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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Combined Science Secondary 3
Answer Key and Marking Scheme
Subject: Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry) Level: Secondary 3 Paper: Practice Paper – Physical Sciences Version: 1 of 5 Total Marks: 65
Section A: Multiple Choice (10 marks)
| Question | Answer | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | [1] |
| 2 | B | [1] |
| 3 | B | [1] |
| 4 | C | [1] |
| 5 | B | [1] |
| 6 | C | [1] |
| 7 | B | [1] |
| 8 | B | [1] |
| 9 | C | [1] |
| 10 | B | [1] |
Explanations:
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D – Displacement. Displacement has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity. Mass, speed, and energy are scalar quantities (magnitude only).
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B – 4 m/s². Acceleration = change in velocity / time = (20 – 0) / 5 = 4 m/s².
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B – 0.1 cm. A standard ruler has markings every 1 mm (0.1 cm). The precision is the smallest division that can be read.
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C – Pressure increases with depth. Pressure in a liquid is given by P = hρg, so pressure increases linearly with depth.
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B – 5 m/s². Using F = ma, a = F/m = 10/2 = 5 m/s².
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C – Radiation only. Radiation (infrared/thermal radiation) is electromagnetic waves and can travel through a vacuum. Conduction and convection require particles/medium.
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B – 3 V. In a series circuit, voltage is shared. With two identical bulbs, each receives half the total voltage: 6/2 = 3 V.
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B – The object is moving with constant speed. A straight line on a distance-time graph indicates constant speed (uniform motion). The gradient represents speed.
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C – A rocket moving upwards as gases are expelled downwards. Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The downward expulsion of gases (action) produces an upward force on the rocket (reaction).
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B – 1 J/s. Power is the rate of doing work. 1 watt = 1 joule per second.
Section B: Structured Questions (35 marks)
Question 11 (6 marks)
(a) Graph plotting [3 marks]
- Correct axes labels: Time/s on x-axis, Distance/m on y-axis [1]
- Appropriate scales chosen [0.5]
- All 5 points plotted correctly [1]
- Best-fit straight line drawn through points [0.5]
(b) Speed calculation [2 marks]
- Speed = gradient = (16 – 0) / (8 – 0) = 2 m/s
- Award [1] for correct formula/substitution, [1] for correct answer with units
- Accept calculation using any two points from the data
(c) Description of motion [1 mark]
- The toy car is moving with constant/uniform speed [1]
- Accept: The car is moving at a steady speed / uniform motion
Question 12 (5 marks)
(a) Resultant force [2 marks]
- Resultant force = Applied force – Frictional force
- = 30 N – 6 N = 24 N
- Award [1] for correct subtraction, [1] for correct answer with unit
(b) Acceleration [2 marks]
- F = ma → 24 = 8 × a
- a = 24/8 = 3 m/s²
- Award [1] for correct substitution, [1] for correct answer with unit
(c) Direction [1 mark]
- In the direction of the applied force / in the direction of the push / forward [1]
Question 13 (5 marks)
(a) Explanation [3 marks]
- Pressure in a liquid increases with depth / P = hρg [1]
- At the base of the dam, the depth of water is greatest, so the pressure exerted by the water is highest [1]
- The dam must be thicker at the base to withstand this greater pressure and prevent structural failure [1]
(b) Pressure calculation [2 marks]
- P = hρg = 15 × 1000 × 10
- = 150,000 Pa (or 150 kPa)
- Award [1] for correct substitution, [1] for correct answer with unit
Question 14 (6 marks)
(a) Method of heat transfer [1 mark]
- Conduction [1]
(b) Explanation of conduction [3 marks]
- Heat energy is transferred to the particles at the hot end of the rod [1]
- These particles vibrate more vigorously and collide with neighbouring particles, transferring kinetic energy along the rod [1]
- Energy is transferred from particle to particle along the rod without the particles themselves moving from the hot end to the cold end [1]
(c) Saucepan handle [2 marks]
- Wood and plastic are poor conductors of heat / thermal insulators [1]
- This prevents heat from being conducted quickly to the handle, so the user does not get burned / can hold the handle safely [1]
Question 15 (6 marks)
(a) Definition of refraction [2 marks]
- Refraction is the bending of light [1]
- When it passes from one medium to another of different optical density / due to change in speed [1]
(b) Ray diagram [3 marks]
- Ray bends towards the normal as it enters the glass block [1]
- Ray bends away from the normal as it emerges from the glass block [1]
- Angle of refraction correctly labelled (between refracted ray and normal inside the glass) [1]
- Note: Emergent ray should be parallel to incident ray
(c) Angle comparison [1 mark]
- The angle of refraction is smaller than the angle of incidence [1]
- (When light travels from air into glass, it slows down and bends towards the normal)
Section C: Data-Based and Extended Questions (20 marks)
Question 16 (9 marks)
(a) Graph plotting [4 marks]
- Correct axes: Force/N on x-axis, Extension/cm on y-axis [1]
- Appropriate scales chosen [0.5]
- All 6 points plotted correctly [1.5]
- Best-fit straight line drawn through the first 5 points (ignoring the anomalous 6th point) [1]
(b) Extension at 5 N [1 mark]
- Reading from graph: approximately 3.7–3.8 cm [1]
- Accept answers in the range 3.7–3.8 cm
(c) Reason for anomalous point [2 marks]
- The spring has exceeded its elastic limit / limit of proportionality [1]
- Beyond this point, Hooke's Law no longer applies / the spring does not return to its original length when the force is removed / the spring has been permanently deformed [1]
(d) Hooke's Law [2 marks]
- The extension of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied [1]
- Provided the elastic limit / limit of proportionality is not exceeded [1]
Question 17 (7 marks)
(a) Relationship [1 mark]
- Voltage is directly proportional to current / V ∝ I [1]
- Accept: As voltage increases, current increases proportionally / constant ratio
(b) Resistance calculation [2 marks]
- R = V/I (using any pair of values)
- R = 2/0.25 = 4/0.50 = 6/0.75 = 8/1.00 = 8 Ω
- Award [1] for correct formula/substitution, [1] for correct answer with unit
(c) Filament lamp graph and explanation [4 marks]
- Graph: Curve starting from origin, initially steep then becoming less steep / S-shaped curve [1]
- Correct shape showing increasing resistance [1]
- Explanation: As current increases, the filament heats up [1]
- The resistance of the metal filament increases with temperature, so the current does not increase proportionally with voltage / the graph curves away from a straight line [1]
Question 18 (7 marks)
(a) Weight [1 mark]
- Weight = mg = 200 × 10 = 2000 N [1]
(b) Work done [2 marks]
- Work done = Force × distance (in direction of force)
- = Weight × height = 2000 × 12 = 24,000 J
- Award [1] for correct formula/substitution, [1] for correct answer with unit
(c) Power [2 marks]
- Power = Work done / time
- = 24,000 / 15 = 1600 W
- Award [1] for correct formula/substitution, [1] for correct answer with unit
(d) Power difference [2 marks]
- Some energy is lost / converted to heat and sound due to friction in the motor and moving parts [1]
- The motor is not 100% efficient / some input power is wasted, so the useful power output is less than the rated power [1]
Question 19 (6 marks)
(a) Independent variable [1 mark]
- The presence or absence of aluminium foil wrapping / whether the beaker is wrapped or not [1]
(b) Controlled variables [2 marks]
- Any two from:
- Initial temperature of hot water [1]
- Volume/mass of water in each beaker [1]
- Type/size of beaker [1]
- Room temperature / surrounding conditions [1]
- (Award [1] each for any two valid variables)
(c) Prediction and explanation [3 marks]
- Beaker B (unwrapped) will cool down faster [1]
- Aluminium foil is a shiny surface that reflects thermal radiation, reducing heat loss by radiation from Beaker A [1]
- Beaker B loses heat more quickly by radiation (and convection) as it is not insulated / wrapped [1]
- Accept alternative reasoning if scientifically correct and consistent
Question 20 (6 marks)
(a) Principle name [1 mark]
- Principle of Conservation of Energy [1]
(b) Energy conversions in torch [3 marks]
- Chemical energy stored in the battery [1]
- Is converted to electrical energy in the circuit [1]
- Electrical energy is converted to light energy (and heat energy) in the bulb [1]
(c) Energy 'lost' and principle [2 marks]
- The rest of the energy is converted to heat energy / thermal energy (which is dissipated to the surroundings) [1]
- This does not violate the Principle of Conservation of Energy because the total energy remains constant – energy is converted from one form to another, not destroyed [1]
END OF ANSWER KEY