TCE PhysicsPractice Examination 7

This paper covers

• Section A (Criterion 5): 2D explosion momentum and elastic/inelastic energy checks, with full working, units and directions.
• Section B (Criterion 6): DC motor forces, commutator and torque direction, including at least one labelled field or force diagram.
• Section C (Criterion 7): polarisation by reflection and scattering, mixing calculation with a justified explanation.
• Section D (Criterion 8): X-ray tube voltage, continuous and characteristic spectra, with a non-routine or real-world context.
• Original paper set in one fictional vehicle-safety and engineering workshop; every number is recomputed in Python (see exams-7-arith-check.json).

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.