2022 ANDSS Phy Prelims P1

This document consists of 18 printed pages. Setter: Mr Richmond Ang O ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2022 Secondary Four Express CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS: / INDEX NUMBER: PHYSICS Paper 1 Multiple Choice 6091/01 12 September 2022 1 hour 0800 – 0900 h Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write in soft pencil. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid/tape. Write your name, class and index number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided. There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet. Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully. Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer. Any rough working should be done in this booklet. The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

2 PRELIM 4E PHY 2022 6091/1 1 What is the typical size for a small atom? A 0.1 cm B 0.1 km C 0.1 μm D 0.1 nm 2 The height, h, of an oscillating mass is measured by a data logger. A graph of height, h, against time is shown below. What is the period of the oscillation? A 0.15 s B 0.30 s C 0.45 s D 0.60 s 3 A car driver immediately stepped on the brakes when he saw a cat dashing across the road. The car dec elerated at a constant rate of 10 m/s2. The car finally came to a stop after it travelled for 45 m. How long did the car take to come to a complete stop? A 1.0 s B 3.0 s C 4.5 s D 10 s 0.45 s 0.30 time / s 0.20 h / m Retort Stand Oscillating mass Height, h Data logger

3 PRELIM 4E PHY 2022 6091/1 4 Two forces, X and Y, act upon an object O. The arrows represent the magnitudes and directions of the forces. Which diagram shows the resultant force of X and Y? 5 A man with an open parachute falls to Earth at constant speed. The following forces act on different bodies: P the air resistance acting on the man Q the upward force of the man on the Earth R the weight of the man S the downward pull of the man on the parachute Which two forces are action-reaction force pair? A P and Q B P and R C P and S D Q and R

4 PRELIM 4E PHY 2022 6091/1 6 A tennis ball falls from the upstairs window of a house. What can be said about the acceleration of the ball if air resistance is ignored? A It depends on the mass of the ball. B It increases as the density of the ball increases. C It increases as the ball falls. D It stays the s