States
Pahang
1.
Introduction
to physics
Qn 1
-vernier
calipers
-name &
state error
1
Introducti
on to
physics
N9
2.Forces
and
motion
3.Forces
and
pressure
SPM 2013 Trial Examination Paper Analysis
Topics & Subtopics
4.Heat
5.Light
6.Waves
7.Electricity
Qn 4
Qn 11
Qn 5
Qn 9
-force &
elasticity
cmopression
& elastic Ep
-Bernoulli’s
principle
- Bunsen
burner and
application of
the principle
-use of
aerofoil
aeroplane
wing and
calculate the
lift force
-gas law
-size of bubble
as it rises to
the surface of
water
-comparison
of u and v of
convex lens
and folcal
length
-draw ray
diagram of a
concave lens
-modification
to build a
telescope of
higher power
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
2.
Forces
and
motion
Qn 6
-spring and
elasticity
compression
and
maximum
height
-Factors
affecting
elasticity.
Qn 5
-velocity and
Bernoulli’s
principle
Qn 7
-specific heat
capacity
-calculate with
Q= mc ᶿ
-modifying
insulator and
the
thermometer
bulb
Qn 3
-specific
latent heat
-calculation
with Q = ml
Qn 9
-compare
mass and
heat capacity
-construct a
cooking pot
-describe land
breeze and
sea breeze
5.
Light
Qn 2
-refraction
-diagram of
refraction of
water wave
-calculation
with v=fλ
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivity
Qn 6
Qn 10
Qn 12
Qn 3
-compare p.d of
EHT and
electric field
strength
- Van de Graf
generator
-I and flow of
charge
-electro
magnetic
induction
-bicycle
dynamo and
producing a.c.
-power
transmission
and use of
transformer
-Semi
conductor
-how n-type
semi
conductor is
produced
-make the
best choice
of the
transistor
circuit to
light up the
bulb
automaticall
y at night.
-radioisotope
-controlling of the
Al sheet thickness
-Calculate half life
8.
Electromagnetism
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivity
Qn 8
-power rating of
a bulb
-compare
efficiency
between two
bulbs
6.
Waves
8.
Electromagnetism
7.
Electricity
Qn 11
Qn 7
Qn 10
Qn 4
Qn 1
Qn 8
-virtual image
-total internal
reflection and
conditions
-ray diagram of
reflection of by
concave mirror
-diffraction of
wave
-ultrasonic
wave to
determine the
depth of
ocean
- s= ½ vt
-meaning of
current
-comparing
brightness, no.
of batteries
and ammeter
reading
-describe how
thunder and
lightning occur
-modify lighting
system in a
library
-transformer
-calculate Ip, Is,
Vp and Vs
-reverse
biased diode
-function of
diode
-meaning of
radioactivity
-controlling of the
volume of packet
milk
-nuclear fusion
-Calculate mass
defect
and energy
released in
fission process
Qn 12
-working
principle of
telephone
earpiece
-making the
best choice of
the telephone
earpiece
-transformer
calculation
1.
Introduction to
physics
Penang
Qn 1
Thermometer
- type of
physical qty it
measures
2.Forces
and motion
Qn 2
-momentum
against time
graph
QN 11
-impulsive
force
-use of
helmets,
gloves &
jackets by
motor bikers
-making the
best choice of
motorcycles
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
6.
Waves
Qn 5
Qn 7
Qn 3
Q10
- pressure
- Bernoulli’s
- principle
-gas law
-tyre suitable
for muddy
road
-diamond
and
refractive
index
-total internal
reflection &
application
-amplitude &
sound wave
-Compare
between 2
different
tunning fork
-how to
reduce
engine noise
of an
aeroplane
-install PA
system that
produces
loud & clear
sound
Qn 9
-specific heat
capacity
-compare
diferent metal
blocks
-modification
on car
radiactor
7.
Electricity
Qn 6
-I an V
readings
- sirie &
parallel
circuits
Qn 12
-resistance &
p.d across a
conductor
-making the
best choice of
fuse
8.
Electromagnetism
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivty
Qn 4
Qn 8
-CRO
-half wave
rectification
and smoothed
half wave
-radioisotope
-detecting pipe
leakages
-write decay
equation
-Calculate half
life
1
Introduction
to physics
MRSM
Qn 2
-physical q
and
Voltmeter
-type of
zero error
-take
voltmeter
reading
-corrected
value
2.
Forces
and motion
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
Qn 8
Qn 11
Qn 6
Qn 9
Qn 1
Qn 10
-equilibrium
of forces
-draw ∆ to
show 3
forces in
equilibrium
Wirte
equation for
forces in
Equilibrium
-calculate
tension of
string and
make the
best choice
of cable used
to hang
heavy
billboard
-define
pressure
-speed and
pressure
-explain the
curving effect
when a ball
is kicked
from a corner
-how it is
reduced
during heavy
rain
-Making the
best choice
of a track
helmet for
indoor
cycling
competition
-gas/
Charle’s
law
-SI unit of
temp
-calculation
using
Charle’s
law
equation.
-refraction of
light and
critical angle
-Compare
and relate
critical
angle,
refractive
index and
and density
-explain how
periscope
works
In a
submarine
-design a
more
efficient
endoscope
-reflection of
wave
-angle I =
angle r
-draw
patern of
reflection
Electricitymeaning of
emf
-compare
emf, current
and internal
resistance
-relate
internal
resistance
and voltage
drop
-explain
effect of
batteries
arranged in
serie and in //
on emf and
heat
dissipated
-modify to
improve the
efficiency of a
hand dryer
Qn 5
-sound
wave and
diffraction
-compare
wavelength
and
diffraction
pattern
-how is
amplitude
affected and
why
8.
Electromagnetism
Qn 3
-e/m induction and
how induced current is
produced
-Flemming’s right hand
rule
Factor affecting
magnitude of induced
current
9.
Electronic
Qn 4
-name logic gates
-write Boolean
algebra
-work out the
truth table
-simple electrical
circuit for OR
gate
Qn 12
Semiconductor
and meaning of
dopping
-explain how a
semiconductor
diode works
-draw a half-wave
rectifier
and sketch the
input and the
output voltage
wave front
explain the use of
capacitor as a
smoother
-making the best
choice of the
circuit with a
transistor used as
an automatic
switch to light a
bulb when it is
dark
10.
Radioactivity
Qn 7
-half-life
Write
equation of
Beta decay
-sketch
decay curve
-calculate
age from T1/2
is given
-calculat
mass defect
Using
E= mc2
1
Introduction
to physics
SBP
Qn 1
Vernier
calipers
- name
physical
quantity
- label part
of vc
- function
- take
reading
3.
Forces and
pressure
Qn 5
Qn 4
Qn 7
Qn 6
Qn 8
Qn 10
Qn 3
Qn 12
Work done
-calculation
-Compare
spring
balance
reading
-buoyant
force
-compare
density
Relate
density with
spring
balance
reading and
buoyant force
-specific heat
capacity’c’
-calculation for
‘c’
-explain sea
breeze
-Convex mirror
and reflection
of light
-ray diagram of
reflection of
light on the
convex mirror
Characteristics
of the image
-application of
-Concave
mirror to heat
water by solar
energy
-use of lenses
and concave
mirrors in a
compound
microscope
-what type of
wave is
sound wave
-interference
of sound
wave and
how loud
and soft
sounds
occur
-compare a ,
and x btw
two
interference
diagrams
and relate a
And in the
foumula of
x = Dλ/a
-define power
rating on a
bulb
-use P= VI
To find I
And R=V/I to
find R
-effect of
diameter of
filament wire
on the
resistance and
the energy lost
as heat
-calculation for
the efficiency
Best choice of
bulb
-magnetic field
-number of turns
and magnetic field
-force and current
carrying concuctor
-explain catapult
field
-modify a simple
motor that runs on
dc
Efficiently
-Label parts of
a CRO
-function of the
parts
Determine
peak voltage
anf freq from
the cro display
-source of
bkgrd counts
on GM counter
-radioactive
detection with
electroscope
-making the
best choice of
radioisotope to
be used to
detect blood
clots in blood
vessels
Qn 9
-meaning of
elascity
-sompare
compression
distance and
elasticEp of
2 springs
-explain
elasticity 0f
spring bas
ed on forces
between
atoms
-modfication
to improve
design of a
trampoline
Qn 11
-Archimedes
principle
-explain why
whether
balloon stops
at a certain
altitude as it
rises
-make the
best choice of
the boat to
carry heavy
loads and
move fast
4.
Heat
5.
Light
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
8.
Electromagneti
sm
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivity
2.
Forces
and
motion
Qn 2
1
Introduction
to physics
Kedah
Qn 1
Vernier
calipers
-sensitivity
-what it
measures
2.
Forces and
motion
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
Qn 3
Qn 7
Qn 5
Qn 11
Qn 6
Bernoulli’s
principle
-compare
and relate
speed and
pressure of
air
-explain for
the
difference
in pressure
-calculate
the
pressure
difference
-suggest
ways to
increase
the
difference
in pressure
Q8
Elasticity and
catapult
-elastic
potential
energy
-calculate work
in stretching
the elastic
chord
-conversion of
energy in
stretching
-calculatefrom
E.Ep = ½ mv2
Define
specific heat
capacity
-temperature
and
thermometer
-compare
the ‘c’ of two
different
liquid, final
temperature
and change
of
temperature
-relate ‘c’
and ∆ in
temp
-choose btw
2 liquids to
be used as
coolant in
the cooling
system of
the car
-define
Incident anagle
-calculate the
refractive index
of a glass
prism given its
critical angle
-complete ray
diagram of light
rays passing
through the
prism
-identify the
phenomenon
as total internal
reflection
-explain the
occurrence of
mirage
observed in a
bus on a hot
day
-making the
best choice of
the pair of
lenses used in
the
constructing
the
astronomical
telescope to
produce a
sharp bright
and bright
image.
Ripple tank
and wave
-reflection of
wave
-define
incident
angle
-compare
and relate
angle i and
angle r
-law of
reflection
-effect of the
freq of motor
on λ and
speed of
wave
-application
of reflection
of wave
-Name
suitable wire
as heating
element
-meaning of
power rating
given
-calculate
current in the
main hair
dryer circuit
-choose the
best fuse for
the iron
-two different
hair dryer
circuit to
observe and
compare how
they work.
-choose the
suitable circuit
Qn 9
Define
momentum
-all about
principle of
conservation of
momentum
-compare total
kinetic energy
before and
after collision
-name the type
of collision
-modify an
ordinary bicycle
to be used for
safer and
higher speed
riding
8.
Electromagnetism
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivity
Qn 2
Qn 4
Qn 12
Flemming’s left
hand rule
-what each finger
represents
-determine the
direction of the
force on a current
carrying conductor
-Factor affecting
the force
-how to invers
direction of force
CR0
-determine
peak voltage
from the CRO
display
-diode and ½
wave
rectification
-function of a
capacitor in
rectification
-sketch output
signal in the
and ½ wave
rectification
with capacitor
-define
proton
number
-identify the
type of
radiation as
beta radiation
And write
equation of
beta decay
-explain how
energy is
released in
the decay
-all about
nuclear
reactor and
making the
best choice
of nuclear
reactor in
which
nuclear
energy is
used safely
and
efficiently in
the
generation of
electricity
-determine
the number
of α and β
particles in a
decay serie
-calculate
half life
Qn 10
-Compare and
relate the diameter
of solenoid, the
deflection of the
galvanometer
pointer,
the rate of cutting
the flux
-identify the law as
Faraday’s law
-Observe a bicycle
dynamo and
define induced
current
-why a carbon
brush is not
needed for a
bicycle dynamo
-name the type
current produced
-Explain how it is
produced
-modify the bicycle
dynamo to
produce bigger
induced current
1
Introduction
to physics
T’ganu
2.
Forces and
motion
Qn 5
-meaning od
elasticity
-relationship
btw elastic Ep
and s.w.g//
thickness of
spring
Qn 11
-define
momentum
and principle of
conservation of
momentum
-explain how
forward thrust
is produced
with Newton’s
Third Law and
conservation of
momentum
-making the
best choice of
jet engines to
be used in an
air craft to
produce a
greater forward
thrust
-Calculation
with: F = ma
and v2= u2+2as
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
Qn 8
Qn 3
-Archimedes’
principle
-explain how a
submarine
can submerge
-modify a
submarine so
that it can stay
longer in
deeper sea
water and
move faster
- gas law
- pressure law
- kinetic theory
of molecule
explain
pressure law
-calculation
P1/v1 = p2/v2
Qn 9
-application of
thermal
equilibrium in
thermometer
-compare the
initial q of heat
in the cointainer,
the ‘c’, the rate
of heat loss, the
temp and relate
-explain why the
temp in both
container are
the same after
some time
-Modify an ice
box to keep the
ice longer
without melting
and easy to
carry around.
5.
Light
Qn 1
- Cocave
mirror
- u<f
Qn 7
-refraction
and total
internal
reflection of
light
-calculation
with
n= 1/sin C
-relation
refractive
index with
change f
density of
medium
-compare
images of
mirror and
prism
periscope
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
8.
Electromagnetism
Qn 2
Qn 6
Qn 10
-ripple
tank
-diffraction
of wave
-draw
diffraction
wave
pattern
-use v = fλ
-relationship
btw I and V
-graph of V
against I
-factors affecting
resistance of
conductors
(diameter// cross
sectional area
-conductors in
serie or parallel
-force on a current
carrying conductor
in a magnetic field
and Fleming’s left
had rule
-compare ammeter
reading, angle of
deflection of
copper wire coil
strength of
magnetic field and
relate the
magnitude of
current and the
force acting on the
ccc
-explain why the
direction of force is
upwards
-modify a simple
coil ammeter to be
a more sensitive
ammeter and give
more accurate
reading.
9.
Electronic
Qn 4
-meaning of
cathode ray
and CRO
-pd of EHT
with size of
deflection
-use of
eV = ½ mv2
Qn 12
Meaning of
semi
conductor
-explain doping
process to
produce the ntype
semiconductor
-all about a
transistor
circuit, use
potential
divider concept
to determine
the pd across
BE circuit and
the one
adjacent to it.
-making the
best choice of
the transistor
circuit to light
the street lights
10.
Radioactivity
1
Introduction
to physics
MERBAU
MIR1
2.
Forces and
motion
3.Forces
and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
Qn 1
Qn 5
Q3
Qn 8
Qn 11
Weighing
machine
-physical qty
that it
measures
-sensitivity of
instrument
-how to
increase
accuracy of the
weighing scale
-define mass
-elasticity and
Hooke’s law
-compare and
relate
mass/weight
with the
extension of
the spring
-calculate the
extension of
spring when ‘k’
of spring and
mass attached
are given
-Archimedes’
principle
-apparent
weight and
apparent loss
of weight
-calculate
volume of
metal block
immersed
from Fb= Vρg
-define
specific heat
capacity
- the right
apparatus
set up to
deteremine
the ‘c’ of a
metal block
-calculate
the value of
‘c’ of the
metal block.
-define focal
length
-apparatus
set up to
determine
the focal
length of
the lens
-making the
best choice
of
telescope
that
produces
the
brightest
and
sharpest
image
-calculation
With
1/f =1/u+1/v
And M =
v/u=HI/Ho
Q9
-meaning of
density.
-compare and
relate the type
of liquid filled
in the
container, the
depth of the
holes and the
distance of
spurt of water.
-describe the
working
principle of a
Bunsen
burner
-modification
of a
submarine so
that it works
more
efficiently and
safely
6.
Waves
Qn 2
Meaning of
period
-relate
period and
frequency
-label
period, T
on a s-t
graph
-what is
transferred
by wave
Q10
-define
wavelength
-compare
and the
frequency of
motor used,
the
wavelength
of wave at
deep region
and shallow
region,
Hence relate
the
wavelength
of wave to
the depth of
water.
-explain use
of how
sound wave
can be used
to determine
the depth of
the sea
-modify an
ultrasound
machine to
obtain a
clearer
image
7.
Electricity
8.
Electromagnetism
Qn 12
Qn 6
-electromagnetic
-what fuse is
-advantages
of parallel
circuit
-what it
means by the
power rating
given
-calculate
current and
power output
in a
immersion
heater.
-make the
best choice of
the fuse used
to protect a
circuit of ‘240
V, 2000 W’.
induction
-state polarity of
solenoid in e/m
induction and
Lenz’s Law
-Compare and
relate the number
of turns of
solenoid and the
magnitude of
induced current
-effect of strength
of magnet on the
magnitude of
induced current
9.
Electronic
10.
Radioactivity
Qn 4
Qn 7
-CRO
-Thermionic
emission at
cathode
-what
happens to
electrons on
the heated
surface of the
cathode
-calculate
voltage from
the CRO
screen with
Y-gain given
-sketch the
waveform
when the
time-base is
off
-identify the
type of
radioactive
emission
-deflection of
alpha ray in a
magnetic
field
-choose the
most sutable
radiation
used for
irradiating
fruit canes
Summary
1
2.
Forces
and
motion
8/8 states
3.
Forces and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
8.
Electromagnetism
8/8 states
8/8 states
8/8 states
8/8 states
8/8 states
7/8 states
5 Qns
12 Qns
12 Qns
12 Qns
11 Qns
11 Qns
11 Qns
9 Qns
11 Qns
13 Qns
vernier
calipers: 3/5
thermometer:1/5
weighing
machine: 1/5
Elasticity and
Hooke’s law:
6/11
Momentum:
3/11
Impulsive
Forc :1/11
work and
energy: 1/11
Equilibrium
of Forces:
1/11
Bernoulli’s
principle: 6/12
Archimedes’
Principle: 5/12
Liquid
pressure and
depth: 1/12
Gas
laws:4/12
Specific heat
capacity:6/12
Latent
heat:2/12
Reflection of
light, concave,
convex mirrors
and
Characteristics of
images: 2/11
All about lenses,
focal length,
compound
microscope and
telescope: 4/11
Refraction, total
internal reflection
of light in
prisms and
periscope: 5/11
Properties of
waves, definition
of λ, T and v of
wave and use
of the
formula v=fλ:
2/10
All about refletion
of wave, define
incident angle
and application:
2/10
Diffraction of
wave: 3/10
All about sound
wave, amplitude,
frequency ,
production of
sound wave,
ultrsound and
interference
:2/10
All about
refraction
of wave: 2/10
Charge & electric
Field, thunder and
lightning: 1/11
Current, potential
difference,
resistance and
factors affecting
resistance: 2/11
Serie and parallel
circuit: 3/11
-emf, internal
resistance,
voltage
drop: 1/11
-function of
fuse : 2/11
-power rating and
efficiency of
lectrical
appliance: 2/11
-All about
electromagnetic
induction
-application in
transformer and
in a.c, generator
//dynamo
Faraday’s law,
factors affecting
magnitude of
induced current,
Fleming’s Right
hand rule,
Lenz’s law : 5/9
-Electromagnet,
force on ccc in a
magnetic field,
Fleming’s left
had rule,
modifying
moving coil
ammeter: 4/9
CRO and
thermionic
emission, use of
eV= ½mv2 :1/11
-Display on CRO
to determine peak
voltage period and
frequency , of ac,
voltage from ygain given : 4/11
-diode and
rectification and
capacitor as
smoother,
Sketch of wave or
full wave
rectification output
voltage: 4/11
-semiconductor,
doping and n-type
all about
semiconductor,
transistor circuits,
all about logic
gates : 2/11
-calculation of
half-life in
different ways
:3/13
-application of
radioisotopes
in industrial
field: 5/13
-identifying
type of
emission,
characteristic
of α,β
emission in
electric and
magnetic
field:4/13
-nuclear
reactor, beta
decay, decay
curve, decay
equation,
serie
decay:1/13
Introduction
to physics
5/8 states
9.
Electronic
8/8 states
10.
Radioactivity
7/8 states
Topics to be paid attention to // to focus on
1
Introduction
to physics
Vernier callipers
2.
Forces
and
motion
Elasticity
3.
Forces and
pressure
4.
Heat
5.
Light
Bernoulli’s and
Archimedes’
principle
Gas laws and
specific heat
capacity
-Refraction and
total internal
reflection of light
in prisms.
Periscope
application
6.
Waves
7.
Electricity
8.
Electromagnetism
Properties of
waves,
All subtopics
Force on ccc in
a magnetic field
Electromagnetic
induction
Refraction and
diffraction of
waves
9.
Electronic
CRO and CRO
display
Diode, ½ and full
wave rectification
10.
Radioactivity
Application of
radioisotopes
in different
fields
Radioactivitydifferent
emissions &
characteristics
radioactive
decay, ½ life
-Lenses,
microscope and
telescope
Section B and C Essay Questions Emphasis
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Forces and motion
Forces and pressure
Heat
Light
Electricity
Electromagnetism
Electronic
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2013 PHYSICS TIPS
PAPER 2
SECTION A
1.
Micrometer screw gauge / vernier calipers
2.
Latent heat fussion / vaporization / specific heat
3.
Burnoulli
4.
Refraction of light / glass index
5.
Young concept / interference of light / water
6.
CRO and rectification / diode
7.
Logic gate
8.
Half-life / rays / radioactive
SECTION B nand C
9.
Momentum / Boat or plane modification
10.
Electromagnet / transformer
11.
Gas Law / Gas pressure
12.
Projector / lens
PAPER 3 - SECTION A - Extension of spring / Hooke law / Object distance on image size / focal length
SECTION B - Resistant over wire diameter / temperature / Inertia
2013 SPM PHYSICS PAPER 2 & 3 REAL EXAM TIPS
Paper 2
Section A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Spicy osscillation load
Convex Mirror
Lift
Ohm’s law
Refractive index/ refraction of light
Hydroulic/ Pascal principle
Transformer
Specific heat capacity/ latent heat of fusion
Section B and C
1.
Magnet/ magnetism/ Meter
2.
Diode/ rectification/ capacitor
3.
Archemedes/ boat/ Hot air balloon
4.
Transformer
Paper 3
Section A
1.
Pendulum/ osscillation time length.
2.
Pressure temperature
Section B
3.
Refraction of light/ apparent depth
4.
Buoyance force (fishing)