ANSWER SCHEME SPMRSM 2014

Kertas 1
1
D
2
C
3
C
4
C
5
B
6
A
7
B
8
B
9
D
10
C

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

A
B
A
A
C
B
C
D
B
A

21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

D
A
C
D
D
B
C
B
A
A

31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

C
A
B
A
B
A
B
D
D
C

41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

A
B
D
B
D
C
C
B
B
D

PAPER 2 (SECTION A)
NO

1(a)
(b)

(c)(i)
(ii)
TOT

2(a)
(b)

(c)

MARK
1
1
1
1
4

1
1
2

Name the force correctly

Gravitational force

Name the physical quantity correctly

Gravitational acceleration / acceleration due to gravity.
Tick the correct answer
Unchanged

State the reason correctly

Mass does not influence the gravitational acceleration.
Name the type of lens correctly
Convex lens
State the function correctly
To magnify the image

State the object distance correctly

Object distance is less than focal length of the lens
Show the calculation correctly
1
1
1
=+

1
2

ANSWER

=
1

= 10

v=30 cm

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TOT

3(a)
(b)
(c)

5
1
1
1

(d)(i)

State the physical quantity correctly

Induced current

State the reason correctly

There is cutting / changing of magnetic flux.
Name the physics concept correctly
Electromagnetic induction.

Mark the direction of current flow correctly

Draw the deflection of the pointer correctly

1
(ii)
(e)
TOT

4(a)
(b)

(c)
(d)

2
1
6
1

1
2
1
2
1
2

State the answer correctly.

Deflect in opposite direction // to the left.
Name the type of connection P correctly
Parallel .

State the reading of the ammeter correctly

A1 = 1.0 A
A 3 = 0.5 A

Show the calculation correctly

V =IR
= 0.5 x 3
= 1.5 V
Draw the circuit correctly

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TOT

5(a)
(b)

(c)(i)
(ii)
(iii)

(iv)

(d)

TOT
6(a)
(b)(i)

7
1
1
1

1
1

1
1
2
8
1
1

Name the instrument correctly.

Aneroid barometer.
Compare the altitudes correctly
M is lower altitudes than N
Compare the volume of vacuum chamber correctly
The volume of vacuum chamber in Diagram 5.3 is
greater than in Diagram 5.2.

Compare the atmospheric pressure exerted at M and N

correctly
The atmospheric pressure at M is greater than at N.

State the relationship between the altitude and the volume

of the chamber correctly
The higher the altitude the larger the volume of the
chamber.
State the relationship between the atmospheric pressure
and the volume of the chamber correctly
The greater the atmospheric pressure exerted the
smaller the volume of the chamber.
Explain the reason correctly
Rate of collision by air molecules acting on vacuum
chamber is higher.
Higher force causes volume of vacuum chamber to
decrease.

State the meaning correctly.

A diode is a electronic device which allows current to
flow in one direction only.

Compare the movement of charge carrier correctly

Electron in diagram 6.1 move towards p-type
semiconductor, electron in diagram 6.2 move away from
p-type semiconductor.//
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(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(c)
(d)(i)

1
1

(ii)

TOTAL

7(a)(i)

(ii)

(b)

1
2
1
2

Electron in diagram 6.1 move to the left, electron in

diagram 6.2 move to the right.

Compare the connection of n-type to the terminals of the cell

correctly
In Diagram 6.1, n-type is connected to the negative
terminal of the cell.
In Diagram 6.2, n-type is connected to the positive
terminal of the cell.
Compare the depletion layer correctly
Depletion layer in Diagram 6.1 is thinner than in
Diagram 6.2// vice-versa

State the relationship between connection of terminal and the

depletion layer correctly
When the n-type semiconductor is connected to the
negative terminal of dry cell, the depletion layer
becomes thinner.//
When the n-type semiconductor is connected to the
positive terminal of dry cell, the depletion layer
becomes thicker.
State the connection name correctly.
Forward bias.
Name the device correctly
Transistor

State the function of the device correctly.

Current amplifier // Automatic switch
State the meaning correctly.
A form of energy.
A form of energy that flows from hot to cold body.

Explain the reason by making the relationship between mass and

heat transferred correctly.
Large mass of hot water has large heat capacity
// transfer large amount of heat.
Reduce time to cook the noodle
Show the calculation correctly.
Heat absorbed by cold water = heat released by hot water
m1 c ( - 1) = m2 c (2 - )
2 ( - 30) = 9 (95 -)

State the correct answer and unit.

= 83.18o C

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(c)(i)
1
2

(ii)

TOT

8(a)

(b)(i)
(ii)

(c)(i)

3
1
2

10
1

1
2
1
2
1

Show the calculation

Slow cooker P
Pt= mc
(180)(10 x 60) = (2) c (60)
C =900 J kg-1 oC-1
Slow cooker Q
(70)(15 x 60) = (2) c (60)
C = 525 J kg-1 oC-1
State the answer correctly
Slow cooker P/ceramic

State the reason correctly

High specific heat capacity
State the meaning correctly
Radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of
unstable nucleus to become more stable by emission of
energetic particles or photons / radiation.
Write the equation correctly
234
4
238
92 U 90Th + 2 He

State the answer correctly

Proton and neutron decreases

State the reason correctly

To become more stable//
Release helium which has 2 neutron and 2 proton

Show on the graph how to determine half life for P,Q and R

1
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(d)(i)

1
2

State the answer and unit for radioactive P correctly

1 year

State the answer and unit for radioactive Q correctly

2 years
State the answer and unit for radioactive R correctly
1.25 years
State the most suitable source correctly
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(ii)
TOT

1
2
1
2

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Radioactive Q

State the reasons correctly

It has long half life
It has medium penetrating power.

PAPER 2 (SECTION B)
NO.
9

ANSWER

(a) State the meaning correctly

Image that can be formed on the screen.

MARK
1

(b) Compare the focal length correctly,

The focal length in diagram 9.1 is longer than in diagram 9.2.//
vice versa

Compare the curvature correctly,

The mirror in diagram 9.2 has a greater curvature than in diagram
9.1.//
The mirror in diagram 9.2 curve more than in diagram 9.1.//

Compare the height of image correctly,

The height of image in diagram 9.1 is higher / greater than in
diagram 9.2.

Relate the height of image and focal length correctly.

The longer the focal length, the higher the image.

Relate the height of image and curvature correctly.

The greater the curvature, the smaller the image.

(c) Explain the answer correctly

Transmitter from the ship transmit ultrasonic signal to the sea.
Ultrasonic signal reflected from the sunken object.
Receiver on the ship capture signal.
Data displayed on CRO is used to calculate the distance of sunken
object
By using formula s =

vt
2

2
1
2
3
4
Max 4

(d) State the modification and the justification correctly.

Modification
Use concave shape

Explanation
Parallel light rays will be
converge to focal point
Reflector of light // heat

Shiny surface/ silver

3
surface/ aluminium
Wider
diameter/surface 5 To collect more light or heat
area
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2
4
6

 Use sun tracker

High position

Low rate of rusting

NO.
10

To detect the position of the

sun for maximum exposure
To maximize the amount of
sunlight collected.
Long lasting.

ANSWER

(a) State the meaning correctly

number of complete oscillation /waves in one second.

(b) Compare the frequency correctly,

frequency of sound waves in diagram 10.1 is higher than in
diagram 10.2.

Compare the distance between the two loud speakers correctly

the distance between the two loud speakers in diagram 10.1 and
diagram 10.2 are the same.

Compare the distance between the two consecutive loud sounds

correctly
the distance between the two consecutive loud sounds in diagram
10.1 is shorter than in diagram 10.2.

Relate the wavelength of the sound waves and distance between

the two consecutive loud sounds correctly
When the wavelength increases, the distance between two
consecutive loud sound increases.// vice versa
the shorter the wavelength of the sound waves the shorter the
distance between the two consecutive loud sounds
Name the phenomenon correctly.
Interference of sound waves

(c) Explain the concept correctly

When the wave pass through the gap, diffraction
occurs//spreading of water wave.
Amplitude of the waves reduces.
Energy is reduced after passing through the gap
Barrier act as reflector// reflect hight wave // stops high waves
from hitting the houses.
Barrier is high to prevent overflow of water.
(d) State the modification and the justification correctly.
Modification
Use vibrator with constant
frequency
Put barrier with gap

1
3

10

MARK
1
1
2
3

5
1
2
3
4
5

Explanation
To create the continuous
waves
Diffraction will creates waves

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2
4

 Have high speed water source

floats

Different depth

soft barrier around the pool

Have 2 gaps in barrier
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with smaller amplitudes

Create high amplitude waves
for surfing
Waves of different speed
to save from drowning

to absorb fast moving

wave//reflected waves
to create the interference of
waves.
TOTAL

(a) State the meaning correctly

Force is an agent that can change the shape, state of motion and
direction of an object.

(b)(i) Explain the reason correctly

In Diagram 11.1, weight of the load is equal to the tension of the
rope//forces are in equilibrium.
In Diagram 11.2, weight of the load is greater than the tension of
the rope.
(ii) State the energy changes correctly
Gravitational potential energy Kinetic energy.
Gravitational potential energy/J

Kinetic energy/J

6
8

10

20
1
1
2
1
2
3

Time/s

Time/s

(c)(i) Calculate the tension of the rope.

W = 150 N

1
2
3

150

T = cos 15

= 155.29 N

(ii) State the answer correctly

No

(d) State the suitable characteristics and the justification correctly.

characteristics
Seat cover: Fabric
1
Seat base: fibre
3
Seat belt : wide
5
Car seat fastened facing the 7
rear
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Explanation
Cooler / able to absorb sweat
Strong /does not break easily
Exert less pressure on baby
Children are not exposed to
danger from broken glass or

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4
6
8

State the suitable car correctly

M

flying pieces of debris

State the reason correctly

10
Because it use fabric, wide
seat belt, have fibre base and
faces rear.
TOTAL C11 = 20 marks

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(a)(i) State the answer correctly

Transformer P is a step down transformer.
Number of turns of secondary coil is less than the number of turns
of the primary coil.
(ii) Explain how a transformer works.

AC flows in the primary coil

Soft iron core is magnetized with changing magnetic flux.
Soft iron core links the changing of magnetic flux from primary
coil to secondary coil
There is cutting of magnetic flux
Induced e.m.f. / induced current is produced in the secondary
coil.

(b)(i) Show the calculation correctly.

Vp Np

Vs =

x Ns

Np
2000
500

= 60 V

1
2
3
4

Vs Ns
Vp

1
2

x 240

Show the calculation correctly.

VpIp = VsIs

Is =

240
60

=8A

x2

(c) State the suitable characteristics and the justification correctly.

Characteristics
Material of the blade : fibre
glass
Shape of blade :aerodynamic
Type of generator: AC

1
3
5

Explanation
Lighter/easy to rotate.

Low air resistance

Able to change voltage /

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2
4
6

 Height of wind turbine : high

position
State the suitable wave correctly
R

7
9

potential difference
Increase the rotation of blade , 8
not block by buildings
State the reason correctly
10
Fibre glass, aerodynamic, AC
generator and high position.
TOTAL C12 = 20 marks

PAPER 3 (SECTION A)
NO.
ANSWER
1 (a)(i) State the manipulated variable correctly.
Length of wire ,l
(ii) State the responding variable correctly.
Angle of deflection,
(iii) State the fixed variable correctly.
Diameter of wire// mass of load//length of cut A from the
centre of straw.
(b)(i) Record the reading of correctly
Diagram
diagram 1.3
diagram 1.4
diagram 1.5
diagram 1.6
diagram 1.7

angle
98o
106o
114o
122o
130o

5 2 marks
3-4 1 mark
0-2 0 mark

MARK
1
1
1
1
2

(ii) Calculate the reading of correctly

Diagram

diagram 1.3
8o
diagram 1.4
16o
diagram 1.5
24o
diagram 1.6
32o
diagram 1.7
40o
(c) Tabulate l, , and correctly
L(cm)
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0

(o)
98
106
114
122
130

5 2 marks
3-4 1 mark
0-2 0 mark

(o)
8
16
24
32
40

Write all the variables correctly.

State the correct unit
All values of are consistent without d.p.
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6 4 marks
4-5 3 marks
2-3 2 marks
1 1 mark

1
2
3

(d) Draw the graph of against correctly

Label y-axis and x-axis l
Label correct unit for y-axis and x-axis
Both axes with an even and uniform scale
5 coordinates correctly plotted
3-4 coordinates correctly plotted.
A smooth best straight line
Minimum size of the graph is 10 cm x 10 cm
(e) State the relationship correctly
is directly proportional to l

2 (a)(i) State the relationship correctly

h is directly proportional to H

(ii) State the value of h when H=10.0 cm

Show on the graph
h = 7.5 cm

(iii) State the value of H when h=50.0 cm

Show on the graph
H = 65.0 cm
(b) Calculate the gradient correctly
Draw the triangle > 8 cm x 8 cm
Correct substitution
e.g . m =

(c)

(50 0)
(65 0)

State the answer with unit

m= 0.769 range ( 0.769-0.775)

Calculate the refractive index correctly

n = H/h

= 1/m

=1/0.769
N- 1.300

State the precaution correctly

eyes must be perpendicular to the scale of stopwatch to
avoid parallax error.
Repeat the experiment 4 times and calculate the average for
more accurate results.

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3
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1
1
2

1
2
1

PAPER 3 (SECTION B)
3

Rubric

mark

State the suitable inference correctly

Volume of trapped air depends on its temperature

(a)

State the hypothesis correctly

The higher the temperature the bigger the volume of trapped air

(b)

State the aim of experiment correctly

To investigate the relationship between volume and temperature of
trapped air

(c)(i)

State the variables correctly

(ii) Manipulative
: Temperature of trapped air
Responsive
: volume of trapped air (length of air trapped)
State the fixed variables correctly
Pressure of trapped air // mass of air
(iii) List the apparatus correctly
, tripod, beaker, thermometer, Bourdon gauge, Bunsen burner, rubber tube

(iv)

Arrangement of the apparatus

(v)

State the procedure including the way to control the manipulated variables
correctly
Water is heated and stirred until the temperature is 20oC.

State the procedure including the way to measure the responding variables
correctly
The pressure of trapped air is measure by using the Bourdon gauge.
Record the reading of pressure in a table.

State the repetition of the procedure to obtain a set of data

The above procedure is repeated for a temperatures = 40 oC ,60 oC,80 oC

and 100 oC
Draw a table at least consist of 2 column with complete labelled

(vi)
Temperature/oC
20
40
60

Volume of air trapped/ cm3

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100
(vii)

10

Draw the axes of y and x with label

volume( cm3)

Temperature(oC)
12

TOTAL

4.

(a) State the inference correctly

The speed of the slide depends on the length of wire
(b) State the hypothesis correctly
The greater the current, the greater the displacement of the rod
The greater the current the greater the force.

(c)(i) State the aim of the experiment

To determine the relationship between current and displacement of
the rod.

(ii) State the variable correctly

MV- current
RV displacement of the rod.(force is shown by displacement of rod
CV strength of the magnet//number of magnet

(iii) State the apparatus correctly

Dc power supply, magnet bar, C-shaped soft iron core, rheostat,
switch connecting wires and meter rule.
(iv) Show the arrangement of apparatus correctly

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1
1
2
3
4
5

(v) State the procedure of controlling the MV

Set the apparatus as shown in the diagram
The switch is switched on. The rheostat is adjusted to obtain the
current 0.5 A.
State the procedure of taking the reading of RV
Measure the displacement of the rod by using a ruler. Record the
reading in a table.

State the repeating the procedure of taking the reading of MV

Repeat the experiment with values of current, I= 1.0 A, 1.5 A, 2.0 A
and 2.5 A

(vi) Tabulate the data

Current, I (A)
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5

Displacement, s (cm)

(v) Draw the graph

Displacement, s (cm)

TOTAL

6
7
8
9

10
Current, I (A)

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