AS & A Level Physics (9702) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Estimation of physical quantities

A student estimates the maximum speed of some different moving objects. Which maximum speed is not a reasonable estimate? A container ship: 10 m s^-1 B Olympic sprinter: 0.1 km…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · SI base quantities

Which quantity is an SI base quantity? A force B newton C second D time

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Errors and uncertainties

A student takes measurements to determine the constant acceleration of a model car moving from rest in a straight line. The measured values with their absolute uncertainties are:…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Equilibrium of forces

An aeroplane is moving at a constant speed in a straight line at an angle theta to the horizontal. Four forces act on the aeroplane: thrust force T, weight W, lift force L and…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Definition of acceleration

What is the definition of acceleration? A the rate of change of displacement B the rate of change of kinetic energy C the rate of change of momentum D the rate of change of…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Projectile motion

An astronaut on the Moon, where there is no air resistance, throws a ball. The ball's initial velocity has a vertical component of 8.00 m s^-1 and a horizontal component of 4.00 m…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Newton's laws and friction

Two blocks, of mass 0.20 kg and 0.50 kg, are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a frictionless pulley. The blocks are initially held stationary. The block…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Newton's second law

A resultant force causes an object to accelerate. What is equal to the resultant force? A the acceleration of the object per unit mass B the change in kinetic energy of the object…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Terminal velocity

An object falls from a stationary helicopter and reaches terminal velocity. What happens to the acceleration of the object between leaving the helicopter and reaching terminal…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Collisions and kinetic energy

Two balls, of masses m and 2m, travelling in a vacuum with initial velocities 2v and v respectively, collide with each other head-on. After the collision, the ball of mass m…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Moment of a force

A force F is applied at an angle of 45 degrees to a door handle at a distance d from the pivot of the handle. What is the moment of the force about the pivot? A Fd / sqrt(2) B Fd…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Torque of a couple

A couple consists of two forces, each of magnitude F, that act in opposite directions in the same plane. The perpendicular distance between the two forces is d. What is the torque…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Equilibrium of forces

The diagram shows an experiment to determine the force exerted on a ball by a horizontal air flow. The ball is suspended by a light string and weighs 0.15 N. The deflection of the…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Upthrust and pressure

Two solid cylindrical objects X and Y are held fully submerged in a liquid. The objects have the same volume. The density of the material of Y is twice the density of the material…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Work, energy and power

An electric car travels at a constant speed of 70 km h^-1 for 80 km on a straight horizontal road and uses energy E from its battery. The total resistive force acting on the car…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Efficiency

What is meant by the efficiency of a system? A the total energy input to the system divided by the useful energy output by the system B the useful energy output from the system…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Gravitational potential energy

When an object of mass m is raised through a vertical height delta h, the gain of its gravitational potential energy is delta EP. delta EP and delta h are related by the equation…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Springs in series and parallel

Three identical springs, each with the same spring constant, are connected together in four different arrangements. Arrangement A has two springs in parallel in series with one…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Elastic and plastic deformation

The force-extension graph for a wire is shown, with the extension axis divided into region X (small extension, linear) and region Y (larger extension, curved), and point Z marking…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Phase difference

X and Y are two points on the surface of water in a ripple tank. A source of constant frequency generates a wave which travels past X and Y, causing them to oscillate vertically.…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Transverse waves

A transverse wave on a rope has wavelength lambda and period T. The graph shows the variation of the displacement of the particles of the rope with distance in the direction of…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Doppler effect

A source of sound waves is moving at a constant speed directly towards a stationary observer. The sound waves have a speed of 340 m s^-1 and a frequency of 480 Hz. The observer…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Electromagnetic spectrum

A student is investigating two electromagnetic waves, X and Y, in a vacuum. Wave X has a wavelength of 5.2 x 10^-7 m. Wave Y has a frequency of 9.4 GHz. Which principal regions of…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Polarisation and Malus's law

A plane polarised light wave of intensity I0 is incident normally on a polarising filter. The initial intensity of the transmitted wave is 0. A second polarising filter is then…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Stationary waves

What can explain how stationary waves are formed from progressive waves? A diffraction B polarisation C superposition D the Doppler effect

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Stationary waves in pipes

A pipe has a length of 2.0 m. It is open at one end and closed at the other end. A stationary sound wave is set up within the pipe. There are four nodes (N) and four antinodes (A)…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Diffraction

A teacher is explaining diffraction to a group of students. Which piece of apparatus is most appropriate for the teacher to use to demonstrate diffraction? A a long spring B a…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Double-slit interference

Coherent light of constant wavelength is incident normally on a double slit. Interference fringes are formed on a screen that is a fixed distance from the double slit. The screen…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Diffraction grating

Light of wavelength 690 nm passes through a diffraction grating with 300 lines per mm, producing a series of bright spots (maxima) on a screen. What is the total number of bright…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Quantisation of charge

A fine mist of oil droplets is sprayed into air. As the oil droplets leave the nozzle of the spraying device they can become electrically charged. What is not a possible value for…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Electrical power

In the circuit shown, a fixed resistor X is connected in series with a battery and a variable resistor. The power dissipated in resistor X is 7.2 W when a current of 3.0 A passes…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Resistance and resistivity

The potential difference across a metal wire is kept constant. The length l and the diameter d of the wire are both varied. The type of metal is kept the same. How is the current…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Potential dividers with sensors

A student sets up a circuit. The circuit diagram shows how the positive and negative terminals of a voltmeter are connected to the circuit. The circuit contains a thermistor and a…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · e.m.f. and potential difference

Some resistors and a battery of electromotive force (e.m.f.) E and negligible internal resistance are connected in series. Which statement is correct? A The e.m.f. across each…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Kirchhoff's first law

Kirchhoff's first law is a consequence of the conservation of which physical quantity? A charge B energy C linear momentum D potential difference

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Resistor networks

The diagram shows a network of resistors. Each resistor has a resistance of 6.0 ohm. The network between points X and Y consists of three sections in series: the first section has…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Potential divider as a null method

In the circuit shown, a battery of negligible internal resistance is connected in series with a pair of fixed resistors R1 (60 ohm) and R2 (20 ohm) across a 6.0 V supply. The…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Isotopes

Two nuclides are different isotopes of the same element. Which statement about the nuclides is correct? A Neutral atoms of the nuclides have the same number of electrons. B Nuclei…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Charge and mass of particles

The charge-to-mass ratio r of a particle is given by r = (charge on particle) / (mass of particle). The value of r is determined for an alpha-particle, a beta-plus particle and a…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Quark model

Which combination of up (u) and down (d) quarks forms a neutron? A u u u B u u d C u d d D d d d

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