2001-CE

PHY HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AUTHORITY

2 HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2001

PHYSICS PAPER 2

10.45 am – 11.45 am (1 hour)

Subject Code 170

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2001-CE-PHY 2–1
There are 45 questions. The last page of this question paper contains a list of
physics formulae which you may find useful.

If necessary, take g = 10 m s–2.

Unless otherwise specified, all the cells are assumed to have
negligible internal resistance.

1.
Distance from P

0 Time

A car travels along a straight road. The variation of the distance of the car
from a fixed point P on the road with time is shown above. Which of the
following statements is correct ?

A. The speed of the car is decreasing.

B. The car is moving towards P.
C. There is an unbalanced force acting on the car.
D. The area under the graph denotes the total distance
travelled by the car.
E. The slope of the graph denotes the acceleration of the car.

2. A girl walks along a straight road from a point A to a point B with an

average speed 1 m s–1. She then returns from B to A along the same road
with an average speed 2 m s – 1 . Find the average speed of the girl for the
whole journey.

A. zero
B. 0.67 m s–1
C. 1.33 m s–1
D. 1.41 m s–1
E. 1.50 m s–1
2001-CE-PHY 2–2 –1–
3. A stone is thrown vertically upwards. Assuming air resistance is negligible,
which of the following statements is/are correct ?

(1) The acceleration of the stone decreases throughout the upward

motion.
(2) The net force acting on the stone becomes zero when the stone
reaches the highest point.
(3) The total energy of the stone remains unchanged throughout the
motion.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

4.

A coin is placed on a piece of cardboard resting on a glass as shown above.

If the cardboard is flicked off sharply with a finger, the coin will drop into
the glass. What does this experiment demonstrate ?

A. The coin will fall with uniform acceleration under the

action of gravity.
B. The acceleration of the coin is proportional to the applied
force.
C. Action and reaction always occur in pairs.
D. Momentum is conserved in a collision.
E. The coin has a tendency to maintain its state of rest.

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5.

10 N 2N

A block on a rough horizontal table is acted on by two horizontal forces of

magnitudes 10 N and 2 N as shown. It remains at rest on the table. If the
force of magnitude 10 N is removed, find the resultant force acting on the
block.

A. zero
B. 2N
C. 6N
D. 8N
E. 10 N

6.

X Y
450N
1.5 m 5m 1.5 m

A uniform plank of weight 450 N rests on two trestles X and Y and a worker
of weight 675 N stands at one end of the plank as shown above. The worker
holds a light basket which contains several packets of goods each of weight
6 N. What is the maximum number of packets he can hold without tilting
the plank ? (Assume the weight of the plank acts through its centre.)

A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 18
E. 19

2001-CE-PHY 2–4 –3–

7.
a

Trolley F

0 F

A student uses a friction-compensated runway to study Newton’s second

law of motion. The variation of the acceleration a of the trolley with the
force F applied parallel to the runway is shown above. If the experiment is
repeated with the runway making a larger angle of inclination with the
horizontal, which of the following graphs (in dotted lines) represents the
expected result ?

A. a B. a

F F
0 0
C. D.
a
a

F F
0 0

E.
a

F
0

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8.
Force

Time
0
The figure above shows the variation of the force acting on a car driver with
time when the car hits a wall. The driver is not wearing a seat-belt. Which
of the following graphs (in dotted lines) best shows the force acting on the
driver if he is wearing a seat-belt ?

A. B.
Force Force

0 Time 0 Time
C. D.
Force Force

0 Time Time
0
E.
Force

0 Time

2001-CE-PHY 2–6 –5–

 (For questions 9 and 10.) A man is pulling a suitcase along the horizontal ground
as shown below.

9. Which of the following pairs of forces is/are action and reaction pair(s)
according to Newton’s third law of motion ?

(1) The gravitational force exerted and The gravitational force

by the earth on the man
(2) The pulling force exerted by
the man on the suitcase
(3) The gravitational force exerted
by the earth on the suitcase
exerted by the man on the
earth
and The friction exerted by the
ground on the suitcase
and The normal reaction exerted
by the ground on the
suitcase

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

10. If the rope is inclined at an angle θ to the horizontal and the tension in the
rope is 100 N, find the work done by the man in pulling the suitcase for a
distance of 5 m along the ground.

A. 500 J
B. 500 sinθ J
C. 500 cosθ J
500
D. J
sin θ
500
E. J
cos θ
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11. A rocket of mass 5000 kg is at rest in space. It then explodes and breaks
into two parts P1 and P2 of mass 1000 kg and 4000 kg respectively. Find the
ratio of the kinetic energy of P1 to that of P2.

A. 1:1
B. 1 : 16
C. 1 : 64
D. 4:1
E. 16 : 1

12.

The figure above shows a nail being driven into a wooden door with a
hammer. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

(1) Using a hammer can reduce the work done against the resistance on
the nail by the door.
(2) The force exerted by the nail on the door is larger than that exerted
by the hammer on the nail.
(3) The pressure exerted by the nail on the door is larger than that
exerted by the hammer on the nail.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

2001-CE-PHY 2–8 –7–

13. Which of the following images in the photographs is/are virtual ?

(1) the image on the screen in a (2) the image in a security mirror
cinema in a supermarket

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
(3) the image on the surface of a D. (2) and (3) only
pool of calm water E. (1), (2) and (3)

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14.

Principal axis
F

P Q R T

Two parallel rays from a distant object strike a concave mirror as shown
above, where F is the focus. At which of the following points does the
image of the object form ?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
E. T

2001-CE-PHY 2–10 –9–

15.

An object is placed in front of a curved mirror and an image is formed as

shown above. Which of the following describes the type of mirror being
used and the nature of the image formed ?

Mirror Image

A. convex real and formed in front of the mirror

B. convex virtual and formed behind the mirror
C. concave real and formed in front of the mirror
D. concave real and formed behind the mirror
E. concave virtual and formed behind the mirror

16. A melting ice block of mass 0.05 kg is mixed with x kg of water at 0°C in a
well-insulated container. If 25 000 J of energy is supplied to the mixture,
the mixture changes to water at 4°C. Find the value of x.

(Given : specific latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.34 × 105 J kg–1,

specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J kg–1 K–1.)

A. 0.37
B. 0.44
C. 0.49
D. 1.44
E. 1.49

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17. To power supply
and joulemeter Thermometer

Immersion heater Copper block

Polystyrene plate

The above apparatus is used to measure the specific heat capacity of a

cylindrical copper block. The result of the experiment is as follows :

Mass of copper block = m kg

Initial temperature = 21°C
Final temperature = 47°C
Initial joulemeter reading = R1 J
Final joulemeter reading = R2 J

Which of the following expressions gives the specific heat capacity of

copper (in J kg–1 K–1) ?

A. 26 m(R2 – R1)
R1 − R 2
B.
26 m
R 2 − R1
C.
26 m
m ( R1 − R 2 )
D.
26
m ( R 2 − R1 )
E.
26

2001-CE-PHY 2–12 – 11 –
18.
Temperature

P Q

Time
0

The figure above shows the cooling curve of a substance which is initially in
the liquid state. The temperature of the substance remains unchanged
during the period PQ. Which of the following statements about the
substance during the period PQ is/are correct ?

(1) The substance is not losing any energy to the surroundings.

(2) Latent heat is absorbed by the substance.
(3) The average potential energy of the molecules of the substance is
decreasing.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

19. A cup of liquid P and a cup of liquid Q of equal mass are heated at the same
rate. It is found that the temperature of P is rising at a rate faster than that of
Q. Which of the following deductions is/are correct ?

(1) P has a lower specific latent heat of vaporization than Q.

(2) P has a lower boiling point than Q.
(3) P has a lower specific heat capacity than Q.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

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20.

Thermometer
Stirrer
Rubber tubing
Gas
Flask

Bourdon gauge
Burner

The above apparatus is used to study the relation between the pressure and
temperature of a fixed mass of gas at constant volume. Which of the
following can improve the accuracy of the experiment ?

(1) using a larger flask

(2) using a shorter length of rubber tubing to connect the gauge and the
flask
(3) setting up a control experiment with the burner removed

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

2001-CE-PHY 2–14 – 13 –
21.
V/m3
Y

X
Z

0 T/K

The above graph shows the V-T relation of a fixed mass of ideal gas. Point
X denotes the initial state of the gas. The gas changes its state from X to Y,
then from Y to Z and finally from Z back to X along the path shown. Which
of the following statements about the pressure of the gas is/are correct ?

(1) The pressure remains unchanged in the transition from X to Y.

(2) The pressure increases in the transition from Y to Z.
(3) The pressure decreases in the transition from Z to X.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

22. Which of the following is not a transverse wave ?

A. radio waves
B. visible light
C. ultra-violet
D. X-rays
E. ultrasonic waves

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23.
Direction of
wave motion
R

Q S
P T

Five corks are moving up and down on the surface of a pond as a water
wave passes through them. At time t = 0, the positions of the corks are
shown above. The figure below shows the displacement-time graph of one
of the five corks. Which cork has the motion represented by the graph ?
(Note : Displacement is positive when the cork is above the still water
surface.)
Displacement

0 Time

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
E. T

24. A sonar on a ship is used to find the depth of the sea. An ultrasonic wave
pulse is sent downwards from the ship towards the sea bed. The pulse
travels with a speed of 1500 m s–1 in sea water. If the reflected pulse is
received after 0.16 s, find the depth of the sea.

A. 120 m
B. 240 m
C. 480 m
D. 4688 m
E. 9375 m

2001-CE-PHY 2–16 – 15 –
25.

Deep region
X Y
Shallow region

In the above diagram, XY represents a boundary between a deep region and

a shallow region of water in a ripple tank. A series of straight water waves
in the deep region travels towards XY. Which of the following diagrams
best shows the wave pattern in the shallow region ?

A. B.

X Y X Y

C. D.

X Y X Y

E.

X Y

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26.

Obstacle

Water waves of wavelength λ are diffracted as they pass through a gap of

width d as shown above. Which of the following changes would produce
the most significant diffraction effect ?

λ d

A. remains unchanged halved

B. remains unchanged doubled
C. halved halved
D. halved remains unchanged
E. halved doubled

27. Which of the following relations is incorrect ?

A. 1 pascal (Pa) = 1 newton per metre squared (N m–2)

B. 1 watt (W) = 1 joule per second (J s–1)
C. 1 coulomb (C) = 1 ampere per second (A s–1)
D. 1 volt (V) = 1 joule per coulomb (J C–1)
E. 1 ohm (Ω) = 1 volt per ampere (V A–1)

2001-CE-PHY 2–18 – 17 –
28.

B
A

Two charged spheres A and B are hanging at a point on a ceiling by two

identical nylon threads. They remain at rest as shown above. Which of the
following statements must be correct ?

(1) Both spheres carry positive charges.

(2) The force acting on B by A is larger than the force acting on A by
B.
(3) The mass of A is larger than B.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

29.

2Ω
3Ω
1Ω A

If the ammeter in the above circuit reads 3 A, find the voltage of the battery.

A. 11 V
B. 12 V
C. 13.5 V
D. 15 V
E. 18 V

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30.
A1
A

A2
A
S
X Y

In the above circuit, the two resistors are identical. If switch S is closed,
which of the following predictions is incorrect ?

A. The reading of the ammeter A1 increases.

B. The reading of the ammeter A2 remains unchanged.
C. The reading of the voltmeter remains unchanged.
D. The power delivered by the battery increases.
E. The potential difference between points X and Y increases.

31. Which of the following diagrams shows the correct connection of the fuse
and switch of an electric kettle to the mains supply ?

(L : live, N : neutral, E : earth)

A. B.

L L
N N
E E

C. D.

L L
N N
E E

E.
L
N
E

2001-CE-PHY 2–20 – 19 –
32. Two electrical heaters X and Y are of ratings ‘110 V, 40 W’ and ‘110 V,
80 W’ respectively. Which of the following deductions about the two
heaters is/are correct ?

(1) The operating resistance of X is twice that of Y.

(2) X will consume a power of 80 W when it is connected to a 220 V
mains supply.
(3) Both heaters work at their rated values when they are connected in
series to a 220 V mains supply.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

33.

Y-gain Time- Y-shift Y-gain Time- Y-shift

base base

Figure (a) Figure (b)

Figure (a) shows the trace of a signal on a CRO. In order to change the
trace of the signal into the form shown in Figure (b), which of the following
settings of the CRO should be adjusted ?

A. Y-gain only
B. Y-shift only
C. time base only
D. Y-gain and Y-shift
E. Y-gain and time base

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34.

12 V

A 12 V a.c. supply is connected to a transformer with turns ratio 1 : 1.

The secondary coil is tapped at equal intervals as shown above. Two ‘6 V,
0.5 W’ light bulbs are connected to the secondary coil of the transformer. In
which of the following cases will the two bulbs work at their rated values ?

(1) (2)

(3)

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

2001-CE-PHY 2–22 – 21 –
35.
CRO
Magnet

Y-input

A long solenoid is placed in a vertical position and its two ends are
connected to the Y-input of a CRO (with the time base switched on). A bar
magnet is released above the solenoid so that it falls through the solenoid.
Which of the following best represents the trace shown on the CRO ?

A. B.

C. D.

E.

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36. Coil
Soft-iron core

12 V
The figure above shows an electromagnet which is used to pick up iron
objects. Which of the following can increase the strength of the
electromagnet ?

(1) increasing the number of turns of the coil

(2) reducing the resistance of the variable resistor
(3) replacing the battery with a 12 V a.c. power supply

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

37.

P
Q

R S

The above diagram shows a combination of two NAND gates. Which of the
following sets of inputs would give a high output at S ? (Take 1 for high
voltage and 0 for low voltage.)

P Q R

(1) 1 1 1
(2) 1 0 0
(3) 0 0 0

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3)

2001-CE-PHY 2–24 – 23 –
38.
5V

X Z

0V

The figure above shows an incomplete circuit. A student uses a resistor, a

switch and a light dependent resistor (LDR) to complete the circuit, so that
the buzzer will sound only when the switch is pressed and the LDR is
illuminated. Which of the following correctly shows the position of the
three components ?

X Y Z

A. switch LDR resistor

B. resistor LDR switch
C. resistor switch LDR
D. LDR resistor switch
E. LDR switch resistor

39. Radium ( 226

88 Ra ) decays by emitting an α particle to form a product nucleus
X. Which of the following shows the correct equation for this decay ?

A. 226
88 Ra + α → 222
86 X

B. 226
88 Ra + α → 230
90 X

84 X + α
→ 224
226
C. 88 Ra

86 X + α
→ 222
226
D. 88 Ra

89 X + α
→ 226
226
E. 88 Ra

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40. The initial activity of a radioactive isotope is 2000 disintegrations per
second. After 4 hours, the activity of the isotope drops to 125
disintegrations per second. Find the half-life of the isotope.

A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 48 minutes
D. 60 minutes
E. 80 minutes

41.

α β β
P → Q → R → S

The above shows part of a radioactive series. Which of the following nuclei
are isotopes of the same element ?

A. P and Q
B. P and R
C. P and S
D. Q and S
E. Q, R and S

2001-CE-PHY 2–26 – 25 –
Directions : Each question below (questions 42 – 45) consists of two statements.
Decide whether each of the two statements is true or false. If both
are true, then decide whether or not the second statement is a correct
explanation of the first statement. Then select one option A–E
according to the following table :

1st statement 2nd statement

A. True True 2nd statement is a correct explanation of

the 1st statement
B. True True 2nd statement is not a correct explanation
of the 1st statement
C. True False
D. False True
E. False False

1st statement 2nd statement

42. The efficiency of using a Increasing the length of the handle

screwjack to raise a car can be of the screwjack can reduce the
improved by increasing the length effort required to raise the car.
of the handle of the screwjack.

43. When a lens is used as a When a lens is used as a

magnifying glass to look on a magnifying glass, the object and
small object, the image formed is the image formed are on different
real. sides of the lens.

44. The speed of gamma rays in air Gamma rays can pass through
is much higher than that of visible aluminium sheets of a few mm
light. thick but visible light cannot.

45. In examining foetuses (babies X-rays will cause damage to

not yet born), ultrasonics are used human cells whereas ultrasonics
but not X-rays. will not.

END OF PAPER

2001-CE-PHY 2–27 – 26 –
 Useful Formulae in Physics

(a) Relationships between initial velocity u, uniform acceleration a, final

velocity v and displacement travelled s after time t :

v = u + at

1 2
s = ut + at
2

v 2 = u2 + 2 a s

(b) Potential energy gained by a body of mass m when raised through a height
h is mgh.

(c) Kinetic energy of a body of mass m moving with speed v is

1 2
mv .
2

(d) Power = force × velocity

(e) Equivalent resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 :

(i) in series = R1 + R2

R1 R2
(ii) in parallel =
R1 + R2

(f) Power = potential difference × current

2001-CE-PHY 2–28 – 27 –
 2001 Physics Paper 2

Question No. Key Question No. Key

1. B 26. A
2. C 27. C
3. B 28. B
4. E 29. A
5. A 30. E

6. B 31. D
7. C 32. A
8. C 33. D
9. A 34. E
10. C 35. A

11. D 36. C
12. B 37. E
13. D 38. D
14. B 39. D
15. E 40. D

16. B 41. C
17. C 42. D
18. B 43. E
19. B 44. D
20. C 45. A

21. E
22. E
23. B
24. A
25. A