MOCK 2021 PROPOSED GUIDE - 780 PHYSICS PAPER 1 & PAPER 2)

PAPER 2 √
SECTION Period on the moon,
1. (a) Given that
√

4. (a) Interference pattern will not be visible. Because the

sources are incoherent.
(b) ,

Extra optical path

(b) Not correct.

Because homogeneity is a necessary but not a sufficient condition
for the correctness of a physical equation.
(c) Refractive index.
5. (a) From
𝑃
𝐼 V Ω
Vertical intercept
Ω
Ω 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 V
V 𝐼
𝐼
2. (a) Solving for the currents in the circuit (b) From above,
Using Kirchhoff’s laws,
At P: (1)
Loop 1:
(2) 6. (a) (i) Point of projection origin
Loop 2:
𝑦
(3) 𝑢
Solving (1), (2) and (3) simultaneously gives
𝐻
𝑚
𝑂
𝑥 𝑚
(b) The negative values of and indicate that their actual directions
𝑚
are opposite to those indicated on the diagram.
3. (a) Electrostatic and gravitational forces (Similarities and
differences) 𝑚
Electrostatic force Gravitational force
The point lies on the trajectory
(i)
Field is conservative Field is conservative
Can be attractive or
Always attractive
(ii) repulsive (ii) Max height above the ground.
Strong Comparatively very weak

(b) Period on earth,

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 (b) Experiment [Well labelled diagram , procedure , Where , and .
precautions , showing how is calculated from
measured values. ]
(c) Determining the equilibrium temperature
Metal Calorimeter Water

Heat lost by metal heat gained by calorimeter+ heat gained by water

Substituting and solving gives

6. (d) (i) The current increases exponentially. That is increases at a
decreasing rate.
𝐼 𝑅 𝐿

𝑉𝑅 𝑉𝐿

𝑡 𝐸

(ii) Determining the final steady current

(iii)

(e) Experiment [Well labelled diagram , procedure ,

precautions , showing how is calculated from measured
values.
(f)
, ,
Energy stored in stretched band kinetic energy of the stone

From graph,

Substituting gives
Assumption: All the elastic potential energy stored in the band is
given to the stone.

SECTION (DATA ANALYSIS)

7. Given that

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 SECTION (1 hour) OPTION 3: ELECTRONICS
OPTIONS 10. (a) Action of NOR and NAND logic gates.
OPTION 1: ENERGY RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL (i) NOR (ii) NAND
PHYSICS Input Output Input Output
8. (a) (i) NOR NAND
X Y OR X Y AND

( )( ) ( ) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1
(ii) Part of the energy is used to overcome friction. 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1
(b) (i) A non-renewable energy resource is one which can’t be 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
replenished once exploited e.g crude oil, coal etc. NOR gives a high output only NAND gives a low output only
when both inputs are when both inputs are
(ii) A functional energy source is one in its consumable form
low. high.
e.g electrical energy, petrol etc. (b) (i) From graph,
(iii) A secondary energy source is a source derived from processing a
primary energy source e.g. petrol.
(c) (i) Global warming is the gradual increase in the earth’s average
temperature.
(ii) Chloroflourocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform,
hydrobromoflourocarbons etc.
(iii) Consequences of global warming
On human health On the environment
-Skin burns - Melting of polar ice.
-dehydration - extinction of some species due
to the destruction of their habitats.

OPTION 2: COMMUNICATION
9. (a) Comparing optical fibres and copper cables
Optical fibre Copper cables
Security Less cross talk (more More cross talk (less
security) security)
Noise Less noise More noise
Attenuation Less attenuation More attenuation

(b) A radio receiver circuit

Antenna

𝐿 𝐶 Output
(ii) Current gain slope of vs graph.

𝑅 𝑋 𝑅
- During tuning, the capacitance is varied.
𝐼𝐶
- When is such that √ corresponds to the 𝐼𝐵
𝑉𝐶𝐸 V 𝑉𝐶𝐶
broadcast frequency of the radios station, resonance occurs
and the station is captured. 𝑉𝐵𝐸
(c) - Digital signals can be encrypted to ensure privacy.
- Digital signals are easier to process, store and retrieve.
(c) Calculating the current through and
- Digital transmission is less prone to interference.
- Digital signals are easier to transmit.

(i)
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 PAPER 1 (ANSWER KEY)
1. D 11 B 21. D 31. C 41. B
2. C 12. A 22. A 32. A 42. A
(ii) 3. A 13. C 23. B 33. B 43. B
4. C 14. C 24. D 34. B 44. C
5. A 15. B 25. B 35. C 45. D
6. B 16. A 26. C 36. B 46. C
OPTION 4: MEDICAL PHYSICS 7. D 17. B 27. A 37. B 47. D
11. (a) (i) - X-rays are more suitable for bones. 8. D 18. D 28. C 38. A 48. C
- Ultrasounds are more suitable for soft tissues like liver etc. 9. B 19. A 29. B 39. B 49. B
(ii) - X-rays can penetrate dense tissues like bones while ultrasound 10. C 20. B 30. A 40. C 50. C
cannot.
- Ultrasounds are not ionising, hence are safer than x-rays.
(iii) Ultrasound can never completely replace x-rays because of their
inability to penetrate dense tissues and deep-lying body
parts.
(b) (i) Short-sightedness (myopia)
(ii) By placing a suitable concave lens in front of the eye.

Concav
e lens Retin
a

(c) Three functions of the heart are;

- Pumps blood.
- Regulates blood pressure.
- Regulates temperature.

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