Cambridge A Level Physics 9702 — 2006 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
9702/11/O/N/06 · 40 questions · 40 marks · ≈45 min
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Q1 · Which product-pair of metric prefixes has the greatest magnitude?
1 Which product-pair of metric prefixes has the greatest magnitude? A pico × mega B nano × kilo C micro × giga D milli × tera
Mark scheme: D
Q2 · In the expressions below a is acceleration, F is force, m is mass, t is time, v is…
2 In the expressions below a is acceleration, F is force, m is mass, t is time, v is velocity. Which expression represents energy? 2mv at 2 A Ft B Fvt C D t 2
Mark scheme: B
Q3 · Which row of the table shows a physical quantity and its correct unit?
3 Which row of the table shows a physical quantity and its correct unit? physical quantity unit A electric field strength kg m s–2 C–1 B specific heat capacity kg–1 m2 s–2 K–1 C tensile strain kg m–1 s–2 D the Young modulus kg m–1 s–3
Mark scheme: A
Q4 · The Y-input terminals of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) are connected to a supply of…
4 The Y-input terminals of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) are connected to a supply of peak value 5.0 V and of frequency 50 Hz. The time-base is set at 10 ms per division and the Y-gain at 5.0 V per division. Which trace is obtained? A B C D
Mark scheme: D
Q5 · The measurement of a physical quantity may be subject to random errors and to systematic…
5 The measurement of a physical quantity may be subject to random errors and to systematic errors. Which statement is correct? A Random errors can be reduced by taking the average of several measurements. B Random errors are always caused by the person taking the measurement. C A systematic error cannot be reduced. D A systematic error results in a different reading each time the measurement is taken.
Mark scheme: A
Q6 · An experiment is done to measure the resistance of a wire
6 An experiment is done to measure the resistance of a wire. The current in the wire is 1.0 ± 0.2 A and the potential difference across the wire is 8.0 ± 0.4 V. What is the resistance of the wire and its uncertainty? A (8.0 ± 0.2) Ω B (8.0 ± 0.6) Ω C (8 ± 1) Ω D (8 ± 2) Ω
Mark scheme: D
Q7 · A particle is moving in a straight line with uniform acceleration
7 A particle is moving in a straight line with uniform acceleration. Which graph represents the motion of the particle? A B distance velocity 0 0 0 time 0 time C D velocity acceleration 0 0 0 time 0 time
Mark scheme: C
Q8 · The graph shows velocity-time plots for two vehicles X and Y
8 The graph shows velocity-time plots for two vehicles X and Y. The accelerations and distances travelled by the two vehicles can be estimated from these plots. X 5 velocity / m s–1 4 3 Y 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 time / s Which statement is correct? A The accelerations of X and Y are the same at 2.5 s. B The initial acceleration of Y is greater than that of X. C The distance travelled by X is greater than that travelled by Y in the 5 s period. D The distances travelled by X and Y in the 5 s period are the same.
Mark scheme: D
Q9 · A projectile is fired at an angle α to the horizontal at a speed u, as shown
9 A projectile is fired at an angle α to the horizontal at a speed u, as shown. u α What are the vertical and horizontal components of its velocity after a time t ? Assume that air resistance is negligible. The acceleration of free fall is g. vertical component horizontal component A u sin α u cos α B u sin α – gt u cos α – gt C u sin α – gt u cos α D u cos α u sin α – gt
Mark scheme: C
Q10 · A force F is applied to a freely moving object
10 A force F is applied to a freely moving object. At one instant of time, the object has velocity v and acceleration a. Which quantities must be in the same direction? A a and v only B a and F only C v and F only D v, F and a
Mark scheme: B
Q11 · The diagram shows two identical spheres X and Y
11 The diagram shows two identical spheres X and Y. v X Y Initially X moves with speed v directly towards Y. Y is stationary. The spheres collide elastically. What happens? X Y 1 v to the right 1 v to the right A moves with speed 2 moves with speed 2 B moves with speed v to the left remains stationary 1 v to the left 1 v to the right C moves with speed 2 moves with speed 2 D stops moves with speed v to the right
Mark scheme: D
Q12 · The diagram shows a cannon ball fired from a cannon
12 The diagram shows a cannon ball fired from a cannon. cannon cannon ball The mass of the cannon is 1000 kg and the mass of the cannon ball is 10 kg. The recoil velocity of the cannon is 5 m s–1 horizontally. What is the horizontal velocity of the cannon ball? A 200 m s–1 B 500 m s–1 C 2000 m s–1 D 5000 m s–1
Mark scheme: B
Q13 · Which force is caused by a pressure difference?
13 Which force is caused by a pressure difference? A friction B upthrust C viscous force D weight
Mark scheme: B
Q14 · A rigid circular disc of radius r has its centre at X
14 A rigid circular disc of radius r has its centre at X. A number of forces of equal magnitude F act at the edge of the disc. All the forces are in the plane of the disc. Which arrangement of forces provides a moment of magnitude 2Fr about X? A B F X X F F C D F X X F F F F
Mark scheme: B
Q15 · Three coplanar forces, each of magnitude 10 N, act through the same point of a body in…
15 Three coplanar forces, each of magnitude 10 N, act through the same point of a body in the directions shown. 10 N 10 N 30o 30o 10 N What is the magnitude of the resultant force? A 0 N B 1.3 N C 7.3 N D 10 N
Mark scheme: C
Q16 · To get to his office from the entrance of the building, a man has to walk up six flights…
16 To get to his office from the entrance of the building, a man has to walk up six flights of stairs. The height of each flight is 2.5 m and the man has a mass of 80 kg. What is the approximate gain in the man’s gravitational potential energy during the climb? A 1200 J B 2000 J C 4800 J D 12 000 J
Mark scheme: D
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Q17 · In many old-style filament lamps, as much as 93 J of energy is emitted as thermal energy…
17 In many old-style filament lamps, as much as 93 J of energy is emitted as thermal energy for every 7 J of energy emitted as light. What is the efficiency of the lamp, as the percentage of electrical energy converted to light energy? A 7 % B 8 % C 92 % D 93 %
Mark scheme: A
Q18 · An electric railway locomotive has a maximum mechanical output power of 4.0 MW
18 An electric railway locomotive has a maximum mechanical output power of 4.0 MW. Electrical power is delivered at 25 kV from overhead wires. The overall efficiency of the locomotive in converting electrical power to mechanical power is 80 %. What is the current from the overhead wires when the locomotive is operating at its maximum power? A 130 A B 160 A C 200 A D 250 A
Mark scheme: C
Q19 · Which statement defines the density of a substance?
19 Which statement defines the density of a substance? A the force per unit area acting on the substance B the increase in length per unit length of the substance C the mass per unit volume of the substance D the work done per unit time by the substance
Mark scheme: C
Q20 · The table summarises some properties of evaporation
20 The table summarises some properties of evaporation. Which row of the table is correct? involves a reduction in the average involves a change in state occurs at a fixed kinetic energy of the remaining from liquid to vapour temperature atoms A true true true B true false true C true false false D false true false
Mark scheme: B
Q21 · A bore hole of depth 2000 m contains both oil and water as shown
21 A bore hole of depth 2000 m contains both oil and water as shown. The pressure at the bottom is 17.5 MPa. The density of the oil is 830 kg m–3 and the density of the water is 1000 kg m–3. oil x 2000 m water What is the depth x of the oil? A 907 m B 1000 m C 1090 m D 1270 m
Mark scheme: D
Q22 · What is represented by the gradient of a graph of force (vertical axis) against extension…
22 What is represented by the gradient of a graph of force (vertical axis) against extension (horizontal axis)? A elastic limit B spring constant C stress D the Young modulus
Mark scheme: B
Q23 · What is the unit of the Young modulus?
23 What is the unit of the Young modulus? A N m–1 B N m C N m–2 D N m2
Mark scheme: C
Q24 · A wave motion is described by the oscillation of particles
24 A wave motion is described by the oscillation of particles. What is the name given to the number of complete oscillations of a particle in one second? A amplitude B frequency C wavelength D wave speed
Mark scheme: B
Q25 · A displacement-time graph for a transverse wave is shown in the diagram
25 A displacement-time graph for a transverse wave is shown in the diagram. X displacement 00 time Y The phase difference between X and Y can be expressed as nπ. What is the value of n? A 1.5 B 2.5 C 3.0 D 6.0
Mark scheme: C
Q26 · Continuous water waves are diffracted through a gap in a barrier in a ripple tank
26 Continuous water waves are diffracted through a gap in a barrier in a ripple tank. Which change will cause the diffraction of the waves to increase? A increasing the frequency of the waves B increasing the width of the gap C reducing the wavelength of the waves D reducing the width of the gap
Mark scheme: D
Q27 · The interference patterns from a diffraction grating and a double slit are compared
27 The interference patterns from a diffraction grating and a double slit are compared. Using the diffraction grating, yellow light of the first order is seen at 30° to the normal to the grating. The same light produces interference fringes on a screen 1.0 m from the double slit. The slit separation is 500 times greater than the line spacing of the grating. What is the fringe separation on the screen? A 2.5 × 10–7 m B 1.0 × 10–5 m C 1.0 × 10–3 m D 1.0 × 10–1 m
Mark scheme: C
Q28 · What may be used to produce stationary waves?
28 What may be used to produce stationary waves? A blowing air over the top of an empty bottle B making a loud sound near a mountain C passing monochromatic light through a double slit D passing water waves through a narrow slit
Mark scheme: A
Q29 · Which diagram shows the electric field pattern of an isolated negative point charge?
29 Which diagram shows the electric field pattern of an isolated negative point charge? A B C D – – – –
Mark scheme: B
Q30 · An electric field exists in the space between two charged metal plates
30 An electric field exists in the space between two charged metal plates. + X Y – Which graph shows the variation of electric field strength E with distance d from X along the line XY? A B C D E E E E 00 00 00 00 d d d d
Mark scheme: C
Q31 · Four point charges, each of charge Q, are placed on the edge of an insulating disc of…
31 Four point charges, each of charge Q, are placed on the edge of an insulating disc of radius r. The frequency of rotation of the disc is f. Q r Q Q Q What is the equivalent electric current at the edge of the disc? 4 Q 2 Qf A 4Qf B C 8πrQf D f π r
Mark scheme: A
Q32 · Which graph shows the I – V characteristic of a filament lamp?
32 Which graph shows the I – V characteristic of a filament lamp? A B C D I I I I 00 00 00 00 V V V V
Mark scheme: D
Q33 · An electrical component has a potential difference V across it and a current I through it
33 An electrical component has a potential difference V across it and a current I through it. A graph of I against V is drawn and is marked in three sections WX, XY and YZ. Z I Y X W 0 0 V In which ways does the resistance of the component vary within each of the three sections? WX XY YZ A constant decreases increases B constant increases increases C increases decreases constant D increases increases decreases
Mark scheme: A
Q34 · The diagram shows a potentiometer and a fixed resistor connected across a 12 V battery of…
34 The diagram shows a potentiometer and a fixed resistor connected across a 12 V battery of negligible internal resistance. 20 Ω 12 V 20 Ω output The fixed resistor and the potentiometer each have resistance 20 Ω. The circuit is designed to provide a variable output voltage. What is the range of output voltages? A 0 – 6 V B 0 – 12 V C 6 – 12 V D 12 – 20 V
Mark scheme: A
Q35 · The resistance of a device is designed to change with temperature
35 The resistance of a device is designed to change with temperature. What is the device? A a light-dependent resistor B a potential divider C a semiconductor diode D a thermistor
Mark scheme: D
Q36 · The diagram represents a circuit
36 The diagram represents a circuit. I2 20.2 mA I1 A 10.6 mA 10.8 mA Some currents have been shown on the diagram. What are the currents I1 and I2? I1 I2 A 0.2 mA 10.8 mA B 0.2 mA 30.8 mA C –0.2 mA 20.0 mA D –0.2 mA 30.8 mA
Mark scheme: B
Q37 · Which circuit has a resistance of 40 Ω between the terminals?
37 Which circuit has a resistance of 40 Ω between the terminals? A B 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω C D 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω
Mark scheme: B
Q38 · Which statement concerning α-particles is correct?
38 Which statement concerning α-particles is correct? A An α-particle has charge +4e. B An α-particle is a helium atom. C When α-particles travel through air, they cause ionisation. D When α-particles travel through a sheet of gold foil, they make the gold radioactive.
Mark scheme: C
Q39 · Where are electrons, neutrons and protons found in an atom?
39 Where are electrons, neutrons and protons found in an atom? electrons neutrons protons A in the nucleus in the nucleus orbiting the nucleus B in the nucleus orbiting the nucleus in the nucleus C orbiting the nucleus in the nucleus orbiting the nucleus D orbiting the nucleus in the nucleus in the nucleus
Mark scheme: D
Q40 · Radon 222 Rn decays by α− and β−emission to bismuth 214 Bi
40 Radon 222 Rn decays by α− and β−emission to bismuth 214 Bi . 86 83 For the decay of each nucleus of radon, how many α− and β−particles are emitted? α−particles β−particles A 1 1 B 2 1 C 1 2 D 2 2
Mark scheme: B
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The subtopics covered by these 40 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
3Atoms, nuclei and radiation2Equations of motion2Errors and uncertainties2Linear momentum and its conservation2Physical quantities2Practical circuits2Progressive waves2Resistance and resistivity2Stress and strain2Characteristics of alternating currents1Diffraction1Electric current1Electric fields and field lines1Energy conservation1Equilibrium of forces1Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy1Kinetic theory of gases1Kirchhoff’s laws1Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion1Potential difference and power1Potential dividers1Radioactive decay1Scalars and vectors1SI units1Stationary waves1The diffraction grating1Turning effects of forces1Uniform electric fields1What you needed in this session
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