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Physics
Unit: 4PH0
Science (Double Award) 4SC0
Paper: 1P
Thursday 12 January 2012 – Morning
Time: 2 hours

Paper Reference

4PH0/1P
4SC0/1P

Materials required for examination.
Ruler, calculator

Total Marks

Instructions
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Show all the steps in any calculations and state the units.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark
your new answer with a cross .

Information
The total mark for this paper is 120.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Keep an eye on the time.
Write your answers neatly and in good English.
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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orbital speed

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orbital radius
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Answer ALL questions.
1 (a) The diagram shows some electrical circuit symbols.

A

B

C

D

(i) Which symbol represents a switch?
(1)
A
B
C
D
(ii) Which symbol represents a diode?
(1)
A
B
C
D

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(b) A hairdryer connected to the mains supply takes a current of 5.5 A.
(i) Which of these fuses should be used with the hairdryer?
(1)
A

3A

B

5A

C

7A

D 13 A
(ii) Explain your answer.
(1)
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