Physics Form 4 Chapter 1 & 2

Revision - Objective questions

1. Which physical quantity has the correct S.I. unit?

Physical quantity S.I unit
A Temperature Celcius
B Time minutes
C Mass Newton
D Length metre

2. The graph shows the relationship between v and t.

The relationship between v and t is
represented by the equation
p
v= t+ p
A q
p
v = t +q
B q
p
v =- t+p
C q
p
v =- t + q
D q

3. 30 milliseconds is equivalent to
A 3 x 10-6 seconds D 3 x 10-3 seconds
B 3 x 10-5 seconds E 3 x 10-2 seconds
C 3 x 10-4 seconds

4. Which of the following frequencies is the same as 106.8 MHz?

A 1.068 x 10-4 Hz D 1.068 x 106 Hz
B 1.068 x 10-1 Hz E 1.068 x 108 Hz
C 1.068 x 102 Hz
5. The diagram shows the scale of a micrometer screw gauge.

What is the reading of the micrometer?

A 7.02 mm
B 7.03 mm
C 7.52 mm
D 7.58 mm

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Objective questions

6. The relationship between stretching force, F, with the extension, x, of a spring, is

given by the equation; F = kx
where k is the spring constant. What is the unit of k?
A Nm-1 C kgm-1
B Nm-2 D kgm-2

7. Which of the following values is equal to 470 pF?

A 4.7 x 10-10 F C 4.7 x 102 F
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B 4.7 x 10 F D 4.7 x 1011 F

8. Which of the following quantities is a vector quantity?

A Energy B Power
C Force D Pressure

9. Hamid cycles at a velocity of 3.1 km h-1. What is this velocity in m s-1.

A 0.09 B 0.86
C 1.16 D 11.16

10. Diagram 1 shows the target board in a game.

Which result is consistent but nor accurate?

CHAPTER 2 FORCE AND MOTION

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1. The diagram shows a velocity-time graph for the motion of an object.

11. The diagram shows the velocity-time graph for the motion of an object.

The momentum of the object is

constant from
A 0s to 3s
B 3s to 6s
The momentum of the object is constant from
C 6s to 8s
A 0 s to 3 s
D 0s to 8s
B 3 s to 6 s
C 6 s to 8 s
D 0 s to 8 s

2. The diagram shows a coin, marble and dried leaf being released at the
same time in a vacuum cylinder.

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PhysicsA
B
0 s to 3 s
Form 4 Chapter 1 & 2
3 s to 6 s
Revision - 6Objective
C s to 8 s questions
D 0 s to 8 s

12. The diagram shows a coin, marble and dried leaf being released at the same time in
2. The diagram shows a coin, marble and dried leaf being released at the
a vacuum cylinder.
same time in a vacuum cylinder.

Which observation is3.correct? Choose the diagram which shows the student doing
A All three objects float in the cylinder
B  All three objects reach the base at the
same time
C the
3. Choose the diagram which shows   student
The marble
doing reaches
the maximum work. the base earlier
than the coin
D  The coin and the marble reach the base
earlier than the dried leaf
3. Choose the diagram which shows the student doing the maximum work.
13. Choose the diagram which shows the student doing the maximum work.
Which observation is correct?
A All three objects float in the cylinder
B All three objects reach the base at the same time
C The marble reaches the base earlier than the coin
D The coin and the marble reach the base earlier than the dried leaf

4. A softball player moves his hand backwards while catching a fast moving
14. A softball player
ball. moves his hand backwards while catching a fast moving ball.
4. A softball player moves his hand backwards while
This movement of theball.
hand is to
A  increase the impulsive force
B  increase the stopping time of the
ball
C  control the ball to stop it falling

4. AThis
15. The diagram
softball
movement
shows
player
of the hand
5. The diagram
a moves
shows
box being
hispulled
hand by a boy. while catching a fast moving
backwards
is toa box being pulled by a boy.
ball.the impulsive force
A increase
B increase the stopping time of the ball What is the acceleration of the box?
C control the ball to stop it falling
A  2.50 m s-2
B  3.75 m s-2
C  5.00 m s-2
D  6.25 m s-2
E  8.75 m s-2
This movement of the hand is to
A increase the impulsive force
16. An ironWhat
ball
is theis dropped
acceleration of thefrom B mincrease
box? a height of 10 above the
thestopping
surfacetime of the
of the ball
moon.
C control the ball
Calculate the time taken for the iron ball to reach the surface of the moon. to stop it falling
-2
[Moon ABgravitational
2.50 m s
3.75 m s
acceleration is 1/6 of earth gravitational acceleration]
-2

A C 5.00 m s 0.6s-2
D 3.5s
-2
B 1.4sm s
D 6.25
-2
E 12.0s
E 8.75 m s
C 1.7s

6. An iron ball is dropped from a height of 10 m above the surface of the

moon. 3
Calculate the time taken for the iron ball to reach the surface of the moon.

[Moon gravitational acceleration = of earth gravitational acceleration]

 A 0.6 s
B 1.4 s
C 1.7 s
D 3.5 s
E 12.0 s
Physics Form 4 Chapter 2 Revision
Objective questions
7. The diagram shows an aeroplane accelerating at a constant height.
17. The diagram shows an aeroplane accelerating at a constant height.
Which relationship between the
B F < G
C U = W forces is true?
D U > W A F=G
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B F < G B F<G
C U = W C U=W
D U8. >Which
W object has the greatest inertia?
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D U>W

8. Which object has the greatest inertia?

Which relationship between the forces is true?
18. Which object has the greatest inertia?
A F = G

9. Which graph shows a constant acceleration?

19. Which graph shows a constant acceleration?

9. Which graph shows a constant acceleration?

10. The diagram shows a motor lifting a load of mass 8.0 kg. The motor takes
4 s to lift the load to a height of 0.5 m.
20. The diagram shows a motor lifting a load of mass 8.0 kg. The motor takes 4 s to lift
the load to a height of 0.5 m.
What is the power of the motor?
A 4W
B 10W
C 16W
D 40W
E 160W

What is the power of the motor?

A 4W
B 10 W 4
C 16 W
D 40 W
E 160 W
 C 16 W
D 40 W
E 160 W

Physics Form 4 Chapter 1 & 2

Revision - Objective
11. Thequestions
diagram shows a brick falling from a table.

21. The diagram shows a brick falling from a table.

What physical quantity of the brick
is constant while it is falling?
A  Potential energy
B  Kinetic energy
12. A ping pong ball is droppedConto a Accelaration
concrete floor. Which graph shows the
D velocity
relation ship between the Velocity
of the ball with time?
12. A ping pong ball is dropped onto a concrete floor. Which graph shows the
relation ship between the velocity of the ball with time?
22. A ping pong ball is dropped onto a concrete floor. Which graph shows the relation
What physical quantity of the brick is constant while it is falling?
ship between the velocity of the ball with time?
A Potential energy
B Kinetic
12. A ping pong ball is energy
dropped onto a concrete floor. Which graph shows the
C Accelaration
relation ship between the velocity of the ball with time?
D Velocity

23. The diagram shows the path of ball rolling drown a smooth slope.
The ball has the greatest change in
13. The diagram shows the path of ballgravitational
rolling drown potential
a smooth slope.
energy
13. The diagram shows the path of ballbetween the positions
rolling drown a smooth slope.
A P and Q
B Q and R
C P and S
D R and T
13. The diagram shows the path of ball rolling drown a smooth slope.

The ball has the greatest change in gravitational potential energy between the
positions
The ball has the greatest change in gravitational potential energy between the
positions
A P and Q
B Q and R
AC PPand
andQS
B Q and R 5
D R and
The ball has the greatest changeT in gravitational potential energy between the
positions C P and S
D R and T
 14. The diagram shows a picture hanging on a wall.
14. The diagram shows a picture hanging on a wall.

Physics Form 4 Chapter 2 Revision

Objective questions

24. The diagram shows a picture hanging on a wall.

Which vector diagram represents the forces, T , T ,and W, that act on the picture?
Which vector diagram represents the forces, T1, T2,and W,1that2 act on the picture?

Which vector diagram represents the forces, T1, T2,and W, that act on the picture?
Which vector diagram represents the forces, T1, T2,and W, that act on the picture?
Which vector diagram represents the forces, T1, T2, and W, that act on the picture?

25. The time taken for an object to fall from a height of h m from the earth’s surface is t
s. If the gravitational acceleration on the moon is 1.6 ms -2, compare the time taken
2005 2005
for the object to fall from the same height on the Moon.
A Same as t s 15. The time
15.taken for an
The time object
taken fortoanfallobject
from to
a height of ha m
fall from fromofthe
height h earth’s
m from the earth’s
surface is t surface
s. is t s.
B  Less than t s
C  Longer than t s

26. The diagram shows a student running up a staircase at a constant speed.

Which physical quantity increases while the

2005 2005 student running up the staircase?
A  Inertia of the student
15. The time taken for an object to fall from a height of h m from the earth’s
15. The time taken for an object to fall from a height of h m from the earth’s
surface is t s.
surface is t s. B  Momentum of the student
C  Kinetic energy of the student
D  Potential energy of the student

27. The diagram shows two student skating towards P.

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Revision - Objective questions

What will happen to the girl when the

boy releases her hand?
A  Stays stationary
B  Moves towards P
C  Moves towards Q
D  Potential energy of the student

28. An athlete performs the high jump.

What is the function of the mattress?
A To reduce the collision time between the athlete and the mattress
B  To reduce the change if momentum of the athlete when he hits the
mattress
C To reduce the impulsive force acting on the athlete when he hits the
mattress

29. The diagram shows a pillion rider moving backwards when the motorcycle
accelerates.

The backward movement of the pillion

rider can be explained by
A  the concept of inertia
B  the concept of equilibrium of forces
C  principle of conservation of momentum
D  principle of conservation of energy

30. The diagram shows forces F1 and F2 exerted on a wooden block placed on a table
surface. The friction between the block and the table surface is 2 N.

Which pair of forces F1 and F2 causes the wooden block to move with an
acceleration?
F1/N F2/N
A 5 7
B 3 5

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Objective questions

C 6 4
D 3 2
E 4 1

31. The acceleration-time graph below shows the movement of an object.

Which velocity time graph represents the movement of the object?

32. The diagram shows load M supported by the arrangement of springs, P, Q and R. All
the springs are identical.

Which comparison is correct about the extension of P, Q and R

A P<Q<R

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B Q<R<P
C R<Q<P
D Q<P<R

33. Diagram 1 shows a weightlifter successfully lifting a load of 60 kg.

Calculate the work done in lifting the

load
A 30J
B 120J
C 600J
D 1200J

34. Diagram 2 shows a parachutist landing with his legs bent.

Why does the parachutist bend his legs?

A   To lengthen the time of impact of his feet
with the ground
B   To shorten the time of impact of his feet with
the ground
C To lengthen the time of falling to the ground
25.

35. Diagrams 3 shows a metal sphere oscillating on a frictionless track.

Which of the following statements is true?

A  The kinetic energy of the metal
sphere is minimum at R
B  The potential energy of the metal
sphere is maximum at P
C  The principle of conservation of
energy is not obeyed
D  The total energy of the metal
sphere at S is higher than at R

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Objective questions

36. Diagram 4 shows two trolleys, P and Q, on a frictionless plane. Trolley P moves and
collides with the stationary trolley, Q.

Which of the following statements is true?

A  The collision is an elastic collision
B  Both trolleys do not undergo changes in momentum
C  The total momentum before and after the collision is the same
D  The total kinetic energy before and after the collision is conserved
37. Diagram 5 shows two metal spheres, P and Q.
Which of the following statements is true
when P and Q are in free fall?
A  The velocities of P and Q are the
same
B  The acceleration of P and Q are the
same
C  The momentum of P and Q are the
same

38. Diagram 6 shows a load hanging on a spring balance is a stationary lift. The reading
of the spring balance is 20 N. What is the reading of the spring balance when the lift
moves up with an acceleration of 2 ms-2 ?

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A 16N
B 18N
C 20N
D 22N
E 24 N

39. Diagram 7 shows a coin and a feather experiencing free fall in a vacuum container.
Which physical quantity is constant?
A Velocity
B Accelaration
C Momentum
D Kinetic energy

40. Diagram 1 shows the path traveled by a car form P to S.

What is the displacement of the
car?
A 5.0 km
B 6.8 km
C 8.2km
D 9.0km

41. Diagram 2 is a velocity-time graph showing the motion of an object.

Which of the following describe the motion of the object?

OJ JK
A Uniform acceleration Decreasing acceleration
B Increasing acceleration Decreasing acceleration
C Increasing acceleration Uniform deceleration

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D 1.4 s
D Uniform acceleration Uniform deceleration

42. Diagram 3 shows a car on tow.

38. When an object is in equilibrium
Whichof forces, the object
of the following vector diagrams
represents the resultant force, F, which
A must stationary
acts on the car?

B must move with a uniform velocity

C is either stationary or moving with a uniform velocity
D either moves with a uniform velocity or with a uniform acceleration

43. Why are the front and rear sections of a car designed to crumple easily?
A To increase impact time C To increase friction
B To decrease momentum D To decrease fiction
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44. A brick falls from a height of 10 m. Calculate the time taken for the brick to reach
the ground.
39 Hamid cycles at a velocity of 3.1 km h-1.
AWhat is this
0.5velocity
s C 1.0 s
in m s-1.
B 0.7 s D 1.4 s
A 0.09
45. When an object is in equilibrium of forces, the object
B 0.86
A must be stationary
BC 1.16 must move with a uniform velocity
CD 11.61 is either stationary or moving with a uniform velocity
D either moves with a uniform velocity or with a uniform acceleration
40 Table 1 shows the results of an experiment to investigate the relationship between load
46. Table shows the
and extention results
when of is
a spring anstretched.
experiment to investigate the relationship between
load and extension when a spring is stretched.
Load F/N 100 150 200 250 300
Extention 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
x/cm
The original length of spring is lo = 15.o Table
cm.1 What is the manipulated variable?
A Load, F
The
B original length of spring
Extention, x is lo = 15.o cm. What is the manipulated variable?
C Original length of the spring, lo
A
D Load, FMaterial used to make the spring
B Extention, x
C Original3 length
47. Diagram showsoftwo
the trolleys
spring, loof different masses. Both trolleys move at the same
velocity and
D Material fallto
used over thethe
make edge of the table and hit the floor.
spring

41 Diagram 2 shows the velocity-time graph of an object.

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Revision - Objective questions

What is the same physics quantity

for both trolleys?
A Gravitational potential
energy
B Time taken to hit the floor
C Kinetic energy
D Momentum

48. Diagram 4 shows two identical balls, P and Q, moving towards each other with a
velocity of v and 2v respectively. The collision between the two balls is an elastic
collision. Which statement is correct about the elastic collision?

A The momentum of the ball P before the collision is equal to the

momentum of ball Q before the collision
B The total momentum before the collision is equal to the total
momentum after the collision
C The kinetic energy of ball P before the collision is equal to the kinetic
energy of ball Q before collision
D The total kinetic energy before the collision is not equal to the total
kinetic energy after the collision

49. Diagram 4 shows a car with a mass of 1000 kg moving with an acceleration of 2 m
s-2. There is a frictional force of 900 N acting on the car.

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Objective questions

What is the force exerted by

engine of the car?
A 900 N
B 1100 N
C 2000 N
D 2900N

50. Diagram 5 shows a box with a mass of 55 kg being dropped from a helicopter. At
the moment before touching the ground, the velocity of the box is 12 m s -1. The box
stops 2 seconds after touching the ground.
What is the magnitude of the
impulsive force acted on the box?
A 660 N
B 330 N
C 122N
D 110 N

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