HOW TO SCORE MARKS??? PHYSICS SPM

PHYSICS SPM4531/1 4531/1 4531/24531/2

4531/34531/3

SSTEP 1Master the SPM formatMaster the allocation of marks for

each papers. Set your targetMaster the pattern of questions

in every sections.Master the writing skills in each

papersThe most important is master the

PHYSICS CONCEPT

Physics Assessments Physics Assessments Format SPMFormat SPM

Paper 1 - 4531/1(50 marks)Paper 2 - 4531/2

(100marks)Paper 3 - 4531/3 (40 marks)

Peka physics 4531/4

TOTAL= 190 MARKS

Your target????Your target????A+ = 171 / 190 D = A = 152 / 190 E =A- = 142 / 190 F =B+ = 132 / 190B = 123 / 190B- = 113 / 190C+ = 95 / 190C = 86 / 190C- = 76 / 190

TO PASS OR CREDIT

76 ABOVE

Samples of answerSamples of answer

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Example of knowledge questionsExample of knowledge questions

What is meant by displacement?

What is meant by resistance? What is meant by speed? What is meant by pressure? What is meant by momentum? (a) What does the term isotope

mean? What is meant by power?

Path taken /distance in a specific direction.

Ratio of voltage to the current flows in a conductor//

R =V/I states the meaning of the symbols,

R= resistance, V = voltage, I = current,

V = IR, R = V/I

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1. Diagram 1 shows a slinky spring being moved left and 1. Diagram 1 shows a slinky spring being moved left and right continuouslyright continuously

(a)Complete the sentence below by ticking (x) the correct box.The wave produced by the slinky is a

Transverse wave -------Longitudinal wave ------- [1 mark]

x

(b) On Diagram 1, mark ‘X’ on any one of the crests of the wave. [1 mark]

Q1

x

SPM 2008 Q1

(c) complete the following sentence by underlining the correct phrase in the bracket.The direction of the hand movement is ( the same as/ perpendicular to the direction of the wave movement)

[1 mark](d) What is transferred by the wave? ……………..

Energy

2006 What type of wave is the sound waves? [1 mark]

- What is meant by magnetic field? [1mark ]

A region of magnetic force

Longitudinal wave

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Impulsive force

High force/ High energy/Hard surface

SPM 2009 Q2

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Momentum = mass x velocity

= 0.05 kg x 5 m/s

= 0.25 kgm/s

Put sponge / plasticine on the wooden block

SPM 2009 Q2

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hro

Reflection

Virtual // laterally invertedSPM 2008 Q2

4. Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 4. Diagram 3.1 and Diagram 3.2 show two photographs of show two photographs of electrical circuits.electrical circuits.

Q3

(a) Which diagram shows a parallel circuit?

…………………………………………… [1 mark]

Diagram 3.2

SPM 2008 Q3

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5 Diagram 7.1 shows a hydraulic system. A force F is exerted on the small piston.

(a)(i) Name the principle involved in this hydraulic system.

……………………………………….[1 mark]

(ii) Compare the pressure at point P and at point Q.

Same // equal // P = Q // Pp = PQ // no difference …………………………….[1 mark]

Q7

Pascal’s principle // pascal Rej : wrong spelling

Rej : serupa // setara // simillar SPM 2008 Q7

State the energy change involved when using the heater to heat the water.

…………………………………………… [1 mark]

SPM 2008 Q8

Electrical energy to heat energy

7.

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(a)Name the light phenomenon involved at Y. [1 mark]

SPM 2008 Q11

…………………………………………… [1 mark]

Total internal reflection

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Pressure decreases Pressure is directly proportional to depth

Boyle’ law

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(C) (iii) One of the 10 Ω resistors is removed from the circuit. What happens to the ammeter reading?

. [1 mark]

Decreases // smaller // reduce // less // lower // less than 2A

Q3

SPM 2008 Q311

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(a)(i) Explain how the dark and light bands are formed on the screen.

[4] (ii) Observe Figure 6.2. Compare the

wave patterns and the wavelengths of the waves before and after they pass through the gaps. Relate the size of the gaps, the wave patterns and the wavelengths to deduce a relevant physics concept. [5]

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10 (a) (i) 1 (region ) crest /convex shape / convex lens

1 Light is focussed on the crest produce bright region

1 (region ) trough /concave shape / concave lens

C 1 Light is diverged on the trough produce dark region

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(d) Diagram 10.3 shows two thin copper strips, PQ and RS connected to a circuit

Explain what happens to PQ and RS, when the switch is on. [4 marks]

Q 10

1 - When current flows the magnetic field is formed // Diagram

2 –The flow of current is in the apposite direction // Diagram

3 – The magnetic field between the two plates are in the same direction // Diagram

4 – The two pieces of thin copper repulse against one another // Diagram

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