HSC Prac Exam 2005 PDF
HSC Prac Exam 2005 PDF
HSC Prac Exam 2005 PDF
Name:
Teacher:
HSC Physics
PracticalExamination
Weighting: 16 oh
Total marks: 46
Time: 50 minutes
Date: zg'hAprit 2005
Instructions:
o Attempt all questions
o Attach your graph to the back of the question paper
. HSC Equation Sheet is provided
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1205 PracticalExamination I
Determine:
(a) The time of flight.
(l mark)
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
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(e) Carry out a risk assessmentfor this experimental procedtre. Identiff one hazard and address
the control of this potential haznd.
(2 marks)
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Question 2: Determine the value of acceleration due to gravity using a pendulum. (14 marks)
Aim: To determinethe accelerationdue to gravity using the motion of a pendulum.
Theory: The period ofa pendulumdependson two variables:the length ofthe string andthe rate of
accelerationdueto gravity.
The formulaefor the period is:
T.ZoE( g
Timefor 10 swings
Timefor ONEswing
Period
Period
Length
107
Trial
(m)
(s)
(s)
34.4
3.44
1.5
'1.2
30.8
3.08
28.1
2.81
0.8
25.1
2.51
0.6
21.8
2.18
0.4
17.8
1.78
l.
Calculatethe values of T2 (to ONE decimal place) and record inthe above table. (2 marks)
2. Draw a graph of period squaredversus length of the pendulum. Plot T2 onthe vertical axis and
length on the horizontal axis. (Graph paper provided separately)
(4 marks)
(2 marks)
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(2 marks)
(4 marks)
Dependart:......
Independent:
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Would the diagram of the transforrner representa step-up or a step-down transformer? Explain
your answer.
(2 marks)
2" Look at the powerpackon the bench.The primary circuit is to be connectedto the power
supply.
a. Identiff the terminalson the powerpackthat you would use.[Recordtheir colour(s)J
(l mark)
(2 mark)
(3 marks)
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(l mark)
(1 mark)
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(1 mark)
Equipment:
Air coresolenoid
2 wires
bar magnet
galvanometer
zero-centred
2.Draw a labelleddiagramof the equipment,asit is set-up.
(2 marks)
Method:
Cormect the galvanometerto the solenoid.
Move the north pole of the magnet into the centre of the solenoid. Observe the needle of the
galvanometer.
Stop all motion. Observethe needle.
Move the north pole out of the solenoid and observe the needle of the galvanometer.
3. Add two more significant steps to the method to satisff the Aim.
(2 marks)
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Results:
4. Develop a suitabletable to contain your results.
(4 marks)
Conclusion:
5. Explain how data supports or refutes the hypothesis.
(2 marks)
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