ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS

1. Given the function h( x) 3x 1 and g ( x) (a) h 1 (7) (b) gh 1 ( x)

x . Find 3

[4 marks] 2. The following information is about the function g and the composite function g 2 . , where a and b are constant and b > 0

Find the value of a and b. [3 marks] CHEMISTRY 1. Using alkanes as an example, explain the meaning of homologous series with the reference to the : (i) General formula [3 marks] (ii) Functional group [3 marks] (iii) Boiling group [3 marks] (iv) Density [3 marks]

PHYSICS

1.

(a)

Figure 3 shows two sets of ripple tanks used to study diffraction of waves.

(i)

Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 What is meant by the diffraction of waves. Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they move through a gap or around an obstacle Which of the two sets will show a bigger effect of diffraction. Explain your answer. The set shown in Figure 4.1 will show a bigger effect of diffraction. This is because the narrower the gap, the more the waves spread out. Redraw and complete Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.2 to show the between the two diffraction patterns. State the characteristic to the diffracted waves in terms of waves in terms of wavelength, frequency, speed and amplitude compared to the incident waves

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

2. The figure below shows an electric kettle connected to a 240 V power supply by a flexible cable. The kettle is rated 240 V, 2500 W.

The table below shows the maximum electric current that is able to flow through wires of various diameters.

diameter of wire / mm 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40

maximum current / A 8 10 13 15

(a)

What is the current flowing through the cable when the kettle is switched on? P = IV I = P/V = 2500 / 240 = 10.4 A

(b)

Referring to the table above, i. What is the smallest diameter wire that can be safely used for this kettle? 1.20 mm ii. Explain why it is dangerous to use a wire thinner than the one selected in b(i) As resistance is inversely proportional to cross-sectional area, a thinner wire will have a higher resistance thus the wire will become very hot. This could probably cause a fire to break out.

(c)

State one precautionary measure that should be taken to ensure safe usage of the kettle. Do not operate kettle with wet hands.

(d)

Mention one fault that might happen in the cable that will cause the fuse in the plug to melt.