Answer all questions

1. Temperature and energy can be classified as

A. base quantities
B. derived quantities
C. scalar quantities
D. vector quantities

2. Diagram shows the scale of micrometer screw gauge

What is the reading of the micrometer screw gauge?

A. 6.58 mm
B. 6.03 mm
C. 3.60 mm
D. 0.36 mm

3. You are given an equation of = + . Which of the following quantities need to be

plotted in order to determine the value of a?

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4. Diagram shows a circular track with a radius of 20 m.

A boy started from point Y and ran round the circular track for two laps. What is the
displacement of the boy when he finished his run at point Y?
A. 0 m
B. 40 m
C. 126 m
D. 252 m

5. Diagram shows a velocity time graph for a moving object.

Which part of thee graph shows the object moving with constant acceleration?
A. PQ
B. QR
C. RS
D. ST

6. Diagram shows a basket of fruits with a mass of 2 kg placed on a smooth surface. A force
of 5 N acts on the basket for 6 seconds.

What is the change in momentum of the basket?

A. 6 kg m s-1
B. 12 kg m s-1
C. 15 kg m s-1
D. 30 kg m s-1

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7. Diagram shows a constant force 25 N is exerted of a block.

The block will move with

A. constant velocity
B. constant acceleration
C. increasing acceleration
D. decreasing acceleration

8. Diagram shows a set of high jump apparatus.

The thick cushion is used to reduce the

A. impulse on the body of the athlete
B. impulsive force on the body of the athlete
C. velocity just before landing
D. time of impact between the athlete and the cushion

9. Diagram shows a region X surrounding the Earth where a mass that is placed in this region
will experience a force.

The region X is
A. electric field
B. magnetic field
C. gravitational field
D. electromagnetic field

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10. Which of the following situations shows that no work being done?

11. Diagram shows these arrangements, X, Y and Z made up of identical springs.

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 Which graph shows the force extension relationship of arrangement X, Y and Z?

12. Diagram shows two identical bricks X and Y placed in two different ways on a sandy
ground were pressed by an identical force, F.

What is the factor that causes brick Y to sink more into the sand?
A. Force, F
B. Weight of the block
C. Pressure, P
D. Density of the block

13. Diagram shows three containers filled with water to the same level. The pressure caused
by the water at points X, Y and Z are PX, PY and PZ respectively.

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 Which comparison is correct?
A. PX = PY = PZ
B. PX < PY < PZ
C. PX > PY > PZ

14. Diagram shows four identical containers filled with four different types of liquids.

Table shows the densities of the liquids.

Liquid Density / kg m-3

A 700
B 900
C 1000
D 1200

Which liquid exerts the highest pressure on the base of the container?

15. Diagram shows the random motion of the gas molecules inside a container.

The pressure of the gas will not increase if

A. the number of molecules in the container is increased
B. the mass of the molecules is increased
C. the speed of the molecules is increased
D. the volume of the container is increased

16. A leaking rubber suction pump is pressed against a smooth wall as shown in Diagram a.
When released, the suction pump does not stick to the wall, as shown in Diagram b.

Diagram a Diagram b

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 The suction pump does not stick to the wall because
A. the atmospheric pressure is equal to the pressure inside the pump
B. the atmospheric pressure is less than the pressure inside the pump
C. the atmospheric pressure is more than the pressure inside the pump

17. Diagram shows a simple hydraulic jack.

The jack can lift a heavier load sung the same force by
A. shortening the length of the handle
B. increasing the vertical length of piston X
C. increasing the cross sectional area of piston Y
D. using a hydraulic liquid of higher density

18. The diagram shows the position of a hydrometer in four different liquids W, X, Y and Z.
Which liquid has the biggest density?

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19. Diagram shows a folded piece of paper resting on the table.

Air is blown at high speed under the paper. What will happen to the paper?
A. The paper will lift up
B. The paper will press down on the table
C. The paper will remain at it is

20. Two objects that are at thermal equilibrium have

A. the same mass
B. the same amount of heat energy
C. the same heat capacity
D. the same temperature

21. A liquid to be used as a cooling agent in the cooling system of a machine should have a
A. high specific heat capacity
B. low boiling point
C. high density

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22. Diagram shows the cooling curve of a substance

At which plane is the substance in solid and liquid at the same time?

23. Complete the following statement:

The heat absorbed by 10 g of ice to melt completely is equal to

A. the heat absorbed by 10 g of steam to condense completely

B. the heat released by 10 g of steam to condense completely
C. the heat absorbed by 10 g of water to evaporate completely
D. the heat released by 10 g of water to freeze completely

24. After a long journey the air pressure in a car tyre is increased. This can be explain by
A. Boyles law
B. Charles law
C. Pressures law

25. The body temperature of a boy increases from 37oC to 38oC. What is this increase in
temperature in kelvin?
A. 1 K
B. 273 K
C. 310 K
D. 311 K

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26. Diagram shows a boy standing in front of a plane mirror.

Which of the following are the characteristics of the image formed in the mirror?
A. Real, inverted and magnified
B. Real, upright and same size
C. Virtual, inverted and magnified
D. Virtual, upright and same size

27. What happens to light as it travel from glass into air?

Speed of light Angle of refraction
A Decreases Decreases
B Increases Increases
C Decreases Increases
D Increases Decreases

28. Diagram shows the path of light travelling from a glass block to air

The refractive index of the glass block is

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A.
sin 42
sin 42
B.
90
1
C.
sin 48
sin 48
D.
sin 90

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29. The diagram shows the phenomenon of total internal reflection which occurs at the
boundary between two medium

What is the correct relationship between n1 and n2?

A. n1 > n2
B. n1 = n2
C. n1 < n2

30. The focal length of the objective lens and the eyepiece of an astronomical telescope are fo
and fe respectively. The distance between the two lenses is L.
Which of the relationship between L, fo and fe is correct for the astronomical telescope at
normal adjustment?
A. L = fo + fe
B. L < fo + fe
C. L > fo + fe

31. Diagram shows the image formed on the screen is not clear (not sharp)

Which of the following changes will produce a sharp image on the screen?
A. Move the screen towards the lens
B. Move the object further from the lens
C. Move the object until it is at the focal point of the lens
D. Replace the lens with another concave lens of shorter focal length

32. Diagram shows the cross section of a water wave.

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 Which of the statements is true about the water waves?
A. Q and R have the same phase
B. The wavelength is the distance between P and R
C. Wave energy is transferred from position P to R
D. The particle at R oscillates in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave
propagation.

33. Which diagram shows the reflection of waves in a ripple tank?

34. Which of the following describes the changes in velocity, wavelength and frequency when
water waves propagate from shallow to deep water?

Velocity Wavelength Frequency

A Increases Increases No change
B Decreases Increases Decreases
C Increases Decreases Increases
D No change No change No change

35. Diagram shows water waves are moving towards a harbour.

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 What will happen to the waves at P and Q?

P Q
A Reflection Refraction
B Diffraction Refraction
C Reflection Interference
D Diffraction Interference

36. Diagram shows the positions of loud and soft sounds produced along the line PQ when the
audio signal generator is switched on.

The distance between consecutive loud sounds, x, will increase if

A. M is increased
B. f is increased
C. is decreased
D. b is increased

37. Diagram shows a fisherman boat used sonar to determine a shoal of fish under sea.

The wave phenomenon is

A. interference
B. reflection
C. diffraction
D. refraction

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38. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to provide reliable location controlled by a
satellite.
Microwaves is suitable to be used in GPS compared to radio waves because microwaves
A. has longer wavelength
B. can travel through vacuum more easily
C. can penetrate the atmosphere more easily
D. gives more energy to the water molecules in air.

39. Which diagram shows the correct electric field pattern?

40. Which graph shows the highest resistance?

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41. Diagram shows 9 identical resistors connected in three different circuits, P, Q and R.

Which statement is correct for IP, IQ and IR?

A. IP < IR < IQ
B. IP < IQ < IR
C. IQ < IP < IR
D. IQ < IR < IP

42. Diagram shows an electric circuit with three identical bulbs

Which statement is correct about the circuit?

A. The three bulbs light up with equal brightness
B. Bulb P is brighter than bulb Q
C. The potential difference across P is smaller than across R
D. The current in P is equal to the current in Q

43. Diagram shows a circuit with a dry cell that has internal resistance.

What is the change in the ammeter and voltmeter reading when the resistance of the rheostat
is reduced?
Ammeter reading Voltmeter reading
A Decreases Decreases
B Decreases Increases
C Increases Decreases
D Increases Increases

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44. When an electric kettle with a voltage rating of 220 V is connected to a 220 V power supply,
the water in the kettle boils in 10 minutes. What is the time taken for the water to boil if the
electric kettle is connected to a 200 V power supply?
A. 10 minutes
B. Less than 10 minutes
C. More than 10 minutes

45. Diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus to study the pattern of the magnetic field
produced by the current in a straight wire.

Which diagram shows the correct pattern and direction of magnetic field that will be seen
by the observer?

46. Diagram shows a coil WXYZ that is carrying a current.

What are the directions of the magnetic force acting on the sides WX and YZ of the coil?
WX YZ
A Downwards Upwards
B Downwards Downwards
C Upwards Upwards
D Upwards Downwards

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47. Diagram shows a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
What is the direction of the magnetic force that acts on the conductor?

48. Diagram shows a copper rod that can be moved in four different directions between the
poles of a permanent magnet.

Which directions will produce a deflection on the galvanometer?

A. W and X
B. W and Y
C. X and Z
D. Y and Z

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49. A multi tap transformer consists of primary coil of 1 200 turns and secondary coil of a
total of 120 turns.
Which diagram shows the correct connection to light up a 12 V, 24 W bulb at normal
brightness?

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50. Diagram shows part of the National Grid Network

What is the magnitude of the voltage and the type of current in the transmission cables?

Magnitude of the voltage Type of current

A Low Direct current
B Low Alternating current
C High Direct current
D High Alternating current

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