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Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
Physics
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Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics II
Instructions
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
– 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.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
where appropriate. Turn over
, 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 gives the SI base units of stress?
A kg m s–2
B kg m–1 s–2
C N m–2
D Pa
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following provides evidence for the particle nature of
electromagnetic radiation?
A diffraction
B interference
C photoelectric effect
D polarisation
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
,3 Light enters a semicircular glass block, as shown. The ray of light reaches the straight
edge of the block at an angle of incidence θ.
The critical angle for glass is c.
θ
Which of the following statements for light incident at the straight edge of the block
is correct?
A When θ is greater than c, then no light is reflected.
B When θ is greater than c, then no light is transmitted.
C When θ is less than c, then no light is reflected.
D When θ is less than c, then no light is transmitted.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Scientists believe that our universe is currently expanding. One possible fate is for the
universe to reach a maximum size and then start to contract.
Which of the following descriptions of a universe with this fate is correct?
A a closed universe
B a critical universe
C a flat universe
D an open universe
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
, 5 X and Y are identical stars. When viewed from Earth the intensity of star X is four times
the intensity of star Y.
Which of the following explanations is possible?
A X is twice as far away as Y.
B X is four times as far away as Y.
C Y is twice as far away as X.
D Y is four times as far away as X.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
6 A trolley is attached to two springs and set into horizontal oscillation, as shown.
stand
direction of oscillation
spring
clamp
trolley
bench
The kinetic energy of the trolley is Ek, and the potential energy of the trolley is Ep.
Which row of the table is correct?
Trolley at equilibrium position Trolley at maximum displacement
A Ek is a maximum Ep is minimum
B Ek is a maximum Ep is a maximum
C Ek is zero Ep is a maximum
D Ek is zero Ep is minimum
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
Number Number
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
Physics
� �
Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics II
Instructions
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
– 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.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
where appropriate. Turn over
, 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 gives the SI base units of stress?
A kg m s–2
B kg m–1 s–2
C N m–2
D Pa
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following provides evidence for the particle nature of
electromagnetic radiation?
A diffraction
B interference
C photoelectric effect
D polarisation
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
,3 Light enters a semicircular glass block, as shown. The ray of light reaches the straight
edge of the block at an angle of incidence θ.
The critical angle for glass is c.
θ
Which of the following statements for light incident at the straight edge of the block
is correct?
A When θ is greater than c, then no light is reflected.
B When θ is greater than c, then no light is transmitted.
C When θ is less than c, then no light is reflected.
D When θ is less than c, then no light is transmitted.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Scientists believe that our universe is currently expanding. One possible fate is for the
universe to reach a maximum size and then start to contract.
Which of the following descriptions of a universe with this fate is correct?
A a closed universe
B a critical universe
C a flat universe
D an open universe
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
, 5 X and Y are identical stars. When viewed from Earth the intensity of star X is four times
the intensity of star Y.
Which of the following explanations is possible?
A X is twice as far away as Y.
B X is four times as far away as Y.
C Y is twice as far away as X.
D Y is four times as far away as X.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
6 A trolley is attached to two springs and set into horizontal oscillation, as shown.
stand
direction of oscillation
spring
clamp
trolley
bench
The kinetic energy of the trolley is Ek, and the potential energy of the trolley is Ep.
Which row of the table is correct?
Trolley at equilibrium position Trolley at maximum displacement
A Ek is a maximum Ep is minimum
B Ek is a maximum Ep is a maximum
C Ek is zero Ep is a maximum
D Ek is zero Ep is minimum
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
