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PHYB4 Physics Inside and Out
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ADDITIONAL SAMPLE QUESTIONS

This document provides a directory of past questions from the legacy AQA GCE Physics
Specification A; these questions may prove relevant/useful to both the teaching of the new
AQA GCE Physics B: Physics in Context specification and the preparation of candidates for
examined units. It is advisable when using these questions that teachers consider how these
questions could relate to the new specification. Teachers should be aware of the different
treatment of the Quality of Written Communication between the specifications.
For specific examples of the style and flavour of the questions which may appear in the
operational exams, teachers should also refer to the Specimen Assessment Materials which
accompany the specification.
A mark scheme has been produced which accompanies this document.
1.
The gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet, X, is 19 N kg1.

(a)
(i)
Calculate the gravitational potential difference between the surface of X and

a point 10 m above the surface, if the gravitational field can be considered
to be uniform over such a small distance.
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(ii)
Calculate the minimum amount of energy required to lift a 9.0 kg rock a

vertical distance of 10m from the surface of X.
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(iii)
State whether the minimum amount of energy you have found in part (a)(ii)
would be different if the 9.0 kg mass were lifted a vertical distance of 10 m
from a point near the top of the highest mountain of planet X. Explain your
answer.
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(b)
Calculate the gravitational field strength at the surface of another planet, Y, that
has the same mass as planet X, but twice the diameter of X.
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(Total 5 marks)
2.
(a)
The graph shows how the gravitational potential varies with distance in the region
above the surface of the Earth. R is the radius of the Earth, which is 6400 km. At
the surface of the Earth, the gravitational potential is 62.5 MJ kg1
distance from centre of Earth
gravitational potential/MJ kg1
2R
3R
4R
20
40
60
80
Use the graph to calculate

(i)
the gravitational potential at a distance 2R from the centre of the Earth,

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(ii)
the increase in the potential energy of a 1200kg satellite when it is raised

from the surface of the Earth into a circular orbit of radius 3R.
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(b)
(i)
Write down an equation which relates gravitational field strength and

gravitational potential.
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(ii)
By use of the graph in part (a), calculate the gravitational field strength at a
distance 2R from the centre of the Earth.
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(iii)
Show that your result for part (b)(ii) is consistent with the fact that the
surface gravitational field strength is about 10 N kg1.
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(Total 9 marks)
3.
Which one of the following graphs correctly shows the relationship between the
gravitational force, F, between two masses and the distance, r, between them?
r
A
1
r
r2
C
1
r2
(Total 1mark)
4.
A satellite is in orbit at a height h above the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R.
What is the velocity of the satellite?
A
GM ( R + h)
R
GM ( R + h)
R
GM
( R + h)
GM
( R + h)
(Total 1 mark)
5.
A planet of mass M and radius R rotates so rapidly that loose material at the equator just
remains on the surface. What is the period of rotation of the planet?
G is the universal gravitational constant.
A
R
GM
R2
GM
GM
R3
R3
GM
(Total 1 mark)
6.
Communications satellites are usually placed in a geo-synchronous orbit.

(a)
State two features of a geo-synchronous orbit.

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(2)
(b)
Given that the mass of the Earth is 6.00 1024 kg and its mean radius is 6.40 107
m,
(i)
show that the radius of a geo-synchronous orbit must be 4.23 107 m,

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(ii)
calculate the increase in potential energy of a satellite of mass 750 kg when

it is raised from the Earths surface into a geo-synchronous orbit.
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(Total 8 marks)
7.
A planet has a radius half of the Earths radius and a mass a quarter of the Earths mass.
What is the approximate gravitational field strength on the surface of the planet?
A
B
C
D
1.6 N kg1
5.0 N kg1
10 N kg1
20 N kg1
(Total 1 mark)
8.
What is the angular speed of a point on the Earths equator?

A
7.3 105 rad s1
4.2 103 rad s1
2.6 101 rad s1
15 rad s1
(Total 1 mark)
9.
The following data refer to two planets.

radius/km
density/kg m3
planet P
8 000
6 000
planet Q
16 000
3 000
The gravitational field strength at the surface of P is 13.4 N kg1. What is the
gravitational field strength at the surface of Q?
A
3.4 N kg1
13.4 N kg1
53.6 N kg1
80.4 N kg1
(Total 1 mark)
10.
(a)
The Moons orbit around the Earth may be assumed to be circular. Explain why no
work is done by the gravitational force that acts on the Moon to keep it in orbit
around the Earth.
You may be awarded marks for the quality of written communication provided in
your answer.
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(b)
Give an example of a situation where a body

(i)
travels at constant speed but experiences a continuous acceleration,

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(ii)
experiences a maximum acceleration when its speed is zero.

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(Total 5 marks)
11.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of satellites that transmit radio signals
which can be used to locate the position of a receiver anywhere on Earth.
satellite
receiver
Earth
(a)
A receiver at sea level detects a signal from a satellite in a circular orbit when it is
passing directly overhead as shown in the diagram above.
(i)
The microwave signal is received 68 ms after it was transmitted from the

satellite. Calculate the height of the satellite.
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(ii)
Show that the gravitational field strength of the Earth at the position of the
satellite is 0.56 N kg1.
mass of the Earth
mean radius of the Earth
=
=
6.0 1024 kg
6400 km
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(b)
For the satellite in this orbit, calculate

(i)
its speed,
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(ii)
its time period.

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(Total 9 marks)
12.
A dish on a communications satellite is used to transmit a beam of microwaves of

wavelength . The beam spreads with an angular width /d, in radians, where d is the
diameter of the dish.
angular width
of beam
Figure 1
(a)
(i)
Calculate the angular width, in degrees, of a beam of frequency 1200 MHz

transmitted using a dish of diameter 1.8 m.
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(ii)
Show that the beam has a width of 2100 km at a distance of 15 000 km from
the satellite.
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(b)
(i)
Show that the speed, , of a satellite in a circular orbit at height h above the
Earth is given by
GM
( R + h)
where R is the radius of the Earth and M is the mass of the Earth.
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(ii)
Calculate the speed and the time period of a satellite at a height of 15 000
km in a circular orbit about the Earth.
mass of the Earth = 6.00 1024 kg
radius of the Earth = 6.40 106 m
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(iii)
The satellite passes directly over a stationary receiver at the North Pole.
Show that the beam moves at a speed of 1.3 km s1 across the Earths
surface and that the receiver can remain in contact with the satellite for no
more than 27 minutes each orbit.
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(Total 13 marks)
The graph shows how the gravitational potential, V , varies with the distance, r , from the
centre of the Earth.
0
0
surface
13.
V
What does the gradient of the graph at any point represent?
A
B
C
D
the magnitude of the gravitational field strength at that point

the magnitude of the gravitational constant
the mass of the Earth
the potential energy at the point where the gradient is measured
(Total 1 mark)
14.
(a)
State, in words, Newtons law of gravitation.

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(b)
By considering the centripetal force which acts on a planet in a circular orbit,

show that T2 R3, where T is the time taken for one orbit around the Sun and R is
the radius of the orbit.
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(c)
The Earths orbit is of mean radius 1.50 1011 m and the Earths year is 365 days
long.
(i)
The mean radius of the orbit of Mercury is 5.79 1010 m. Calculate the
length of Mercurys year.
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(ii)
Neptune orbits the Sun once every 165 Earth years.

Calculate the ratio
distance from Sun to Neptune

.
distance from Sun to Earth
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(Total 10 marks)
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15.
(a)
Artificial satellites are used to monitor weather conditions on Earth, for

surveillance and for communications. Such satellites may be placed in a geosynchronous orbit or in a low polar orbit.
Describe the properties of the geo-synchronous orbit and the advantages it offers
when a satellite is used for communications.
You may be awarded marks for the quality of written communication in your
answer.
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(b)
A satellite of mass m travels at angular speed in a circular orbit at a height h

above the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R.
(i)
Using these symbols, give an equation that relates the gravitational force on
the satellite to the centripetal force.
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(ii)
Use your equation from part (b)(i) to show that the orbital period, T, of the
satellite is given by
4 2 (R + h )
GM
T2 =
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(iii)
Explain why the period of a satellite in orbit around the Earth cannot be less
than 85 minutes. Your answer should include a calculation to justify this
value.
mass of the Earth
= 6.00 1024 kg
kg radius of the Earth = 6.40 106 m
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(c)
Describe and explain what happens to the speed of a satellite when it moves to an
orbit that is closer to the Earth.
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(Total 11 marks)
16.
When at the surface of the Earth, a satellite has weight W and gravitational potential
energy U. It is projected into a circular orbit whose radius is equal to twice the radius of
the Earth. Which line, A to D, in the table shows correctly what happens to the weight of
the satellite and to its gravitational potential energy?
weight
A
W
2
W
becomes
4
gravitational potential energy
U
2
U
increases by
2
becomes
increases by
remains W
increases by U
becomes
W
4
increases by U
(Total 1 mark)
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17.
Which one of the following statements is not true for a body vibrating in simple
harmonic motion when damping is present?
A
The damping force is always in the opposite direction to the velocity.
The damping force is always in the opposite direction to the acceleration.
The presence of damping gradually reduces the maximum potential energy of the
system.
The presence of damping gradually reduces the maximum kinetic energy of the
system.
(Total 1 mark)
18.
(a)
State what is meant by

(i)
a free vibration,
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(ii)
a forced vibration.
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(2)
(b)
A car and its suspension can be treated as a simple mass-spring system. When four
people of total weight 3000 N get into a car of weight 6000 N, the springs of the
car are compressed by an extra 50 mm.
(i)
Calculate the spring constant, k, of the system.

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(ii)
Show that, when the system is displaced vertically and released, the time
period of the oscillations is 0.78 s.
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(c)
The loaded car in part (b) travels at 20 ms1 along a road with humps spaced 16 m
apart.
(i)
Calculate the time of travel between the humps.

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(ii)
Hence, state and explain the effect the road will have on the oscillation of
the car.
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(Total 8 marks)
19.
A spring, which obeys Hookes law, hangs vertically from a fixed support and requires a
force of 2.0 N to produce an extension of 50mm. A mass of 0.50kg is attached to the
lower end of the spring. The mass is pulled down a distance of 20mm from the
equilibrium position and then released.
(a)
(i)
Show that the time period of the simple harmonic vibrations is 0.70s.
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(ii)
Sketch the displacement of the mass against time, starting from the moment
of release and continuing for two oscillations. Show appropriate time and
distance scales on the axes.
(5)
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(b)
The mass-spring system described in part (a) is attached to a support which can be
made to vibrate vertically with a small amplitude. Describe the motion of the
mass-spring system with reference to frequency and amplitude when the support is
driven at a frequency of
(i)
0.5 Hz,
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1.4 Hz.
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(Total 8 marks)
20.
A body is in simple harmonic motion of amplitude 0.50 m and period 4 seconds. What
is the speed of the body when the displacement of the body is 0.30 m?
A
0.10ms1
0.15ms1
0.20 m s1
0.40 m s1
(Total 1 mark)
21.
A particle oscillates with undamped simple harmonic motion. Which one of the
following statements about the acceleration of the oscillating particle is true?
A
It is least when the speed is greatest.
It is always in the opposite direction to its velocity.
It is proportional to the frequency.
It decreases as the potential energy increases.

(Total 1mark)
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22.
A particle of mass 5.0 103 kg performing simple harmonic motion of amplitude 150
mm takes 47 s to make 50 oscillations. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the
particle?
A
B
C
D
2.0 103 J
2.5 103 J
3.9 103 J
5.0 103 J
(Total 1mark)
23.
(a)
A body is moving with simple harmonic motion. State two conditions that must be
satisfied concerning the acceleration of the body.
condition 1
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condition 2
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(2)
(b)
A mass is suspended from a vertical spring and the system is allowed to come to
rest.
When the mass is now pulled down a distance of 76 mm and released, the time
taken for 25 oscillations is 23 s.
Calculate
(i)
the frequency of the oscillations,

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the maximum acceleration of the mass,

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(iii)
the displacement of the mass from its rest position 0.60 s after being
released.
State the direction of this displacement.
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(c)
velocity
2T
time
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows qualitatively how the velocity of the mass varies with time over
the first two cycles after release.
(i)
Using the axes in Figure 2, sketch a graph to show qualitatively how the
displacement of the mass varies with time during the same time interval.
displacement
Figure 2
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2T
time
(ii)
Using the axes in Figure 3, sketch a graph to show qualitatively how the
potential energy of the mass-spring system varies with time during the same
time interval.
potential
energy
0
T
2T
time
Figure 3
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(Total 12 marks)
24.
(a)
A spring, which hangs from a fixed support, extends by 40 mm when a mass of

0.25 kg is suspended from it.
(i)
Calculate the spring constant of the spring.

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(ii)
An additional mass of 0.44 kg is then placed on the spring and the system is
set into vertical oscillation. Show that the oscillation frequency is 1.5 Hz.
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(b)
With both masses still in place, the spring is now suspended from a horizontal
support rod that can be made to oscillate vertically, as shown in the figure below,
with amplitude 30 mm at several different frequencies.
vertical
oscillations
support rod
spring
masses
Describe fully, with reference to amplitude, frequency and phase, the motion of
the masses suspended from the spring in each of the following cases.
(i)
The support rod oscillates at a frequency of 0.2 Hz.

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The support rod oscillates at a frequency of 1.5 Hz.

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(iii)
The support rod oscillates at a frequency of 10 Hz.

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(Total 10 marks)
25.
26.
A particle of mass m oscillates with amplitude A at frequency f. What is the maximum

kinetic energy of the particle?
A
1 2 2 2
mf A
2
2 mf 2A2
2 2 mf 2A2
4 2 mf 2A2
(Total 1mark)
An early form of four-stroke gas engine stores kinetic energy in a large flywheel driven
by the crankshaft. The engine is started from rest with its load disconnected and
produces a torque which accelerates the flywheel to its off-load running speed of 90 rev
min1.
(a)
The flywheel has a moment of inertia of 250 kg m2 and takes 8.0 s to accelerate
from rest to 90 rev min1.
(i)
Show that the angular acceleration of the flywheel is 1.2 rad s2.
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(ii)
Calculate the average accelerating torque acting on the flywheel.

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(iii)
Calculate the rotational kinetic energy stored in the flywheel at the end of
its acceleration.
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(iv)
Calculate the average useful power output of the engine during this
accelerating period.
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(b)
When the engine is running steadily at 90 rev min1 off-load, the gas supply is
suddenly shut off and the flywheel continues to rotate for a further 32 complete
turns before coming to rest.
(i)
Estimate the average retarding torque acting on the flywheel.

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(ii)
Assuming that the average retarding torque on the flywheel is the same
when the engine is running, estimate the average power which the engine
must develop when running to keep the flywheel turning at 90 rev min1
off-load.
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(Total 10 marks)
27.
A potter in an African village makes large clay pots on a stone wheel. The wheel rotates
freely on a central bearing and is driven by the potter, who applies a tangential force
repeatedly to its rim using his foot until the wheel reaches its normal working angular
speed. He then stops driving and throws a lump of clay onto the centre of the wheel.
(a)
The normal working angular speed of the wheel is 5.0 rad s1. The moments of
inertia of the wheel and the clay about the axis of rotation are 1.6 kg m2 and 0.25
kg m2, respectively. When the clay is added, the angular speed of the wheel
changes suddenly. The net angular impulse is zero.
Calculate the angular speed of the wheel immediately after the clay has been
added.
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(b)
The potter now applies a tangential force to the rim of the wheel during one
quarter of its revolution so that the angular speed returns to 5.0 rad s1. The wheel
has a diameter of 0.62 m.
Calculate
(i)
the angular acceleration of the wheel,

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(ii)
the average tangential force which must be applied by the potter.

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(Total 6 marks)
28.
The diagram shows an overhead view of the load carrier of a spinning centrifuge, used to
separate solid particles from the liquid in which they are suspended.
liquid
tube
84 mm
(a)
When the centrifuge is operated with empty tubes, it reaches its working angular
speed of 1100 rad s1 in a time of 4.2 s, starting from rest. The moment of inertia
of this system is 7.6 104 kg m2. Calculate
(i)
the angular acceleration of the system,

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the torque required to produce this angular acceleration.

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(b)
In normal operation, each of the eight tubes contains 3.0 103 kg of liquid,
whose centre of mass, when spinning, is 84 mm from the axis of rotation. The
torque produced by the motor is the same as when the tubes are empty.
Show that this system takes approximately 5 s to reach its working speed of 1100
rad s1, starting from rest.
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(c)
The normal operating cycle of the centrifuge takes a total time of 1 min. The
centrifuge accelerates uniformly during the first 5.0 s to a speed of 1100 rad s1,
after which the speed remains constant until the final 6.0 s of the cycle, during
which it is brought to rest uniformly.
Calculate the angle turned by a tube during one complete operating cycle.
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29.
The figure below shows a remote-control camera used in space for inspecting space
stations. The camera can be moved into position and rotated by firing thrusters which
eject xenon gas at high speed. The camera is spherical with a diameter of 0.34 m.
In use, the camera develops a spin about its axis of rotation. In order to bring it to rest,
the thrusters on opposite ends of a diameter are fired, as shown in the figure below.
initial rotation
ejected gas
axis of rotation
0.12N
ejected gas
0.12N
0.34 m
(a)
When fired, each thruster provides a constant force of 0.12 N.

(i)
Calculate the torque on the camera provided by the thrusters.

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The moment of inertia of the camera about its axis of rotation is 0.17 kg m2.
Show that the angular deceleration of the camera whilst the thrusters are
firing is 0.24 rad s2.
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(b)
The initial rotational speed of the camera is 0.92 rad s1. Calculate
(i)
the time for which the thrusters have to be fired to bring the camera to rest,
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(ii)
the angle turned through by the camera whilst the thrusters are firing.
Express your answer in degrees.
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(Total 6 marks)
30.
A girl of mass 40 kg stands on a roundabout 2.0 m from the vertical axis as the
roundabout rotates uniformly with a period of 3.0 s. The horizontal force acting on the
girl is approximately
A
zero.
3.5 102 N.
7.2 102 N.
2.8 104 N.
(Total 1mark)
31.
For a particle moving in a circle with uniform speed, which one of the following
statements is incorrect?
A
The velocity of the particle is constant.
The force on the particle is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle.
There is no displacement of the particle in the direction of the force.
The kinetic energy of the particle is constant.

(Total 1mark)
32.
A fairground roundabout makes nine revolutions in one minute. What is the angular
speed of the roundabout?
A
B
C
D
0.15 rad s1
0.34 rad s1
0.94 rad s1
2.1 rad s1
(Total 1mark)
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33.
A particle of mass m moves in a circle of radius r at uniform speed, taking time T for
each revolution. What is the kinetic energy of the particle?
A
B
C
D
2m r
T2
2m r 2
T2
2 2 m r 2
T
2
2 m r 2
T2
(Total 1mark)
34.
The diagram shows a magnet placed on a top-pan balance. A fixed horizontal wire,
through which a current can flow, passes centrally through the magnetic field parallel to
the pole-pieces.
With no current flowing, the balance records a mass of 201.32g. When a current of 5.0A
flows, the reading on the balance is 202.86 g.
north pole
wire
south pole
201.32 g
(a)
(i)
top-pan balance
Explain why the reading on the balance increased when the current was
switched on.
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.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
State the direction of current flow and explain your answer.

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(iii)
If the length of the wire in the magnetic field is 60 mm, estimate the flux
density of the magnetic field.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(6
(b)
Sketch a graph to show how you would expect the balance reading to change if the
current through the wire was changed.
balance reading
current
35.
(2)
(Total 8 marks)
Which line, A to D, gives correct units for both magnetic flux and magnetic flux density?
magnetic flux
magnetic flux destiny
Wb m2
Wb
Wb
Wb m2
T m2
T m2
Wb m2
(Total 1mark)
31
36.
S
P
S
Q
S
R
Three identical magnets P, Q and R are released simultaneously from rest and fall to the
ground from the same height. P falls directly to the ground, Q falls through the centre of
a thick conducting ring and R falls through a ring which is identical except for a gap cut
into it. Which one of the statements below correctly describes the sequence in which the
magnets reach the ground?
A
P and R arrive together followed by Q.
P and Q arrive together followed by R.
P arrives first, followed by Q which is followed by R.
All three magnets arrive simultaneously.

(Total 1mark)
32
37.
Q
A wire lies perpendicularly across a horizontal uniform magnetic field of flux density
20 103 T so that 0.30 m of the wire is effectively subjected to the field. If the force
exerted on this length of wire due to a current in it is 30 103 N downward, what is the
current in the wire?
0.45 A from P to Q
0.45 A from Q to P
5.0 A from P to Q
5.0 A from Q to P
(Total 1mark)
33
38.
The magnetic flux, , through a coil varies with time, t, as shown by the first graph.
Which one of the following graphs, A to D, best represents how the magnitude, , of the
induced emf varies in this same period of time?
(Total 1mark)
34
39.
(a)
In an experiment to illustrate electromagnetic induction, a permanent magnet is

moved towards a coil, as shown in Figure 1, causing an emf to be induced across
the coil.
Figure 1
coil
N
permanent
magnet
to
voltage
sensor
Using Faradays law, explain why a larger emf would be induced in this
experiment if a stronger magnet were moved at the same speed.
You may be awarded additional marks to those shown in brackets for the quality
of written communication in your answer.
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(3)
(b)
A conductor of length l is moved at a constant speed v so that it passes

perpendicularly through a uniform magnetic field of flux density B, as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2
(i)
uniform
magnetic field
(perpendicular
to the plane of
the diagram)
over this
region
Give an expression for the area of the magnetic field swept out by the
conductor in time t.
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(ii)
Show that the induced emf, , across the ends of the conductor is given by
= Blv.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(3)
(c)
A simple electrical generator can be made from a copper disc, which is rotated at
right angles to a uniform magnetic field, directed into the plane of the diagram
(Figure 3). An emf is developed across terminals P (connected to the axle) and Q
(connected to a contact on the edge of the disc).
Figure 3
uniform magnetic
field (acting into the
plane of the diagram)
over this region
axel
M
contact
copper
disc
The radius of the disc is 64 mm and it is rotated at 16 revolutions per second in a

uniform magnetic field of flux density 28 mT.
(i)
Calculate the angular speed of the disc.

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.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
Calculate the linear speed of the mid-point M of a radius of the disc.

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(iii)
Hence, or otherwise, calculate the emf induced across terminals P and Q.

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(5)
(Total 11 marks)
40.
Bundles of optical fibres are described as either coherent or non-coherent.

(a)
Describe how the fibres are arranged in each type of bundle and explain how the
different designs determine their optical characteristics.
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(b)
State an application for each type of bundle.

application of coherent bundle ......................................................................
........................................................................................................................
application of non-coherent bundle ..............................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(c)
(i)
Give two advantages of a bundle consisting of fibres of very small diameter

over a bundle consisting of larger fibres.
advantage 1 .........................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
advantage 2 .........................................................................................
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(ii)
Give two reasons why a glass cladding is used around the central core of
each fibre in a coherent bundle.
reason 1 ...............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
reason 2 ...............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(4)
(Total 8 marks)
38
41.
The simplified diagram shows a modern X-ray tube.
(a)
For each of the labelled parts, state what it is and explain its purpose.
A
name .............................................................................................................
purpose ................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
name ....................................................................................................
purpose ...............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
name ....................................................................................................
purpose ...............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
name ....................................................................................................
purpose ...............................................................................................
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(8)
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(b)
On the diagram draw and label

(i)
the direction of the electron beam,
(ii)
the direction of the useful X-ray beam.

(2)
(Total 10 marks)
42.
The diagram shows a glass optical fibre with a central core of refractive index 1.55 and a
surrounding cladding of refractive index 1.40.
normal
cladding
light ray
75
core
(a)
Calculate the critical angle, C, for the boundary between these two types of glass.
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........................................................................................................................
(3)
(b)
Complete the path of the light ray shown in the diagram.

(2)
40
(c)
State and explain whether the following changes in the optical fibre would
increase or decrease the probability of light escaping from the fibre.
(i)
increasing the refractive index of the cladding

.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
bending the fibre into a tighter curve

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.............................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 8 marks)
43.
(a)
Explain how a piezoelectric crystal is caused to generate waves of ultrasound.

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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(4)
(b)
In medical applications of ultrasound a short pulse of duration about 1 s is often

used.
(i)
Explain why the pulse of ultrasound must be short.

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(ii)
Short voltage pulses applied to the piezoelectric crystal make it vibrate and
emit short pulses only if the crystal assembly is modified. Explain the
modification which is necessary.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(3)
(c)
(i)
Under what conditions is ultrasound reflected strongly at boundaries

between two types of material?
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
State two physical properties of the materials which determine the

proportion of ultrasound which is reflected at a boundary.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(iii)
Explain what a coupling medium or gel is and why, and where, it is used.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(5)
(Total 12 marks)
42
44.
(a)
The diagram shows a rotating-anode X-ray tube. Complete the labelling of the
three numbered arrows in the diagram.
tungsten anode
high voltage
bearings
filament
supply
+ high voltage
glass
envelope
focusing
cathode
X-rays motor
windings
rotor
rotor
support
2
3
(3)
(b)
Explain why the anode

(i)
is rotated,
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
has a bevelled edge.

.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(3)
(c)
Define for a material,

(i)
the linear attenuation coefficient, ,

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(ii)
the half-value thickness.

.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(2)
(d)
A monochromatic X-ray beam of intensity 6.0 W m2 is incident on an aluminium

sheet of thickness 2.0 mm. For these X-rays, the half-value thickness of
aluminium is 3.2 mm. Calculate the intensity of the transmitted beam.
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(3)
(Total 11 marks)
44
45.
The diagram shows an ultrasound transducer as used in A-scans. The transducer

produces short pulses of ultrasound.
cylindrical
metal case
backing
material
electrodes
piezoelectric
crystal
coaxial
cable
acoustic
insulator
(a)
(i)
plastic
membrane
Why is it necessary for the pulse to be short?

.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii)
Explain, with reference to the diagram, the process by which the transducer
produces short pulses.
You may be awarded marks for the quality of written communication
provided in your answer.
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.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(5)
(b)
State one advantage and one disadvantage of ultrasound compared with X-rays in
medical imaging.
advantage: .....................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
disadvantage: .................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 7 marks)
45
46.
Diagnostic X-rays are produced using a rotating anode X-ray tube.

(a)
(i)
State two methods which can be used to increase the intensity of the X-ray
beam produced by the tube.
method 1 .............................................................................................
method 2 .............................................................................................
(ii)
For each method of increasing intensity, state the effect on the maximum Xray photon energy.
method 1 .............................................................................................
method 2 .............................................................................................
(3)
(b)
Before taking an X-ray photograph, the X-ray beam emerging from the tube is
passed through an aluminium filter. State and explain the reason for filtering the
X-rays.
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 6 marks)
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47.
In the course of diagnosis and treatment of a childs broken arm, several images of
the arm are required. Similarly, to check the progress of a womans pregnancy,
several images of the foetus are required. In each case, state which imaging
technique would probably be used and give two reasons for the choice.
Broken arm:
technique used ........................................................
reason 1 ...................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
reason 2 ...................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
Foetus:
technique used ........................................................
reason 1 ...................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
reason 2 ...................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
(Total 4 marks)
48.
An endoscope uses coherent and non-coherent optical fibre bundles.

(i)
Describe the difference in structure between coherent and non-coherent bundles.

You may be awarded marks for the quality of written communication in your
answer.
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(ii)
State the use of:

the coherent bundle .......................................................................
the non-coherent bundle ................................................................................
(iii)
The fibres in the coherent bundle have very small diameters. State two advantages
of using small diameter fibres.
advantage 1 .......................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
advantage 2 ...........................................................................................
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(Total 6 marks)
49.
(i)
Explain what is meant by the half-value thickness of lead for X-rays.

........................................................................................................................
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........................................................................................................................
(ii)
Calculate the linear attenuation coefficient of lead for 90 keV X-ray photons.
half value thickness of lead for 90 keV X-ray photons = 12mm.
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(iii)
Calculate the thickness of lead needed to reduce the intensity of a beam of

90 keV X-ray photons to 5.0 % of the intensity incident on the lead.
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(Total 6 marks)
50.
intensity/
arbitrary units
20
40
60
80
100
photon energy/ke V
(a)
An X-ray tube operates with a pd across the tube of 80 kV. The figure above
shows the X-ray spectrum emitted. Explain why the spectrum has spikes at
specific photon energies.
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(b)
The pd across the tube is increased to 90 kV. Sketch on the figure above the X-ray
spectrum produced at this new pd.
(3)
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(c)
At the working pd of 80 kV, the anode current was 120 mA. The X-ray tube has
an efficiency of 0.70 %. Calculate the rate of production of heat at the anode.
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(3)
(Total 8 marks)
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1.
(a)
(b)
(i)
V 19 = () V gives V = 190 (1) J kg1
g =
10
x
(1)
(ii)
W(= mV) = 9.0 190 = 1710J [or mgh = 9.0 19 10 = 1710J]
(1)
(iii)
on mountain, required energy would be less

because gravitational field strength is less
(1)
GMm
1
1
)
(or F
or correct use of F =
2
2
r2
r
r
19
g =
= 4.75(Nkg1)
2
2
g
(1)
(1)
2
[5]
2.
(a)
(b)
(i)
31 MJ kg1
(1)
(ii)
increase in potential energy = mV

= 1200 (62 21) 106
= 4.9 1010 J
(1)
(1)
(1)
V
(1)
x
(i)
g=
(ii)
g is the gradient of the graph =
(iii)
62.5 10 6
4 6.4 10 6
= 2.44 N kg1
1
and R is doubled
R2
9.81
expect g to be
= 2.45 N kg1
4
[alternative (iii)
1
g 2 and R is halved
R
expect g to be 2.44 4 = 9.76 N kg1
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[9]
3.
(1)
4.
(1)
5.
(1)
6.
(a)
period = 24 hours or equals period of Earths rotation

remains in fixed position relative to surface of Earth
equatorial orbit same angular speed as Earth or equatorial surface
(1)
(1)
(1) max 2
(b)
(i)
GMm = m2r
r2
(1)
T = 2
(1)
r = GMT2
4
1/ 3
6.67 10 11 6 10 24 (24 3600) 2

=
4 2
1/ 3
(1)
(gives r = 42.3 103 km)

(ii)
V = GM 1 1
R r
(1)
1
1
= 6.67 1011 6 1024
=
6
7
4.23 10
6.4 10
5.31 107 (J kg1)
(1)
Ep = mV (= 750 5.31 107) = 3.98 1010 J

(allow C.E. for value of V)
(1)
[alternatives:
calculation of GM (6.25 107) or GM (9.46 106)
R
r
10
GMm
(4.69 10 ) or GMm (7.10 109)
or calculation of
R
r
calculation of both potential energy values
subtraction of values or use of mV with correct answer
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
3
[8]
7.
(1)
8.
(1)
9.
(1)
10.
(a)
work = force distance moved in direction of force

(in circular motion) force is perpendicular to displacement
no movement in direction of force (1) (hence no work)
[or speed of body remains constant (although velocity changes)
kinetic energy is constant
potential energy is constant
[or gravitational force acts towards the Earth
Moon remains at constant distance/radius from Earth
since radius is unchanged, gravitational force does no work
or Ep of Moon is constant ]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)]
(1)
(1)
(1)
QWC 1 mark
(b)
(i)
any suitable example of circular motion
(1)
(ii)
any SHM example at maximum displacement

[or any other suitable example, e.g. car starts from rest]
(1)
2
[5]
11.
(a)
(b)
(i)
h (= ct) (= 3.0 108 68 103) = 2.0(4) 107 m
(1)
(ii)
g = () GM
r2
r (= 6.4 106 + 2.04 107) = 2.68 107 (m)
(allow C.E. for value of h from (i) for first two marks, but not 3rd)
11
24
g = 6.67 10 67.0 2 10
(= 0.56 N kg1)
(2.68 10 )
(1)
(i)
2
g= v
r
v = [0.56 (2.68 107)]
= 3.9 103m s1 (3.87 103 m s1)
(allow C.E. for value of r from a(ii)
[or v2 = GM =
r
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
11
24
v = 6.67 10 67 10
2.68 10
3
1
= 3.9 10 m s ]
(ii)
(1)
1/ 2
7
T = 2r = 2 2.68 10
3
v
3.87 10
= 4.3(5) 104s (12.(1) hours)

(use of v = 3.9 103 gives T = 4.3(1) 104 s = 12.0 hours)
(allow C.E. for value of v from (I)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[alternative for (b):

(ii)
(i)
(1)
T 2 = 4 r 3
GM
=
4 2
(2.68 10 7 ) 3 = (1.90 109 (s2) (1)
11
6.67 10 6.0 10 24
4
T = 4.3(6) 10 s
(1)
2
7
v 2r = 2 2.68 10
T
4.36 10 4
= 3.8(6) 103 m s1 (1)]
(allow C.E. for value of r from (a)(ii) and value of T)
(1)
5
[9]
12.
(a)
(b)
(i)
3.0 10 8
= (0.25 (m))
1200 10 6
0.25
angular width = =
= 0.14 (rad)
1.8
d
= 8.0
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii)
beam width at 15 000 km = 0.14 15 000 (km) (= 2100 km)
(i)
gravitational force on satellite of mass m =

centripetal acceleration =
for a circular orbit,
GMm
( R + h) 2
v2
( R + h)
(1)
(1)
(1)
GMm
mv 2
=
2
( R + h)
( R + h)
GM
(hence v =
( R + h)
1/ 2
(1)
1/ 2
(ii)
(iii)
6.67 10 11 6.0 10 24
v =
6
6
6.4 10 + 15 10
3
1
= 4.3(2) 10 m s
2 21.4 10 6
4.3 10 3
2r
time period (=
)=
v
= 3.1(3) s
(allow C.E. for values of v )
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Earth' s circumference
beam speed across surface =

time period
beam width
contact time =
speed
2 6 .4 10 6
(= 1.3 103m s1)
3.1 10 4
2.1 10 6
=
(= 1615 s = 27 min)
1.3 10 3
(1)
(1)
[13]
13.
14.
(a)
(b)
(1)
attractive force between point masses

proportional to (product of) the masses
inversely proportional to square of separation/distance apart
GMm
mv 2
or =
R
R 2
2
4 2 GM
(use of T =
gives) 2 = 3
T
R
G and M are constants, hence T2 R3
m2R = ()
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(c)
(i)
(ii)
(use of T2 R3 gives)
(1)
12
165 2
=
(gives RN = 4.52 1012 m)
(1.50 1011 ) 3
R N3
(1)
4.51 1012
= 30(.1)
1.50 1011
[10]
orbits (westwards) over Equator

maintains a fixed position relative to surface of Earth
period is 24 hrs (1 day) or same as for Earths rotation
offers uninterrupted communication between transmitter and receiver
steerable dish not necessary
QWC
(b)
(i)
Mm
(R + h )2
use of w =
(1)
(a)
= mw 2 (R + h )
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) Max 3
(1)
(1)
2
T
(1)
GM
4 2
, hence result
T2
(ii)
gives
(iii)
limiting case is orbit at zero height i.e. h = 0
(R + h )3
(1)
(1)
4 2 R 3
4 2 6.4 10 6
=
T =
11
24
GM 6.67 10 6.0 10
(1)
T = 5090 s (= 85 min)
(1)
(c)
(1)
Tm = 87(.5) days
ratio =
15.
Tm2
365 2
=
(1.50 1011 ) 3 (5.79 1010 ) 3
speed increases
(1)
loses potential energy but gains kinetic energy
(1)
[or because 2
GMm mv 2
1
=
from
]
r
r
r2
[or because satellite must travel faster to stop it falling

inwards when gravitational force increases]
2
[11]
16.
(1)
17.
18.
(a)
(b)
(1)
(i)
free: system displaced and left to oscillate
(ii)
forced: oscillation due to (external) periodic driving force [or oscillation at

the
frequency of another vibrating system]
(1)
(i)
(ii)
(c)
k=
(1)
3000 = 6.0 104 Nm1

5.0 10 2
(1)
9000
T = 2 m = 2
g 6.0 10 4
k
giving 0.78 s
t=
(ii)
time period of free oscillations, resonance

i.e. large amplitude oscillations
(1)
(1)
16
= 0.80 s
20
(i)
(1)
(1)
(1)
3
[8]
19.
(a)
(i)
k=
2.0
50 10 3
T = 2
(1)
0.5 = 0.70 s
40
(1)
20
10
time/s
0
(ii)
0.70s
(b)
a correct (= 20mm)
(1)
x = 20 mm at t = 0
(1)
T correct (= 0.70 s)
(1)
(i)
vibrates at 0.5 Hz with low amplitude
(1)
(ii)
vibrates with high amplitude

at natural frequency
resonates
(1)
(1)
(1) max 2
[8]
20.
(1)
21.
(1)
22.
(1)
23.
(a)
(b)
acceleration is proportional to displacement

acceleration is in opposite direction to displacement, or
towards a fixed point, or towards the centre of oscillation
25
= 1.1 Hz (or s1) (1.09 Hz)
23
(i)
f=
(ii)
(use of a = (2f)2A gives)
(1)
(1)
(1)
a = (2 1.09)2 76 103
(1)
= 3.6 m s2 (3.56 m s2)
(1)
(use of f = 1.1 Hz gives a = 3.63 m s2)
(allow C.E. for incorrect value of f from (i))
(iii)
(use of x = A cos(2ft) gives)
x = 76 103 cos(2 1.09 0.60)

= ()4.3(1) 102m ( (43 mm)
(1)
(1)
(use of f = 1.1 Hz gives x = ()4.0(7) 102 m (41 mm))

direction: above equilibrium position or upwards
(c)
(i)
(ii)
(1) 6
graph to show:
correct shape, i.e. cos curve
(1)
correct phase i.e. (cos)
(1)
graph to show:
two cycles per oscillation
(1)
correct shape (even if phase is wrong)
(1)
correct starting point (i.e. full amplitude)
(1) max 4
[12]
24.
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(b)
mg = ke
(1)
0.25 9.81
1
k =
= 61(.3) N m
3
40 10
(1)
m
0.69
(= 0.667 s)
T = 2
= 2
k
61.3
(1)
1
1
f = =
(= 1.50 Hz)
T 0.667
(i)
forced vibrations (at 0.2 Hz)

amplitude less than resonance ( 30 mm)
(almost) in phase with driver
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii)
resonance [or oscillates at 1.5 Hz]

amplitude very large (> 30 mm)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(iii)
oscillations may appear violent

phase difference is 90
(1)
(1)
forced vibrations (at 10 Hz)

small amplitude
out of phase with driver [or phase lag of (almost) on driver]
(1)
(1)
(1) Max 6
[10]
25.
26.
(a)
(b)
(1)
(i)
90 2
= 9.4 (rad s1)
60
2 =
1 9.4
= 2
(= 1.18 rad s2)
=
8
.
0
t
(1)
(ii)
T(= I)= 250 1.18 = 295 or 300 N m
(1)
(iii)
1
250 9.42 = 1.1 104 J
k.e. = 1 I 2 =
2
2
(1)
(iv)
power =
(i)
change in kinetic energy 1.1 10 4

= 1.4 kW
=
time
8.0
= 32 2 = 200(rad)
22 = 12 + 2
=
(9.4)2
= 0.221(rad s2)
2 200
T(= I) = 55 N m
(ii)
27.
(a)
P(= T)= 55 9.4 = 520 W
I11 = I2 2
2 =
(b)
(1)
(i)
(ii)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[10]
(1)
1.6 5.0
= 4.3 (2) rad s1
1.85
(1)
(1)
1/4 turn = /2 radians
2
2
2
2
2
2 = 1 + 2 giving 5.0 = 4.32 + 2 /2 giving = 2.0(2) rad s
(allow C E. from (a))
(1)
torque needed T = I = 1.85 2.02 = 3.7(3) (N m)

(allow C.E. from (b)(i))
3.73
= 12 N
0.31
(allow C.E. from value of torque needed)
torque = force radius, giving force =
(1)
(1)
4
[6]
28.
(a)
(i)
2 1 1100 0
=
= 260 rad s2 (262 rad s2)
4 .2
t
(1)
(ii)
(b)
T (= I) = 7.6 104 262 = 0.20 N m
Iliquid = 8 (3.0 103 (84 103)2 = 1.7 104 (kg m2)
(1)
Itotal = 7.6 104 + 1.7 104 =9.3 104 (kg m2)
(1)
= T =
(1)
0.20
= 215 (rad s2)
9.3 10 4
1 1100
t = 2
(= 5.1 s)
=

215
(allow C.E for value of Iliquid)

(c)
(1)
(1)
(1 + 2 ) 1100
t =
5.0 = 2750 (rad)
2
2
1 =
3
= 1100 6.0 = 3300 (rad) (for both 1 and 3)

2
2 (= 2t) = 1100 (60 11) = 53900 (rad)

total angle turned = 1 + 2 + 3 = 60 103 rad
(1)
(1)
(1)
3
[8]
29.
(a)
(i)
torque = force diameter

= 0.12 0.34 = 4.1 102Nm
(1)
(1)
(ii)
(use T=Ia gives) =
4.1 10 2
0.17
(1)
(= 0.24 rads2)
(b)
(i)
(use of w2 = w1 + t gives) 0 = 0.92 0.24 t and t = 3.8(3)s
(1)
(ii)
(use of w22 = w12 2a gives) 0 = 0.922 (2 0.24 )

360
(o)
= (1.7(6) rad) = 1.76
101
2
(1)
[or = w1t
1 2
t }
2
(1)
3
[6]
30.
(1)
31.
(1)
32.
(1)
33.
(1)
10
34.
(a)
(i)
interaction between current and B-field gives force on wire

equal and opposite force on magnet (down)
(1)
(1)
(ii)
force on wire must be up

current right to left
by left hand rule
(1)
(1)
(1)
(iii)
(force = BIl = mg = change in mass 9.8)

B 5.0 0.060 = 1.54 103 9.8
B = 0.050 T [50.3 mT]
(1)
(1) max 6
balance
reading
(b)
I
straight line
intercept, upward slope
(1)
(1)
2
[8]
35.
(1)
36.
(1)
37.
(1)
38.
(1)
39.
(a)
greater flux (linkage) or more flux lines (at same distance)

[or stronger magnet produces flux lines closer together]
greater rate of change of flux (linkage)
[or more flux lines cut per unit time]
emf rate of change of flux (linkage)
[or using = N
(1)
(1)
(1)
, where = A B, v and t are the same

t
B is larger since magnet is stronger

N and A are constant, is larger
(1)
(1)
(1 max 3
11
(b)
(c)
(i)
(i)
area swept out, A = lvt
(1)
(= BA) = Blv t
(1)
Blvt
= (N )
gives result
=
t
t
(1)
w(=2f) = 2 l6
(1)
(ii)
(iii)
= 101 rads
(1)
v(=rw) = 32 103 101 = 3.2(3)ms1 (1)

(allow C.E. for value of w from (i))
(1)
(= Blv) = 28 103 64 103 3.23

= 5.7(9) 103V
(allow C.E. for values of v from (ii))
(1)
(1)
(solutions using = Bfnr2 to give 5.7(6) 103 V

acceptable)
[11]
40.
(a)
(b)
(c)
coherent bundle:
fibres maintained in fixed positions relative to each other
non-coherent bundle:
fibres have no fixed relative positions
(1)
(1)
coherent bundles of fibres transmit images (of internal organs of the body)
non-coherent bundles transmit (or conduct) light
(to inside the human body for illumination)
(1)
(i)
high resolution [or fine detail can be seen] (*)

very flexible bundle (*)
finer fibres allow bending round tighter curves without escape of light (*)
(*) any two (1)(1)
(ii)
so that scratches on the outer surface do not allow light to escape (1)
so that close contact between adjacent fibres
[or liquid penetrating between fibres]
does not allow light to pass from one fibre to
another to ensure that image is not confused
(alternatives :corrupted, scrambled) as a result of
light passing between individual fibres
[or to prevent (mechanical) damage to surface of core e.g scratches]) (1)
(1) 2
4
[8]
41.
(a)
glass tube
(sealed), evacuated, allows electrons to travel unimpeded
rotating anode [or target]

rotation of anode [or target] to spread heated area
target which emits X-rays when hit by (energetic) electrons
filament [or cathode]

heat source to release electrons from surface of cathode by thermionic
emission
(1)
lead housing
prevent X-rays from escaping in unwanted directions
(1)
(1) max 8
12
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) max 2
(1)
(b)
path of electrons shown from filament (C) to anode (B)

path of X-rays shown starting at anode (B)
and emerging through window in lead housing (D)
(1)
(1)
[10]
42.
(a)
sin i
= sin C (1) = 1.40 = 0.903
sin r
1.55
l
angle C = 64.6
(1)
(1)
(b)
on outer edge only of core

two to four reflections
[no marks for zig-zag]
(c)
(i)
smaller difference between the core index and cladding index makes critical
(1)
angle larger
therefore increases the chance of light escaping
(1)
(ii)
makes internal angle of incidence at core-cladding interface

more likely to be less than the critical angle
therefore increases the chance of light escaping
(1)
(1)
2
(1)
(1) max 3
[8]
43.
(a)
two faces of a thin slice of crystal (coated with a thin layer of silver) act as electrodes (1)
electrodes connected to high frequency (several MHz) source of e.m.f.
(1)
as applied e.m.f. alternates it applies alternating (rapidly reversing direction) electric
(1)
field across the slice of crystal between the electrodes
crystal expands and contracts at the same frequency as the applied e.m.f.
(1)
the vibrations of the faces of the crystal slice produce
ultrasound pressure waves
(1) max 4
(b)
(i)
(1)
pulse short compared with the transit time
pulses are used for timing echoes which give measurements of depth in the
(1)
body
pulse must be short enough to ensure the leading edge returns after the
trailing edge departs
(1)
(ii)
(1)
behind the crystal a vibration-absorbing backing material is attached
this stops the vibrations quickly after the electrical signal is stopped, ensuring
(1) max 3
that the pulse is short
(i)
when there is a large difference in acoustic impedance

[or significant change in density or significant change in elasticity or texture
of tissue]
(1)
(ii)
tissue density
tissue elasticity/texture
(iii)
ultrasound is reflected back at boundaries with air

[or replacement of air prevents reflection] (*)
gel between transducer and skin
(prevents loss of signal due to boundary reflection) (*)
(c)
acoustically well -matched gel gives good transmission

(with minimum reflection at skin boundary) (*)
(*) any two (1) (1)
(1)
(1)
5
[12]
13
44.
(a)
(b)
(c)
1: vacuum/evacuated (tube)
2: lead (lined shield)
3: electrons (beam)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(i)
heat is spread over a greater volume/area/section

thus allows more energetic X-rays to be produced
[or allows X-rays to be generated for longer]
(1)
(ii)
(bevelled edge) gives larger target area

but small source area (to produce sharp image)
(1)
(1) max 3
(i)
the fraction of X-rays removed per unit thickness of the material
(1)
(1)
(ii) the thickness of the material which will reduce the intensity
to half its original level
for a specified energy of the X-rays (in either (i) or (ii))
(d)
(use of =
ln2
ln2
1
1
gives) =
= 0.22 mm (0.217 mm )
t 1/ 2
3.2
(1)
(1)
(1)
(use of I = Io ex gives) I = 6.0 e0.217 2

(allow C.E. for value of )
= 3.9 W m2
(1)
(1)
[11]
45.
(a)
(i)
probe is used as a generator and receiver
(ii) electrodes connected to (high frequency/alternating) emf

crystal expands and contracts at frequency of emf
vibration of faces produce ultrasound (pressure) waves
backing material damps oscillation of crystal
to stop crystal oscillating between end of transmitted pulse
and start of received pulse
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) max 5
The quality of Written communication marks were awarded for quality of

(2).
answers to this question
(b)
advantage: e.g. not harmful to living cells or soft tissue

disadvantage: e.g. cannot penetrate bone or low resolution
(1)
(1)
2
[7]
46.
(a)
(b)
(i)
method 1: increasing pd across the tube

method 2: increasing tube current or increasing filament temperature
(1)
(1)
(ii)
method 1: will increase the maximum photon energy

method 2: will not change the maximum photon energy
(1)
(1) max 3
reduces intensity of low energy photons

hardly changes intensity of high energy photons
need high energy for picture
[or low energy no good for picture]
reducing low energy reduces dose received by patient
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) max 3
[6]
14
47.
technique: broken arm X-ray,

reasons: (X-ray)
(ultrasound)
foetus ultrasound
(1)
good contrast
sharp image
good resolution
any two (1) (1)
non-ionising (safe)
detects change in tissue type
allows real-time image
any two (1) (1) max 4

[4]
48.
(i)
coherent:
fibres maintain positions at both ends
non-coherent: fibres have random positions
(1)
(1)
(ii)
carry images
carry light into the body
(1)
(1)
(iii)
more flexible
image has better definition
(1)
(1)
6
[6]
49.
(i)
thickness needed to reduce intensity by half

for X-rays of specific energy
(ii)
ln2
x
(1)
= 58 m1 (57.8 m1)
(iii)
50.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(use of I =I0ex gives) 0.05 = e57.8x

x = 0.052 m (or 52 mm) (51.8 mm)
(allow C.E. for value of from (ii))
(1)
(1)
6
specific to anode element/target atoms/material

energy level transition
(1)
(1)
new curve to show:

entire curve has more intensity
stops at 90 kV
spikes in same position
(1)
(1)
(1)
% into heat = (100 0.70) = 99.3

99.3
rate of heat produced =
80 103 120 103
100
= 9.5 kW (1) (9.53 kW)
[6]
(1)
(1)
3
[8]
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