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1. A form 4 student at Michiru View Secondary School conducted an experiment in the

laboratory. The following results were obtained and recorded in the table below.
Pure water Water + 25g salt Water + 25g salt

Boiling point (0C) 100 115 123

Write a laboratory report from some provided sample data. In the report include the title for
the report, aim of the experiment, the variables, apparatus used, procedure followed,
analysis of data collected and conclusion
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NAME: _________________________________________________________________ FORM 4:_______
2. (a) With the aid of a diagram, describe an experiment to verify Charles law

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(b) Explain how a magnetized steel bar can be demagnetized using current.

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(c) Describe how a beta particle is formed

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NAME: _________________________________________________________________ FORM 4:_______
3. You are provided with the following materials: an ammeter, a rule, nichrome wire,
connecting wires, two cells, a cell holder, crocodile clip

Procedure
a. Connect the circuit as shown below

A
Contact, C

Nichrome wire

𝑳𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉, 𝒍

b. Using a ruler, measure 10cm nichrome wire. Connect contact C at length 10cm
c. Record the Ammeter reading in the table below
d. Complete the table by adjusting the nichrome wire of lengths l to 20cm, 30cm, 40cm and
50cm.
LENGTH (CM) 20 30 40 50 60

AMMETER READING (A)

(5 marks)

e. Plot a graph of current against length on the graph paper provided (6 marks)
f. Using the graph, deduce the relationship between current against length
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g. Determine the ammeter reading when length of nichrome wire is 25cm
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(1 mark)
h. State one variable kept constant during the experiment
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i. Disconnect the circuit after use.

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NAME: _________________________________________________________________ FORM 4:_______
4. You are provided with the following materials: a ruler, a spring, a clamp stand and the
following masses: 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g and 250g.
Procedure
a. Set up the apparatus as shown in the figure below.

b. Note the initial position of the pointer before the load is added. Record in the space
below.
Initial length of the spring (y) = ____________________________________________(1 mark)
c. Load the spring with a 50g mass and record the final length in the table below (x)
d. Repeat the procedure c using masses of 100g, 150 and 200g. Complete the table below.
Mass (g) Force (N) Final length (x) Extension in cm (x-y)

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100

150

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250

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e. Using the table, plot a graph of Force(N) against extension (cm) (6marks)
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f. Use the graph to calculate spring constant (𝑘 = )
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(3 marks)

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