MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE in collaboration with UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Pataca PHYSICS 5058/01 Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2011 hour ‘Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write in soft pencil. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Write your name, Centre number and index number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless this has been done for you. There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible answers A, B,C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet. Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully. Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer. Any rough working should be done in this booklet. This document consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page. oe UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE ( ‘Gf smssvore Examinations end Assosement Board Teese eames ©UCLES & MOE 2011 1811118058, 01/9RP out4. Which pair of units both measure the same quantity? km/h and kg/m? N/m? and Pa Vand J/C Wand J ooo 2 Astudent measures the thickness of a coin using a micrometer screw gauge. thimble spindle ratchet The following steps are carried out but are in the wrong order. Turn the ratchet until a ‘click’ is heard. Take the reading on the thimble. Place the coin between the anvil and the spindle. RON = Take the reading on the sleeve. 5 Turn the thimble to close the anvil and the spindle. What is the correct order? 135333234 341353432 345313452 ooo > 533313234 @UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘S0S8/01/00N/11, (2011)23 The graph shows how the speed of a trolley changes as it moves across a floor. 5 speed mis 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 time/s How far does the trolley travel at constant speed? A 4m B 12m © 16m D 22m 4 Acar driver takes a total of two hours to make a journey of 75km. During the journey, she takes a break of half an hour and spends a quarter of an hour stationary in a traffic jam. At what average speed must she travel during the rest of the time for the whole journey to take two hours? A 38km/h B 50km/h Cc 60km/h D 75km/h 5 When his parachute is fully opened, a parachutist falls towards the ground at constant speed. Under these conditions, which statement is correct? A. There are no forces acting on the parachutist. B The upward force on the parachute is equal to the weight of the parachutist. The upward force on the parachute is greater than the weight of the parachutist. D The upward force on the parachute is less than the weight of the parachutist. @UCLES & MOE 2011 sosaovonuts (2011)3,6 Aheavy nail is fixed firmly to a wall. It is pulled by a string at 40° to the vertical. The nail does not move. Three forces act on the nail. its weight W the tension Tin the string the reaction force R between the nail and the wall Which diagram, drawn to scale, represents the three forces in size and direction? A B T, | : w T, | : w R R c D T ie w w R R OUCLES & MOE 2011 S0sBio1i0m11 (201147 The diagram shows a single brick and a pile of three bricks. All the bricks are identical. ‘Compared to the single brick, the pile of bricks has A B c D the same density but three times the volume and mass. the same mass but three times the density and volume. the same volume but three times the density and mass. three times the mass, volume and density. The diagram shows a decoration, which is made by suspending objects P, Q and R from light rods M and N. The masses of P, Q and R are such that the rods are horizontal. Which row gives a possible combination of the masses of P, Q and R? mass ofP/g | massofQ/g | massofR/g A 10 10 10 B 15 10 10 c 15 20 10 D 20 40 20 @UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘sosa/0 VON 01)9 The rudder of a large ship is operated hydraulically. Oil at high pressure exerts a force F on a piston that in turn moves a lever arm. lever arm oil at high pressure, The oil is at a pressure of 500kPa and the surface area of the piston is 0.20m*. What is the size of F? A 100N B 2500N C 100 000N D 250 000N 40 Amanometer contains water and a liquid X. The two liquids do not mix. water: liquid x ‘The pressure at level P in the water is equal to the pressure at level P in liquid X. The density of water is 1000kg/m°. What is the density of liquid X? A 500kg/m? B 800kg/m* C 1250kg/m> =D 2000kg/m* ‘OUCLES & MOE 2011 5058/01/07 1 011611. A mass M is hung from a spring. It is then pulled down slightly and allowed to vibrate vertically between P and Q. —P |— centre of vibration —a Which row is correct? energy at point P | energy at point Q A kinetic kinetic B kinetic potential c potential kinetic D potential potential 12 Acar moves from rest with uniform acceleration along a horizontal road. After travelling a distance of 100 metres, it has kinetic energy equal to 200 000. What resultant force is acting on the car? A 100N B 1000N © 2000N D 20000N 13. An experiment is carried out to estimate the useful power output of a student running up some stairs, ignoring the work done against friction. What is not required for this experiment? A. the time taken to run up the stairs B the total horizontal distance of the stairs € the total vertical height of the stairs D__ the weight of the student UCLES & MOE 2011 s0sB01/0NW11 (2011)714 According to the kinetic theory, matter is made up of very small particles in a constant state of motion. Which row best describes the particle behaviour in the gaseous state? betweer “ bakes ‘ficlee | atrangement of particles strong close but packing is more disorderly than in a liquid strong far apart in a disorderly arrangement weak close but packing is more disorderly than in a liquid weak far apart in a disorderly ‘arrangement 15 Oxygen can be supplied to a fish tank by bubbling air into the water. ‘What happens to the pressure and the volume of air bubbles while they are rising? pressure volume A decreases decreases B | decreases | increases c | increases | decreases D | increases | increases OUCLES & MOE 2011 soseovoN1 2011816 The diagram shows a vacuum flask and an enlarged view of a section through the flask wall. silvéring liquid ‘The main reason for the silvering is to reduce heat transfer by conduction only. conduction and convection. A B C radiation only. D radiation and convection. 17 A thermocouple thermometer uses a voltmeter to measure the electromotive force (e.m.f.) generated between two junctions. The junctions are at temperatures T; and T2. Which pair of values of T; and Tz produces the largest voltmeter reading? value of T,/°C | value of Te/°C A 20 40 B 20 80 c 60 100 D 100 125 @UCLES & MOE 2011 s058/0110n11 ono48 The specific heat capacity of copper is 400J/ (kg °C). ‘A.2kg mass of copper is heated for 40s by a 100W heater. What is the maximum possible rise in temperature? A 5°C B 10°C © 20°C D 50°C 19 A 2kW kettle containing boiling water is placed on a balance. It is left there and continues to boil for 5 minutes. The balance reading changes by 0.2kg. What does this information give as an estimate for the specific latent heat of vaporisation of water? A 2000J/kg B 3000J/kg C 50 000J/kg D 3.000 000J/kg 20 A rope is fixed to a wall at one end. The other end of the rope is moved up and down to produce a wave. During this motion, what is transferred along the rope? A. energy B mass C molecules D weight @UCLES & MOE 2011 s05e/0 ON o1i)1021. The diagram shows a ray of light reflected by a plane mirror. The angle between the i ident ray and the reflected ray is 80°. What is the angle of incidence? A 40° B 50° Cc Bor D 100° 22 Aray of light strikes the surface of a glass block as shown in the diagram below. glass air \is7 The refractive index of the glass is 1.5. By how many degrees does the light ray change direction when entering the glass? A 30° B 28° c 17° D 15° 23 Which diagram shows rays of light passing through a converging lens? A B ci D lens lens lens lens © UCLES & MOE 2011 soss/ovointt omy24 Which type of electromagnetic wave is deliberately used in some circumstances to cause damage to living cells in the human body? A B c D infra-red gamma rays microwaves radio waves 25 Two notes of different loudness but the same pitch are played on a musical instrument. ‘The two sound waves produced will have A B c D the same amplitude and the same speed. the same frequency and different speeds. different amplitudes and the same speed. different amplitudes and different speeds. 26 Two pieces of soft iron, PQ and RS, are placed inside a solenoid. They become magnetised by the current in the solenoid. current Which poles are found at P, Q, R and S? solenoid current atP atQ atR ats A | Npole | Npole | Spole | Spole B | Npole | Spole | Npole | Spole C |} Spole | Npole | Npole | Spole D | Spole | Spole | Nopole | Npole ©UCLES & MOE 2011 sosaoriontt (20111227 Abar magnet with a North pole at one end and a South pole at the other is broken at its centre. hE} & 4 ‘What will be the poles at the new ends X and Y? pole atX | pole atY A North North B North ‘South c South North D South South 28 Three objects X, Y and Z are metal spheres, each on an insulated stand. Objects X and Y experience a force of attraction. Objects X and Z experience a force of attraction. Which set of charges cannot be correct? charge onX | chargeonY | charge onZ Al positive negative negative B| positive negative positive c | uncharged positive negative D | uncharged positive positive 29 A resistor with resistance R is made from a length L of resistance wire with a cross-sectional area A. A second resistor with resistance 2R is made from wire of the same material with a cross- sectional area of 4 ‘What length of wire is needed for the second resistor? A 5 BL c 2 D aL OUCLES & MOE 2011 SOSB01/OMN11 (2011)1330 Four resistors are connected to an alternating current power supply and a diode. altemating current power supply ~ WY How many of the resistors carry current in only one direction? Al B2 c 3 D4 31 In the circuit shown, the cells and ammeters all have negligible resistance. av 2v OF 2a HA.) ® 20 What are the readings on the ammeters Aj, Az and As? reading on | reading on | reading on AVA AIA AglA A 2 1 B 2 1 4 c 4 2 2 D 4 2 4 @UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘s0s8/01/00011, (20111432 A 12Q resistor is connected across an 8.0V supply as shown. 8.0V 12a Sp seeeeceesececes) What is the power produced in the resistor? A 067W B 15W c 53W D 770W 33. An electrical cable contains three wires: live, neutral and earth. The cable is correctly wired to a plug which contains a 3A fuse. The insulation becomes damaged and bare metal wires show. Five possible events can occur. * person touches the earth wire. © Aperson touches the neutral wire. Aperson touches the live wire. The live wire touches the neutral wire. The live wire touches the earth wire. How many of these five events cause the fuse in the plug to blow? At B 2 c 3 D4 34 P and Q represent two separate, parallel, straight wires carrying currents into the plane of the Paper. In which direction is the force on Q? P® o B ‘@UCLES & MOE 2011 sossovonutt (20111535 The diagram shows a simple d.c. motor. Which part needs to be made of soft iron to increase the efficiency of the motor? A 36 Amagnet moves up and down above a coil of wire. movement | Z spring ‘The bottom of the magnet moves up and down between P and R. Where is the bottom of the magnet when there is no induced electromotive force (e.m-f.) in the coil? A B c D at P and at Q at P and atR: at Q only at Ronly ‘@UCLES & MOE 2011 SOSBIOVIOMNII1 (2011)1637 A demonstration power line is to be set up from the following equipment: a 12V a.c. supply, a pair of long wires for the power line, a 6V 24W lamp and two transformers. One transformer has a coil P with 50 turns and a coil Q with 1000 turns. ‘The other transformer has a coil R with 50 turns and a coil S with 500 turns. coil P °° coil R 50 tums 50 turns, 6V 24W lamp L MW ! | o——0 ~ o_o l 12V ac. supply coil Q coil S 1000 turns 0 500 tums ooo ee pair of long wires Which arrangement gives a satisfactory demonstration in which the lamp lights at normal brightness? coil attached | coils attached to | coil attached toa.c. supply | the power line to lamp A P QandR s B P QandS R c R Sand P Q D R SandQ Pp OUCLES & MOE 2011 5058/01/01 (20111738. In the circuit shown, R is a light-dependent resistor. Its resistance decreases when the intensity of the light shining on it increases. ata ao L ‘What effect does an increase of light intensity on R have on the brightness of the two lamps L; and L;? u & A | decreases decreases B | decreases increases C | staysthe same | decreases D | staysthesame | increases 39 The diagram shows a thermistor connected in a potential divider circuit. 6v ov The resistance of the thermistor decreases when its temperature rises. The thermistor is heated. What happens to the potential difference across the thermistor as it is heated? It decreases, but not to zero. It decreases to zero. ° Itincreases, but not to 6V. Itincreases to 6V. ‘©UCLES & MOE 2011 soseovomutt (2011)1840 The diagram shows the trace on the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.0.). The spot takes i; second to move across the screen from X to Y. What is the frequency of the input signal to the c.1.0.? A 100Hz B 200Hz © 400Hz D 800Hz Permission to reproduce ltems whore thr-paty owned mata! protected by copyright is Incuded has boon sought end clesred whore possible, Every ‘Sst hen en rab ub {LE ae apa ars ny oa ota dn hav uy en ee he [ubicher wal be pleased to make amends at th cares! possible opporunty LUnheray of Camidge Inlomaton! Exarinatons is part ofthe Cantidge Assossmant Group. Cembridgo Assessment sth brand name of Unhvasty of (Camiidgo Local Examinations Synccata (UCLES), which tel @ department of tho Univers of Cambridge, @UCLES & MOE 2011 SOSBO1/ONNT @onyi9UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE ©) in collaboration with General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level CANDIDATE NAME CENTRE Ss INDEX NUMBER NUMBER PHYSICS 5058/02 Paper 2 Theory October/November 2011 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, index number and name on all the work you hand in, Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. ‘You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Section A ‘Answer all questions. Section B ‘Answer all questions. Question 11 has a choice of parts to answer. Candidates are reminded that all quantitative answers should include appropriate units. Candidates are advised to show all their working in a clear and orderly manner, as more marks are awarded for sound use of Physics than for correct answers. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. ‘The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner's Use Section A Section B Total ‘This document consists of 17 printed pages and 3 blank pages. a oe UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE ( Gysrarvore Examinations and Assessment Board ional causation: @UCLES & MOE 2011 DC (NFDN) 3180214 (2011)201 Section A Answer all the questions in this section. Fig. 1.1 shows a manometer attached to a sealed container filled with gas. metre rule with distances in om. manometer sealed container gas water The water in the manometer has a density of 1000kg/m?. Atmospheric pressure is 1.0 x 105Pa and the acceleration of free fall gis 10m/s*. (a) Define pressure. (b) Calculate the pressure of the gas inside the sealed container. pressure = (c)_ Using ideas about molecules and the definit the gas in the container rises when the temperature increases. (©UCLES & MOE 2011 '5058/02/01N/11 (201121 - 2) n of pressure, explain why the pressure of - 3] fhe t2 Fig. 2.1 shows a cyclist travelling down a long hill. A Fig. 2.1 (not to scale) The cyclist starts from rest at A and rolls down the hill to B, through a vertical distance of 60m. He does not brake or use the pedals. The speed of the cyclist at B is 12m/s. The total mass of the cyclist and bicycle is 90kg. The acceleration of free fall g is 10m/s?. (a) State the principle of conservation of energy. (b) Calculate ()) the loss in gravitational potential energy &, between A and B, loss in E, = .. (ii) the increase in kinetic energy E, as the cyclist travels from A to B. el (c) Suggest why the loss in gravitational potential energy and the increase in kinetic energy are different and explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to this situation, @UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘s0s8/02/00N11 (2011)223° Fig. 9.1 shows a hand dryer. wet hands Fig. 3.1 The hot air that blows out of the dryer causes evaporation of water from the hands. In order to test the dryer, the temperature of the air at point X is measured. When the dryer is first switched on, this temperature changes very rapidly. (a) (i) State the name of a suitable type of thermometer to measure the temperature at X. (1) (ii) Explain why this type of thermometer is able to measure a rapidly changing temperature. [2] (b) The heater inside the dryer supplies thermal energy (heat) to the air at a rate of 2500W. In one second, 75g of cold air at 20°C enters the hand dryer. It emerges as hot air. The specific heat capacity of air is 1.1J/(g°C). () Calculate the temperature of the hot air that emerges. temperature = (il) Explain why the water on the hands evaporates rather than boils. ©UCLES & MOE 2011 S058/02/0AV11 2011234 longitudinal wave passes through a medium. The particles in the medium vibrate from side to side. Fig. 4.1 represents the particles at time t= 0. eee e =~e—, e eee x P Y Fig. 4.1 (not to scale) Particle P vibrates from the position shown to X, then to Y and then back to the position shown. (a) Describe what happens to the distance between adjacent particles, as the wave moves through the medium. 11) () On Fig. 4.1, indicate two particles separated by a distance of one wavelength by labelling them both with a letter Q. ti) (c) The distance between X and Y is 6.0mm. Time t = 2.08 is the first time that all the particles are back in the positions shown in Fig. 4.1. The wavelength of the wave is 40cm. (i) Determine the amplitude of the wave. amplitude (il) Calculate the frequency of the wave. frequency (iil) Calculate the speed of the wave. speed = .. (lv) Inthe space above Fig. 4.1, draw the positions of the particles for t=3.0s. [1] @UCLES 8 MOE 2011 sosa020nN1 (201124Fig. 5.1 gives the names of five components of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays Microwaves Ultra-violet Infra-red Radio waves Fig. 5.1 {@) One component of the electromagnetic spectrum in Fig. 5.1 is not in the correct position, State the name of this component. {1} (b) State which of the five components (1) 11) (1) (i) has the smallest frequency, (li) is used in a television remote control, .. (il) is used for satelite television. (c)_ Explain why ultrasound is not a component of the electromagnetic spectrum. [1] (d) Ultrasound and X-rays are used in hospitals to produce images of regions inside the human body. Both procedures need a source of waves and a detector. ultrasound X-ray Sa 28 Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.3 Draw and label the positions of the source and the detector ()_ on Fig. 5.2, when ultrasound produces an image of region P, 0) (il) on Fig. 5.3, when X-rays produce an image of region Q. fo} OUCLES & MOE 2011 sossio2i0nu1 (2011)256 Apiece of plastic is held in the hand and rubbed with a cloth. Both the plastic and the cloth become charged. (2) Describe how the plastic becomes negatively-charged and the cloth becomes positively-charged. 2) (b) Suggest why a piece of metal held in the hand does not become charged when it is rubbed with the cloth. . (c) An average lightning strike transfers a charge of 4.0C and releases as much energy as a 100W lamp switched on for 5.0 x 108s, There are, on average, 80 lightning strikes round the world in each second. Calculate (W)_ the energy released in an average lightning strike, energy (i) the average power released by all the lightning strikes in the world, power = .. (ili) the average electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a lightning strike. O (@) Apart from a lightning conductor, state the name of one device that uses electrostatic charging. M ©UCLES & MOE 2011 S0SB/02/00N11 (2011)267 _ Fig. 7.1 shows two magnets placed close to each other. Fig. 7.4 (a) The N-pole of magnet A repels the N-pole of magnet B but attracts the S-pole of magnet B. Explain why magnet B moves away from magnet A. {b) On Fig. 7.1, draw the magnetic field around and between the two magnets. ‘©UCLES & MOE 2011 5058/02/01 0127 (1) 3) Braninars Use8 Fig. 8.1 shows the structure of a simple a.c. generator. axis slip ring output Fig. 8.1 When the coil is rotated, an e.mJ. is induced in the coil. (a) Explain why an e.m4. is induced. (2) (b) State the purpose of the slip rings. (1) (c) Aresistor is connected to the output. On Fig. 8.1, an arrow indicates the direction of the current at point X. Explain how a current in this direction opposes the rotation of the coil. 2) @UCLES & MOE 2011 SOS8/02/0/N11 (201128Section B Answer all the questions from this section. ‘Answer only one of the two alternative questions in Question 11. 9 Abadminton shuttlecock is a light, cone-shaped object with a large surface area. In an experiment using electronic apparatus, a shuttlecock is released from rest and the distance d fallen is measured at different times t. A mass is added inside the cone of the shuttlecock. The experiment is then repeated. Fig. 9.1 shows the results obtained with the light shuttlecock and with the heavy shuttlecock. light shuttlecock heavy shuttlecock tls d/m d/m oO 0 ° 0.20 0.19 0.19 0.40 0.74 0.74 0.60 1.56 1.61 0.80 2.56 2.70 1.00 3.68 3.93 1.20 4.86 5.27 1.40 6.07 6.68 1.60 7.31 8.12 1.80 8.56 9.59 2.00 9.81 11.07 Fig. 9.1 (a) Explain how the data in Fig. 9.1 for the light shuttlecock suggests that the speed is increasing at = 0.408. 1] (b) () On Fig. 9.2, draw a graph of d against t for the light shuttlecock. 2 (il) Explain how the graph shows that this shuttlecock reaches terminal velocity. (1) (ili) Using the data in Fig. 9.1, determine the terminal velocity of the light shuttlecock. terminal velocity = ‘©UCLES & MOE 2011 5058/0200 1N/11 (201129dim 0 1 2 tls Fig.9.2 (iv) Explain, in terms of the forces acting on the shuttlecock, why it reaches terminal velocity. - (2) (c) (i) Compare the motion of the light shuttlecock with that of the heavy shuttlecock. - 2) (i) Explain, in terms of the forces involved, the difference between the two sets of results. @UCLES & MOE 2011 SOSe/OZIONT (20113010 Fig. 10.1 shows two lamps, A and B, connected in parallel to the mains supply of a house. 240V ac. Fig. 10.1 Lamp Ais labelled 240V, 100W. Lamp B is labelled 240V, 60W. (@) Calculate the current in the circuit at points P, Q and R in Fig. 10.1. current at P = current at Q current at R= (b) The resistance of Ais 5809. (l) Calculate the resistance of B. resistance = (1) (il) Calculate the total resistance of A and B in parallel. resistance = - (2) UCLES 8 MOE 2011 soss/020nu11 (2011)31(c) Fig. 10.2 shows the same lamps connected in series with the 240V supply. 240Va.c. -————— » A B 95.9 8302 Fig. 10.2 ‘When connected in this circuit, the resistance of A is 959 and the resistance of B is 8302. (i) Explain why the resistances of A and B are lower when connected in this circuit. 2) (ii) Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across A in the circuit of Fig. 10.2. p.d. across A el @UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘S0S8/02100N/11 (20113211. EITHER Fig. 11.1 showsa girl standingin front of a shop window made of thick glass. The front surface A of the glass and the back surface B are marked. She sees the reflection of her shoes in surface A. surface _ surface Ams glass window Fig. 11.1 (2) (i) On Fig. 11.1, draw a ray of light from point X, reflected by surface A, to the girl's eye. a] (ii) On Fig. 11.1, mark the angle of incidence of the ray at surface A. Label this angle i. (1) (iii) State what is meant by the angle of incidence, 1] (b) Only some of the light is reflected by surface A. Most of the light refracts into the glass. Fig. 11.2 shows a ray of light in air, before it enters the glass. A protractor is also shown. surface B air Fig. 11.2 ©UCLES MOE 2011 ‘s0s8/02/01N/11 (201133The refractive index of the glass is 1.5. (For the ray in Fig. 11.2, calculate the angle of refraction in the glass. angle = 3] (ii) On Fig. 11.2, draw the ray of ight as it passes through the glass and emerges into the air on the other side. 0) (c)_No ray of light that strikes surface A undergoes total internal reflection at either surface A or surface B. (i) State what is meant by total internal reflection. ii) Explain why a ray of ight cannot be totally internally reflected at surface A. a (lil) Explain why a ray of light that enters the glass through surface A cannot be totally internally reflected at surface B. @UCLES & MOE 2011 sosa/ozionut (201134oR (a) Fig. 11.3 shows a sack truck supporting a box filled with sand. Fig. 11.3 Three of the forces acting on the truck are + the weight Wof the box, + the effort force E provided by the hands, ‘+ the force F between the ground and the wheels. (i) On Fig. 11.3, mark and label these three forces. Show clearly where each force acts and the direction of each force. ie} (li) State the principle of moments. (iii) Explain how the design of the truck makes it easier to lift the load. - (2) ©UCLES & MOE 2011 ‘s0sa/020NUIT (2011)35(b) ‘Fig. 11.4 shows two strings P and Q that exert vertical forces of 140N at each end of a horizontal rod of length 1.6m. The rod is pivoted at its centre and the weight of the rod is. negligible. 1 1.6m i < _ [/010,._&€@ —*, : j 140N string P rod pivot Fig, 11.4 Calculate the total moment acting on the rod about the pivot. moment = i} (c) Another uniform rod of fength 1.6m is supported by two strings R and S. This rod has a weight of 180N which acts at the centre of the rod. String S is at one end of the rod and string R is 0.40m from the other end, as shown in Fig. 11.5. > 3 bg 16m tension in string S taal 180N Fig. 11.5 Calculate the tension in string R. tension = 8) Pemnission to reproduce tome wherothird-parly owed materal protected by copyight is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every ‘reasonable oft has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright haar, but any ems requitng clearance have unvtingy been incuded, tho ‘ubisher wile plans to mako amends a tho caret possbie opportuni. Univer of Cambridge intomational Examinations ls part of the Cambridge Assossment Group. Cambridge Assosement i to brand namo of Univer of ‘Cambridge Local Examinalons Syntzato(UCLES), which sella department of tho Univeral of Cambrggo ‘@UCLES & MOE 2011 S0S8/02/07N11 (201136