force is zero when the angle θ between the This is because strip A, on its own, produces
wire and the magnetic field is 0°. a magnetic field vertically down the paper at
(The wire is parallel to the magnetic field.) strip B by the right-hand rule. The left-hand
rule can then be applied to strip B which has a
2 a F = BIl ∝ I (force ∝ current) current into the plane of the paper and a field
Hence, the force increases by a factor of 3.0 down the paper and so the force is to the left,
to a value of 1.41 × 10−2 N. towards strip A.
b F = BIl ∝ B (force ∝ magnetic flux density)
5 a The current is from Y to X. This is because Q
Hence, the force is halved to a value
shows that the magnetic field above the wire,
of 2.35 × 10−3 N.
produced by the current, is from west to east.
c F = BIl ∝ l (force ∝ length of wire in
The right-hand rule then shows the current is
the field)
upwards.
Hence, the force is reduced to 40% of its
b P points towards the north-west.
initial value to 1.88 × 10−3 N.
c Q then points towards the north-west.
3 a F = BIl sin θ
B= F = 3.8 ×10−3
Il sinθ 1.2 × 0.03 × sin 50°
B = 0.138 T ≈ 0.14 T
b The direction is given by Fleming’s left-hand
rule. The wire experiences a force into the
plane of the paper.
4 a

Clockwise magnetic field lines around and

close to each strip.
Elliptical lines further away from the strips,
eventually becoming elliptical around both
strips and, even farther away, the shape
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1 a F = BIl [1] b i Using the left-hand rule, the field is
F = 4.5 × 10−3 × 2.5 × 0.07 [1] horizontally towards the north, the
F = 7.88 × 10−4 ≈ 7.9 × 10−4 N [1] force is upwards and thus the current
b The magnetic field is parallel to the is from west to east. [1]
current (or the wire). [1] ii I = F [1]
c From Fleming’s left-hand rule, PQ Bl
experiences a force out of the plane of the I= 0.02 [1]
paper and RS a force into the plane of the 1.6 ×10−5 × 3.0
paper. [1] I = 417 ≈ 420 Α [1]
Hence, the frame starts to rotate in a 4 a The wire is carrying a current in a
clockwise direction (when viewed from magnetic field and experiences a force. [1]
the end PS). [1] There is an upwards force on the top-pan
d torque = F × d = 7.88 × 10−4 × 0.04 [1] balance, reducing the reading. [1]
torque = 3.15 × 10−5 ≈ 3.1 or 3.2 × 10−5 N m [1] b By Newton’s third law, the force is
2 a Left to right [1] downwards on the wire to produce an
b Force = weight of paper tape upwards force on the top-pan balance. [1]
F = mg = 60 × 10−3 × 10−3 × 9.81 [1] By the left-hand rule the current in the
F = 5.89 × 10−4 N ≈ 5.9 × 10−4 N [1] wire is from left to right. [1]
c force on wire = (102.45 − 101.06) × 10−3
c B= F [1] × 9.81 = 0.0136 N [1]
Il
0.0136
B= F =
−4
B = 5.89 ×10 [1] −2 = 0.068 T [1]
8.5 × 0.052 Il 4.0 × 5.0 ×10
B = 1.33 × 10−3 T ≈ 1.3 mΤ [1] d Axes labelled and balance reading
when current is zero marked [1]
d Moves up and down slowly [1]
Balance reading decreases linearly with
3 a Diagram showing wire and magnetic current. [1]
field and a method of measuring the
force, e.g. either diagrams similar to Figure 102.45
Balance reading / g

25.15 or 25.16 in the Coursebook. [1] 101.06

Measure I, the current, and F, the force. [1]
Method of measuring the force, e.g. mass
of paper tape (in kg) × 9.81 or difference
in readings on top-pan balance (in kg) 0 4
Current / A
× 9.81 [1]
Measure length of wire at right angles
to magnetic field. [1]

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unit length on a wire carrying a current
of 1 A [1]
when placed at right angles to the
magnetic field. [1]
Both electric field strength and magnetic
field strength are defined in terms of the
force on an object. For the electric field
strength, the object is a charge of
1 coulomb; for the magnetic field strength
the object is a wire of length 1 m carrying
a current of 1 A. [1]
b i The two wires attract one another or
there is a force upwards on the wire on
the bench. [1]
The wire above the bench produces a
horizontal magnetic field on the wire
lying on the bench. [1]
This magnetic field interacts with the
current in the wire lying on the bench
to produce a force upwards. [1]
-7
ii B = 2.0 ×10 × 4.0 = 2.67 × 10−5 T [1]
0.03
F = BIl = 2.67 × 10−5 × 4.0 × 1 [1]
F = 1.07 × 10−4 ≈ 1.1 × 10−4 N [1]

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6 Charged particles
1 The force is at right angles to the velocity v and
does no work on the electron, since work
= force × distance moved in the direction of the
force. As no work is done on the electron the
kinetic energy of the electron is constant, as is
its speed.
2 1 mv2 = e × 1600
2

r = mv
Be
e = 2V = 3200 = 1.73 × 1011
m B 2 r 2 0.017 2 ×(8 ×10−3 )2
≈ 1.7 × 1011 C kg−1
mass of α -particle
3 a ratio
mass of β -particle
−27
= 4 ×1.67 ×10−31 = 7333 ≈ 7300
9.11×10
charge of α -particle
b ratio
charge of β -particle
−19
= 3.2 × 10−19 = 2.0
1.6 ×10
force on α -particle
c ratio
force on β -particle
= ratio of charges = 2.0
mQ
d rα = α β = 7333 = 3666 ≈ 3700
rβ mβ Qα 2
4 The force is always at right angles to the direction
of the magnetic field and is in the same direction
(or the reverse) in an electric field.
The force is proportional to the velocity of the
electron in a magnetic field but does not depend
on the velocity of the electron in an electric field.
QV
5 F= = 1.0 × 10−13 N
d
−13 −3
Q = 1.0 ×10 ×12 ×10
1250
Q = 9.6 × 10−19 C
Q 9.6 ×10−19
Number of electrons = = =6
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1 a i The electron is charged or a moving 3 a i The electron is charged and is in an
charge is the equivalent of a current. [1] electric field. [1]
The magnetic field of the moving The electric field from the plates is
charge interacts with the uniform downwards and the electron is negative
magnetic field. [1] so there is a constant force upwards. [1]
ii The electron ionises atoms as it moves ii A (small) spot is formed on the screen. [1]
and loses (kinetic) energy. [1] Higher speed electrons are deflected
The speed of the electron decreases and less and the spot would become larger. [1]
the radius decreases as r = mv . [1] b 12 mv2 = e × Vac [1]
B
−19
b i F = Bev = 0.25 × 1.6 × 10 × 1.0 × 107 [1]
= 4.0 × 10−13 N [1] c i Into the plane of the paper/page [1]
2
9.11×10−31 ×(1.0 ×107 )2 ii Bev = eE [1]
ii r = mv = [1]
F 4.0 ×10−13 v= E [1]
B
r = 2.278 × 10−4 ≈ 2.3 × 10−4 m [1] iii 12 mv2 = e × Vac so
2 a i Quarter of a circle linking exit and v = (2 × 1000 × 1.76 × 1011)1/2 = 1.88 × 107
entry points [1] ≈ 1.9 × 107 m s−1 [1]
Force at right angles to the circle marked
at two points [1] E = V = 500 −2 = 1.0 × 104 V m−1
d 5.0 × 10
Both forces towards the centre of the
4
circle (top right-hand corner of square) [1] B = E = 1. 0 × 10 7 = 5.3 × 10−4 T [1]
v 1.88 × 10
2
source 4 a mv = BQv [1]
r
−27 6
region of
magnetic field
proton
r = mv = 1.67 ×10−5 ×1.0 ×10
−19
[1]
BQ 6.0 ×10 ×1.6 ×10
r = 174 ≈ 170 m [1]
proton
detector
b Two paths shown, both circles or parts
of circles of different radius [1]
Radius of helium nucleus twice as large
ii Into the plane of the paper [1] as radius of proton (350 m) [1]
b i F = BQv
= 0.25 × 1.6 × 10−19 × 4.0 × 106
= 1.6 × 10−13 N [1]
−27
2
ii r = mv = 1.67 ×10 ×(4.0 × 106 )2 [1] 170 m
350 m
F 1.6 × 10−13
r = 0.167 ≈ 0.17 m [1]
c The direction of the magnetic field is
reversed. [1] radius of path of proton radius of path of helium nucleus
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plates [1]
Parallel plates connected to a (variable
voltage) power supply [1]
The drop is stationary when the electric force
upwards balances the weight of the drop. [1]
QV
b i F= = 1.5 × 10−14 [1]
d
−14 −3
Q = 1.5 × 10 ×10 ×10 [1]
470
Q = 3.19 × 10−19 ≈ 3.2 × 10−19 C [1]
ii Charge can only exist in multiples. [1]
The smallest multiple is the charge on
an electron. [1]
c i A source of β-radiation ionises the air
allowing the drop to pick up or remove
charge. [1]
ii The drop can only have certain values
of charge, e.g. Q = e, 2e, 3e etc.
When the drop is stationary, the p.d.
mgd
required, V = , where m = mass
of the drop. Q
Since Q, the charge on the drop, only
has certain values, then so does V. [1]
When V = 470 V, Q = 2e = 3.2 × 10−19 C;
when V = 313 V, Q = 4.8 × 10−19 C = 3e [1]
or
Q can have any value that is a multiple
of e, such as 2e, 3e etc. [1]
Any value of V shown for correct value
of Q, e.g. when Q = 6.4 × 10−19 C (= 4e),
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1 The most obvious demonstration is to demonstrate
that the secondary coil is made of insulated wire, so
no current can flow from the core to the secondary
coil. Alternatively, if you arrange for a small gap
in the core, perhaps a piece of paper, then there
is still an induced e.m.f. even though paper is an
insulator. The e.m.f. will be reduced because the
amount of flux in the core is reduced if there is not
a complete circuit of iron. An electrical current is
induced because there is a change in the magnetic
flux linking the secondary coil. This changing flux is
caused by the changing current in the primary coil.
2 a Φ = BA = 20 × 10 −3 × (5.0 × 10 −2)2 = 5.0 × 10 −5 Wb
b e.m.f. E = ∆( N Φ ) = 100 × 5.0 ×10
−5

∆t 0.1
−2
= 5.0 × 10 V

3 e.m.f. E = ∆( N Φ ) = Blv = 5.0 × 10 −5 × 40 × 300

∆t
= 0.60 V

4 An eddy current is an induced current flowing in

a mass of metal, such as the core of a transformer.
Eddy currents are used in electromagnetic
braking, for example, in trains where energy for
the eddy currents comes from the kinetic energy
of the trains and the eddy currents themselves
provide a braking force. Eddy currents are a
disadvantage in the cores of transformers where
energy is wasted in raising the internal energy of
the core.
5 When there is no flux linkage the flux is
changing at the greatest rate and so the induced
e.m.f. is a maximum. When the flux linkage is
a maximum it is, instantaneously, not changing
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1 a A magnetic flux linkage of 1 Wb exists d When the coil is completely within the
if a coil of 1 turn and area 1 m2 [1] field, the induced e.m.f. is zero. [1]
has a field of 1 T passing at right angles The reason for this is that there is no
through it. [1] change in the magnetic flux linkage. [1]
(Other areas and numbers of turns are
e.m.f. / V
possible.)
−4
b i ∆Φ = 0.6 × 1.2 × 10 [1]
∆t 0.2 0.45

3.6 × 10 Wb s−1
−4
[1]
∆( N Φ )
ii E = = 240 × 3.6 × 10−4 [1]
∆t 0
E = 0.0864 ≈ 8.6 × 10−2 V [1] 0 0.04 0.08 Time / s
iii E.m.f. correct and constant between e Correct axes and labels with e.m.f. constant
0 and 0.2 s and zero between 0.2 between 0 and 0.04 s [1]
and 0.4 s [1] Zero e.m.f. between 0.04 and 0.08 s [1]
Negative e.m.f. of half the value in
3 a The e.m.f. induced is proportional to the
ii between 0.4 and 0.8 s [1]
rate of change [1]
e.m.f. / V
of magnetic flux linkage. [1]
0.086
b i Φ = BA = 50 × 10−3 × π × (0.1)2 [1]
Φ = 1.57 × 10−3 ≈ 1.6 × 10−3 Wb [1]
ii Change in flux linkage = ∆(N Φ)
0
0.4 0.8 = 600 × 1.57 × 10−3 − 0 [1]
0
Time / s ∆(N Φ) = 0.942 ≈ 0.94 Wb
–0.043
(magnitude only) [1]
iii e.m.f. E = ∆( N Φ ) = 0.942 [1]
∆t 0.12
2 a i time taken = distance = 0.02 E = 7.85 ≈ 7.9 V [1]
speed 0.05
= 4.0 × 10−2 s [1] 4 a Lenz’s law states that the direction of
induced e.m.f./current opposes the
ii flux linkage = NBA change that is producing it. [1]
= 150 × 0.30 × (0.02 × 0.02) [1] Plunge magnet into coil/magnet on
flux linkage = 1.8 × 10−2 Wb [1] spring oscillates in and out of coil. [1]
b The rate of change of magnetic flux is either
constant. [1] Ends of coil connected together [1]
c Initial flux linkage = 0 and experience force resisting movement of
final flux linkage = 1.8 × 10−2 Wb [1] magnet/magnet oscillates slower when coil
Magnitude of induced e.m.f. ends are connected together and induced
= rate of change of magnetic flux linkage [1] current flows. [1]
−2
E = 1.8 × 10 −−2 0 [1]
4.0 ×10
E = 0.45 V (magnitude only) [1]

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Use an ammeter/galvanometer in series
with coil. [1]
Prove that if north pole of magnet enters
coil then that end of coil is north. [1]
b i An induced e.m.f. in the aluminium
disc causes an induced current to flow. [1]
either
Current in the disc causes heating of the
disc/increase in internal energy of disc. [1]
By conservation of energy the kinetic
energy of the car is reduced. [1]
or
Currents in the disc are flowing in
the magnetic field created by the
electromagnets. [1]
These currents experience a force
backwards opposing the rotation
of the disc. [1]
ii There is a greater rate of change of flux
(in any area on the disc). [1]
A larger e.m.f. is induced by Faraday’s
law, thus larger induced currents flow. [1]
5 a i A change in magnetic flux causes an
induced e.m.f. [1]
either
The spokes are cutting magnetic
lines of flux. [1]
or
The circuit (containing a spoke and
the connections) is sweeping out an
area of magnetic flux. [1]
ii Increase the strength of the magnetic
field. This causes a greater magnetic flux
linking the circuit and thus a greater rate
of change of the magnetic flux. [1]
Rotate the coil faster. Each change in
magnetic flux occurs in a smaller time
and thus a greater rate of change of flux
occurs. [1]
b i area per second = πR 2f = π × (0.15)2 × 5 [1]
area per second = 0.353 ≈ 0.35 m2 s−1 [1]
∆( N Φ ) ∆( BA )
ii E = = = 0.353 × 5 × 10−3 [1]
∆t ∆t
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8 Alternating currents
1 a V = V0 sin ωt where ω = 2πf 5 a period = 8 × 5 = 40 ms = 0.040 s
b I = I0 sin ωt frequency = 1 = 25 Hz
V0 2 sin 2 (ω t) T
c P = I0V0 sin2 ωt = I02 R sin2 ωt = b V0 = 3 × 0.5 = 1.5 V
R
2 a 2A Vrms = 1.5 = 1.06 ≈ 1.1 V
b 25 Hz 2
c I/A V
c Irms = rms = 1.06 = 5.3 × 10−3 A
R 200
2
Irms (1.4A) d <P> = IrmsVrms = 1.06 × 5.3 × 10−3
1
= 5.6 × 10−3 W
0
0.04 0.08 t/s
–1

–2

I0
d Irms = = 1.41 ≈ 1.4 A
2
e 0.005 and 0.015 s in the first cycle and 0.045
and 0.055 s in the second cycle.
3 a N = 1200 × 6.0 = 30
240
Vrms 2 6.02
b i P= = = 6.0 W
R 6
ii Assuming the transformer is 100%
efficient, for primary coil IrmsVrms = 6.0
Irms = 6.0 = 0.025
240
I0 = 2 Irms = 0.025 2 = 0.0353 ≈ 0.035 A
4 a i Magnetic flux is in phase with the current.
ii The induced e.m.f. and current are out of
phase by 90°.

B A
I

I
t

b The two graphs differ in phase by 90° since

the induced e.m.f. is the rate of change of
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1 a I0 = 2 Irms [1] c Diode has very large/infinite resistance. [1]
b i The current using the a.c. supply is When the p.d. across diode is reverse
not steady and is mostly below 2.0 A. [1] biased/negative or when top contact of
The heating effect is greater using the supply is at a smaller potential than top
d.c. supply. [1] plate of the capacitor. [1]
Pdc I 2 3 a Full-wave rectification occurs. [1]
ii = dc 2 [1] Four diodes are used. [1]
Pac I rms
Circuit showing correct bridge rectifier
Pdc with four diodes, input and output
=2 [1]
Pac (Figure 28.15 in the Coursebook). [1]
c Transformers only work with alternating Circuit with all diodes connected in
current. The use of transfomers allows the correct direction. [1]
mains voltage to be altered without much Correct explanation describing the two
power loss to suit various devices which do diodes that conduct when the supply
not need such large voltages. [1] voltage has positive potential at top and
negative potential at bottom. [1]
2 a Correct dotted line showing a.c. [1]
Correct explanation describing the other
Peak voltage V0 = 2 × 6.0 = 8.49 ≈ 8.5 V
two diodes that conduct when the supply
marked as peak on graph. [1]
voltage has negative potential at top and
1 positive potential at bottom. [1]
Time for one cycle = 0.02 s marked
50
on graph. [1] b Capacitor charges up to 1.0 V [1]
Correct half-wave rectified shape shown. [1] When the p.d. across capacitor exceeds
p.d. / V
the supply p.d., the diode stops
conducting. [1]
8.5
Capacitor provides current in resistor
and discharges (exponentially). [1]
0 c i t = 0.013 to 0.015 s or 0.002 s [1]
0.02 0.04 Time / s

–8.5
ii Vmean = 0.90 to 0.92 V [1]
2
iii <P> = Vmean = 0.91
2
[1]
b i 3 × 0.02 = 0.015 s [1] R 1000
4
Vmean 5.7 8.28 × 10 ≈ 8.3 × 10−4 W
−4
[1]
ii Imean = = [1]
R 400 4 a Peak value of mains supply
0.014 25 ≈ 1.4 × 10−2 A [1] = 230 2 = 325 V
iii Q = Imeant = 0.014 25 × 0.015 [1] or r.m.s value of output = 12 = 8.49 V [1]
2.14 × 10−4 ≈ 2.1 × 10−4 C [1] 2
Vs
iv p.d. across capacitor falls from Ns = Np × = 2000 × 12 [1]
8.49 to 4.24 V Vp 325
Q −4
C= = 2.14 ×10 [1] Ns = 73.8 ≈ 74 [1]
(Vfinal − Vinitial ) (8.49 − 4.24)
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12 V, at least 1.5 waves drawn [1]
ii Correct charging portion of p.d.
across R [1]
Correct discharging portion of p.d.
across R, approximately exponential. [1]
p.d. / V
p.d. across R
12V

Time

output p.d. of secondary

c Smoothing capacitor now has twice the

capacitance. [1]
Capacitor holds more charge and can
supply the current/charge with less
p.d. drop. [1]
Less ‘ripple’, i.e. the p.d. falls less during
the discharge from the capacitor. [1]
5 a i The steady direct voltage that delivers the
same energy/power [1]
to a resistance/ resistive load as the
alternating voltage. [1]
ii V0 = 2 Vrms = 2 × 400 000 [1]
5
566 000 ≈ 5.7 × 10 V or the p.d. between
two conductors is twice this value. [1]
6
P = 500 ×10
b i Irms = [1]
Vrms 400 ×103
Irms = 1250 ≈ 1.2 × 103 or 1.3 × 103 A [1]
ii P = Irms2R = 12502 × 4.0 [1]
P = 6.25 × 106 ≈ 6.2 × 106 or 6.3 × 106 W [1]
iii When the voltage is stepped up the
current is reduced (for the same input
power). [1]
Smaller currents produced less
energy/power loss in the line’s resistance. [1]
c A changing current in the primary coil
causes a changing magnetic flux in the
iron core. [1]
This changing magnetic flux passes to the
secondary coil where there are fewer turns
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9 Quantum physics
1 2.7 × 10−15 J
2 4 × 10−23 J to 4 × 10−25 J
3 a 1.63 × 10−24 J
b 2.46 × 109 Hz
c 0.12 m
4 a 8.0 × 10−13 J
b i 10 000 eV
ii 1.6 × 10−15 J
c 3.8 × 10−2 eV
5 a 15 000 eV
b 2.4 × 10−15 J
c 8.4 × 105 m s−1
6 a 11.3 eV
b 1.8 × 10−18 J
7 1.2 × 1015 Hz
8 a 8.7 × 10−18 J
b 1.8 × 1015 Hz; this lies in the ultraviolet region.
c The drop in energy from n = 2 to n = 1 is
much more than that from n = 3 to n = 2,
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−34 8
1 a E = hc = 6.63 ×10 ×−39 ×10 [1] 3 a i Electromagnetic radiation displays
λ 590 ×10 properties associated with both particles [1]
E = 3.4 × 10−19 J [1] and waves. [1]
b i Electrons have zero potential energy at ii Radiation below certain frequency will
infinity, and less than this near the not produce photoelectrons/maximum
nucleus. [1] energy of photoelectrons increases
ii An electron is excited from the linearly with frequency. [1]
−5.8 × 10−19 level to the Energy of a packet (particle) depends
−2.4 × 10−19 J level [1] on frequency (wave). [1]
absorbing all the energy of the incident b Energy of the photon is less than the
photon. [1] work function [1]
iii Incident light directional, light emitted which is the minimum energy required
in all directions. [1] to remove an electron from the metal
2 a Electron is totally removed from the surface. [1]
nucleus. [1] c Read off frequency = 5.6 × 1014 Hz [1]
(Accept atom is ionised.) E = hf = 6.63 × 10−34 × 5.6 × 1014 [1]
b i The potential energy of the electron is E = 3.7 × 10−19 J [1]
less in 2 than 3 [1] d Gradient,
so energy given out (as a photon). [1] (1.82 − 0)×1.6 ×10−19 [1]
e.g. gradient =
ii Change in energy = (−2.4 − (−5.4)) × 10 J
−19
4.4 ×1014
= 3.0 eV or 4.8 × 10−19 J [1] h = 6.62 × 10−34 ≈ 6.6 × 10−34 J s [1]
E = hc or λ = hc 4 a Electrons show wave–particle duality; [1]
λ E
−34 the de Broglie wavelength is the
λ = 6.63 ×10 ×−19 3 ×108 [1] wavelength of an electron (of a definite
4.8 ×10
energy). [1]
λ = 4.1 × 10−7 m [1]
b i 5.0 keV or 8.0 × 10−19 J [1]
iii If E is inversely proportional to n2,
ii E = 12 mv2 → Em = 12 m2v2
then En2 is a constant.
n = 1: En2 = −21.9 × 1 = −21.9 → mv = p = 2Em [1]
n = 2: En2 = −5.4 × 4 =−21.6 p = 2 × 8.0 ×10−19 × 9.1×10− 31 [1]
n = 3: En2 = −2.4 × 9 = −21.6 [1]
p = 3.8 × 10−23 N s [1]
All products are approximately the −34
same. [1] iii λ = h = 6.63 ×10−23 [1]
p 3.8 ×10
Alternative route is to compare ratios
λ = 1.7 × 10−11 m [1]
of E1 : En and 12 : 12 [1] c Neutrons have a greater mass than
n1 nn
electrons so greater momentum [1]
with linking comment. [1]
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0 Nuclear physics
1 a 3.0 × 10−10 J
b 1.8 × 1014 J
2 1.1 × 10−17 kg
3 6.3 GW
4 7.47 × 10−13 J, kinetic energy of the α-particle,
electromagnetic radiation ( the γ-ray)
5 a 1.64 × 10−28 kg
b 1.48 × 10−11 J
c 1.23 × 10−12 J
6 a −0.020 271 u or 3.365 × 10−29 kg
b 3.028 × 10−12 J
c 1.823 × 1012 J
7 a 1.33 × 10−2 s−1
b 52.0 s
8 a 14 s
b 4.95 × 10−2 s−1
9 a 1.4 × 10−10 y−1
b 5.7 × 107 y
10 a i Graph drawn using these figures, single
smooth line, points plotted as crosses,
suggested scale: activity (y-axis) 50 Bq per
cm, and time (x-axis) 2 minutes per cm.
ii There is a random element of radioactive
decay which becomes more apparent at
lower levels of activity.
b 4 minutes
c All count rates would be greater but the time
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1 a 92 protons, 143 neutrons [1] 3 a Alpha-particles have a very low penetration
−15 3
b V = 4 πr 3 = 4 π(1.41×10 ) × 235
and are stopped by the layer of dead skin
3 3 cells when they are outside the body. [1]
−42
= 2.76 × 10 m 3
[1] Dust can be inhaled, bringing the
3.89 ×10−25 kg α-particles inside the body, where they
ρ= [1] are very dangerous. [1]
2.76 ×10− 42m 3
ρ = 1.41 × 1017 ≈ 1.4 × 1017 kg m−3 [1] b N = 2.4 × 6.02 × 1023 particles
216
c When the nucleons are combined in the
(= 6.63 × 1021) [1]
nucleus they have less energy (= binding
energy) than when separated. [1] λ = ln 2 = 3.78 × 10−3 s−1 [1]
183
Less energy means less mass (or energy
A = λN = 3.78 × 10−3 × 6.63 × 1021 [1]
has mass). [1]
A = 2.50 × 1019 Bq [1]
d Sum the total mass of the separate
c λt = ln  0  = ln  2.50 ×10 
protons and neutrons. [1] A 19

Subtract from that the mass of the  A  10 

18
uranium nuclide. [1] (= ln 2.50 × 10 ) [1]

t = ln 
Apply ∆E = ∆mc2 [1] 2.50 ×10 
18
−3  (≈ 11 200 s) [1]
∆E is the binding energy. [1]  3.78 ×10 
2 a Nuclear fusion is the joining together ≈ 3 hours [1]
of two (or more) light nuclei to form a 4 a Kinetic energy [1]
heavier nucleus. [1] of the fission fragments [1]
The repulsive electrostatic forces b i Mass defect = 3.90 × 10 − −25

between nuclei must be overcome. [1] (1.44 × 10−25 + 2.42 × 10−25 + 1.67 ×
High temperatures mean particles 10−27 × 2) ≈ 0.01 × 10−25 kg* [1]
moving very fast/high energy. [1] Energy released = 0.01 × 10−25 × (3 × 108)2
b i Electrostatic forces larger as the = 9 × 10−11 J [1]
charge on each nucleus is twice that 6

on hydrogen (H). [1] ii Fissions per second = 200 ×10

9 ×10−11
ii ∆m = 12 − (3 × 4.001 506) = 0.004 518 u [1] = 2.2 × 1018 [1]
∆m= 0.004518 × 1.660 × 10−27 iii Fissions per year
= 7.500 × 10−27 kg [1] = 2.2 × 1018 × 3.15 × 107
∆E = 7.500 × 10−27 × (3.0 × 108)2 = 6.93 × 1025 [1]
25
∆E = 6.75 × 10−13 J [1] moles per year = 6.93 ×1023 = 115 [1]
6.02 ×10
mass per year = 115 × 235 ≈ 2.7 × 104 g
= 27 kg [1]
−28
*Accept a mass defect of 6.6 × 10 kg,
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1 Exchange T and the 10 kΩ resistor. 5 a The feedback resistor Rf is half the resistance
+9 V of the input resistor Rin. This then means the
10 kΩ
output voltage is half of the input voltage and
15 kΩ
of opposite sign.
– b The gain of a non-inverting amplifier
+

T
= 1 +  R1  . The smallest value of  R1  is zero
–9 V
15 kΩ  R2   R2 
0V so the smallest value of the gain is 1. When R1
is zero, all of the output voltage is fed back to
2 +9 V
the negative input (−). As long as the op-amp
15 kΩ is not saturated, the (+) and (−) terminals are
–
at the same potential and the gain is 1.0. If R1
+ is any bigger a smaller fraction of the output
voltage is fed back. Since this smaller fraction
10 kΩ 15 kΩ –9 V
is the input voltage, then the output voltage
0V must be larger in value than the input.
3 a Feedback is the process where a part of the 6 Voltage / V

output of a device is passed back to the input. output

0.8
b Unless an op-amp is saturated, the p.d.
between the two input terminals of an op-amp
is almost nothing. Since one of the terminals,
usually the (+) terminal, is connected to 0 V 0.2 input
(earth), the other terminal (−) is almost at
earth potential and called a virtual earth.
Time / s
Rf −200
4 a gain = − = = −20
Rin 10
output voltage −8.0
b input voltage = =
gain 20 7 Non-inverting amplifier of gain 10.
= −0.40 V
c Maximum input voltage for the op-amp to
still have the gain calculated in a:
V
V = s = 12 = 0.60 V
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1 a Power supply, resistor and LDR in series [1] c The voltmeter reading increases. [1]
Output marked across the series resistor [1] The resistance of the strain gauge is a
larger fraction of the total resistance and
thus there is a larger fraction of the supply
LDR voltage across the strain gauge. [1]
3 a i Microphone connected to (+) input
V0
and 0 V. [1]
R V output voltage
Resistors connected to op-amp making
a non-inverting amplifier. [1]
+15 V
–
b As light intensity increases the resistance
of the LDR decreases [1] + R1

the p.d. across the series resistor R is –15 V R2

given by:
V0 × R
output voltage = ii LED connected to output and zero volt
( R + resistance of LDR )
(earth) line. [1]
As the resistance of the LDR decreases
Series resistor included. [1]
the output voltage increases. [1]
b Any two from: less distortion, increased
c The whole circuit is the sensor (the LDR
bandwidth, more stable gain, reduces
is the sensing device) and the voltmeter is
gain (from a very large value to a
the output device. [1]
sensible value). [2]
The processor is the potential divider
15
(two resistors and voltage supply). [1] c i maximum gain = [1]
0.020
2 a The wire becomes longer (and thinner). [1] maximum gain = 750 [1]
ρL R
Resistance R = where ρ is the ii 1 + 1 = 750 [1]
A R2
resistivity, L the length and A the Any value where R1 = 749R2 (e.g. R2 =
cross-sectional area. [1] 1 kΩ and R2 = 749 kΩ) with 300 Ω ≤
If all quantities apart from L are constant, R1 + R2 < 10 MΩ [1]
then if the length increases to L + ∆L: d As the potential at the + terminal of the
ρ( L + ∆L ) op-amp changes/rises, the output voltage
R + ∆R =
A changes/increases.
Subtracting gives: Some (1/750th) of the increased output
ρ ∆L voltage is fed back to the − terminal of the
∆R = so ∆R is proportional to ∆L [1]
A op-amp. [1]
R1 Output rises until the potential at the +
b Voltmeter reading = V0 × =
( R1 + R2 ) and − terminals of the op-amp are (very
5 × 150 [1] nearly) equal. [1]
450
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ii −9 V [1]
b VA = 9 × 300 [1]
500
VA = 5.4 V [1]
c i Potential at A is greater than at
B or potential at B is 3.4 V so Vout
is +9 V. [1]
ii Potential at B is greater than at A and
Vout is −9 V or motor runs in reverse. [1]
d The difference in level of light will fluctuate,
sometimes P will have more light than Q
and since the op-amp has such a high gain
the op-amp output will switch from +
to − 9 V as the relative amount of light
fluctuates on P and Q. [1]
5 a (Unless the op-amp is saturated) the p.d.
between the two input terminals of an
op-amp is almost nothing. [1]
Since the (+) terminal of the op-amp is
connected to 0 V (earth), the other
terminal (−) is almost at earth potential
and called a virtual earth. [1]
The input resistance/impedance of the
op-amp is very large or negligible current
enters the input terminals of the op-amp. [1]
Current in R1 = − current in R2 [1]
Vout V V R
= − in so gain = out = − 1 [1]
R1 R2 Vin R2
b i gain = − 20 = − 5 [1]
4
Vout = −5 × 0.5 = − 2.5 V [1]
ii Total resistance of two parallel
resistors = 2 kΩ [1]
Gain becomes −20 = −10
2
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2 Medical imaging
1 a Radiation which can cause ionisation of the
air; it is likely to have sufficient energy to
cause cell mutation.
b X-ray shadow imaging, CAT scan
2 6.2 × 10−11 m
3 There is a large difference between the acoustic
impedance of air and skin, consequently a very
large percentage of the ultrasound is reflected.
The gel is used to match the impedances.
4 0.19%
5 3.25 × 10−3 ≈ 3.3 × 10−3 m
6 The angular frequency (or velocity) of the
precession of a proton’s magnetic axis around the
direction of the applied field.
7 1 Large (relatively) exposure of patient to the
ionising radiation with consequent risks.
2 Expensive as sophisticated equipment
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1 a Diagram showing basic tube with cathode, c i Some energy is reflected at the first
anode (target) [1] surface so incident energy is less at
Cathode, anode, vacuum labelled/referred second surface. [1]
to elsewhere [1] −6
ii Time between pulses = 3.5 × 10 × 10 s [1]
High potential (50 kV+) across anode Distance of travel of pulse = vt
cathode [1] = 1.58 × 103 × 3.5 × 10 × 10−6 s [1]
Reference to material for anode/reference 1
Diameter of head = 2 distance
to cooling of anode [1]
= 2.76 × 10−2 ≈ 28 mm [1]
Reference to acceleration of electrons
across the tube [1] 4 a The ratio of the Larmor frequency to
b Electric potential energy the applied magnetic field [1]
→ kinetic energy of electrons [1] b i ω0 = 2π × 48 × 106 = 3.01 × 108 rad s−1 [1]
→ internal energy on collision with anode [1] ω 0 3.01×108
γ= = [1]
plus X-radiation. [1] B0 1.8
2 a i Peaks are formed by exciting an inner = 1.67 × 108 rad s−1 T−1 [1]
electron in an atom to a higher level. [1] ii The frequency of the RF signal is equal
Energy given out when it drops back to the natural frequency of the proton
to ground state. [1] precession [1]
ii Band produced by several interactions [1] so the proton absorbs the energy. [1]
each absorbing different energies. [1] iii Protons fall back to a lower energy state [1]
b i Low-energy X-rays are absorbed by flesh [1] emitting (RF) radiation as they do so. [1]
so do not contribute to the overall The different relaxation times (or words
picture. [1] to that effect) from different tissues
Filtering these rays reduces the enable a picture to be built up. [1]
patient’s overall exposure to radiation. [1] 5 a Any 5 points for [5] marks.
ii Aluminium absorbs these low-energy
• The patient lies in a vertical ring of
X-rays. [1]
X-ray detectors and the X-ray tube
c Use of 115 keV [1] rotates around the ring. [1]
3 −19
E = hf leading to f = 115 ×10 ×1.6−×10 [1] • The body part is split up into tiny cubes
6.63 ×10 34 called voxels. [1]
18 18
f = 2.78 × 10 ≈ 2.8 × 10 Hz [1] • A voxel is a unit of graphic information
3 a Acoustic impedance of a material that defines a point in three-dimensional
= density × speed of sound in the material. [1] space. [1]
When ultrasound goes from one material • Slices through the body are viewed. [1]
to another some reflects. [1] • The computer combines slices to build up a
The proportion of the signal reflected three-dimensional image of the patient. [1]
is determined by the acoustic impedance • Images of ‘slices’ through the patient
of the two materials. [1] are shown on the computer screen. [1]
b Z = ρc = 1.04 × 103 × 1.58 × 103 [1] • Traditional X-ray picture formed by
absorption. [1]
Z = 1.64 × 106 kg m−2 s−1 [1]
• Denser materials absorb more than less
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MRI gives better image of dense tissue
such as bone. [1]
6 a i I = I0 e−µx [1]
= 4.0 × 105 × exp (−250 × 5 × 10−2) [1]
I = 1.5 W [1]
ii The long wavelength/low-energy X-rays
are absorbed [1]
which do not contribute to the overall
picture/are absorbed by soft tissue, [1]
reducing the overall exposure to radiation. [1]
b Any 5 points for [5] marks.
• X-rays are scattered as they pass through
the body. [1]
• This scattering reduces the sharpness of
the image. [1]
• An anti-scatter grid consists of plates
which are opaque to X-rays [1]
• which alternate with transparent material. [1]
• The grid is placed between the patient
and the screen. [1]
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3 Communications systems
1 a 3 a attenuation = 10 lg  P2 
 P1 
( )
= 10 × lg 1.26 = 0.51 dB
1.12
b attenuation per unit length = 0.51
60
−3 −3 −1
= 8.53 × 10 ≈ 8.5 × 10 dB m
The carrier wave has a higher frequency than P 
4 a Number of decibels = 10 lg  2 
the signal. The amplitude of the signal is used  P1 
to change or modulate the amplitude of the
100 = 10 lg  
P2
carrier wave. The height of the carrier wave is −12
 6.0 ×10 
made to fall and rise with the actual value of
the signal. P2 = 6.0 × 10−2 W (60 mW )
b b allowed attenuation of optic fibre
= 100 − 30 = 70 dB
Length of fibre = 70 = 233 ≈ 230 km
0.3
5 a A satellite in geostationary orbit around the
Earth takes 24 hours to make an orbit. It
The carrier wave has a higher frequency than travels above the equator travelling in the
the signal. The amplitude of the signal is used same direction as the rotation of the Earth
to alter the frequency of the carrier wave. Thus and, from the Earth, appears to be above the
the frequency of the transmitted wave is the same point on the equator. The satellite is
frequency of the carrier wave but it varies at at a height of 3.6 × 104 km above the Earth’s
any time according to the amplitude of the surface.
signal at that time. b Between 0.001 and 0.300 m
2 a i An analogue signal is any continuous c Advantage: satellite dishes do not need to be
signal where the quantity, for example, a moved to track the satellite.
voltage, varies in time with the signal. In Disadvantages: communication with some
principle any small change in the quantity polar regions is not possible. The satellite is
causes a small change in the signal, i.e. the higher above the equator and so the signal
signal can have any value. is delayed longer, is of lower intensity than
ii The bandwidth of a signal is the range of a polar satellite and the ‘resolution’ when
frequencies present in a signal. viewing the Earth is less. The satellite is above
the same point on the equator and cannot ‘see’
b The bandwidth of the microphone is less than
other parts of the Earth.
the range of audible frequencies, which is
approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This means
that the microphone will not reproduce high
frequencies and, for example, music will not
be of high quality although the microphone
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connected to the system. [1]
Mobile phones only transmit a small
distance so same frequency can be used by
other phones in different cells. [1]
b Mobile phone sends a signal to the
base station. [1]
Cellular exchange allocates frequencies for
mobile phone and base station to transmit
to each other. [1]
Base station transmits signal to mobile
phone. [1]
c Modulator or demodulator [1]
Takes the digital signal and uses it to
modulate the carrier signal from an
oscillator or the reverse for a demodulator. [1]
ADC or DAC [1]
Takes an analogue/audio signal and turns it
into a digital signal (series of 0s and 1s). [1]
d The space wave has a higher frequency. [1]
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1 a Time for one oscillation of the The samples should be taken as often
carrier wave = 80 = 10 µs [1] as possible (for example at twice the
8 frequency of the highest signal present)
frequency = 1 = 1 so that all variations are detected. [1]
T (10 × 10− 6 )
= 1.0 × 105 Hz (100 kHz) [1] 3 a i Attenuation from cable = 20 × 10
= 200 dB [1]
b Time for one oscillation of the audio
signal = 80 µs [1] ii 4 × 40 = 160 dB [1]
b Total attenuation = 200 − 160 = 40 dB [1]
frequency = 1 = 1
T (80 × 10− 6 )  
40 = 10 lg  200 
= 12.5 × 104 Hz ≈ 12 or 13 kHz [1] P
 out 
c Pout = 2.0 × 10−2 mW or 2.0 × 10−5 W [1]
 
c 200 = 10 lg  200 
 Pout 
87.5 100 112.5 Pout = 2.0 × 10−18 mW or 2.0 × 10−21 W [1]
Frequency / kHz
Frequency spectrum showing central line 4 a Any two from:
and two symmetrically placed sidebands [1] • Takes 24 hours to make an orbit of the
Central line at 100 kHz [1] Earth. [1]
Sidebands at 87.5 and 112.5 kHz [1] • Travels above the equator in the same
2 a Analogue [1] direction as the rotation of the Earth or
b Time / hours V / V decimal appears to be above the same point on
V / V binary the equator. [1]
0 5.4 1100 • Orbits at a height of 3.6 × 104 km above
2 4.0 0101 the Earth’s surface. [1]
4 3.8 0100 b Some of the signal sent from Earth is
picked up by the receiver which is near to
All values of V decimal correct [1]
the transmitter. Since the signal received
At least two values of V binary correct [1] back from the satellite is weaker it will be
All values of V binary correct [1] swamped by the direct signal from
c i Variations in the signal that occur the transmitter nearby unless different
between successive samples are not frequencies are used. [1]
reproduced. [1] (Using a different frequency the tuning
The sample is only accurate at any circuit only passes the weaker signal
instant to the nearest 0.2 V so any received from the satellite.)
variation between, for example, both 3.1 c Less/little power is available in the satellite
and 3.3, will be taken as 3.2 V. [1] to generate radio waves. [1]
ii The signal should have more bits, for (The downlink signal is generated by the
example use an 8-bit binary number so satellite and much less power is available to
that the sample is accurate to a smaller the satellite than is available on the ground.)
value than 0.2 V. [1]

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5 a Increases the number of telephones
connected to the system. [1]
Mobile phones only transmit a small
distance so same frequency can be used by
other phones in different cells. [1]
b Mobile phone sends a signal to the
base station. [1]
Cellular exchange allocates frequencies for
mobile phone and base station to transmit
to each other. [1]
Base station transmits signal to mobile
phone. [1]
c Modulator or demodulator [1]
Takes the digital signal and uses it to
modulate the carrier signal from an
oscillator or the reverse for a demodulator. [1]
ADC or DAC [1]
Takes an analogue/audio signal and turns it
into a digital signal (series of 0s and 1s). [1]
d The space wave has a higher frequency. [1]
Higher frequencies allow more bandwidth
so more channels available. [1]

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