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Question 1 (10 marks)

Circle the correct answer.

1. Which one of the following is the SI unit of length?

A second B ampere

C metre D kilogram

2. Fig. 1.1 shows an instrument.

Fig. 1.1

This instrument is used to measure …………………. .

A temperature B time

C distance D speed

3. Which one of the following sources of energy is non-renewable?

A Bagasse B Coal

C Sun D Wind

4. An image formed by a plane mirror is ………………. when compared to its object.

A smaller B real

C bigger D virtual

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5. Which one of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Acceleration B Mass

C Velocity D Force

6. Which one of the following formulae is used to calculate the work done by a force?

A force × displacement B force ÷ displacement

C force × time D force ÷ time

7. Fig. 1.2 shows a ray of light from an object O being reflected from a plane mirror.
At which of the following positions will the image be found?

O W X Y  Z

Fig. 1.2

A W B X C Y D Z

8. Which one of the following expressions gives the correct conversion of 27°C into
Kelvin?

A 27°C + 273 B 27°C - 273

C 27°C × 273 D 27°C ÷ 273

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9. Fig. 1.3 shows the speed-time graph of a body moving along a straight line.

Speed O
Time

Fig. 1.3

What does the gradient of the line OP represent?

A Acceleration B Distance

C Speed D Time

10. Fig. 1.4 shows an electric circuit.

20 V

I=2A  Q

Fig. 1.4
What is the current at Q?

A 1A B 2A

C 10 A D 20 A

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Question 2 (8 marks)

a) Fig. 2.1 shows a book, the eye of a person and a lit bulb in a room.

Not to scale

Fig. 2.1

(i) Which one of the objects in Fig. 2.1 is a luminous object? Circle your answer.

The book The eye The bulb

[1]

(ii) On Fig. 2.1, label the incident and reflected light rays to show how the person is
able to see the book.

[1]

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b) A ray of light strikes a smooth flat surface.
It bounces off the surface as shown in Fig. 2.2.

i r
40°

Fig. 2.2

(i) Calculate the angle of incidence, i.

i = ....................................... º

[2]

(ii) State the angle of reflection, r.

r = ........................................º

[1]

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c) Fig 2.3 shows a ray of light incident on a block of glass.
The ray of light undergoes refraction as it enters and leaves the block.

On Fig. 2.3, use a ruler to complete the path of the ray of light

(i) as it enters the glass block.

[1]

(ii) as it leaves the glass block .

[2]

Air

Glass block

Air

Fig. 2.3

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Question 3 (6 marks)

A measuring cylinder is used to measure the volume of a stone.

Fig. 3.1 below shows the measuring cylinder containing 44 cm 3 of water.

Fig. 3.2 shows the same measuring cylinder after a stone is lowered completely into it.

58 cm3

44 cm3

stone

Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2

a) Determine the volume of the stone.

Volume = ...................................... cm3

[2]

b) Give two precautions you should take to determine the volume of the stone in
Fig. 3.2 as accurately as possible.

1. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[2]

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c) The stone is removed from the cylinder and its mass is immediately recorded.

(i) Which instrument can be used to measure the mass of the stone?

……………………………………………………

[1]

(ii) The mass recorded is 45 g.

What can you say about the real mass of the stone?
Put a tick (✔) in the appropriate box below.

It is equal to 45 g.

It is less than 45 g.

It is more than 45 g.

[1]

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Question 4 (9 marks)

a) Fig. 4.1 shows a simple circuit.

Fig. 4.1

(i) Name component X.

………………………………………...…………………
[1]

(ii) Draw a voltmeter in Fig. 4.1 so that the potential difference across component
X can be measured.
[1]

b) The ammeter reading is 0.5 A.

Calculate the resistance of component X.

Resistance of X = ………………………………… Ω
[2]

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c) Component Y has the same resistance as component X.
Component Y is connected to the circuit in Fig 4.1.
Fig. 4.2 shows the new circuit.

X
R S
 

Fig. 4.2

(i) X and Y are said to be connected in …………………………………………. .

[1]
(ii) Calculate the combined resistance between points R and S.

Combined resistance = ……………………………… Ω

[2]

(iii) State whether the ammeter reading in Fig. 4.2 will be greater than or smaller
than the ammeter reading in Fig. 4.1.

………………………………………

Give a reason for your answer.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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Question 5 (7 marks)

a) A body is moving with a constant acceleration of 4 m/s2.

Given that the initial speed of the body was 2 m/s, calculate its speed 3 seconds later.

Speed = ……………………………….. m/s

[3]
b) Fig. 5.1 shows the speed-time graph of a lorry for the first 50 seconds of its journey.

Fig. 5.1

(i) Describe the motion of the lorry during the first 50 seconds.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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(ii) Calculate the distance travelled by the lorry in the first 50 seconds.

Distance = ……………………….… m [2]

(iii) After some time, the lorry is back to its starting position.

What is the value of its displacement for the whole journey?

Displacement = ……………………………………….… m
[1]

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Question 6 (10 marks)

A boy of mass 50 kg is sitting still on a swing at vertical position B, as shown in Fig. 6.1.

A C

Fig. 6.1

The boy is pulled from position B to position A.

He is now 1.5 m above the ground.

a) Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the boy at position A.

[Take 𝒈𝒈 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 m/s2]

Gravitational potential energy = ......................................J

[2]
b) The boy is released from position A.
At which of the positions A, B or C, does he have maximum kinetic energy?

...................................................................
[1]

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c) Assuming there is no energy loss, state his total energy at position B.

Total energy = ......................................J

[1]

d) When the boy passes through position B, his kinetic energy is 500 J.
Calculate his gravitational potential energy at position B.

Gravitational potential energy = ......................................J

[2]

e) How do the values for the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy at position B
compare with their values in part (d) when energy is lost to the surrounding?

Put a tick (✔) in the appropriate boxes below.

LESS MORE SAME

Kinetic energy at B

Gravitational potential
energy at B
[2]

f) The time taken for the boy to move from A to C and then back to B is 1.8 seconds.

Calculate the time period of the swing.

Time period = ...................................... s

[2]

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 2021

Question 1 (10 marks)

Circle the correct answer.

(a) Which one of the following is a physical quantity?

A Kelvin B Kilogram

C Metre D Volume

(b) What is the SI unit of work?

A joule (J)

B newton (N)

C second (s)

D watt (W)

(c) Fig. 1.1 shows a simple electric circuit.

Fig 1.1

What does symbol X represent?

A A battery

B A bulb

C A cell

D A resistor

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(d) Which one of the following is a vector quantity?

A Distance

B Displacement

C Speed

D Time

(e) Fig. 1.2 shows a stretched rubber band.

Fig. 1.2

What is the form of energy stored in the rubber band?

A Chemical energy

B Heat energy

C Kinetic energy

D Potential energy

(f) Which of the following are non-luminous bodies?

A Clouds

B Stars

C Glowing fireflies

D Lighted candles

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(g) Fig. 1.3 shows a laboratory thermometer.

Fig. 1.3

What is the range of temperatures that can be measured using the thermometer?

A from -10 oC to 100 oC

B from -10 oC to 110 oC

C from 0 oC to 110 oC

D from 0 oC to 100 oC

(h) Fig. 1.4 shows the speed-time graph of a car moving in a straight line.

Speed / (m/s)

0 Time / (s)

Fig. 1.4

Which statement about the motion of the car is correct?

A It is moving with increasing speed.

B It is moving with decreasing speed.

C It is moving with increasing acceleration.

D It is moving with decreasing acceleration.

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(i) Fig. 1.5 shows a pencil in a glass of water.

Fig. 1.5

Why does the pencil appear broken?

A Because of the reflection of light

B Because of the absorption of light

C Because of the refraction of light

D Because of the convergence of light

(j) A kettle is switched on for 2 minutes.

The current flowing in the circuit is 10 A.

What is the amount of charge that flows through a given point in the circuit?

A 1200 C

B 20 C

C 5C

D 0.2 C

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Question 2 (8 marks)

Fig. 2.1 shows a man looking at himself in a plane mirror.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Complete the following sentences by using the words in the list given below.

upright virtual right lateral real

i) When the man raises his right hand, his left hand appears raised in the plane mirror.

This characteristic of the image is known as _____________ inversion. [1]

ii) The image of the man cannot be projected on a screen.

The image is said to be ______________ . [1]

iii) The image of the man is also said to be ______________ as the head appears at the

top and the feet appear at the bottom. [1]

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(b) i) How does the height of the man in Fig. 2.1 compare to the height of his image in
the plane mirror?
Tick (✓) the correct answer.

The height of his image is

greater than 170 cm.

equal to 170 cm.

less than 170 cm.

[1]

ii) What is the distance between the man and his image in Fig. 2.1?
Tick (✓) the correct answer.

24 cm 48 cm 96 cm
[1]

(c) Fig. 2.2. shows a ray of light travelling from water into air.
Label parts A, B and C of the ray diagram using the terms given below.

incident ray angle of refraction normal angle of incidence refracted ray

A: B:

Air
Air

Water

C:

Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.2 [3]

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Question 3 (7 marks)

(a) i) Table 1 lists different energy sources.

Complete Table 1 to indicate whether the energy sources listed are polluting or non-
polluting.

An example is given.

Energy sources Polluting Non-polluting

Example: Sunlight ✓

Fossil fuels

Charcoal

Wind

Table 1 [3]

ii) Give one disadvantage of producing electricity in hydro-electric power stations.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ [1]

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(b) A student measures the diameter of a coin using the arrangement shown in Fig. 3.1.

Set-square

Coin

Wooden
block

Fig. 3.1

i) The arrangement used by the student is faulty.

What type of error is shown in Fig. 3.1?

______________________________________ [1]

ii) What can the student do to avoid this error?

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

Measure the diameter of 10 coins instead

Place his eyes opposite to the mark being read

Fix the coin between two clearly visible divisions

[1]

iii) Name an instrument that could be used to measure the diameter of the coin more
accurately.

__________________________________ [1]

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Question 4 (11 marks)

(a) Kevin sets up an electric circuit consisting of a 12 V battery, a switch and 2 bulbs,
X and Y.

He connects the two bulbs in series.

Bulb X has a resistance of 6 Ω.

Bulb Y has a resistance of 2 Ω.

In the space provided below, draw the circuit diagram representing Kevin’s electric
circuit.

Label your diagram clearly.

[4]

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(b) i) What is electrical resistance?

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ [1]

ii) Calculate the combined resistance, R, of bulbs X and Y.

R = ____________________ Ω [2]

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(c) A bimetallic strip is used in the internal circuit of an electric iron.

Fig. 4.1 A shows the bimetallic strip at room temperature.

Fig. 4.1 B shows the same bimetallic strip after the iron is switched on.

(i) The sentences below describe how the bimetallic strip functions.

The sentences are not in the correct order.

Read the sentences carefully.

A: The bimetallic strip cools causing the contacts to come together.

B: The bimetallic strip curves upwards.

C: The bimetallic strip is heated.

D: The temperature decreases gradually.

E: The aluminium strip expands more than the copper strip.

F: The contacts move apart.

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 Write the correct order of the sentences in the boxes below.

C A

[3]

(ii) Give another example of an appliance which makes use of a bimetallic strip.

_________________________________________________ [1]

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Question 5 (10 marks)

(a) A car moving with constant speed along a straight line covers a distance of 200 m
in 10 s.

Calculate the speed of the car.

Speed = ____________________ m/s [2]

(b) After 10 s, the car accelerates uniformly to a speed of 44 m/s in 8 s.

Calculate the acceleration of the car.

Acceleration = ____________________ m/s2 [3]

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(c) On the graph given below, plot a speed-time graph to show the motion of the car.

Speed / (m/s)

Time/(s)

[3]

(d) Calculate the distance travelled by the car during the time it accelerates.

Distance = ____________________ m [2]

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Question 6 (4 marks)

Tina sets up an experiment to determine the time period of a simple pendulum as shown in
Fig 6.1 below.

Thread Cork

Clamp

Pendulum
bob

Side view Front view

Fig. 6.1

(a) Tina releases the bob from point A.

When the bob passes point B, she starts the stopwatch and records the time for the
bob to complete one oscillation.

Describe the path travelled by the bob in completing one oscillation.

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ [1]

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(b) i) Give one way how Tina could use the set-up to measure the time period more
accurately.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ [1]

ii) Explain how your answer to part (b) i) improves the accuracy of the measured time
period.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ [1]

(c) What will happen to the time period if the length of the pendulum was increased?

_________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ [1]

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 Physics 2021-2022

Question 1 (10 marks)

Circle the correct answer. Each item carries one mark.

(a) What is the S.I. unit of mass?

A kelvin (K)

B kilogram (kg)

C metre (m)

D second (s)

(b) Fig. 1.1 shows an electrical circuit.

Circle the letter which shows the cell.

A
B

Fig. 1.1

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(c) Which instrument is used to measure length?

A A ruler

B A clock

C A balance

D A thermometer

(d) Which one of the following is a non-polluting source of energy?

A Bagasse

B Diesel

C Wind

D Wood

(e) What is the function of a switch in an electrical circuit?

A It opens and closes the circuit.

B It carries electrical energy throughout the circuit.

C It is the source of energy in the circuit.

D It resists the flow of current in the circuit.

(f) Which one of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Acceleration

B Displacement

C Speed

D Velocity

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(g) What is a luminous object?

A An object that absorbs light.

B An object that reflects light.

C An object that refracts light.

D An object that produces light.

(h) What is the formula used to calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object?

A mgh

B ½ mv2

C ma

D mv

(i) Fig. 1.2 shows the letter F in front of a plane mirror.

Plane mirror

Fig. 1.2

Which one of the following is the image of the letter F formed in the plane mirror?

A C

B D

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(j) Fig. 1.3 shows an athlete running.

Fig. 1.3

Which one of the following could be the average speed of the athlete?

A 0.05 m/s

B 5 m/s

C 50 m/s

D 500 m/s

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Question 2 (7 marks)

Fig. 2.1 shows a thermal power station.

L
O
Steam
N
M

Coal

Flame

Fig. 2.1

(a) Choose the appropriate term from the list below to label parts L, M, N, and O of the
power station.

Generator Turbine Transformer

Furnace Power line

(i) L : ………………………………..

(ii) M : ………………………………..

(iii) N : ………………………………..

(iv) O : ………………………………..
[4]

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(b) Put a tick () in the appropriate box to indicate the main energy conversion that
takes place at L and at N.

(i) At L:

Chemical energy to heat energy

Heat energy to electrical energy

Electrical energy to chemical energy

[1]

(ii) At N:

Electrical energy to heat energy

Heat energy to electrical energy

Kinetic energy to electrical energy

[1]

(c) Give one advantage of producing electricity in thermal power stations.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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Question 3 (8 marks)

(a) Fig. 3.1 shows some water in a measuring cylinder.

Fig. 3.1

(i) What is the volume of water in the measuring cylinder?

Tick () the correct box.

22 cm3 23 cm3 24 cm3

[1]

(ii) A stone is lowered completely into the measuring cylinder shown in Fig. 3.1.
The level of water in the measuring cylinder rises to 28 cm3.

Calculate the volume of the stone.

Volume of the stone = ……………………….………. cm3 [2]

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(b) Fig. 3.2 shows a Vernier caliper.

(i) On Fig. 3.2, mark the tail of the Vernier caliper with the letter T. [1]

Fig. 3.2

(ii) What is the function of the tail of the Vernier caliper?

……………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

(c) Tina measures the diameter of a ball using a Vernier caliper.

Fig. 3.3 shows the scale of the Vernier caliper which Tina uses.

Fig. 3.3

(i) What is the main scale reading shown in Fig. 3.3?

Tick () the correct box.

4.50 cm 4.60 cm 5.00 cm

[1]
(ii) What is the Vernier scale reading shown in Fig. 3.3?

Tick () the correct box.

0.06 cm 0.07 cm 0.08 cm

[1]
(iii) Hence, calculate the diameter of the ball.

Diameter = ……………………….………. cm [1]

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Question 4 (7 marks)

Jamil investigates the refraction of light through a glass block.

He traces the outline of the glass block and the incident ray on a piece of paper as
shown in Fig. 4.1.

Incident ray

Outline of
glass block

Fig. 4.1

He then places his protractor on the outline as shown in Fig. 4.2.

Fig. 4.2

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(a) Draw the normal at the point of incidence on Fig. 4.2. [1]

(b) Measure and write down the angle of incidence.

Angle of incidence = ……………………….………. ° [1]

(c) On Fig. 4.2,

(i) draw the refracted ray of light. [1]

(ii) mark the angle of refraction with the letter r. [1]

(d) (i) What could be the value of the angle of refraction, r ?

Tick () the correct box.

35o 60o 65o

[1]

Give a reason for your answer.

……………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

(e) Give one precaution Jamil should take when using the protractor.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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Question 5 (9 marks)

(a) The table below shows two electrical circuits.

The bulbs in both circuits do not light up.
Complete the table below to explain why.

Electrical circuit Reason why the bulb does not light up

(i)
………………………………………………..

………………………………………………..

………………………………………………..

(ii)
………………………………………………..

………………………………………………..

………………………………………………..

[2]

(b) Fig. 5.1 shows an electrical circuit.

It consists of a cell of e.m.f. 3 V and two resistors of resistance 2 Ω and 6 Ω

respectively.

3V

2Ω

6Ω

Fig. 5.1

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Calculate

(i) the total resistance

Total resistance = ……………………………….. Ω [3]

(ii) the current, I, flowing in the circuit.

Current, I = ……………………………….. A [2]

(c) Another resistor is connected in series to the circuit as shown in Fig. 5.2.

3V

2Ω

6Ω

Fig. 5.2

State what happens to

(i) the total resistance of the circuit.

E

………………………………………………………………………………….... [1]
TL

(ii) the current flowing in the circuit.

QC
…………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
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Question 6 (9 marks)

Fig. 6.1 shows the speed-time graph of a car.

Fig. 6.1

(a) Which section of the graph shows the car when it is at rest?
Tick () the correct box.

RS ST TU
[1]

(b) For how long does the car accelerate? Tick () the correct box.

20 s 40 s 50 s
[1]

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(c) State

(i) the maximum speed of the car

Maximum speed = …………………………… m/s [1]

(ii) the acceleration of the car in section TU

Acceleration = ………………………. m/s2 [1]

(d) Calculate the distance the car travels during the first 40 s.

Distance = ………………………………. m [2]

(e) Calculate the average speed of the car during the first 40 s.

Average speed of the car = ………………………………. m/s [2]

(f) After 55 seconds, the car decelerates uniformly for 15 s until it reaches a speed of
30 m/s.

On the speed-time graph, draw a line to show the deceleration of the car.
[1]

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