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Physics
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2015
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SMK BANDAR UTAMA DAMANSARA (4),

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR.

SPM Trial Examination 2015

Name:____________

FORM 5
Paper 3

Class:____________
One and a half hour
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL BEING TOLD
1. This question paper contains 2 sections.
2. Answer all questions in both the sections.
3. Diagrams accompanying the questions are meant to give useful information to answering the
questions. The diagrams may not be drawn in scale.
4. Write your answer for section A in the space provided after each question.
5. Write your answer for section B on the writing paper.
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(Pn. Leow Hoay Suan)

(En. Ravinderan Veloo Nair)

GKMP Sains & Matematik

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Section A
[28 marks]
Answer all questions.

A student carries out an experiment to study the relationship between the mass of liquid, m, and its
volume, V.
Diagram 1.1 shows the intial reading, m0, on the triple beam balance when the measuring cylinder is
empty.

m0 =
Diagram 1.1
Diagram 1.2 shows the reading, mi, on the triple beam balance when the volume of liquid, V = 20.0
cm3.

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V = 20.0 cm3
mi =
Diagram 1.2
The procedure is repeated with the volumes of liquid, V = 40.0 cm 3, 60.0 cm3, 80.0 cm3 and 100.0 cm3.
The corresponding readings of the triple beam balance are shown in Diagram 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6.

V = 40.0 cm3
mi =
Diagram 1.3

V = 60.0 cm3
mi =
Diagram 1.4

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V = 80.0 cm3
mi =
Diagram 1.5

V = 100.0 cm3
mi =
Diagram 1.6
(a) For the experiment described, identify:
(i) The manipulated variable
[1 mark]
(ii) The responding variable
[1 mark]
(iii
The constant variable
)
[1 mark]
(b) (i) Based on Diagram 1.1, record the reading, m0, on the triple beam balance.
m0 =
g
[1 mark]
(ii) Based on Diagram 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, record the mass, m i.
[2 marks]
(iii The actual mass of liquid, m, is determined using the formula:
)

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m = mi m0

Tabulate your data for all values of V, mi and m in the space below.

[4 marks]
(c) Draw a graph of m against V on a piece of graph paper.
[5 marks]
(d) Based on the graph in 1(c), state the relationship between m and V.
[1 mark]

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2 A student carries out a Young's double slit experiment to investigate the relationship between the distance,
D, of a screen from the double slit and the fringe separation, X, using a source of red light.
The results of this experiment are shown in the graph of X against D in Diagram 2.
Graph of X against D

Diagram 2
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2:
(i) State the relationship between X and D.

[1 mark]

(ii) Determine the value of X when D = 2.20 m.

Show on the graph, how you determine the value of X.
X = ____________________
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(iii Calculate the gradient, m, of the graph. Show on the graph how you calculate m.
)

m = ____________________
[3 marks]
(b) The wavelength, , of the red light used can be determined using the formula = km, where m is the
gradient of the graph and k is a constant with value 5.0 104 m.
Calculate the value of , in metres.
= ____________________
[3 marks]
(c) This experiment is repeated by using a source of blue light.
(i) What happens to the gradient of the graph, m?
[1 mark]
(ii) Give one reason for the answer in (c)(i).

[1 mark]
(d) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the accuracy of the readings in this experiment.

[1 mark]
Section B
[12 marks]
Answer any one from this section.
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Diagram 3.1 shows two wooden wheels. One of the wheels is partly coated with tin. Both wheels are
the same size and are rotated with the same velocity.
Diagram 3.2 shows the wheel which partly coated with tin able to spin longer.

Diagram 3.1

Diagram 3.2

Based on the above information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference.
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.

[1 mark]
[1 mark]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a hacksaw blade, plasticine and other apparatus, describe one

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experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in (b).

In your description, state clearly the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

The aim of experiment

The variables in the experiment
The list of apparatus and materials
The arrangement of the apparatus
The procedure of the experiment which include the method of controlling the manipulated

variable and the method of measuring the responding variable

(vi) The way to tabulate the data
(vii) The way to analyse the data
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[10 marks]
Diagram 4 shows a hand powered flashlight which has a magnet and two coils of insulated copper
wire.
The bulb will light up when the magnet is spinned by compressing the crank of the flashlight. The light
gets brighter when the crank compressed faster.

Diagram 4
Based on the observation on Diagram 4 and using your knowledge of electromagnetism:
(a) State one suitable inference.
[1 mark]
(b) State one hypothesis that could be investigated.
[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a bar magnet, solenoid and other apparatus, describe one
experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in (b). In your description, state clearly the
following:
(i) the aim of the experiment,
(ii) the variables in the experiment,
(iii) the list of apparatus and materials,
(iv) the arrangement of the apparatus,
(v) the procedures of the experiment, which includes the method of controlling the manipulated
variable and the method of measuring the responding variable,
(vi) the way you would tabulate the data,
(vii) the way you would analyse the data.
[10 marks]
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