PHYSIC SPM 2016

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SECTION B
1. Section B consists of two questions. You need to answer only ONE question
from this section.
2. The marks allocated for this section is 20 marks.
3. You are advised to spend 30 minutes on this section.
4. The questions from section B are normally preceded by a diagram that
shows a certain state or situation that is related to a specific Physics concept.
5. You are normally asked to state the characteristics shown in the diagram and
also to state the Physics principles involved.
6. Study the marks allocated to each section or sub-section in the questions.
The marks allocated in each section may be as high as 10 marks. In such
cases, make sure that you have at least 10 points or properties related to the
section as each point is normally allocated 1 mark.
Essay type question
A. Open type question
1. Understand the problem given
2. State the method/suggestion/ design / modification to solve the problems
3. State the explanation for the each method /suggestion/ design
4. Answer in table form for suggested modifications. e.g

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B. Guided type Question- usually working principle of apparatus

(Eg SPM 2016)
1. Follow the instruction in the question.
2. Answer can be in the form of diagram or essay.
3. State the method/ways and reasons.
Format of Question (Section B)
i). Give a definition or explanation of terms or phrase 1 mark
e.g. : What is meant by semiconductor ? (Q9 P2 2007),
meaning of elasticity (Q9 P2 2008)
ii). Giving 2 situations, making comparison, state the relationship between 2
quantities 5 marks
iii) Theory & Comprehension Question 4 marks
iii). Explain working principle & suggest modification - 10 marks
Example (Type A : Open type question)
Diagram 9.3 shows a pole vaulter performing a jump.

Using appropriate physics concepts, explain the use of suitable equipment and
techniques to improve his performance.
Your answer should include the following aspects:
(i)
Vaulters attire
(ii) Vaulters movement
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(iii)
(iv)

Pole used
Safety
[10 marks]

Example (Type B : Guided type Question)

SPM
You are given two convex lenses, P and Q, with focal lengths 40 cm and 5 cm
respectively. Both the lenses are used to build a simple astronomical telescope at
normal adjustment.
(i)
Using the two lenses, explain how you are going to build the simple
astronomical telescope.
[6 marks]
(ii) Suggest modification that needs to be done on the telescope to
produce clearer and bigger images.
[4 marks]

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Common mistakes:
1. Suggestion of problem solving does not based on relevant physical concept
2. Give wrong/irrelevant explanation/reason
3. Give redundant/overlap suggestion/method
Conceptualization (Mengkonsepsikan)

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Example 2 Terengganu 2016

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Example 3 Kelantan 2016

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Essay Section C:
To answer this question explain the suitability of each characteristics and
determine the most suitable . . identify 4 different characteristics from the
given diagrams or table.
The answer must be in table form.

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Format of Question (Section C)

i). Give a definition or explanation of terms or phrase 1 mark
ii). Quantitative (Calculation) 5 marks
iii) Theory & Comprehension Question 4 marks
iii). Making Decision - 10 marks

Example Making Decision

A l i g h t s i g n a l t h r o u g h in g l a s s o p t i c a l f i b r e.

The optical fibre in Diagram 11.1 can be used in telecommunications and

medicine. You are asked to investigate the characteristics of optical fibre for use in
these fields as shown in Table 11.

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Explain the suitability of each feature of optical fibre in Table 11 for the use in
telecommunications and medicine. Determine the most suitable optical fibre that is
capable of carrying the largest number of signals simultaneously. Give reasons for
your choice.
(10 marks)

The choice is R because it is a bundle of fine parallel optical fibre, ni > no high
flexibility and high purity of inner core

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Tips & Tricks for Essay Questions

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COMPREHENSIVE & UNDERSTANDING (SOALAN TEORI)

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TAKE NOTE

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7. Master general techniques

i. Spend the first few minutes looking through the whole exam. paper
ii). Plan the answers, jot down idea in points form before answering
iii). Use the mark allocation as guide to the number points needed
iv). Use simple and short points. Use a new line for each new point
v). Keep referring back to introduction for clues to the answers

SEMOGA BERJAYA.
I have not failed, I have just 10 000 ways that wont
work
- Thomas Alva Edison ILMU ITU DIDAPATI DARIPADA LIDAH YANG SUKA BERTANYA DAN
AKAL YANG SUKA BERFIKIR.

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