KERTAS 1

KECEMERLANGAN SPM 2013

FIZIK KERTAS 1

1. Which of the following instruments can measure a base quantity?

2. Which of the following steps can reduce the parallax error while recording the value of
current from an ammeter?
A. Use more sensitive ammeter.

B. Calculate the average value from repeated readings

C. Use a magnifying lens to read the reading from the ammeter
D. Use an ammeter with a plane mirror underneath the pointer needle.
3. Which of the following length is the longest ?
A. 10-4 km
B. 10-11 Gm
C. 10-7 mm
D. 10-6 pm
4. Spring x can hold a maximum load of 5 kg. Which of the following ways is used so that
the cradle can hold a baby of 7 kg?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Change to a spring with bigger diameter

Increase the length of the spring.
Add another spring and arrange the spring in series.
Add another spring and arrange the spring in parallel.

5. What is the principle behind the use of shock absorbers in automobiles

to overcome the problems caused by potholes on the road?
A. The surface area in contact with the potholes on the road
B. The size of tyre compared to the pothole on the road.
C. The time of contact between tyre and the pothole on the road.
6. Diagram 3 shows an appliance to charge a handphone.
A. increase a voltage
B. decrease a voltage
C. produce an alternative current
D. produce direct current

7. Diagram 4 shows the load M supported by the arrangements of springs, P, Q and R. All
the springs are identical.

Diagram 4
Which comparison is correct about the extension of P, Q and R ?
A
P<Q<R
B
Q<P<R
C
8.

Q<R<P

A ball of mass 0.5 kg is thrown horizontally with a speed of 2 m s-1. Which of the following
statements is not true ?
A
The ball will gain kinetic energy
B
Its total potential energy is equal to its total kinetic energy
C
The total mechanical energy of the ball does not change
D
Its horizontal velocity is 2 ms-1 just before the ball reaches the ground
9.

Diagram 5 below shows a coin, marble and dried leaf being released at the same time in
A vacuum cylinder.

Vaku
m
Tapak

Diagram 5
Which observation is correct ?
A
All three objects float in the cylinder
B
All three objects reach the base at the same time
C
The marble reaches the base earlier than the coin
D
The coin and the marble reach the base earlier than the dried leaf
10. Diagram 6 shows the path of light travelling from a glass block to air
air

normal

42o

Glass block

Diagram 6
The refractive index of the glass block is
A

1
sin 42

sin 42
sin 90
3

1
sin 48

sin 48
sin 90

11. When the system of weights as shown in the Diagram 7 is released, what is the
acceleration of the mass labelled Y?
smooth
table

Diagram 7
A

0 m s-2

7.5 m s-2

10 m s-2

20 m s-2

12. Diagram 8 shows a baseball which is thrown forward with a spinning, is moving in a
curve.
slow airflow

Diagram 8

This situation

can be explained by using

A Archimedes principle

B Bernoullis principle

C Pascals principle

13. Diagram 9 shows an object of mass 0.5 kg is pulled by a force 10 N at an angle of 60

from the horizontal. If the object is moved over a distance of 1.0 m, then the work done
will be
10 N

Diagram 9
A

0.5 J

1.0 J

5.0 J

10.0 J
4

14.

Diagram 10 shows a hydraulic lift system being used to lift a car .

Diagram 10
Which principle is used in this system?
A

Archimedes principle

Bernoullis principle

Principle of conservation of momentum

Pascals principle

15. Diagram 11.1 shows the reading of spring balance with a load. Diagram 11. 2 shows the
reading of the same spring balance when the load is immersed in water.

Diagram 11.1

Diagram 11.2

Which of the following statement is true?

Actual Weight
of load
N
A
B
C
D

1.3
1.3
1.5
1.5

Apparent
Weight
of load
N
1.3
1.5
1.3
1.5

Weight of
displaced
water
N
0.2
1.3
0.2
1.3

Buoyant
Force
N
2.6
2.8
0.2
0.2
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16. Diagram 12 shows the position of an object and the position of image formed. If the
distance between slide and screen is 66 cm and the distance between lens and slide is 26
cm.

Diagram 12
Calculate the linear magnification for the image formed.
A
0.61
B
0.65
C
1.54
D
1.65
17. Diagram 13 shows the position of an object in front of a concave mirror where the
object is placed in between focal point, F and radial of curvature C.

Diagram 13
The characteristics of the image formed are
A
C

real, inverted and diminished

real, inverted and magnified

B
D

real, inverted and same size

virtual, upright and magnified

18. Ultra sound of frequency 25,000 Hz and having a wavelength of 4.8 x 10-2 m is used to
determine the depth of the sea. If the time taken for the ultra sound to be transmitted and
then received again is 0.4 s, what is the depth, h of the sea?

Bunyi ultra sonikdenganfrekuensi 25,000 Hz danmempunyaipanjanggelombang of 4.8 x 10-2 m

digunakanuntukmenentukankedalamanlaut.Jikamasauntukbunyiitudipancardankemudianditerima
semulaialah 0.4 s, berapakahkedalaman, h air lautitu?

120 m

250 m

B
D

240 m

480 m

19. Which pattern shows effect of diffraction ?

Manakah corak yang menunjukkan kesan belauan ?

20.

Which of the following apparatus can only

function due to atmospheric pressure only.

KERTAS

2 BAHAGIAN A
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KERTAS 2 BAHAGIAN C
1) A new harbour is to be built at a new location. The suggested new location is
either at a bay or a cape. Four models for the structure of the retaining wall are
given. Table 12 below shows the location and the characteristics of the four
retaining walls.
(2008)

Table 12
Explain the best location and the suitability of each characteristic in Table12.
Determine the most suitable retaining wall to be used.
Give the reason for your choice.

2) Diagram 12 shows a radar system at an airport. Signals are transmitted from the
radar system to determine the position of an aeroplane.
(2007)

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Table shows the specifications of four radar systems that can be used to determine
the position of an aeroplane.
Radar system

10

12

Distance of signal
receiver from the
centre of the
parabolic disc

Same as
focal length

Less than the

focal length

Same as
focal length

Less than the

focal length

Types of waves
transmitted

Microwave

Microwave

Radiowave

Radiowave

High

Low

Low

High

Diameter of the
parabolic disc

Height of the
parabolic disc from
the ground

You are required to determine the most suitable radar system. Study the
specifications of all the four radar systems. Explain the suitability of the aspects

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4)

12

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Calculation :

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1)

2) The specification of a frying pan is 240V 1000W. Calculate the time taken for the
frying pan to heat up 1000 cm3 cooking oil from the temperature 30 oC to 120
o
C.
Assume that all the electrical energy was used to increase the temperature of the
oil only and no heat loss to the surrounding.
[Specific heat capacity of oil is 2000 J kg 1oC1,
Density of oil is 800 kg m-3]
[5 marks]

KERTAS 3

QUESTIO
N1

2005
Force and
pressure
Compressio
n of spring
& speed
(ticker
tape)

ANALYSIS OF SPM PAPER 3 (SECTION A)

2006
Light
Temperatur
e & length
of air
column
(ruler)

2007
Electricity
Length of
wire &
resistance
(voltmeter
)

2008
Introducti
on To
Physics
Length &
period of
oscillation
(stopwatc
h)

2009
Introducti
on To
Physics
Mass &
volume
(measurin
g cylinder)

2010
Introducti
on To
Physics
No. of turns
of coil &
length
(vernier
caliper)

2011
Force and
pressure
Depth of
immersion
& Buoyant
force
(Spring
balance)

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Measuring instrument:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

Take the reading:

(a)

(b)

30

(c)

40

32
31

20

30

30

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= C

(d)

= . C

= C

(e)
l2

15

14

l1

i
13

12

i =
l1 = . cm
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l2 = . cm
(f)

10

t = .. s
1

A student carries out an experiment to find out the relationship between area, A, and the rate of
evaporation, E, of liquid X. A petri dish is filled with 100 ml of liquid X. The beaker is then put on
a triple beam balance. The arrangement of the apparatus for the experiment is shown in Figure 3.1.
Seorangpelajarmenjalankaneksperimenuntukmencarihubunganantaraluas, A dankadarsejatan, E, cecair X.
PiringPateri di isidengan 100 ml cecair X. Bikaritukemudiandiletakkandiatasneracatigatuas.
Susunanradaseksperimenditunjukkandalam rajah 3.1

Petri dish
Liquid X
Tripple beam
balance
FIGURE 3.1
Rajah 3.1

100 ml of liquid X is poured into a petri dish of the area of 100.0 cm 2 and the initial mass of the
liquid X, m0 is taken as shown in Figure 3.2. After 2 minutes, the final mass of liquid X, m is
measured as shown in Figure 3.3.
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01

10

100 ml cecair X di tuangkedalamcakera petri denganluas 100.0 cm 2danjisimasalcecair X, , m0di

500m, ditimbangsepertidalam Rajah 3.3.
timbangseperti Rajah 3.2. Selepas 2 minit, jisimakhircecairX,

400
The experiment is repeated by using different petri dish with the area of 80.0 cm 2, 60.0 cm2, 40.0
cm2 and 20.0 cm2. The readings of the thermometer are shown in Figure 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7.
Ekperimen di ulangdenganmenggunakancakera
petri denganluas 80.0 cm2, 60.0 cm2, 40.0 cm2 and 20.0 cm2.
300
Bacaan thermometer ditunjukkandalam rajah 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 dan 3.7.

200m, of liquid X is given by the following equation:

The lost of mass,
Kehilanganjisim ,m, cecair X di beridalampersamaanberikut :

100
m

= m0 m

100

Figure 3.2 / Rajah 3.2:

Initial mass of liquid X, m0, = .. g
90

JisimawalcecairX, m0

80

70
Figure 3.3/ Rajah 3.3:
Area / Luas, A = 100.0 cm2
Final mass 60
of liquid X, m, = .. g

JisimakhircecairX, m

50

40

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30

20

Figure 3.4/ Rajah 3.4:

Area / Luas, A = 80.0 cm2

Final mass of liquid X, m, = .. g

10

JisimakhircecairX, m

Figure 3.5/ Rajah 3.5:

Area / Luas, A = 60.0 cm2
Final mass of liquid X, m, = .. g
JisimakhircecairX, m

Figure 3.6/ Rajah 3.6:

Area / Luas, A = 40.0 cm2
Final mass of liquid X, m, = .. g
JisimakhircecairX, m

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Figure 3.7/ Rajah 3.7:

Area / Luas, A = 20.0 cm2
Final mass of liquid X, m, = .. g
JisimakhircecairX, m

(a) Based on Figure 3.2, state the initial mass, m0 of Liquid X.

Berdasarkan rajah 3.2, nyatakanjisimasal, m0 ,cecairX

.
[1 mark / markah]
(b) For the experiment described on page 12, identify
Bagieksperimen yang diterangkanpadamukasurat 12, kenalpasti

(i)

the manipulated variable,

pembolehubahdimanipulasi

(ii)

...
[1 mark / markah]
the responding variable,
pembolehubahbergerakbalas

(iii)

...
[1 mark / markah]
a constant variable.
Pembolehubahdimalarkan

...
[1 mark / markah]

(c) Based on Figures 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7, determine m when A is equal to 100.0 cm2, 80.0
cm2, 60.0 cm2, 40.0 cm2 and 20.0 cm2.
Berdasarkan rajah 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 dan 3.7, tentukan m apabila A adalah 100.0 cm 2, 80.0 cm2, 60.0
cm2, 40.0 cm2dan 20.0 cm2.

Tabulate your results for A, m, and m in the space below.

JadualkankeputusanandauntukA, m, danm dalamruangan di bawah.

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[6 marks / markah]
(d) On a graph paper, plot a graph of m against A.
Di ataskertasgraf, plotkangrafmlawanA.

[5 marks / markah]

(e) Based on your graph to state the relationship between m and A.

Berdasarkangrafanda, nyatakanhubunganantaramdanA.

.
.
[1 mark / markah]

graph of m against A
Graf m melawan A

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Paper 3 Section AQuestion 2

2 . A student carried out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the
resistance, R, and diameter, d, for a constantan wire, and determine the resistivity, ,
of constantan. The student used five constantan wires with different diameters and
fixed the length,l, of each wire as 2x103 mm.
1
d2
The results of the experiment are shown in the graph R against

in Figure 2.1.

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FIGURE 2.1

(a) State the relationship between Rand d2

......................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(b) A constantan wire of unknown diameter has a length of 2 x 103 mm and a resistance
of 0.5 .

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1
d2
Using the graph of R against
, determine the diameter of the wire. Show on the
graph how you determined the diameter.
[3 marks]
(c) The resistivity, , of constantan is given by the formula:
Rd 2

0.786
l

If m =Rd2, then

m
0.786
l
1
d2

where m in is the gradient of the graph of R against

1
d2
(i) Calculate the gradient, m,of the graph of Ragainst
Show on the graph how you determined m.

m = ....................................
[3 marks]

(ii) Using the formula,

m
0.786
l

, calculate the resistivity, of constantan.

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Use

l 2 10 3 mm

= ........................................................
[2 marks]

(d) Another constantan wire has a diameter of 2.5mm and a length of 500 mm. Using

the formula

Rd 2

0.786
l

and the value of in (c)(ii), calculate the resistance of

the wire.
R = ............................................................
[2 marks]
(e) State one precaution that should be taken during this experiment.
......................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

Paper 3 Section A Question 2

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2. A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the potential
difference , V , across a filament bulb and the current , I , flowing through it. The results of the
experiment is shown in the graph of V against I.
(a) Based on the graph, determine the value of V when I = 0.2 A. Show on the graph , how you
determine the value of V.
[2 marks]
(b) Ohms Law states that the potential difference across a conductor is directly proportional to
the current flowing through the conductor.
Based on the statement above m determine the range of the current that obeys
the Ohm s Law.
Show on the graph how you determine the range of the current.
[2 marks]
(c ) The gradient of the graph represents resistance. Show how resistance varies with
current.
..................................
[1 mark]
(d) The electric power , P, used by the bulb is given by the formula P = I 2 m, where m is
the gradient of the graph.
(i)

Calculate the gradient , m , when I = 0.2 A

Show on the graph how you determine m.

m = ..

(i)

[4 marks]

Calculate the value of P when the current I = 0.2 A.

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P = .
(e)

[2 marks]

State on precaution that should be taken to improve the results of this experiment.

....................................
............................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

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1. Tips Paper 3 no 3 and 4.

(a) Planning experiment is the BEST to do and EASY to score but it is also easy
to differ from the main point.
(b) Identify variables from the questions from the statement, CIRCLE UP the
variables involve and APPARATUS GIVEN in statement.
(c) Think what ????experiment is using given apparatus as a HINTS. Plan and
sketch the diagram of experiment step up.
(d) Write inference, hypothesis and aim with the FOLLOWING FORMAT given.
(a)
State onesuitable inference
The
___________________
is depend
onfrom
the ____________________________
Underline the variables of MV
and RV
the diagram. Use the variables to substitute the format
(b)
stateone appropriate hypothesis
of Planning Experiment.
The higher the _______________________, the _________ the ____________________
Procedure
(i)
aim of the experiment
1. State thetoinitial
measurement
of MV. between _______________ and _______________
determine
the relationship
2. (ii)
State thevariables
ways of in
measurement
of RV with apparatus and follow with formula (if necessary)
the experiment
3. Repeat MV
the experiment
with 4 different MV values. a1,a2,a3 and a4.
_________________________
RV
(iii)

(iv)
(v)

(vi)

(vii)

__________________________

CV ___________________________
listof apparatus and materials
(From list given and use to measure RV and MV with controlling the motion and apparatus
to control CV)
_____________________________________________________
arrangement of the apparatus
(diagram with label)
the procedures of the experiment
1. method of controlling the manipulated variable (initial data)
__________________________________________________
2. method of measuring the responding variable (use what and how to measure )
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
3. repeat with 4 difference value
______________________________________________________
the way of tabulate data
MV, symbol and unit
RV, symbol and unit

the way you would analyse the data

(viii) analyse the data

(b) symbol and unit

Symbol and unit

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Kedah
1. Diagram 3.1 shows an empty plastic bottle being left on the seat of a car on a hot afternoon.

Diagram 3.2 shows the same plastic bottle the following morning when the weather was very cold.
With the use of apparatus such as a
glass tube as shown in Diagram
3.3, water bath, and other
apparatus, describe one experiment
to investigate the hypothesis stated
in 3 (b).
2.Diagram shows a worker using a piece of straight long and uniform wood to determine the depth of a
hole filled with water. When the wood is pushed a bit into water as Diagram 3.1, a small force is needed
when the wood is pushed further down as in Diagram 3.2, a larger force is needed.

With use of apparatus such as a

metal block/ iron rod, spring
balance, beaker and other
apparatus, describe an experiment
to investigate the hypothesis stated
in 3 (b).

3.Diagram 3 shows a dented ping pong ball then put in a basin that consist cold water
(Diagram 3 (a)), warm water (Diagram 3 (b)), and hot water (Diagram 3 (c)). Observe the
shape of ping pong ball and their surroundings.
(c) . With the use of apparatus such as a thermometer, capillary tube, bunsen
burner and other apparatus, describe an experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis
stated in 3 (b).

Diagram 3 (a)

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Diagram 3 (b)

Diagram 3 (c)
4.
Diagram 3.1 shows the water flows through the penstock of a dam. The turbine rotates faster due to the
pressure of water which flows with high speed.

Diagram 3.2 shows the water flows through the penstock when the water level is decreased. The turbine
rotates slowly due to the low pressure of water which flows with low speed.

(c) with the use of apparatus such as tall beaker, thistle funnel, rubber tube and other apparatus, describe
one experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).

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PAPER 3 : QUESTION NO.4 (FORM 5)

4.

Diagram 4.1 shows Jason taking a shower on a very cold morning. After the water
heater is switched on for a while, he still feels cold.
Diagram 4.2 shows that Jason no longer feels cold after the temperature control knob
on the heater is turned.
Rajah 4.1 menunjukkan Jason sedangmandipadasuatupagi yang sangatsejuk.
Selepaspemanas air dihidupkanbeberapaketika, diamasihterasasejuk.
Rajah 4.2 menunjukkan Jason tidaklagiterasasejukselepastombolkawalansuhu
padapemanasdiputarkan.

Diagram 4.1
Rajah 4.1

Diagram 4.2
Rajah 4.2
Based on the observation on Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 and using your knowledge
of the effect of current on heating:
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Berdasarkanpemerhatianandapada Rajah 4.1 dan Rajah 4.2 danmenggunakan

pengetahuanandatentangkesanarusterhadappemanasan:
(a)

State one suitable inference.

[1 mark]

Nyatakansatuinferens yang sesuai.

(b)

State one hypothesis that could be investigated.

Nyatakansatuhipotesis yang bo/eh disiasat.

(c)

[1 markah]
[1 mark]
[1 markah]

With the use of apparatus such as a beaker, an ammeter, an immersion heater and
other apparatus, describe an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).
Denganmenggunakanradassepertibikar, ammeter, pemanasrendamdanradas
lain, terangkansatueksperimenuntukmenyiasathipotesis yang dinyatakan di 4(b).
In your description, state clearly the following:
Dalampenerangananda,jelaskanperkaraberikut:

(i)

The aim of the experiment.

Tujuaneksperimen.

(ii)

The variables in the experiment.

Pembolehubahdalameksperimen.

(iii)

The list of apparatus and materials.

Senarairadasdanbahan.

(iv)

Thearrangement of the apparatus.

Susunanradas.

(v)

The procedure used in the experiment.

Describe how to control and measure the manipulated variables and how to measure
the responding variables.
Prosedur yang digunakandalameksperimen.
Terangkanbagaimanamengawaldanmengukurpembolehubahdimanipulasikandanbag
aimanamengukurpembolehubahbergerakbalas.

(vi)

The way to tabulate the data.

Cara untukmenjadualkan data.

(vii)

The way to analyse the data.

Cara untukmenganalisis data.
[10 marks]
[10 markah]

TRY YOURSELF
Identify variable

Manipulated :.
Responding :.

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(a) Inference :
.
..
(b) Hypothesis :

[1M]

When increase / decrease.

increase / decrease

(c)
(i) Aim :

[1M]

To investigate the relationship between

and

[1M]

(ii) Variable :
Manipulated : .

(iii) List of
apparatus and
materials

Responding : .

[1M]

Constant

[1M]

: ..

.
.
.
[1M]

(iv) The
arrangement of the
apparatus.

[1M]
(v) Procedure :
a. Control
Manipulated
Variable

Start the experiment with

.
[1M]

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Procedure :
b. Measure
Responding
Variable
c. Repeating
experiment and
tabulate data

Using .. measure . and record data.

[1M]

Repeat the experiments by using different.

. .
. .
[1M]

(vi) Tabulate Data :

[1M]
(vi) Analyse Data
[1M]

Responding variable /
unit :

Manipulated
variable / unit :
[1M]

TOTAL

12 MARKS

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