SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A solid is a state of matter that has a/ an

a. Indefinite volume and an indefinite shape.
b. Definite volume and a definite shape.
c. Definite volume and an indefinite shape.
d. Indefinite volume and a definite shape.

2. In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to
them?
a. Crystal
b. Liquid
c. Gas
d. Solid

3. All of the following are phases (states) of matter EXCEPT:

a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gas
d. Putty

4. Matter changing from a solid to a liquid is called:

a. Evaporation
b. Sublimation
c. Deposition
d. Melting

5. Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?

a. Density
b. Solubility
c. Boiling point
d. Reactivity
6. What is force?
a. Energy transfer
b. Push or pull acting on an object
c. Acceleration of an object
d. Mass of an object

7. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

a. Mass
b. Speed
c. Force
d. Temperature

8. What does Newton's Second Law, F = ma, explain?

a. Relationship between force and time
b. Relationship between force and velocity
c. Relationship between force, mass, and acceleration
d. Relationship between force and distance

9. Which force opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in contact?
a. Tension
b. Applied Force
c. Friction
d. Normal Force

10. According to Newton's Third Law, what happens when one object exerts a force on a
second object?
a. The second object exerts no force in return.
b. The second object exerts a force in the same direction.
c. The second object exerts an equal force in the opposite direction.
d. The second object exerts a force perpendicular to the direction of the force applied.
11. What is energy?
a. The ability to do work or cause a change
b. The mass of an object
c. The speed of an object
d. The temperature of an object

12. Which type of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

a. Thermal energy
b. Potential energy
c. Kinetic energy
d. Electrical energy

13. What is the formula for kinetic energy (KE)?

a. KE = M x g
M
b. KE =
VC
1 2
c. KE = MV
2
d. KE = P x T

14. Which type of energy is associated with the temperature of an object?

a. Chemical energy
b. Sound energy
c. Thermal energy
d. Light energy

15. What principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from
one form to another?
a. Newton's First Law
b. Archimedes' Principle
c. Law of Conservation of Energy
d. Ohm's Law
SECTION B OPEN ENDED

QUESTION 1
(a) What is matter?
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(b) Name the three phases (states) of matter?
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(c) Explain how particles are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases. Discuss the main
differences between them.
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QUESTION 2
(a) State Newton’s first law of motion
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(b) An aeroplane moves with a forward thrust force of 300kN from the engines, while
experiencing a drag/opposing force of 300kN from the air. Describe the motion of the
aeroplane.
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(c) The thrust force from the engines now decreases to 200kN. Describe and explain any
changes in the aeroplane’s motion.
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(d) The figure below shows a car travelling with constant velocity in the x-direction and the
forces acting on it.

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(i) State the letter of the force driving the car backwards.

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(ii) The car is driven by a gasoline (petrol) engine that propels the car.

Complete the sequence of useful energy changes that take place from the gasoline to the
motion of the car.

............................................................ energy in the gasoline

thermal energy in the engine.

................................................... energy of the propeller

................................................. energy of the moving car. [3 Marks]

(iii) If the car has a mass of 1205 kilograms and a net force of 1520 newtons is acting on it.
What is the car's acceleration?

acceleration: ____________ [3 Marks]

QUESTION 3

(a) A car with a mass of 1000 kg has a volume of 10m3.

(i) What is the density of the car?

Density =______________________ [3 Marks]

(ii) If the car is traveling at a speed of 20 meters per second, what is its kinetic energy?

K.E = ________________________ [3 Marks]

(iii) What is the magnitude and direction of the force needed to bring the car to a complete
stop within ten seconds?

Magnitude = ____________________ [3 Marks]

Direction = _____________________ [1 Mark]

(b) A student has a measuring cylinder, a string, an irregular shaped stone, and a beaker of
water as shown below.

(i) Describe how the student can determine the volume of the stone using the
equipment above.
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 (ii) The student measures the mass of the stone. Its mass is 146.02g. State the
instrument used to measure the mass of the stone.
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(iii) Calculate the density of the stone if its mass is 14.02kg and its volume is 11.06
cubic meters.

Density = __________________ [3 Marks]

QUESTION 4.

(a) State the law of conservation of energy.

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(b) A spring has a spring constant of 250N/m. Calculate the work done in stretching the
spring by 0.03M.
1 2
Use the equation: E = k x
2
 Work done: __________________ [3 Marks]

Use the following where necessary.

M 1
ρ= V . KE = 2 mv2. PE = KE

1 2
PE = mgh. F= ma E = 2k x

W = mg V=LxHxW

ALL THE BEST!!