Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2
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,2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
0.35
A sin1 2.00
2.00
B sin1 0.35
2.00
C tan1 0.35
0.35
D tan1 2.00
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0.
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
� �
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2
■■■■
,2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
0.35
A sin1 2.00
2.00
B sin1 0.35
2.00
C tan1 0.35
0.35
D tan1 2.00
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0.
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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