Module Mastery Paper 3 2011

QUESTION 1

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QUESTION 2

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QUESTION 3

A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the extension, e, of a
spring and the mass of its load, m. The apparatus is set up as shown in Diagram 1.1. The
original length of the spring, lo is shown in Diagram 1.2.

The load of 50 g is hung from the end of the spring. The length of spring, l is measured by using
a metre rule. The procedure of the experiment is repeated by using mass, m = 100g, 150g, 200g
and 250g.

Diagram 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 show the actual corresponding readings of the length of spring, l.

(a) For the experiment described above, identify:

(i) The manipulated variable

……………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]
(ii) The responding variable

……………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]
(iii) The constant variable

……………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]

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(b) (i) Based on Diagram 1.2, determine the original length of spring.

lo= ……………………….
[ 1 mark ]

(ii) Base on Diagram1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, determine the length of
spring l, and their corresponding masses, m. In each case,
calculate extension, e, where e = l - lo.

Tabulate the values of m and e in the space below

[ 5 marks ]

(c) On the graph paper, plot a graph of e against m

[ 5 marks ]

(d) Based on your graph, state the relationship between e and m

……………………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]

(e) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the results of this
experiment.

……………………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]

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QUESTION 4

A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the pressure, P and
the temperature, T of a fixed mass of air at constant volume. The results of the experiment are
shown in the graph of P against T in Diagram 2.1.

(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1.

(i) State the relationship between P and T.

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

(ii) Determine the value of T when P = 0 kPa.

[ 2 marks ]
(iii) Determine the value of P when T = – 55CC.

[ 2 marks ]
(b) The relationship between P and T is given by the equation

P = mT + q

where m represents the gradient of the graph and q is the intercept–P

(i) Calculate the gradient of the graph. Show on the graph how you determined m.

[ 3 marks ]

(ii) By using the equation P = mT + q and answer in (b) (i), find the value of T when
P = 100 kPa

[ 4 marks ]

(c) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the results of this experiment.

……………………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]

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Graph of P against T

P/ kPa
80

60

40

20

Diagram 2.1

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QUESTION 5

A student carries out an experiment to determine the mass, j, of a steel ball bearing. He starts to set up a
flat-bottomed tube and makes sure it floats vertically in water. The initial depth is ho as shown in Figure
2.1.

Flat-bottomed tube

beaker

water
ho

Sand

FIGURE 2.1

Figure 2.2 shows the depth, h, of the submerged tube when different numbers, N, of steel ball bearings
are put in it.

Flat-bottomed tube

beaker

water
h
Steel ball bearings

FIGURE 2.2

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Figure 2.3 shows the graph of depth, h, against the number of steel ball bearings, N, put into it.

Graph of h against N
h /cm

14.0

13.0

12.0

11.0

10.0
14 N
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 16
FIGURE 2.3

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(a) Based on the graph,

(i) State the relationship between h and N.

………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]
(ii) Determine ho when N = 0.
Show on the graph how you get the value ho.

……………………………………………………………………………………..
[2 marks]

(iii) Estimate the number of steel ball bearings, N, in the tube if ho = 11.7 cm.
Show on the graph how you get the value of N.

…………………………………………………………………………………….
[2 marks]
(b) Find the gradient, k, of the graph.
Show on the graph how you get the gradient.

[3 marks]

(c) The mass, j, of a steel ball bearing is given by the equation:

j =0.7854 d2 k
Given that d = 2.50 cm, find j.

[3 marks]

(d) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the results of this experiment.

……….……………………………………………………………………………

……………….……………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]

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QUESTION 6

A student carries out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the force, F and time, t for a
trolley move a distance of 1m. The result of this experiment is shown in the graph of F against in
diagram 2.1.
(a) Based on the graph in Diagram 2.1,
(i)What happen to F as increases?

………………………………………………………………………………........
[1 mark]
(ii) Determine the value of F when = 0.
Show on the graph, how do you determine the value of F.

[2 marks]
(iii) Determine the value of t when F = 1.8 N.

[2 marks]

(b) The mass of trolley, m is given by the formula m = .

(i) Calculate the gradient of the graph F against . Show on the graph how you determine
the gradient.

[3 marks]

(ii) By using formula m = and the value obtained in b(i) calculate the mass of
trolley.

[2 marks]

(c) State one precaution that should be taken to improve the results of the experiment.

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

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Graph of F against

F/N

2.40

2.00

1.60

1.20

0.80

0.40

0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50

Diagram 2.1 / s-2

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QUESTION 7

Diagram 3 shows two different situations of a skier by wearing ordinary shoes and then
wearing snow hoes. The mass of ordinary shoes and the snow shoes are the same

Diagram 3

Based on your observations on the depth of sinking of the skier in the snow by wearing ordinary shoes
and by wearing snow shoes.

(a) State one suitable inference [1 mark]

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be investigated.

[1 mark]
(c) With the use of apparatus such as a one kg load,plasticine,vernier caliper, different area of
wooden block and other apparatus,describe an experiment to investigate the hypothesis stated
in 3(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 procedure of the experiment
Describe how to control measure the manipulated variables and how to measure the
responding variables.
(vi) The way to tabulate the data
(vii) The way to analyse the data

[10 marks]

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QUESTION 8

A boy pushes the boxes along a level walkway as shown in Diagram 4.1. The boy experiences that the
boxes move slowly. When the boy removes one of the boxes as shown in Diagram 4.2, he experiences
that the boxes move faster than before although the same force was applied.

Diagram 4.1 Diagram 4.2

Rajah 4.1 Rajah 4.2

Based on the information and obsevation above :

(a) State one suitable inference.

[ 1 mark ]

(b) State one suitable hypotesis.

[ 1 mark ]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a trolley, ticker timer, ticker tape, elastic cord
and other apparatus, describe an experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in
4(b).

In your description, state slearly 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 procedure of the experiment.
Describe how to control the manipulated variables and how to measure the responding
variables.
(vi) The way to tabulate the data
(vii) The way to analyse the data

[10 marks]

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QUESTION 9

Figure 4 shows that heat energy is supplied at a constant rate to two similar containers. The current is
switched on for five minutes and it is found that water in B is hotter than water in A.

FIGURE 4

Based on the observation:

(a) State one suitable inference that can be made. [1 mark]

(b) State one appropriate hypothesis for an investigation. [1 mark]

(a) With the use of apparatus such as thermometer, stop watch and other apparatus, describe
an experimental framework to test your hypothesis.

In your description, state clearly the following:

(i) Aim of the experiment

(ii) Variables in the experiment
(iii) List of apparatus and materials
(iv) Arrangement of the apparatus
(v) The procedure of the experiment which includes the method of controlling the
manipulated variable and the method of measuring the responding variable
(vi) Way you would tabulate the data
(vii) Way you would analyse the data

[10 marks]

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QUESTION 10

Diagram 3.1 and 3.2 show two wooden tops. One of tops is partly coated with tin. Both tops are the
same size and are rotated with the same velocity.

Diagram 3.2 shows the top which is partly coated with tin table to spin longer.

Tin

Diagram
3.1

Tin

Diagram 3.2

Based on the above information and observations:

(a) State one suitable inference.

[ 1 mark ]
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.
[ 1 mark ]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a hacksaw blade, plasticine and other
apparatus, describe an experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in 3 (b).

(i) Aim of the experiment.

(ii) Variables in the experiment.
(iii) List of apparatus and materials.
(iv) Arrangement of apparatus.
(v) The procedure of experiment which include 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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QUESTION 11

Diagram 4.1 shows a fisherman starting his fishing journey in the morning. Diagram 4.2 shows the
fisherman returning with a boat loaded with fish. The boat sinks deeper into the water.

Diagram 4.1 Diagram 4.2

Based on the above information and observation:

(a) State one suitable inference.

[ 1 mark ]
(b) State one suitable hypothesis.
[ 1 mark ]

(c) With the use of apparatus such as a eureka can, slotted weight and
other apparatus, describe an experiment framework to investigate the hypothesis stated in 4(b).

(i) Aim of the experiment.

(ii) Variables in the experiment.
(iii) List of apparatus and materials.
(iv) Arrangement of apparatus.
(v) The procedure of experiment which include 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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Guide for paper 3 section A question 2

1. Question based on graphs, conseptualization or extracting information from the graph given.
Soalan berhubung graf. Sama ada mengkonsepsi atau menganalisis graf yang diberi.

2. Understanding the meaning for various shapes of graphs and their characteristics based on y-axis
and x-axis.
Perlu menguasai maksud berbagai bentuk graf dan ciri-ciri pada graf merujuk paksi-x dan paksi-y .

The examples of graph for question 2

Contoh graf soalan 2

The meaning of graph’s gradient based on graph shape and axis (refer to a suitable formula)
Maksud kecerunan merujuk bentuk graf dan kuantiti p-x dan p-y (rujuk formula yang sesuai)

v/ms-1 /0C

t/s t/min

Gradient : acceleration Gradient : The rate of change of temperature

Kecerunan : Pecutan Kecerunan : Kadar perubahan suhu

F/N F/N

a/ms-2 m/kg
Gradient : mass Gradient : acceleration
Kecerunan : jisim Kecerunan : Pecutan

3. Draw a smooth extrapolation line if you are asked to do so.

Lukiskan dengan jelas garisan ekstrapolasi pada graf jika perlu.

4. Draw a large triangle to determine the gradient (4 x 3 large squares)

The triangle should be tangential to the curve.
Lukiskan segitiga yang besar pada graf untuk kiraan kecerunan graf.(4 x 3 petak besar)
Pastikan segitiga pada garis tangen jika graf melengkung.

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ANSWER FORMAT FOR PAPER 3B [12 MARKS]

Manipulated variable is influenced by the responding variable

(a) Inference 0r
Responding variable depends on manipulated variable

The higher/larger/bigger the manipulated variable, the higher/smaller the responding

(b) Hypothesis
variable

(c) Aim To determine the relationship between manipulated variable and responding variable

(i) manipulated variable :

(d) Variables (ii) responding variable :
(iii) fixed variable : only one fixed variable
*[ list all the variables that are measurable].

Apparatus /
materials

Method : 1.1
1. Set1.up the
Start the experiment
apparatus as shownwith manipulated
in the figure. variable = …… .unit (practical
value)
1.2 Turn on the switch
The responding and adjust
variable the rheostat
is measured so that the ammeter reads the
……………………………
3 current,
Repeat I=
the0.2
experiment 4 times
A. and record thefor manipulated
potential variable
difference, V across the w

Tabulation of :
data manipulated variable responding variable
0.2 b1.0
0.3 1.5
0.4 2.0
0.5 2.5
0.6 3.0
0.7 3.5

Analysis of data : State : Sketch a graph of responding variable against manipulated variable
AND sketch a graph:

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PRECAUTIONARY STEPS FOR INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIMENTS:

Paper 3: Question 1 and 2 [1 mark]

No. Type of experiment Precautions that can be taken

involving;
1 Light a. Experiment must be carried out in darkened
room.
b. Lens, screen and object must be in line
c. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such
that the line of view is perpendicular to the
scale of the ruler.
2 Spring a. make sure the spring is not loaded beyond
the elastic limit. (spring return to original
length when load is taken off).
b. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such
that the line of view is perpendicular to the
scale of the ruler.
3 Electric a. All connections must be secure/tight.
b. Off the switch after readings are taken to
prevent wires from heating up (resistance
increase)
c. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such
that the line of view is perpendicular to the
scale of the ammeter/ voltmeter.
4. Heat a. Liquid must be stirred constantly so that
temperature rises evenly.
b. Alluminium block must be wrapped with
insulating material to prevent heat lost.
c. Thermometer bulb should be smeared with oil
to give better thermal contact with the block.
d. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such
that the line of view is perpendicular to the
scale of the thermometer.
5 Measuring instruments a. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such
such as ammeter, that the line of view is perpendicular to the
voltmeter, metre rule ... scale read.
b. Take into account zero error of instrument.

* [Student can give more than one answer for this question. No penalty
for the answer which is unsuitable]

* unacceptable answer
Avoid parallax error. [without any further explanation]

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