Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number C | ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Advanced Level PHYSICS 9188/2 PAPER 2 NOVEMBER 2007 SESSION 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer on the question paper. Additional materials: Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical tables TIME 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. ) Answer all questions. me Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. | FOR EXAMINER'S USE For numerical answers, all working should be shown, 1 INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 2 ‘The number of marks is given in brackets [ } at the end of each questic-n or part question. 3 4 s 6 1 8 TOTAL This question paper consisis of 12 printed pages. ‘Copyright: Zimbabwe Schoo! Examinations Council, N2007. \ genase w2007, (Turn overData speed of light in free space, permeability of free space, permittivity of free space, elementary charge, the Planck constant, unified atomic mass constant, rest mass of electron, rest mass of proton, molar gas constant, the Avogadro constant, the Boltzmann constant, gravitational constant, acceleration of free fall, sys n2007 c= 3.00 x 10°ms* My = 47 x 1077 Ho 8.85 x 10772 Fim? 1.60 x 107°C. b= 663x104 Us = 1.68 «10727 kg = 9.14 «10-34 kg im, = 1.87 «107 kg A= 831 JK molt Ng = 6.02 x 10% mol" k= 1.38 x 10-3 JK G = 6.67 x10" Nm@kg-? 9.81 ms@) (b) (@) (b) State any three base units. asses baaaaaasopal sedated Sassen ‘The focal length fof a lens is given by w ase where 1 is the object distance and v is the image distance. In one particular situation, values of u and v were u (23.14 0.1)om y= (18.20 0.01)om. Determine the uncertainity in fand hence f: (5] — Hi} A neutron moving with a velocity of 1.24 x 10” m/s collides head on with an alpha particle whichis moving in the same direction with a velocity of 5.40 x 10° m/s. (If the collision was elastic, state and explain deductions one can make about momentum and velocity. momentum explanation For Examiner's Use ‘1882 N2007®) Ina Science Club, a group of A Level Physics students made a model of the earth and an infinitely long smooth bar resting on it as in Fig. 3.1 all fixed horizontal frictionless Fig. 3.1 A smooth ball is placed on the bar as shown in Fig, 3.1. Considering this system to be real, when the ball is given a push, it will either oscillate about A or continue to move to infinity. (Suggest why it would be possible for the ball to oscillate about A. (ii) State one condition necessary for the balll to move to infinity. 1882 N2007 For Examiner's Usei) @ () 2. the final p.d. across the combination, pa.= 3. the final total energy stored by the capacitors, total energy Account for the difference between your answers to part 1 and 3 above. Explain the term logic gare. Fig. 5.1 shows a circuit containing an ideal operational amplifier with two potentials A and B of +30 V and -20 V respectively. 50kO a Fig. 5.1 ‘ora. N2007 iia) 2] For Examiner’s Use10 Complete Table 6.1 below to show the properties and disadvantages of different types |_ For of thermometers. Examiner's Use Table 6.1 | type of thermometric disadvantage | thermometer property | liquid in glass resistance thermometer thermocouple (6) (a) State the method by which cold air over a dam reaches a point inland, aageageabe-eLteLi s,s seeseeee-oaee eG (b) Discuss how heat is transmitted by | @ conduction in metals, j | Gi) radiation (4 ‘8m 6200712 ’ For (©) Fig. 8.1 shows a line absorption spectrum of sunlight. Examiner's Use red violet | end ead | Fig. 8.1 Describe the formation of the spectrum in Fig. 8.1. stag. 2007Ww 8 8 as I) Ns ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Advanced Level PHYSICS 9188/3 PAPER 3 ; NOVEMBER 2607 SESSION 2 hours 30 minutes ‘Additional materials: Answer paper 4 Electronic Calculator and / or Mathematical tables Ruler (am) TIME 2 hours 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer paper/answer booklet. Answer five questions. Answer twe questions from Section A and three questions from Section B, Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided. Ifyou use more thar one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together. All working for numerical answers must be shown, INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. Candidates are advised to spend 1 hour on Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes On Section B. This question paper consists of 9 pi red pages and 3 blank pages. i CCopytight: Zimbabwe Schoo! Examinations Counc, N2007 [Turn over ozIssECN2007Data speed of light in tree space, permeability of ree space, permittivity of free space, elementary charge, the Planck constant, unified atomic mass constant, rest mass of electron, rest mass of proton, molar gas constant, the Avogadro constant, the Boltzmann constant, gravitational constant, acceleration of free fall, sigan N2007 e=3.00x10°ms* Hg = 4 x 107 Hive €) = 8.85 x 10°12 Fm? @=1.60x 1019S n= 6.63 x 10-4 Js 1.66 «10°27 kg im, = 9.11 « 10°3" kg = 1.67 x 10°°7 kg R= 8.31 JK mol Ng = 6.02 x 1023 mol! 38 x 10-3 JK G= 6.67 «10-4 NmP kg? g=9.81 msFormutae uniformly accelerated motion, work done on/by a gas, gravitational potential, refractive index, resistors in series, resistors in parallel, electric potential, capacitors in series, capacitors in parallel, energy of charged capacitor, alternating currentvoltage, hydrostatic pressure, pressure of an ideal gas, radioactive decay, decay constant, cfiical density of matter in the Universe, equation of continuity, Bernoulli equation (simplified), Stokes’ law, Reynolds’ number, drag force in turbulent flow, 1IR=1/R, +1/R,+. ea ate of AC = 11C, + 11Cq +. C=O Qt. w= av x= xsi of p=pgh p= antec x= Kenn At) Av = constant Py + 40vF= Pp + dpve [Tarn over©) Section A Answer any two questions from this section. () Distinguish between scalar and vecior quantities, (i) Give an example of each. i] ‘The resonance frequency, f, of a monometer wire is given by the equation L f= sry Tis the tension in the wire, L is the length of the wire, pis the density of the wire and dis the diameter of the wire. (@ Use base units to show that the equation is homogeneous. (ii) A wire of length (85.60 + 0.01) cm, diameter (1.00 + 0.01) mm and a constant density of 8800 kgm” resonates when the tension in the wire is (52.00 = 0.05)N. 1, Caleulate the resonance frequency. 2. Caleulate the uncertainty in the frequency. 3. Give your value for the frequency with its uncertainty quoted. [8] (@ Distinguish between systematic and random errors, Give two examples of systematic exrors and explain bow each can be avoided. Gil) Discuss two ways in which random errors can be minimized. (8) Define simple harmonic motion. 2) Oscillation of a simple pendulum can be considered to be simple harmonic. State and explain a condition that should be satisfied for the motion to be simple harmonic. 2] For the simple pendulum, explain the relationship between the direction of () velocity and accelaration, (i) force and the direction of acceleration. (4) 91883 N2007|(@ A simple pendulum of length 0.80 m bas an amplitude of 5.0 em. The mass of the bulb is 40.0 g. Given that the period, T of oscillation is given by, 7, =f eee where /is the length of the pendulum, calculate @ the kinetic energy of the bob, Gi) its potential energy at a displacement of 3.2 em. (51 (©) Explain why the pendulum finally comes to rest. BI © Suggest why in the formation of stationary waves in strings only particular values of frequency will result in loops being formed. (4) ® State the Laws of refraction. (2) @ When light passes from glass into air, it bends away from the normal. (Explain using ray diagrams how this fact leeds to total internal reflection. (ii) Describe the use of total internal reflection in fibre opties. (ili) Give one advantage of fibre optics in communication. im (©) @ _ Distinguish between ransverse and longitudinal waves and give an example of each. (ii) Explain what is meant by the term diffraction as applied to wave motion. Calculate the wavelength associated with a sprinter of mass 60.0 kg who runs through az open door at a velocity of 10.0 ms" (iv) Explain why no diffraction pattern is observed in (€)(ii). U9} (@) State one phenomenon which s associated with transverse waves only ul suse naco7 (Tarn over4 © @) (b) © 6 Section B Answer any three questions from this section Define potential ference and the volt. 21 A voltmeter was connected to measure the potential difference across the 10.0 kQ resistor as in Fig. 4.1. The potential difference was found to be 3.1 V. 15.0kQ 100V 10.02 v seer eae Fig. 4.1 (Calculate the potential difference across the 10.0 k@ resistor before the voltmeter is connected. Gi) Compare and comment on the two values of the potential difference. (iii) Calculate the resistance of the voltmeter. 7] An operational amplifier is added to the circuit in (b) as shown in Fig. 4.2. 15.0kQ 10.0V | 10.0kQ piensa Ne ig 42 1ss13 2007(Predict the output voltage. (ii) Suggest an explanation for your prediction. (5) (@) The circuit of Fig. 4.2 is modified so that it can act as a burglar alarm operated by a light, The light switches on when either a window or door is opened, The output of the circuit is a buzzer. @ Draw circuit diagrams that will be used for the burglar alarm, (i Explain how the circuit diagram works. (6) 5 @E) Define magneric flu and the weber. 12] Fo) 70 w (d@) Fig. 5.1 shows a square coil of sides 50.0 om moving at a steady speed of 0.25 ms" through a uniform vertical magnetic field of flux density 0.050 T. x xXx xXx XxX xxx x xxx xx] x K[xx x) 0.25 mis x xix Ik|x x x 0,25 mm/s x x}x xx XX 7 x x}x K|x x x xx xix x x xx x K XXX positionX position ¥ _ position Z Fig. 5.1 Calculate the magnetic flux linking the coil when the coil is at position Y. Sketch graphs to show 1 how the magnetic flux through the coil varies with time, 2 how the induced e.m.f: in the coil varies with time as the coil moves from X to Z, : (ili) Calculate the induced current when the coil has moved into the field for 1.0 s given that the coil has a resistance of 5 Q. 110} Describe how a Hall probe can be used to measure flux density. {6} A resistor of 6.0 @ is connected to a secondary coil of a transformer with 1 200 turns. ‘The primary coil of 2 400 turns is connected to 2 240 V ac supply. Calculate the current through the 6.0 Q resistor. 2 9139 200" (Turn overa7 Gi) @ a ayo @ a (ii) 8 State any tree assumptions made in the kinetic theory of gases Suggest why oxygen enclosed in a gas cylinder at room temperature is assumed to behave ideally. (3) ‘The ideal gas equation can be expressed in the form pv=inmee? > 3 State the meaning of each symbol in the equation, A.0.15 m’ coptainer has 3.1 moles of oxygen, The root mean square speed of the molecules is 455 m/s. Calculate the pressure exerted on the walls by the gas. Mass of an oxygen molecule is 32u. [61 Define specific latent heat of vaporisation. Explain why one feels cold when methylated spirit evaporates from the back of the hand, In an experiment to find the specific latent heat of vaporisation, /,, of ethanol by an electrical method, a pupil collected 2.40 g of condensed ethanol in 30.0 s when the current flowing through the electric heater is 6.0 A and the potential difference across it is 12.0 V. 1 Calculate the value of J, of ethanol from these results. 2. The pupil feels that the value obtained is too high and decides to obtain a more accurate value by repeating the experiment ‘new current and potential difference values of 5.0 A and 10.0 V, He then collects 1.62 g of condensed ethanol in 30.08. Use both sets of results to obtain a new value of /y 3. Explain why this value is more accurate. [9] A beam of electrons enters a uniform electric field horizontally at 1.5 em from the lower plate as in Fig. 7.1. The separation of the plates is 7.8 cm. The upper plate is maintained at a potential of 3400 V with respect to the lower plate. The length of each plate is 20.0 cm. The speed of a particular electron in the beam is 6.7 x 10” mvs. B 780m electron — Som serene ik : Fig, 7.1 (0) (@) Describe and explain the patl taken by the beam in the electri field ra] ‘tua waco?: (em © @ Calculate @) the clectric field strength between the plates, @ (ii) the time in which the electron remains in the field, Gi) the vertical displacement at which the electron emerges from the field, (iv) the velocity of the beam on emerging from the field, (W) the direction of the electron on emerging from the field. (10) The electrons in the beam are travelling at different velocities. {® Describe the changes that should be done-to Fig, 7.1 which will enable electrons travelling at 6.7 x10" m/s to be selected. (if) Suggest how the charge to mass ratio of an electron can be determined. [6] ‘The beam of electrons is in a gravitational field. Explain why force due to gravity is not considered in the calculations above. [2] 91883 N2007