NILE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education

Level 2


PHYSICS 3064/01
Paper 1 Written Paper May/June 2022
2 hours
You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions:
Section A
There are forty questions in this section.
For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct by placing a tick () in the correct box.
Section B
Answer questions in the spaces provided.
You should show all your working and use appropriate units.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].

For Examiner’s Use

Section A Total

41

42

Paper Total

This document has 36 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Data

speed of light in free space c = 3.00 × 10 8 m s –1

permeability of free space μ0 = 4π × 10 –7 H m –1

permittivity of free space ε0 = 8.85 × 10 –12 F m –1

elementary charge e = 1.60 × 10 –19 C

the Planck constant h = 6.63 × 10 –34 J s

unified atomic mass constant u = 1.66 × 10 –27 kg

rest mass of electron me = 9.11 × 10 –31 kg

rest mass of proton mp = 1.67 × 10 –27 kg

molar gas constant R = 8.31 J K –1 mol –1

the Avogadro constant NA = 6.02 × 10 23 mol –1

the Boltzmann constant k = 1.38 × 10 –23 J K –1

gravitational constant G = 6.67 × 10 –11 N m 2 kg –2

acceleration of free fall g = 9.81 m s –2

gravitational field strength g = 9.81 N kg –1

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Formulae
2Gm
Schwarzschild radius r=
c2
T2 4π2
Kepler’s third law =
R3 Gm
Gm 1m 2 GMm
gravitational force F= , F=
r 2
r2
GM
gravitational field strength g=
r2
GMm
gravitational potential energy E=–
r
2
mv
force causing circular motion F=
r

1 1
pressure of an ideal gas p= ρ <v 2>, pV = Nm <v 2>
3 3

electric current I = Anvq

ρl
electric resistance R=
A
thermal energy Q = mc∆T
Q kA (T 2 − T 1)
heat conduction =
t x
Q1Q2 Qq
electrical force F= , F=
4πε 0 r 2
4πε 0 r 2
Q
electric field strength E=
4πε 0 r 2
electric potential V = Ed
force on current carrying wire F=BIl
μ 0NI
magnetic field strength B=
l
force on a charge F = qvB
magnetic flux Φ = BA

Faraday’s law ε = – NΔΦ

Δt
photoelectric effect E = hf = φ + Ek
radioactive decay A = λN
0.693
decay constant λ=
t1
2

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Section A For
Examiner’s
Use
For each question there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct by placing a () in the correct box.

1 Which statement about the Big Bang Theory is correct?

A Space existed before the Big Bang occurred.

B The Big Bang was a great explosion.

C The Universe began as a single point consisting only of mass.

D The Universe began as a single point where Newton’s Laws did not apply.

A B C D
[1]

2 What is 2.2 MeV in joules?

A 7.3 × 10−26 J

B 7.3 × 10−20 J

C 3.5 × 10−19 J

D 3.5 × 10−13 J

A B C D
[1]

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3 What does the location of an event horizon of a black hole depend upon? For
Examiner’s
Use
A The distance of the centre of the black hole from Earth.

B The mass of the black hole.

C The rotational speed of the black hole.

D The temperature of the black hole.

A B C D
[1]

4 What is the correct explanation for the existence of heavy elements on Earth?

A An asteroid collided with the Earth bringing the heavy elements to Earth.

B In the past, fusion occurred on Earth to form the heavy elements.

C The Earth is older than the Sun.

D The Earth was formed from the remains of a supernova.

A B C D
[1]

5 What is the Schwarzschild radius of a black hole that has a mass of 4 solar masses?

The mass of the Sun is 2.0 × 1030 kg.

A 3000 m

B 12 000 m

C 8.9 × 1011 m

D 3.6 × 1012 m

A B C D
[1]

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6 Planet X of mass M produces an attractive force F on a space probe at a separation r. For

Examiner’s
Use
r
The space probe travels to planet Y. When the separation of the probe and planet Y is ,
3
the attractive force is 2F.

What is the mass of planet Y?

2M
A
9

2M
B
3

3M
C
2

9M
D
2

A B C D
[1]

7 What is the name given to the crystal defect shown?

A crack

B dislocation

C foreign atom

D missing atom

A B C D
[1]

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8 The stress–strain graph shows lines for the deformation of two different materials P and Q. For
Examiner’s
Use

stress

P
Q

0
0 strain

Which material has the greatest Young’s modulus and breaking stress?

greatest Young’s greatest

modulus breaking stress
A P P
B P Q
C Q P
D Q Q

A B C D
[1]

9 Which statement is correct for the elastic deformation of a material?

A The material does not return to its original length when unloaded.

B The material has a high breaking stress.

C The material eventually releases all stored energy when unloaded.

D The stress applied to the material is always proportional to the strain of the material.

A B C D
[1]

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10 A stress σ is applied to a sample of steel of Young’s modulus 2.0 × 1011 Pa. For
Examiner’s
Use
Copper has a Young’s modulus of 1.2 × 1011 Pa.

In terms of σ, what stress should be applied to a sample of copper so that both metals have
the same strain?

9
A σ
25

3
B σ
5

5
C σ
3

25
D σ
9

A B C D
[1]

11 A metal is deformed and its stress–strain graph is shown.

150

stress /
MPa

0
0 0.06
strain

How much energy per unit volume is stored in the metal?

A 4.5 × 106 J m−3

B 9.0 × 106 J m−3

C 1.3 × 109 J m−3

D 2.5 × 109 J m−3

A B C D
[1]

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12 The relationship between the mass and length of metal rods is investigated. For
Examiner’s
Use
All the rods are made from the same metal and have the same diameter.

The results are plotted.

mass

0
0 length

What is the type of error and a possible cause for the circled anomalous point that is not on
the line of best fit?

type of error possible cause

A random error balance not zeroed for all the results

B random error parallax error in reading the ruler

C systematic error balance not zeroed for all the results

D systematic error parallax error in reading the ruler

A B C D
[1]

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13 The length of an oil molecule can be estimated by placing an oil drop on the surface of For
some water. The oil drop has radius r. Examiner’s
Use

The oil will form a circle of radius R on the surface of the water.

The length L of the oil molecule can be estimated using:

r3
L=
R2

The following measurements are made:

• diameter of oil droplet = 0.36 mm

• diameter of oil circle = 8.5 cm.

What is an estimate for the length of the oil molecule?

A 3 × 10−9 m

B 6 × 10−9 m

C 3 × 10−4 m

D 4 × 10−3 m

A B C D
[1]

14 An insulated beaker holds a mass of 100 g of water at a temperature of 80°C. A metal block
of mass 50 g at a temperature of 0°C is added to the water. After a short time the new
steady temperature of the water and metal is 75°C.

Calculate the ratio:

specific heat capacity of water

specific heat capacity of metal

Ignore energy losses to the surroundings.

2
A
15

1
B
2

2
C
1

15
D
2

A B C D
[1]

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15 A piece of copper of length 20 mm is joined to a piece of brass of equal cross-sectional area For
and length 10 mm. Examiner’s
Use

The sides are well insulated. There is no thermal resistance between the copper and the
brass.

insulation

20 mm 10 mm
80°C 20°C

copper brass

insulation

The copper has a thermal conductivity of 400 W m−1 K−1 and its open end is kept at a
temperature of 80°C.

The brass has a thermal conductivity of 100 W m−1 K−1 and its open end is kept at a
temperature of 20°C.

What is the temperature where the metals are joined?

A 32°C

B 40°C

C 50°C

D 60°C

A B C D
[1]

16 Which statement is correct for all points on a spinning disc?

A they have the same angular velocity

B they have the same acceleration

C they have the same linear velocity

D they have the same resultant force

A B C D
[1]

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17 The Moon of mass 7.4 × 1022 kg orbits the Earth of mass 6.0 × 1024 kg. For
Examiner’s
Use
The distance between their centres is 3.8 × 108 m.

What is the velocity of the Moon, to 1 significant figure?

A 100 m s−1

B 1000 m s−1

C 10 000 m s−1

D 1 000 000 m s−1

A B C D
[1]

18 A student investigates how the total energy E of a system oscillating with simple harmonic
motion of period T varies with time t.

Which graph shows this variation for two time periods, 2T ? Ignore damping effects.

A B

E E

T 2T T 2T

t t

C D
E E

T 2T T
T 2T

t t

A B C D
[1]

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19 A metal strip is clamped vertically. For

Examiner’s
Use

metal strip

clamp

The strip is displaced to the left and released. It oscillates with simple harmonic motion.

What provides the restoring force acting on the strip?

A the forces between the atoms in the strip

B the weight of the strip

C the force due to air resistance on the strip

D the friction between the clamp and the strip

A B C D
[1]

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20 An oscillating system is made from a trolley that is attached to two stretched springs. For
Examiner’s
oscillation Use

fixed end fixed end

of spring trolley of spring

When the trolley is displaced to the left and then released, it oscillates with simple harmonic
motion.

The trolley is now displaced further to the left and released once more. It still oscillates with
simple harmonic motion.

Which of the following quantities will not have changed?

A the time period of the oscillation of the trolley

B the maximum velocity of the trolley

C the maximum restoring force acting on the trolley

D the total energy of the oscillating system

A B C D
[1]

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21 Four different shapes are placed in a fluid flowing at constant speed. Each shape has an For
equal linear dimension L, as shown. Examiner’s
Use

Which one is most likely to result in turbulent flow?

A B

L L

direction of fluid flow

C D

L L

A B C D
[1]

22 The Reynolds number Re is a dimensionless number used in fluid mechanics. It is used to

determine whether the flow of a fluid of velocity v is laminar or turbulent around a body of
linear dimension L.

The viscosity of the fluid is µ in Pa s.

The density of the fluid is ρ.

Which of the following could be an expression for Re?

ρL
A Re =
μν

ρν
B Re =
μL

ρνL
C Re =
μ

μνL
D Re =
ρ

A B C D
[1]

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23 A planet can be assumed to be a mass concentrated at a point. For

Examiner’s
Use
Which gravitational field is produced by the planet with the least mass?

A B

C D

A B C D
[1]

24 The Moon has a mass of 7.3 × 1022 kg and a radius of 1700 km.

What is the value of the escape velocity from the surface of the Moon?

A 1.2 × 103 m s−1

B 2.4 × 103 m s−1

C 7.6 × 104 m s−1

D 5.7 × 106 m s−1

A B C D
[1]

25 What is a photon?

A a charged particle

B a particle of light

C a particle with mass

D a quantum of energy

A B C D
[1]

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For
26 Some energy levels for an atom of hydrogen are shown. The atom emits a photon. Examiner’s
Use

–1.51 eV n=3

–3.39 eV n=2

ground level
–13.6 eV n=1

What is a possible value for the energy of this photon?

A –13.60 eV

B –3.39 eV

C 1.88 eV

D 4.90 eV

A B C D
[1]

27 Which of the following groups of particles only contains leptons?

A electron, muon, neutron

B electron, muon, photon

C muon, positron, proton

D muon, positron, neutrino

A B C D
[1]

28 Which particle do all baryons eventually decay into?

A proton

B neutron

C positron

D electron

A B C D
[1]

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29 The graph shows how the strong nuclear force and the electrostatic force vary with the For
separation of two protons. Examiner’s
Use

electrostatic force
force

0
0 A BC D
separation

strong nuclear force

At which separation will the two protons be in equilibrium?

A B C D
[1]

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30 Radioactive decay is spontaneous. For

Examiner’s
Use
What does spontaneous mean?

A it is not possible to tell which nucleus will decay next

B the radioactive substance has a constant half-life

C each nucleus has an equal probability of decay

D decay is not affected by external factors

A B C D
[1]

31 A radioactive sample initially contains 8.0 × 1010 unstable nuclei.

The graph shows how the number of unstable nuclei N varies with time t.

8.0

7.0
N × 1010
6.0

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
t / hours

What is the activity at a time of 4.0 hours?

A 5.0 × 109 h−1

B 6.9 × 109 h−1

C 1.4 × 1010 h−1

D 2.0 × 1010 h−1

A B C D
[1]

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32 An electric field is shown with points P, Q and R labelled. For

Examiner’s
Use
electric field

Q R

Which point or points have the same electric field strength as point P?

A none of them

B Q only

C R only

D Q and R

A B C D
[1]

33 Protons have their own gravitational and electric fields.

For a proton, calculate the value of:

electric field strength

gravitational field strength

A 4.2 × 10−32 kg C−1

B 7.7 × 10−29 kg C−1

C 1.3 × 1028 kg C−1

D 2.4 × 1031 kg C−1

A B C D
[1]

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34 An electron X travels in a perpendicular direction to a magnetic field. The electron For

experiences a force FX. Examiner’s
Use

A second electron Y travels in the same magnetic field and experiences a force FY.

Electron X has four times the kinetic energy of electron Y.

Calculate the value of:

FX
FY

A 1

B 2

C 4

D 16

A B C D
[1]

35 Which of the following has the most significant effect in the model of the source of the
Earth’s magnetic field?

A the flow of the molten iron core

B the high density of the Earth’s core

C fission reactions heating up the Earth’s core

D solar radiation interacting with the atmosphere

A B C D
[1]

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36 The variation of the magnetic flux density with time of a magnetic field is shown. For
Examiner’s
Use

magnetic
flux
density

0
0 time

A coil is placed perpendicular to this magnetic field.

Which graph shows the variation of the magnitude of the magnetic flux linkage through the
coil with time?

A B

magnetic magnetic
flux flux
linkage linkage

0 0
0 time 0 time

C D

magnetic magnetic
flux flux
linkage linkage

0 0
0 time 0 time

A B C D
[1]

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37 The results from an experiment investigating the relationship between current and potential For
difference (p.d.) for a component are recorded. Examiner’s
Use

These results were plotted and the following graph was drawn.

p.d.

0
0 current

What trend do the results show?

A The current increases at an increasing rate with respect to p.d.

B The resistance decreases as the current increases.

C The resistance increases as the p.d. increases.

D The p.d. is proportional to the current.

A B C D
[1]

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38 The output of an alternating current (a.c.) generator is shown. For

Examiner’s
Use

electromotive
force
0
0 time
time

A second a.c. generator has twice the number of turns in the coil and is rotated at twice the
speed.

Which graph shows the output of this generator?

A B

electro- electro-
motive motive
force force

0 time
time
0 time
time
0 0

C D

electro- electro-
motive motive
force force

0 0
0 time
time 0 time
time

A B C D
[1]

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39 Two pairs of parallel plates are arranged as shown. For

Examiner’s
+450 V Use

+150 V 0V
30 mm

X Y
Q

0V
20 mm

The potential difference between plates P and Q is 450 V and their separation is 30 mm.

The potential difference between plates X and Y is 150 V and their separation is 20 mm.

What is the resultant electric field strength in the region inside the plates?

A 7.5 V mm−1

B 15 V mm−1

C 17 V mm−1

D 23 V mm−1

A B C D
[1]

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40 Three metal rods P, Q and R are arranged in a magnetic field. For

Examiner’s
Use
The magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the page.

The magnetic field strength is 45 mT.

The fixed rods P and R are connected to a power supply. The distance between P and R is
16 cm.

Q 16 cm
power supply

magnetic field

Rod Q has mass 0.012 kg and is free to roll along the top of rods P and R.

When the power supply is switched on, there is a current of 0.82 A and rod Q rolls to the
right.

What is the initial acceleration of rod Q when the power supply is switched on?

A 0.23 m s−2

B 0.34 m s−2

C 0.49 m s−2

D 0.73 m s−2

A B C D
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Section B For
Examiner’s
Use
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

41 A student investigates circular motion.

The student attaches a rubber stopper to the end of a nylon cord. The other end of the cord
passes through a thin glass tube covered with tape and is attached to a weight.

The student rotates the stopper as shown in Fig. 41.1.

L
rubber
stopper

nylon cord

glass tube
covered with tape

weight

Fig. 41.1

The student measures the distance L from the centre of the glass tube to the centre of the
stopper and the time t for 20 complete rotations of the stopper.

(a) State appropriate instruments to measure L and t.

L:

t:
[1]

(b) One safety precaution is to cover the glass tube with tape.

(i) Suggest why the glass tube is covered with tape.

[1]

(ii) State another safety precaution for this experiment.

[1]

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(c) Measurements of t for 20 rotations are recorded for different values of L. For each
value of L the measurement of t is repeated. For
Examiner’s
Use
Values of L and t are shown in Table 41.1.

Table 41.1

L/m t/s t/s mean t / s T/s

0.240 11.1 11.5 ±
0.320 13.7 13.3 ±
0.400 15.0 15.4 ±
0.480 16.7 16.3 ±
0.560 17.6 18.0 ±
0.640 19.0 18.6 ±

(i) Calculate mean t for each value of L.

Record your results in Table 41.1 and include the absolute uncertainties in mean t.
[2]

(ii) The period T is the time taken for one rotation.

Calculate T for each value of L. Record your results in Table 41.1. [1]

(iii) Calculate T 2 for each value of L.

Record your results in Table 41.1 and include a column heading. [2]

(iv) Determine the greatest percentage uncertainty in mean t.

percentage uncertainty = % [2]

(v) Determine the greatest percentage uncertainty in T 2.

percentage uncertainty = % [1]

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(vi) Plot a graph of T 2 against L on the graph grid in Fig. 41.2. [3] For
Examiner’s
Use
(vii) Draw the straight line of best fit on Fig. 41.2. [1]

0 0.100 0.200 0.300 0.400 0.500 0.600 0.700

L/m

Fig. 41.2

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(viii) Determine the gradient of the line in Fig. 41.2.

For
Examiner’s
Use

gradient = [3]

(d) The relationship between T and L is:

4 π2mL
T2 =
W

where:
• m is the mass of the rubber stopper
• W is the weight attached to the nylon cord and has a value of 0.80 N.

(i) Explain whether your graph supports the relationship.

[2]

(ii) Use the relationship and your answer to (c)(viii) to determine a value for m.
Include an appropriate unit.

m= [3]

(e) Suggest two improvements to the experimental procedure.

[2]

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42 A light emitting diode (LED) is a diode that emits light when the potential difference across it For
is greater than a minimum value. Examiner’s
Use

The circuit symbol for a LED is

A student is investigating the minimum potential difference needed for the LED to emit light.

The student uses a 6.0 V battery and a LED connected to a resistor, as shown in Fig. 42.1.

diode

Fig. 42.1

The student measures the minimum potential difference V across the LED for it to emit
light.

(a) Complete Fig. 42.1 by drawing:

• a LED in the box

• an appropriate component to vary the potential difference across the LED
• an instrument to measure V.
[4]

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(b) Describe an accurate method to determine V. For

Examiner’s
Use

[2]

(c) Different LEDs emit light at different wavelengths. The wavelength λ of light emitted
from each LED and the minimum potential difference V are recorded.

1
Table 42.1 gives values of λ, and V.
λ

Table 42.1

1
λ / nm / 106 m−1 V/V
λ
625 1.60 1.80 ± 0.05
595 1.68 1.90 ± 0.05
575 1.74 1.95 ± 0.05
535 1.87 2.10 ± 0.05
480 2.08 2.40 ± 0.05
430 2.33 2.75 ± 0.05

1
In Fig. 42.2 the student has plotted the points of V against .
λ

(i) Add error bars to all the points in Fig. 42.2. [2]

(ii) Draw both the steepest straight line and the shallowest straight line that pass
through every error bar on Fig. 42.2. [2]

(iii) Determine the gradient of both the steepest and shallowest straight lines on
Fig. 42.2.

gradient of steepest line = Vm

gradient of shallowest line = Vm [2]

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3.0 For
Examiner’s
Use

2.8

V/V

2.6

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6
1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4

1
/ 106 m−1
λ

Fig. 42.2

(d) The Planck constant h can be determined from:

hc
gradient =
e

where:
• c is the speed of light in free space and has the value 3.00 × 108 m s−1
• e is the charge on an electron and has the value 1.60 × 10−19 C.

(i) Use your values from (c)(iii) to calculate the mean value for your gradient.

mean value for gradient = Vm [1]

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(ii) Use your value from (d)(i) to calculate a value for h. For
Examiner’s
Use

h= Js [1]

(iii) The accepted value for h is 6.63 × 10−34 J s.

Calculate the percentage difference between the accepted value and the value
obtained in (d)(ii).

percentage difference = % [1]

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