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Question 13 (2 marks) GPS (global positioning system) devices are regularly used to accurately determine the location of an object on Earth. The devices work by receiving timing si
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 43.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 38% of students · official report
Question 13 (3 marks) Diffraction patterns can be produced by directing electrons at a graphite foil. Electrons are emitted by a hot filament at the cathode, accelerated by the ano
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Question 14 (3 marks) Explain how the null result of the Michelson–Morley experiment supports Einstein’s special theory of relativity.
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Question 14 (4 marks) The photoelectric effect experiment distinguishes the particle model of light from the wave model of light. The following observations are made in a photoelec
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Question 15 (4 marks) In a Young’s double-slit experiment, a green light source of wavelength 550 nm is incident on two slits. The resulting interference pattern, on a screen situa
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Question 15 (2 marks) Explain how the electron double-slit experiment provides evidence for the wave nature of electrons.
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a. Calculate the slit separation, d. 2 marks m
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b. The green light source is replaced with a light source of lower frequency. Explain the effect that the change of light source will have on the interference pattern observed on t
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Question 16 (3 marks) Jessica and Matthew investigate the photoelectric effect. They expose a metal sample to light of constant intensity but varying frequency, and measure the vol
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Question 16 (2 marks) A Sun-like star has a measured power output of 1.52 x 10%” W. Calculate the rate, in kg s™', at which the star is reducing its mass. o ° =) S H FE he ES @ El
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a. Using Figure 20, calculate Planck’s constant. 2 marks eV s Section B
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b. Using Figure 20, determine the work function for the metal used. 1 mark eV
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