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PHYSICS P1- SOLUTIONS
1. Force diagrams
a) P – Normal force , Q – gravitational force
b) P – Normal force , Q – gravitational force, R– Applied force,
S- kinetic frictional force
c) P – Normal force , Q – gravitational force, R– Applied force,
S– kinetic frictional force
d) P– Tension force
Q– gravitational force
e) P– gravitational force
f) A – Normal force
B – Applied force
C –Frictional force
D–Gravitational force
2. HOMEWORK : FREE BODY DIAGRAMS,
1.
25 kg 15 kg
Fnormal 240 N
Fnormal
FTension FTension
Ffriction Ffriction
Fweighl Fweighl
2.
FTension
FTension
m2 m1
Fweighl Fweighl
3.
4 kg 8 kg
FNormal
F FTension FNormal
Ffriction
Fweighl
Fweighl
Fnet = ma
1.Take initial motion to the right as being positive
1.1 Rx =Rcos = 100cos600 = 50 N
Fnet =ma
Rx + (-Ff) = ma
50 – 12 =20a
a = 1, 9 ms-2
1.2 Ff = μKFN , FN =mg +Ry =20x9.8+17.321 =213.321N
12 = μK(213.321)
μK = 0,0563
1.3 ∆x = vi∆t + ½ a∆t2
= 0 + ½ (1, 9) (10)2
= 95 m
2. Take the initial upward motion of the crate as being positive
2.1 Fnet = ma
Fcable + (-Fweight) = ma , constant velocity »»» a=0
Fcable + (-500) (9.8) = (500) (0)
Fcable = 500(9.8) =4900 N
2.2 Fnet = ma
Fcable + (-Fweight) = ma
Fcable + (-500) (9.8) = (500) (2)
Fcable = 5900 N
3.
Ftension Ftension
3kg 2kg
Fweight
FWeight
Take the downward motion of the 3kg mass piece as being positive
3kg 2kg
Fnet = ma Fnet = ma
Fweight + (–FT) = ma Fweight + (–FT) = m (-a)
(3 x 9.8) – FT = 3a (2 x 9.8) – FT = –2a
29, 4 – FT = 3a 19, 6 – FT = –2a……. (2)
FT = 29, 4 – 3a ……. (1)
Substitute (1) in (2)
19, 6 – (29, 4 – 3a) =–2a
a = 1, 96 ms-2
4. Take the initial upward motion of the lift to be positive
FSCALE/FNORMAL
FWEIGHT
4.1 Fnet = ma
Fscale + (-Fweight) = ma
Fscale – (80 x 9.8) = (80) (2)
Fscale = 944 N
4.2 Fnet = ma
Fscale + (–Fweight) = m (–a)
Fscale – (80) (9.8) = (80) (-2)
Fscale = 624 N
4.3 FNET =ma
Fscale + (–Fweight) = m (–a)
Fscale – (80) (9.8)= (80)(0) , constant velocity »»» a=0
Fscale = 784 N
4.4 a=g= 9.8 ms-2
Fnet = ma
Fscale + (–Fweight) = m (–a)
Fscale – (80) (9.8) = (80) (–9.8)
Fscale = 0 N
5. Take the motion down the incline as positive.
FNORMAL
Fg//
FWEIGHT F
200
5.1 Constant velocity »»» F = Fnet =0 N, a=0 ms-2
FNET =ma Fg// =m.g.sin =50∙9.8∙sin200
Fg// + (–Ff) = m∙(a) = 167,5898 N
167, 5898 + (–Ff) =0
Ff = 167, 59 N, up the slope
5.2 μ=tan =tan 200=0, 3639
OR Ff = μkFN FN = mgcos =50(9, 8cos200) =460,449N
167, 59 = μk∙460,449
μk = 0.3639
6.
6.1 RX = R∙cos = 150∙cos150 =144, 8888 N
Fnet =ma
RX= ma
144, 8888= 30a
a = 4, 83 ms-2
6.2 Fnet = ma
RX+ Ff = ma
144, 8888 + (–24) =30∙a
a = 4, 03ms-2
6.3 FN = Fw – Ry , Ry = Rsin = 100 sin150= 25,882N
= (30)(9.8) – 25,882
= 268, 81 N
Ff = μkFN
24 = μk( 268, 81)
μk = 0,0893
VERTICAL PROJECTILE MOTI0N SOLUTIONS
Activity 1
1. 1.1 vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
(0)2 = (4)2+2(-9, 8) y
0 = 16 + (-19, 6) y
-16 = -19, 6y
y = 0, 81 m
1.2
v f = v i + a Δt
0 = (–4) + (9, 8) Δt
Δt = 0,41 s
∴ The ball takes 0, 41 s to reach the highest point in its projection (5)
1.3.
Time upwards = time downwards
∴ total time in the air is
(2) (0, 41) = 0, 82 s
1.4. Total displacement = Δ y = 0 m (1)
Displacement is measured in a straight line from the initial
position (the thrower’s line from the original to the final position
(the thrower’s hand is the initial and final position).
Activity 2
2.1 3 - 2, 04= 0, 96 s
2.2
Option 1
Δy = vi t + 12a Δt2
= (10) (3) + 12(–9, 8) (3)2
= 14, 1 m
Δy = 14, 1 m below the starting point
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
0 = 100 + 2(–9, 8) Δy
Δy = 5, 1 m
Maximum height above the ground = 5, 1 + 14, 1 = 19, 2 m
Option 2
Δy = vi Δt + 12a Δt2
= 0 + 12 (–9, 8) (3 – 1, 02)
= –19, 21 m
Δy = 19, 21 m (maximum height above the ground)
Option 3
vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔy
(–19, 4) = 0 + 2 (–9, 8) Δy
Δy = 19, 2 m (maximum height above the ground
Activity 3
1. 15 m.s-1
(1)
2. Inelastic collision
The speed/velocity at which the ball leaves the floor is less /
different than that at which it strikes the floor OR The speed/
velocity of the ball changes during the collision.
Therefore, the kinetic energy changes/is not conserved. (2)
3 . vf2= vi2 + 2ay
(20)2 = (10)2+ 2(9, 8) y
∴ y = 15, 31 m (3)
Displacement from floor to maximum height
vf2 = vi2 + 2ay
(0)2 = (–15)2 + 2(9, 8) y
y = –11, 48 m
Total displacement
= –11, 48 + 15, 3 = 3, 82 m or 3, 83 m
Activity 4
4.1 B
4.2 A
4.3 C
MOMENTUM & IMPULSE
Activity 1
1.1 Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity of an object.
1.2 Impulse is the product of the net force and the time in which the net force acts on an object.
1.3 Elastic collision is defined as collision in which the kinetic energy is conserved.
1.4 Inelastic collision is defined as collision in which the kinetic energy is not conserved.
1.5 Principle of conservation of linear momentum it states that the total linear momentum of an
isolated system remains constant.
1.6 An isolated system is the one on which the net external force acting on the system is zero.
Activity 2
2.1
Diagram A:
m = 150 ÷ 1000 = 0, 15 kg
v i = + 18 m·s−1
v f = −12 m·s−1
Diagram B:
m = 0, 15 kg
→
v i = + 18 m·s−1
→
v f = 0 m·s−1
Let the direction towards the wall be positive
m = 150 g = 0, 15 kg (divide the mass by 1000)
v i = 18 m·s−1
pi = mvi
= (0, 15) (18)
= 2, 7 kg·m·s−1 towards the wall
2.2
m = 150 g = 0, 15 k
v f = −12 m·s−1
Pf = mvf
= (0, 15) (−12)
= 1, 8 kg·m·s−1 away from the wall
2.3
m= 0, 15 kg
p= mvf – mvi
= (0, 15) (−12 −18)
= −4, 5 kg·m·s-1
∴ p is 4,5 kg·m·s-1 away from the wall
2.4
Diagram A: 𝐹𝑛𝑒𝑡 =𝑃𝑡
𝑀𝑉 − 𝑀𝑉
= 𝑓 𝑡 𝑖
(0,15)(−12) − (0.15)(+18)
= 0,1
Force exerted by the wall is 45 N away from the wall
𝑃
Diagram B Fnet = 𝑡
𝑚𝑣𝑓−𝑚𝑣𝑖
= 𝑡
= 0,15(0) - 0,15(18)
0, 1
= -27 N
Force exerted by the wall is 27N away from the wall
2.5 pf = -1,8 kg.m.s-1 away from the wall
pi = +2,7 kg.m.s-1 toward the wall
p = mvf - mvi
= -1, 8 - (+2, 7)
= 4, 5 kg.m.s-1 away from the wall
-1, 8 kg.m.s-1 +2, 7 kgm.s-1
p = - 4,5 kg.m.s-1
Fnett = p
= (0,175) [(–30) – (12)] = –7, 35 N·s
Therefore 7, 35 N·s away from the bat (4)
2.
Fnet t = –7, 35 = Fnet (0, 05)
−7,35
Fnet = 0,05 =-147N
Therefore 147 N away from the bat (3)
3. 147 N towards the bat. According to Newton’s Third Law of
Motion the force of the bat on the ball is equal to the force of
the ball on the bat, but in the opposite direction, (5)
Fbat on ball = −Fball on bat
Activity 4
4.1 An isolated system is the one on which the net external force acting on
the system is zero.
4.2
m1 = 4 000 kg and m2 = 3 000 kg v1i = +1, 5 m·s−1 v2i = 0
m·s−1
v1f =? v2f = + 2, 8 m·s−1
Σpi=Σpf
m1 v1i + m2 v2i = m1 v1f + m2 v2f
(4000) (1, 5) + (3000) (0) = (4000) v1f + (3000) (2, 8)
4000 v1f = 6000 – 8400
v1f = 0,6 m·s-1
∴ 0, 6 m·s-1 to the west
4.3
Σ EKi = ½ m1 v1i 2 + ½ m2 v2i2
= ½ 4000) (0, 6)2+ ½ (3000) (2, 8)2
= 720 + 11760
Σ EK f= ½ m1 v1f2 + ½ m2 v2f2
=½ (4000) (1, 5)2 + ½ (3000) (0)2
= 4500 J
4500 J 12480 J
Collision is inelastic
Work, Energy and Power
Activity 1
1.1 Work energy and power - The net work done on an object is equal to the change in the
object’s kinetic energy.
1.2 Conservative forces - A force for which the work done (in moving an object between two
points) is independent of the path taken.
1.3 Non – conservative forces - A force for which the work done (in moving an object between
two points) depends on the path taken.
1.4 Isolated system - A system in which the net external force acting on the system is zero.
1.5 Principle of Mechanical energy - The total mechanical energy (sum of gravitational potential
energy and kinetic energy) in an isolated system remains constant.
1.7 Power - The rate at which work is done or energy is expended.
Activity 2
1.1 B
1.2 D
1.3 D
1.4 A
1.5 B
1.6 B
Activity 3
1.1 The total mechanical energy (sum of gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy) in
an isolated system remains constant.
1.2 No.
1.3
1.4 N
Ff
W
1.4.1
1.4.2 The net work done on an object is equal to the change in the object’s kinetic
energy.
1.4.3 A force for which the work done (in moving an object between two points)
depends on the path taken.
Activity 4
1.1 WFapplied = Fapplied·Δx·cos θ = (220)(10)(cos 0°) = (220)(10)(1)
= 2 200 J (3)
1.2. WFnormal = Fnormal· Δx· cos θ = mg· Δx · cos 90°= (50)(9,8)(10)(0)
=0J (3)
1.3. WFfriction = Ffriction·Δx · cos θ = (40)(10)(cos 180°) = (40)(10)(−1)
= −400 J (3)
1.4. Wnet = ƩW = WFapplied + WFfriction = (2 200) + (−400) = 1 800 J (3)
Activity 5
1.1 The net work done on an object is equal to the change in the object’s kinetic
energy.(2) T
1.2
W
1.5 WFg = Fg· Δx· cos θ = (6)(9,8)(1.6)(cos 0°)= 94.08 J (3)
DOPPLER EFFECT SOLUTIONS
Assignment
1. Doppler Effect is the change in frequency (or pitch) of the sound detected by a
listener, because the sound source and the listener have different velocities
relative to the medium of sound propagation.
2.
v vL
2.1 f L fs
v vs
340 0
fL 350 377,78Hz
340 25
340 0
2.2 f L 350 326,03Hz
340 25
340 5
fL 450 456,62 Hz
3. 340 0
340 0
4.1 f L 1200 4080Hz
340 240
340 240
fL 4080 6960Hz
4.2 340 0
340 0
fL 350 377,78Hz
5. 340 25
340 vL
450 400
340 0
vL =42,5 m.s-1
More exercises
1.1
v vL
fL fs
v vs
1500
fL (250000)
1500 20
= 253,38 x 103 Hz
1.2 Remains the same
2.1 Doppler Effect
2.2
v vL
fL fs
v vs
340
90 / 100 fs ( fs )
340 vs
vS = 37,78 m•s-1
2.3 Smaller than
3.1 Doppler Effect
3.2
v vL
fL fs
v vs
340
90 / 100 fs ( fs )
340 vs
vS = 37,78 m•s-1
The detected frequency is independent of the distance between the source and the
observer.
4.1 Towards
4.2
v vL
4.3 f L fs
v vs
340 0
450 fs
340 20
153000- 9000 = 340fs
fs = 423,53 Hz
ELECTROSTATICS SOLUTIONS
QUESTION ONE
1.1 The electrostatic force between charges is directly proportional to the product of the
charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
𝑄+𝑄2
1.2 Qnew = 2
−6𝑥10−6 + 2𝑥10−6
= 2
−6
=−2 𝑥 10 C
𝑄
1.3 nelectrons = 𝑞𝑒
− 2𝑋10−6
= −1,6 𝑋10−19
=1,25x1013 electrons
𝑄1𝑄2
1.4 F = k
𝑟2
2𝑋10−6 .2𝑋10−6
= 9x109 (20𝑋10−2 )2
=9x103 N
𝑄1𝑄2
1.5 1.5 F = k
𝑟2
2𝑋10−6 .4𝑋10−6
=9x109 (30𝑋0−2 )2
=8X10-1 N
FR2 =FX2+ FY2
= (9x103)2 + (4X10-1)2
= 9X103 N
8𝑥10−1
Tan ᶿ = 9𝑥103
ᶿ = 5,09x10
QUESTION 2
2.1 The electrostatic force between charges is directly proportional to the product of
the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
𝑄1 𝑄2
2.2 F = k 𝑟2
4𝑥10−6 .2𝑥10−6
=9X109 (50𝑥10−3) 2
2,88X101N
2.3
𝑄1 𝑄2
2.4 F = k 𝑟2
8𝑋10−6 .2𝑋10−6
=9X109 (100𝑋10−3) 2
= 1,44X101N
FNET = F1 + F2
1 + 1,44X101
= 2,88 X10
= 1,44X101N
2,44𝑥101
Tan ᶿ = 1,44𝑥101
ᶿ = 5,95x101
QUESTION 3
3.1 Electric field is a region of space in which an electric charge experiences a force.
3.2
𝑘𝑄
3.3 E1 = 𝑟 2
3𝑥10−9
= 9X109
(10𝑥10−3)2
= 2,7x105 N.C-1
𝑘𝑄
E2 = 𝑟 2
5𝑥10−9
= 9x109(30𝑥10−3)2
= 5 x104 N.C-1
ENET = E1 + E2
𝑘𝑄
= E1 = 𝑟 2
3𝑥10−9
= 9X109(10𝑥10−3)2
= 5 x 104 + 2,7x105
= 3, 20 x105 N.C-1
𝐹
3.4 E = 𝑒
𝐹
3, 20 x105 = 1,6 𝑥10−19
F = 5, 12 x10-14 N
QUESTION 4
4.1 Because we need to charge the sphere.
𝑘𝑄
4.2 E1 = 𝑟 2
4,8𝑥10−8
= 9X109(5𝑥10−2)2
= 1,73 x105 N.C-1
4.3
4.4 T FE
W
𝑄1 𝑄2
4.5 F = k 𝑟2
4,8𝑥10−8 .4𝑥10−8
= 9X109 (5𝑋10−2) 2
= 8,29X10-3N
𝐹
4.6 E = 𝑄
8,29X10−3
E = 4,8 𝑥10−8
F = 1, 73 x105 NC-1
QUESTION 5
5.1 Electric field is a region of space in which an electric charge experiences a force.
𝑄
5.2 ne = 𝑞𝑒
10 𝑥10−6
= 1,6𝑥10−19
= 6, 25 x1013 electrons
𝑘𝑄
5.3 E=
𝑟2
10𝑥10−6
= 9 x109(2𝑥10−2)2
= 2, 25 x108 NC-1
5.4
5.5 The electrostatic force between charges is directly proportional to the product of the
charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
𝑄1 𝑄2
5. F = k 𝑟2
10,𝑥10−6 .20𝑥10−6
= 9X109 (3𝑥 −2) 2
= 2, 00 x10-3 N
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS SOLUTIONS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
1 1 1
1.1
Rp R1 R 2
1 1
=
60 60
Rp = 30 Ω
1.2 Rext = 30 + 25 = 55 Ω
Emf = I(R + r)
12 = I (55 + 1, 5)
I = 0, 21 A
1.3 V = IR
= (0, 21)(30)
= 6, 3 V
QUESTION 2
2.1 1, 5 V
V
2.2 gradient/m =
I
0,65 - 1,5
=
1,0 - 0
= - 0,85 Ω
2.3 Internal resistance
2.4 Decreases
When I increase:
“Lost volts”/ Ir increases.
Vext = emf – Ir decreases.
QUESTION 3
3.1 12 V
3.2
3.2.1 Option 1 Option 2
V 9,6 emf = IR + Ir
I= = =4A 12 = I(2,4) + 2,4 I = 4 A
R 2,4
3.2.2 emf = IR + Ir
12 = 9, 6 + 4r
r = 0, 6 Ω
3.3 Option 1 Option 2
emf = I(R + r) Emf = Vterminal + Ir
12 = 6(R + 0,6) 12 = Vterminal + 6(0,6)
Rext = 1,4 Ω Vterminal = 8,4 V
1 1 1 V 8,4
= + I2,4 Ω = = = 3,5 A
R R1 R2 R 2,4
1 1 1 I tail lamps = 6 – 3,5 = 2,5 A
=
1,4 2,4 R
R = 3,36 Ω V 8,4
Rtail lamps = = = 3,36 Ω
Each tail lamp I 2,5
: R = 1,68 Ω Rtail lamp = 1,68 Ω
Option 3 Option 4
V = IR For parallel combination:
12 = (6)R I1 + I 2 = 6 A
Rext = 2 Ω V V
∴ + =6
2,4 R taillamps
∴Rparallel = 2 – 0,6 = 1,4 Ω
1 1
1 1 1 8,4 ( + ) = 6
= + 2,4 R taillamps
R R1 R2
1 1 1
= ∴ Rtail lamps = 3,36
1,4 2,4 R
R = 3,36 Ω Rtail lamp = 1,68 Ω
Each tail lamp R = 1,68 Ω
3.4 Increases
Resistance increases, current decreases
Ir (lost volts) decreases
QUESTION 4
4.1 The current in a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference
across its ends at constant temperature.
OR
The ratio of potential difference to current is constant at constant temperature.
4.2
1 1 1 1 1
4.2.1 = Rp = 0, 7 Ω
R p R1 R 2 1,4 1,4
OR
R1R 2 1,4 1,4
Rp = = = 0, 7 Ω
R1 R 2 1,4 1,4
4.2.2
OPTION 1: V = IR
emf = I(R + r) = (15)(0,7)
12 = I(0,7 + 0, 1) = 10,5 V
I = 15 A
OPTION 2:
emf = I(R + r)
R= I= = = 15 12 = Vexternal + (15)(0,1)
A Vexternal = 12 – (15)(0,1)
0,7 = = 10,5 V
∴V = 10,5 V V”lost” = Ir = (15)(0,1) = 1,5 V
Vexternal = 12 – 1,5 V = 10,5 V
OPTION 3
Voltage divides 0,7: 0,1 / 7:1 Iheadlight = = 7,5 A
∴Vheadlight = x 12
V = IR = (7,5)(1,4) = 10,5 V
= 10,5 V
= 11,83 V
4.2.3
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
P= I (light) = 7, 5 A I (light) = 7, 5 A
= P = VI P = I2R
= 78, 75 W = (10, 5) (7, 5) = (7, 5)2(1, 4)
= 78,75 W = 78,75 W
4.3 Decreases
(Effective/ total) resistance decreases.
- (Total) current increases.
“Lost volts” / Vinternal / Ir increases, thus potential difference / V (across headlights)
decreases.
V2
P= decreases.
R
QUESTION 5
5.1 9V
Potential difference measured when:
switch is open / no current flows / circuit is open/no work done is in external
circuit
5.2
Emf = IR + Ir
9 = Vext + (3)(0,3) Vext = 8,1 V
Vext = I(R1 + R2)
8,1 = 3(3R) R1 = 0,9
5.3 Decreases
5.4 Increases
Resistance decreases.
Current increases.
Ir increases.
QUESTION 6
6.1 Any two:
Temperature
Cross sectional area (thickness) of material
Length
6.2
Conductor Q
For the same potential difference, wire Q has a higher current than wire P.
Therefore wire Q has a lower resistance than wire P.
OR
Conductor Q
The gradient of the graph for wire Q is bigger than that for wire P.
I V
Gradient = is bigger, thus = R is smaller.
V I
QUESTION 7
7.1 Vint = 45 – 43, 5 = 1, 5 V
V 1,5
I= = =3A
R 0,5
V12 Ω = IR12 Ω = 3 x 12 = 36 V
V// = 43, 5 – 36 = 7, 5 V
(If only V// = 7, 5 V: 2 marks)
V 7,5
I = // = = 0,75 A
R 10
7.2 IR = 3 – 0, 75 = 2, 25 A
V 7,5
R = // = = 3, 33
I 2,25
7.3 Increases
The total resistance increases,
Therefore the current decreases therefore Vinternal decrease therefore reading
on V increases.
QUESTION 8
8.1
Rheostat A
Resistor
V
Criteria for circuit diagram Mark
Battery connected to the resistor as shown – correct symbols used.
Rheostat connected in series with resistor – correct symbols used.
Ammeter connected in series so that it measures the current
through resistor – correct symbols used.
Voltmeter connected in parallel across resistor – correct symbols
used.
8.2 Temperature
8.3 B
V
The ratio is greater than that of A.
I
QUESTION 9
1 1 1 1 1
9.1 =
R r1 r2 4 16
∴ R = 3,2 Ω
Reffective = 3,2 Ω + 2 Ω + 0,8 Ω
=6Ω
9.2 Option 1: Option 2:
V = IR emf = I(R + r)
12 = I(6) 12 = I(5,2 + 0,8)
I=2A I=2A
9.3 Vparallel = IR
= (2) (3, 2)
= 6, 4 V
6,4
V8Ω = = 3, 2 V
2
QUESTION 10
10.1 Option 1
1 1 1 1 1
= + R = 6, 47 Ω
R e r1 r2 9 23
Rtot = 6, 47 + 2 + 0, 2 = 8, 67 Ω
V 12
I = = 1, 38 A
R 8,67
Option 2
1 1 1 1 1
= + R = 6, 47 Ω
R e r1 r2 9 23
Rext = 6, 47 + 2 = 8, 47 Ω
Emf = I(R + r) 12 = I (8, 47 + 0, 2) I = 1, 38 A
10.2 Decreases
(Effective) resistance of circuit decreases (No current through 15 Ω and 8 Ω
resistances)
Current (I) increases
Ir (lost volts) increases
Vexternal decreases
QUESTION 11
11.1 The current through a conductor is directly proportional to
the potential difference across its ends at constant
temperature.
11.2 Equal
2 A divides equally at T (and since IM = 1 A it follows that IN = 1 A)
11.3 emf = IR + Ir 17 = 14 + Ir Ir = 3 V
Vlost 3
r= = = 1, 5 Ω
I 2
11.4 VN = IRN = (1) (2) = 2 V
11.5 VY = 14 – 2 = 12 V
VY = IRY 12 = (2) RY
RY = 6 Ω
ELECTRODYNAMICS SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Q/split ring commutator/commutator Q (1)
1.2 Replace Q/split ring commutator with slip rings. (1)
1.3 AC can be stepped-up at power stations to reduce energy loss during
transmission. (2)
1.4.1
1.4.2
QUESTION 2
2.1
2.1.1 slip rings (1)
2.1.2 brush (es) (1)
2.2 Maintains electrical contact with the slip rings.
OR
To take current out/in of the coil. (1)
2.3
Mechanical /kinetic energy to electrical energy. (1)
2.4 1½ (1)
2.5
2.6 Parallel to (1)
2.7
QUESTION 3
3.1
3.1.1 A: coil / rotor / armature
B: brushes
C: commutator OR
Split-ring (commutator) (3)
3.1.2
ANY ONE:
Takes current into the coil.
Maintains contact with the commutator. (1)
3.1.3 DC motor (1)
3.1.4
Due to the motor effect.
OR
There is an interaction between the external magnetic field and the magnetic field
produced by the current in the conductor. (2)
3.2.1
3.2.2 0, 04 s
3.2.3
QUESTION 4
4.1 Electromagnetic induction. (1)
4.2 Rotate the coil faster/Increase the number of coils/ Increase the strength of the
magnetic field. (1)
4.3 Slip rings (1)
4.4.1 It is the value of the voltage in a DC circuit that will have the same heating effect
as an AC circuit.
Accept:
The time averaged voltage of an AC.
4.4.2
V,
Vims = eS v
V2
- 339,45 Vv
v2
Vims = 240,03 V¥
QUESTION 5
5.1.1
OPTION 4
V? ms
Pato Y
2
34 |
/2
100v =v
R
R= 578 OV
fo}
v
v
OPTION 2,
Mase = 340 1 - 549,04
v2 v2
V7 ms
Paw oY
2
240,04 v
Vims =
100v =
R=5780Vv
5.1.2
(3)
[8]
5.2 Can be stepped up or down/ can be transmitted with less power loss. (1)
QUESTION 6
6.1.1
Move the bar magnet very quickly
up and down inside the coil (2)
6.1.2 Electromagnetic induction (1)
6.1.3 Commutator/ split rings (1)
6.2.1
6.2.2
OPTION 1
V,
Vv = __ max
rms V2
220 = Vina
V2
Vinax = 311,13 V
Vee _ 33113 Y
max
me R 40,33
=7,71 AY
OR/OF
Vinax
Pp = _/max'max
ave
2
1200,1 = (B13 Mae wen
Imax =7,71A
OPTION 2
P, erage = Vimslime Y
average rms~rms
1200.1 = (220) ims”
lims = 5,455 A
Imax = V2 (5,455)
=7,71AY — (7,715A)
OPTION 3
P.verage = TR v
1200,1 = ms(40,33)”
lims = 5,455 A
Imax = V2 lims
= /2 (5,455)
= 7.71 AY
QUESTION 7
7.1
7.1.1 North pole (1)
7.1.2 Q to P (1)
7.2.1
OR
7.2.2
QUESTION 8
8.1.1DC-generator
Uses split ring/commutator (2)
8.1.2
8.2.1
OPTION 1
Vv — Vina OR/OF
m2 V, —Vmo___ = 349 < 949,416
Pave = Vins Tins v ™s V2 “> ,
Prive, =Vins Tins,
goo= 0.) v v
V2 800 = Iims _ (240,416) ¥
aan Ay lms =3,03AY
Inms. = 3,33 AY
8.2.2
Pave =Vins Tims
for the kettle
2000 = = UY
lot = (8,32 + 3,33) ¥
=11,65AV
PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1
1.1 It is the minimum energy that an electron in the metal needs to be emitted from
the metal surface (2)
1.2 Frequency/Intensity (1)
1.3 The minimum frequency required to remove an electron from the surface of the
metal. (2)
1.4
1.5 The photocurrent is directly proportional to the intensity of the incident light.
QUESTION 2
2.1.1 The minimum frequency (of a photon/light) needed to emit electrons from (the
surface of) a metal. (substance)
OR
The frequency (of a photon/light) needed to emit electrons from (the surface of) a metal.
(substance) with zero kinetic energy. (2)
2.1.2 Silver
Threshold/cutoff frequency (of Ag) is higher
OR
To eject electrons with the same kinetic energy from each metal, light of a higher
frequency/energy is required for silver. Since E = Wo + Ek(max) (and Ek is constant),
the higher the frequency/energy of the photon/light required, the greater is the work
function/Wo. (3)
2.1.3 Planck’s constant (1)
2.1.4 Sodium (1)
2.2.1
2.2.2
7, 09 x 1015 (electrons per second)
OR
Same number as that calculated in Question 10.2.1 above 2.2.1 (1)
[13]
QUESTION 3
3.1 It is the process whereby electrons are ejected from a metal surface
(2)
3.2
Graph of/Grafiek van Eximaximaks) VS
A
Eximax) X (10 “*? J)
>|a
3.3.1
OPTION 1
4 = 46x10%m" v
fezolv
= (3 x 10°)(1,6 x 10°) ¥
= 48x10" Hz
OPTION 2
By extrapolation: y-intercept = -W.
W. = hf, ¥
3,2 x 10°°v = (6,63 x 10™)f, ¥
fo = 4,8 x 10"4 Hzv
(4)
(4)
3.3.2
OR
QUESTION 4
4.1 photoelectric effect
𝑐 1
4.2 h𝜆 = Wo + 2mv2
(6, 63 x10-34)(3 x 108) ÷ 200 x 10-9 = 8, 00 x10-19 + 0, 5 x 9, 11 x10-31 x v2
v = 653454, 89 m.s-1
QUESTION 5
5.1 The minimum frequency (of a photon/light) needed to emit electrons from
(the surface of) a metal (substance).
5.2
5.3 Smaller (less) than (1)
5.4 The wavelength/frequency/energy of the incident light (photon/hf)
is constant .
Since the speed is larger, the kinetic energy is larger
the work function/W 0 /threshold frequency smaller.
(3)
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