University of Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
University of Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
University of Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
PHYSICS 9702/23
Paper 2 AS Structured Questions October/November 2013
1 hour
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Data
Formulae
Gm
gravitational potential, φ =–
r
hydrostatic pressure, p = ρgh
Nm 2
pressure of an ideal gas, p = Qe <c >
V
simple harmonic motion, a = – ω 2x
capacitors in parallel, C = C1 + C2 + . . .
resistors in series, R = R1 + R 2 + . . .
28 mm
12 mm
Fig. 1.1
Fig. 2.1
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(ii) acceleration.
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140
120
100
80
x/m
60
40
20
0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
t /s
Fig. 3.1
(i) Use Fig. 3.1 to describe qualitatively the velocity of the car during the first six For
seconds of the motion shown. Examiner’s
Give reasons for your answers. Use
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(ii) Calculate the average velocity during the time interval t = 0 to t = 1.5 s.
(iii) Show that the average acceleration between t = 1.5 s and t = 4.0 s is –7.2 m s–2.
[2]
(iv) Calculate the average force acting on the car between t = 1.5 s and t = 4.0 s.
4 (a) Distinguish between gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy. For
Examiner’s
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(b) A ball of mass 65 g is thrown vertically upwards from ground level with a speed of
16 m s–1. Air resistance is negligible.
(iii) State and explain the effect of air resistance on the time taken for the ball to reach
maximum height.
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2. frequency f.
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(ii) Use your definitions to deduce the relationship between λ, f and the speed v of the
wave.
[1]
(b) Plane waves on the surface of water are represented by Fig. 5.1 at one particular instant For
of time. Examiner’s
Use
A B 8.0 mm
18 cm
(c) The wave in (b) was produced in a ripple tank. Describe briefly, with the aid of a sketch For
diagram, how the wave may be observed. Examiner’s
Use
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6 A battery connected in series with a resistor R of resistance 5.0 Ω is shown in Fig. 6.1. For
Examiner’s
Use
r
9.0 V
5.0 Ω
Fig. 6.1
The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery is 9.0 V and the internal resistance is r.
The potential difference (p.d.) across the battery terminals is 6.9 V.
(a) Use energy considerations to explain why the p.d. across the battery is not equal to the
e.m.f. of the battery.
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(b) Calculate
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7 (a) Two horizontal metal plates are connected to a power supply, as shown in Fig. 7.1. For
Examiner’s
Use
metal plate
S
+
1.2 kV 40 mm
−
metal plate
Fig. 7.1
The switch S is then closed so that a potential difference of 1.2 kV is applied across the
plates.
(i) On Fig. 7.1, draw six field lines to represent the electric field between the metal
plates. [2]
(ii) Calculate the electric field strength E between the plates.
(b) The switch S is opened and the plates lose their charge. Two very small metal spheres
A and B joined by an insulating rod are placed between the metal plates as shown in
Fig. 7.2.
metal plate
S
15 mm
+
A C B
1.2 kV 40 mm
− −e +e
insulating rod
metal plate
Fig. 7.2
Sphere A has charge –e and sphere B has charge +e, where e is the charge of a proton. For
The length AB is 15 mm. The rod is supported at its centre C so that the rod is horizontal Examiner’s
and in equilibrium. Use
The switch S is then closed so that the potential difference of 1.2 kV is applied across
the plates.
(i) There is a force acting on A due to the electric field between the plates.
Show that this force is 4.8 × 10–15 N.
[2]
(ii) The insulating rod joining A and B is fixed in the position shown in Fig. 7.2.
Calculate the torque of the couple acting on the rod.
(iii) The insulating rod is now released so that it is free to rotate about C.
State and explain the position of the rod when it comes to rest.
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