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Question 1
A transformer is connected to a 240 V of a.c power supply. Modification has to be
made to transformer so that the transformer can be used as an efficient 6 V mobile
phone charger.
.
Diagram 1
Suggest the modification to be made to the transformer, based on the aspect below:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Question 2
Diagram 2
Based on Diagram 2,
.
(i)
Explain one modification to the large piston that enables the jack to lift a
heavier load,
[2 marks]
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Question 3
Diagram 3
Diagram 3 shows a transistor is used to light up during the day.
(i) Suggest a modification to light up the lamp at night.
[4 marks]
(ii) A student replaced lamp L with a lamp labeled 240 V, 24 W in Diagram 4.3. The
bulb is not light up.
(a) Why the lamp is not light up?
(b) An electrical component is connected to the output transistor so that the lamp
is light up.
Name the electrical component and state the functions.
[2 marks]
Question 4
Diagram 4 shows an electric circuit that has a transistor that acts as an automatic
switch.
Diagram 4
(a) Explain the modification(s) that need to be done towards the circuit so that it can
be used as an automatic switch that will ring the alarm when a fire breaks out.
[4 marks]
Question 5
Figure 5.1 and 5.2 illustrate the working principle of a hydrometer. The depth to
which the test tube sinks depends on its surrounding liquid.
Diagram 5.1
Diagram 5.2
Explain how would you design a hydrometer that can determine a wide range of
densities of liquid, using the idea of the working principle of a hydrometer shown
above.
Draw a diagram that shows the design of your hydrometer and in your explanation,
emphasis the following aspects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Question 6
Figure 6 shows the seashore of a fishing village. During the rainy season, waves are
big. One year the waves eroded the seashore, caused the jetty to collapse and
damage the fishermens boats.
Diagram 6
To prevent similar damage in the future, the fishermen suggest building retaining
walls and relocating the jetty.
Make further suggestions of ways to help the fishermen solve their problems
You should use your knowledge of reflection, refraction and diffraction of waves to
explain these suggestions, to include the following aspects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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Question 7
Diagram 7
Diagram 7 shows an electric motor which is supplied with a 12 V a.c
(i)
(ii)
Question 8
Diagram 8 shows a sailboat.
Diagram 8
You are required to give some suggestions to design a sailboat which can travel
faster. Using the knowledge on motion, forces and the properties of materials,
explain the suggestions based on the following aspects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
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Question 9
Diagram 9 shows the structure of an optical fibre used in telecommunications.
Diagram 9
Optical fibre are made of fine strands of glass. Each single fibre (inner core) is coated
with a thin layer of another type of glass (outer cladding). You are required to give
some suggestions in designing an optical fibre which can carry more information.
Explain your suggestions base on the following aspects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Diagram 10
You are required to give suggestion on how to design a water rocket for National
Competition. Based on your knowledge on forces, motion and properties of materials,
explain your suggestion based on the following aspect:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
material used
shape of the rocket
suitable angle to launch the rocket
volume of water in the rocket
added structure for the motion of the rocket
[10 marks]
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Question 11
A chef has to cook for a banquet and he has to be able to prepare his food quickly,
with the minimum cost yet without compromising on the quality of the food served.
Using the appropriate physics concepts, suggest and explain suitable designs or way
to have a pot with the following features:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Question 12
Using the knowledge on reflection of light, explain your choice of anti-theft that is
used to have a clear view the interior of the shop, based on the following aspect:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Question 13
As an engineer you are agree given the task of determine the type of wire that is
suitable to be used for connecting electric devices in a house. Explain the suitability
of the following aspect:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
resistance of wire
melting point of wire
density of wire
rate of rusting
rate of expansion of wire
[10 marks]
Question 14
You are given two convex lenses, P and Q with focal lengths 40 cm and 5 cm
respectively. Both the lenses are used to build a simple astronomical telescope at
normal adjustment.
(i)
(ii)
Using the two lenses, explain how you are going to build the simple
astronomical telescope.
Suggest modifications that need to be done on the telescopes to produce
clearer and bigger images.
[10 marks]
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Question 15
The assembly hall of SRK Taman Hijau is small in size and produces too much echo.
The administrator intends to replace the old building with new one. The new hall
should be able to accommodate at least 800 students and is suitable for holding
other activities like concerts.
Suggest the modification should be made to the old hall.
Based on your knowledge on wave characteristics, explain the modifications based
on the following aspects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Question 16
Diagram 11
When transferring and receiving electrical energy, poles such as those shown in
Diagram 11 play an important role.
By using your knowledge on the transfer of electrical energy and Diagram 11, explain
(i)
(ii)