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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certilicate of Education Advanced Level

PHYSICS 9L88t2
PAPER 2

JUNE 2017 SESSION I hour 15 minutes

Candidates answer on the question paper.

Additional materials:
Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical tables

TIME I hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the I
spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions. 2
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
For numerical answers, all working should be shown. 3

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 4

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each 5

question or part question.
6

TOTAL

This question paper consists of 12 printed pages.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, J2Al7.
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a

Formulas

unif6rmly accaleratecl motion, s = ul +*atz

v? = u2+2ag

work done on&y a gas, t1r1= pAV

gravitational potential, o=-fu'

I
I
refractive index, "n=+sin0
resistors in series, R=Rt+Rr+...
resistors in parallel, 1lR=1lRr+1l4r+...
electric potential, V= 4Teor
,Q
capacitors in serles, 119=llCr+1lCr+...
capacitors in parallel, C=Cr+Cr+...
energy of charged capacitor, yt1=
lQv
alternating currenUvoltage, x=&sinart
hydrostatie pressure, P=99h
pressure of an ideal gas, p= *ry.C,
radioactive decay, x = Xoexp(- lf)

decay constant,
,
A=
0.693
tl
-

critlcaldensity of matter in the Universe, ^ _3H*

vo- gr.G

equation of continuity, Ay = constant

Bernoulll equation (simplified), P1 + lPvl= Pr+ lPv$

Stokes'law, f = Arqu.

Fleynolds' number, R"=ff

p
drag force in turbulent flow,
" Bfpv2
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speed of light in free space, c = 3.0O x 106 rn s*r

permeability of free space,

$a= 4r x 10*7 Hm-1
permittivity of free space, €o = 8.85 x 10-14 Fm-1

elementary charge, € = 1.60 x 10-t9 C

the Planck constant i=6;63x10-34Js

unified atomic mass oonstant, u = 1.66 x 10-27 kg

rest mass of electron, fie = 9.'ll * 10-31 kg

rest mass of proton, fip = 1.62 x 1o-47 kg

rnolar gas constant, F = 8.31 J K-1 mol-1

the Avogadro constant, ff* = 6.02 x 1023 mol-l

the BolEmann constiant, k=1.38*19-23.;6-l
gravitational constant, G -, 6.67 x 1o-tt N ma kg*2

acceleration of free fall, 9=9,81 ms-a

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Answer all questions.

(a) Explain how an accurate value of the diameter of a thin wire is measured.

(b) The diameter, d, and length l, of apiece of wire are given as:

d: (0.84 r 0.04) mm
1_
t- (755 *.4) mm

The volume, Y, af the wire is given by V = r is a

Ir'r,where
constant.

Calculate the percentage uncertainty in the measurement of the

(i) diameter,

uncertainty = %

(ii) Iength,

uncertainty = o/
/t)

(iir) volume.

uncgrtainty: %

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(a) (i) Explain the meaning of the following terms:

1. free oscillations

2. simple harmonic motion

(ii) Explain why in practice the amplitude of a free oscillation is not

constant.

i4l

(b) The position of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion is given

by x = xosin0.5l.
Sketch on the same axis the graphs showing the variation with time
ofthe object's
(r) speed,

(ii) acceleration.

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(a) Fc
3 State any two basic assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases.
emincdr
Ur

tzl

(b) The pressure , p, of an ideal gas of density p, is. given by

1,
p=3p<c->.

(i) State the meaning of the symbol <c2>.

(ii) Show that the average kinetic energy of the molecules is

proportional to the thermodynamic temperature, T.

t4l

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(a) A cell has an e.m.f. of 3V.

Explain the underlined phrase.

(b) Fig. 4.1 shows a connection of resistors of 5 kQ each.

Fig.4.1

The p.d across A and B is 3 V.

Determine the

(i) total resistance between A and B,

resistance =

(ii) current, I, in the circuit.

current =
tsl

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lr
tutudr
Uso
(i) electric field strength,

(iil electric potential.

121

(b) An electron at rest, A, is moved in a vacuum by an electric field to

B as shown in Fig. 5.1.

E ov

1400 v
A
Fig.5.1

(i) Show, on Fig. 5.1, the direction of the electric field.

(ii) Determine the

1. gain in electric potential by the electron,

gain in electric potential:

2. loss in electric potential energy by the electron,

loss in electric potential =

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velocity of the electron at B.

velocity =
t6l
Fig. 6.1 shows an opamp.

4.2kr/,

Fig.6.1

(r) Mark with a letter X, the virtual earth on Fig. 6.1.

(ii) State

1. the type of arnplif,rer shown in Fig. 6.1,

what is meant by negative feedback.

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(iii) Calculate the output voltage.

output voltage :

(a) Explain the following terms:

(i) photon

(ii) wave particle duality

(b) The photoelectric effect provides evidence for the particulate nature of
electromagnetic radiation.

State three experimental observations that support this conclusion.

1.

2.

3.

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(c) Calculate the wavelength of a beam of electrons which was accelerated

through a potential difference of 3 600 V.

wavelength=

(d) Fig. 7.1 shows sunlight rays directed to an enclosed hydrogen gas.

gas film

Fig.7.1

(i) State the type of spectrum observed on the photographic film.

(ii) Explain, with a reason, how the spectrum in (i) is produced.

(a) Radioactive decay is said to be spont4freous and rando{n.

Explain the underlined terms.

1. spontaneous

2. random

L2)

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o) A sample of cobalt-6 0 has 3.72x l02r particles. Cobalt-60 has a decay

constant of 1.83 x 10-es*l.

Calculate the

(r) mass of cobalt-60 present,

MASS =

(ir) half life, /r, of the source,

,

tt=

(iii) number, N, of undecayed particles after I year.

N:

(c) Explain why high energy cr-particles are not suitable for bombarding
atoms to cause nuclear reactions.

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Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

PHYSICS 6032/2
PAPER 2

SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 30 minutes

Candidates answer on the question paper.
Additional materials:
Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical tables

TIME 1 hour 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the FOR EXAMINER’S USE
spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions. 1
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
For numerical answers, all working should be shown. 2
3
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
4
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each
question or part question. 5
6
7
8
9
TOTAL
This specimen paper consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages.
Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, Specimen Paper.
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DATA

speed of light in free space c = 3.00 x 108 ms −1

permeability of free space µ𝑜 = 4𝜋 x 10−7 Hm−1

permittivity of free space ɛ0 = 8.85 x 10−12 Fm−1 ( 1/ 4𝜋ɛ0 = 8.99 x

109 mF −1 )

elementary charge e = 1.60 x 10−19 C

the Planck constant h = 6.63 x 10−34 Js

unified atomic mass unit 1 u = 1.66 x 10−27 kg

rest mass of electron 𝑚𝑒 = 9.11 x 10−31 kg

rest mass of proton 𝑚𝑝 = 1.67 x 10−27 kg

molar gas constant R = 8.31 JK −1 mol−1

the Avogadro constant 𝑁𝐴 = 6.02 x 1023 mol−1

the Boltzmann constant k = 1.38 x 10−23 JK −1

gravitational constant G = 6.67 x 10−11 Nm2 kg −2

acceleration of free fall g = 9.81 ms −2

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FORMULAE

uniformly accelerated motion s = ut + ½𝑎𝑡 2

𝑣 2 = 𝑢2 + 2𝑎s

work done on/by a gas W = p ∆V

gravitational potential ∅ = – Gm/r
hydrostatic pressure p = 𝜌gh
1 𝑁𝑚
pressure of an ideal gas p=3 < 𝑐2 >
𝑉

simple harmonic motion 𝑎 = –𝜔2 𝑥

velocity of particle in s.h.m. 𝑣 = 𝑣𝑜 cos 𝜔t

𝑣 = ±𝜔√(𝑥𝑜2 − 𝑥 2 )
𝑓𝑣
Doppler effect 𝑓𝑜 = 𝑣±𝑠 𝑣
𝑠

Attenuation of x-rays I = Io e−𝜇𝑥

𝑄
electric potential V = 4𝜋ɛ
0𝑟

capacitors in series 1/C = 1/𝐶1 + 1/𝐶2 + . . .

capacitors in parallel C = 𝐶1 + 𝐶2 + . . .
1
energy of charged capacitor W = 2QV

electric current I = An𝑣q

resistors in series R = 𝑅1 + 𝑅2 + . . .
resistors in parallel 1/R = 1/𝑅1 + 1/𝑅2 + . . .
𝐵𝐼
Hall voltage 𝑉𝐻 = ntq

alternating current/voltage 𝑥 = 𝑥𝑜 sin𝜔𝑡

radioactive decay 𝑥 = 𝑥𝑜 exp(-𝜆𝑡)
0.693
decay constant λ= 𝑡1
2
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1 (a) Define angular velocity.

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) A body is moving in a circular path of radius, r, at constant linear velocity, v,

angular velocity,𝜔, and period T.

Deduce an expression connecting v, r and T.

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________ [1]

(c) Fig. 1.1 shows a 0.6 kg stone tied to one end of a string whirled in a vertical
of circle of radius 0.4 m at a constant rate of 12.0 turns per minute.

0.4 m

Stone
Fig. 1.1

(i) Show on Fig. 1.1, the direction of linear velocity v and centripetal
acceleration, a.

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(ii) Calculate the centripetal acceleration.

centripetal acceleration = _________

(iii) Label a point Q where the stone would be when the string is most
likely to break.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(iv) Determine the tension in the string at Q.

Tension = ________ [6]

(d) Explain why passengers experience a normal reaction less than their weight
when the vehicle goes over the top of a curved bridge.

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [2]
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2 (a) Define gravitational potential.

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [2]

(b) A stone of mass, m, has gravitational potential energy, Ep, at a point, X, in a

gravitational field of potential ɸ.

Write an expression for gravitational potential ɸ in terms of m and Ep.

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________[1]

(c) For an isolated spherical planet of radius R, the value of ɸ at its surface
is – 6.3 x 107 Jkg–1.

Calculate the change in gravitational potential energy for a 1.4 kg stone

moving towards the planet from a distance of 6R to 3R.

Change in gravitational p.e = _________ [3]

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3. Fig. 3.1 shows a ray incident on a glass-air boundary. The glass-air and
air-glass boundaries are parallel to each other.

glass

air

glass
Fig. 3.1
(a) (i) Complete the path of the ray as it passes through the air into glass.

(ii) Determine the angle to the horizontal at which the ray emerges
from air entering glass if the angle of incidence in glass is 40°.

[5]

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(b) Derive the equation n = .
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐

[1]

4. Fig. 4.1(a) and Fig 4.1(b) shows an X-ray beam from an anode target.

electron electron
beam beam

Xray beam Xray beam

Fig.4.1(a) Fig 4.1(b)

(a) (i) State the figure which shows the X-ray beam preferred in X-ray
imaging.

_______________________________________________________

(ii) Explain your choice in part (a)(i).

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ [2]

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(b) Explain why a patient is given a barium meal before an X-ray image of the
stomach is taken.

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [3]

The number 7 is written in a voxel as shown.

(c) State what the number 7 represents.

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [1]

(d) State the advantage of the image obtained using CT scanning over the image
obtained using X-rays.

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [1]

5. When a slide wire potentiometer is used to measure the emf of a cell, a balance point
cannot be found along the resistance wire.

Explain how a voltmeter may be used to discover the cause of the problem.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ [3]

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6. (a) State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.

_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) Fig. 6.1 shows a lump of soft solders at the centre of a coil. The coil is
connected to a signal generator.

Solders

Coil

SIGNAL
GENERATOR

Fig. 6.1

Describe and explain what happens to the solder when the a.c. frequency
is increased to a high value.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ [5]

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7. (a) State two devices of modern electronic technology which have improved
speed of communication.

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [2]

(b) Suggest, with an explanation, an electronic input transducer which can be used
in a car to detect that

(i) the seat belt is not fastened,

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

(ii) headlamps are not switched on,

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

(iii) the engine requires cooling.

_________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ [6]

8. (a) Define

(i) Density ________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

(ii) Pressure _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________
[2]

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(b) Use the definitions you have given in (a) to derive the equation P=𝟈gh for the
pressure, P, at a depth, h, in a fluid of density 𝟈.

[1]
9. (a) Explain why it is much more difficult to reduce the effects of noise when
transmitting an analogue signal than when transmitting in digital form.

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [2]

(b) (i) State two advantages of optical fibre cables over copper cables.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(ii) Explain the term attenuation.

_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(iii) State one cause of attenuation in optical fibres.

________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________[4]

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(c) (i) Distinguish between a geostationary satellite and a polar satellite.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(ii) Give three reasons why microwaves are used for satellite
communication.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ [5]

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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

PHYSICS 6032/2
PAPER 2
SPECIMEN PAPER 2018

MARKING SCHEME

SPECIMEN6032/2
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1(a) Rate of change of angular displacement B1

(b) v = rω ω = v= B1B1

(c)(i)

a 0.4m

v B1

(ii) a = rω2 = f = 12rev/min = 0.2Hz

= = 0.632m/s2 C1A1

(iii) Point Q is at the bottom of the circular path B1

(iv) Tension T = mg +

= 0.6 x 9.81 + C1

= 6.27N A1

2(a) Work done per unit mass taken from infinity to a point in gravitational field. B1

(b) Ep = Φm Φ = - B1

(c) ∆Ep = - ( Φ =- = -6.3 x 107Jkg-1 C1

= -6.3 x 107 x 1.4 ( C1

= 1.47 x 107J A1
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40o glass

3(a)(i)

r air

B2

glass

(ii) Refracticve of glass = 1.50

= C1

sinr = 1.5sin40

r = 74.6o A1

(b) Using n1sini1 = n2sini2 i1 = c i2 = 90o

n1sini1 = n2 C1

sinc = 1 = n C1

n = A0

4(a)(i) Fig 4.1 (b) B1

(ii) Electron beam strikes target on anode B1

(b) Muscle tissues in the stomach lining have same density, so contrast is very low B1

Barium meal has heavy atomic density that causes more attenuation, thereby increasing
contrast B1

(c) Pixel number or pixel intensity B1

(d) CT scan image is not superposed as is the case with x-ray image, so it has detail/depth
and exact location which are lacked by x-ray images B1
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Image is 3-D, so it can be rotated and viewed from different angles while x-ray image is
2-D, so it cannot be viewed from different angles B1

5 A voltmeter is a fault finder.

A voltmeter is placed across each supply, to identify if they are not flat. B1
It is then connected across a switch, each connecting wire and the bridge wire to observe
any gap. B1
For each connection, the voltmeter reads the emf if there is a gap. B1

6(a) Magnitude of the induced emf is directly proportional to rater of change of magnetic
flux density B1

(b) The solder melts B1

Alternating current into coil produces a changing magnetic field that links the solder B1
An emf is induced in the solder B1
Eddy currents flow in the solder B1
causing joule heating, hence the melting of the solder. B1

7(a) Communication systems- e g mobile phones B1

Computer and information technology- e g internet, whatsapp, facebook, twitter, skype,
etc B1
Satellite communication technology B1
(An two)

(b)(i) Strain gauge B1

pressure sensor B1

(ii) LDR B1
light sensor B1

(iii) Thermistor B1
temperature sensor B1

8(a)(i) mass per unit volume / (symbols defined) B1

(ii) Force per unit area / p = (symbols defined) B1

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(b) p = and m = volume V x density ρ F = mg V = area A x height h B1

p = = B1

= hρg A0

9(a) When any signal (analogue or digital signal) is transmitted over distance, it will pick up
noise. B1
For an analogue signal, noise is not filtered out. Both are amplified on amplification. B1
This distorts or attenuates the signal
For a digital signal, the noise picked up is filtered out and the signal regenerated B1

(b)(i) Much greater bandwidth, so can transmit information at a much faster rate B1
Less signal attenuation, so regeneration stations can be much farther apart B1
Virtually impossible to tap into, so much secure B1
Negligible radiation of energy, so very little cross-talk/linking B1
Much cheaper than copper coaxial cables B1
Low weight B1
Pick up less noise, so it is much clearer signal B1
Higher carrying capacity B1
Any two advantages

(ii) Loss of (signal) power B1

(iii) Absorption by impurities in glass B1

Scattering due to imperfections in the glass B1

(c)(i) A satellite that orbits the Earth in a geostationary orbit and its period is 24hrs as that of
the Earth B1
while a polar satellite is a satellite that has a lower orbit and it passes over the poles B1

(ii) Microwaves can pass through ionosphere to reach the satellites in space B1
Microwaves have a high bandwidth and secure since they are difficult to tap into B1
Microwaves are line-of-sight and often use a satellite or microwave link B1
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