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Thursday 6 June 2024 – Morning
A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H557/02 Scientific literacy in physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
• a clean copy of the Advance Notice Article
(inside this document)
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Insert to answer questions in Section C.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
1 Parasailing is an adventure sport. The parasailor is pulled behind a motor boat as shown in
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 (not to scale)
32°
The tension in the rope connecting the boat to the parasail is 550 N. The parasailor is moving
horizontally at constant velocity.
(a)
(i) Calculate the vertical component of the tension in the rope.
vertical component =........................................................N [2]
(ii) The combined weight of the parasailor and sail is 870 N. Calculate the vertical upwards force
on the parasailor and sail.
vertical upwards force =........................................................N [1]
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(iii) Calculate the power required to pull the parasailor and sail through the air at a horizontal velocity
of 5.8 m s–1. Explain your reasoning.
power =............................................................W
Explanation: .....................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [3]
(b) Here are some data about the rope that attaches the sail and parasailor to the boat.
diameter = 12.0 mm
Young modulus = 13.2 GPa
length = 240 m
Calculate the extension of the rope when the tension in the rope is 550 N.
extension =.......................................................m [2]
(c) The boat accelerates. State whether the tension in the rope will increase, decrease or remain at
550 N when the parasail is moving at a greater constant horizontal velocity. Explain your
answer.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
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Thursday 6 June 2024 – Morning
A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)
H557/02 Scientific literacy in physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
• a clean copy of the Advance Notice Article
(inside this document)
• the Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• a ruler (cm/mm)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Insert to answer questions in Section C.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
1 Parasailing is an adventure sport. The parasailor is pulled behind a motor boat as shown in
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 (not to scale)
32°
The tension in the rope connecting the boat to the parasail is 550 N. The parasailor is moving
horizontally at constant velocity.
(a)
(i) Calculate the vertical component of the tension in the rope.
vertical component =........................................................N [2]
(ii) The combined weight of the parasailor and sail is 870 N. Calculate the vertical upwards force
on the parasailor and sail.
vertical upwards force =........................................................N [1]
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(iii) Calculate the power required to pull the parasailor and sail through the air at a horizontal velocity
of 5.8 m s–1. Explain your reasoning.
power =............................................................W
Explanation: .....................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [3]
(b) Here are some data about the rope that attaches the sail and parasailor to the boat.
diameter = 12.0 mm
Young modulus = 13.2 GPa
length = 240 m
Calculate the extension of the rope when the tension in the rope is 550 N.
extension =.......................................................m [2]
(c) The boat accelerates. State whether the tension in the rope will increase, decrease or remain at
550 N when the parasail is moving at a greater constant horizontal velocity. Explain your
answer.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [2]
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