Multiple Choice Questions

No. Answer
The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard substance under
1.
specified conditions is the definition of which of the following
A Relative density
B Density
C Pressure
D Volume

2. In the formula F = k x e,
A k is the spring constant
B k is the elastic limit
C k is the number of turns in the spring’s coil
D k is distance in meter

3. Which method of transfer of thermal energy does not require a material medium?
A Conduction
B Convection
C Radiation
D Convection and conduction

4. Amount of pressure of liquid increases with _____________

A Volume
B Mass
C Depth
D Base area

5. When an object is at rest, there is no work done by the object because ____________
A there is no force acting on the object
B there is no distance moved by the object
C there is no friction exerted by the floor
D the floor is frictionless

6. A stationary object possess ___________________

A Kinetic energy
B Chemical energy
C Potential energy
D Heat energy

7. The unit for potential difference is _________

A Ohms
B Watt
C Voltage
D Ampere
8. How much energy does a spot light consume if it is rated at 2kW for 6 hours?
A 3 kWh
B 4 kWh
C 8 kWh
D 12 kWh

9. What is electrical current ____________

A Rate of change of voltage
B Rate of change of resistance
C Rate of flow of charge
D Rate of flow of power

10. Which of the following is non-magnetic material?

A Copper
B iron
C Steel
D Nickel
 Structured Questions
1. Complete the table below to show the properties of solids and liquid

State Solid Liquid Gas

Shape

Motions of the
molecules

2. a) State one difference between rusting and corrosion

b) Give four (4) method to prevent rusting

3. A force of 60 N will stretch a spring 0.3 meters.

a) Calculate the spring constant.
b) How far will a force of 80 N stretch it?
c) State one effect of force on an object

4. a) Name the type of thermometer you would use to determine body temperature
and suggest a reason for the thermometer you have chosen.
b) Convert 75oC into Kelvin scale
c) Give two (2) reasons why mercury is suitable for use in thermometer
d) Complete the table below.

Condition Physical appearance

At some Brass
reference
Steel
temperature
Hotter than the
reference
temperature.
Colder than the
reference
temperature.
5. a) On the diagram below, label A, B and C.

b) Explain the terms convection current?

c)

6. a) Define centre of gravity

b) Define the moment of force.
c) State the principal of moments
d) Calculate the moment exerted about the pivot when the force acts at the point
shown.

e) Differentiate between stable equilibrium and unstable equilibrium?

7. a) Define pressure?
b) State the formula for pressure and its unit?
c) Maria had her heels on while Shima is wearing a sport shoes while strolling on
a sandy area?
i. Explain what will as the step on the sand?
ii. Which exerts more pressure and give reason for your answer?
8.

A.

B.

C.

a) From the diagram above, which one will exert the most pressure and give
your reason.
b) What are the two factors affecting the liquid pressure?
c) List two instruments used to measure pressure?

9. What pressure is exerted by:

a) A force of 500 N acting on an area of 1.25 m2?
b) A force of 360 N acting on a rectangular area of 6 cm by 4 cm?

10. A jet ski travels 510 metres in 30 seconds.

a) Calculate the speed of the jet ski
b) The jet ski slows down to 9 m/s. How long will it take for the jet ski to travel
100m?

11. A particle travelling at 12 ms-1 decelerates uniformly for 24m before coming to a stop

a) What can be concluded from area under the graph?

b) What can be concluded by calculating the gradient of the graph?
c) Calculate the time it takes to stop.
d) Sketch the graph of a car travelling at constant acceleration.
12. a) Differentiate between speed and velocity?
b) Differentiate between distance and displacement?

13. a) Define work and states if unit?

b) Find the work done when a force of 50 N moves an object through a distance
of
i. 2.0 m
ii. 12.0 m

14. A crane lifts 10 packages each of mass 30 kg through a height of 10 m in 5 min

a) Calculate the work done by the crane
b) Calculate the power of the crane
c) 1000 Watts were used by the crane to complete the work. Calculate its
efficiency.

15. a) Write down the formula to calculate resistor in series.

b) Write down the formula to calculate resistor in parallel
c) State Ohm’s law?
d) A current of 1.5 A passes through a resistor when a 6 V potential difference is
applied across it. Calculate the resistance of the resistor

16. There are two (2) electrical components that are used to determine the resistance of a
conductor in a circuit.
a) List the components used
b) state the use of each component
c) State the arrangement of both components in the circuit in order to measure
resistance. [Based on your answer in (a)].

17. a) Label the following parts.

b) What is the function of a resistor?

18. A potential difference of 240V applied across the heating coil of an electric kettle
drives a current of 8A through the coil.
a) The resistance of the coil,
b) The new current flowing through the coil if the p.d applied is changed to
220 V.
19. A lamp of 120 W is connected to a 240 V mains supply is switched on for 5
minutes.

a) Calculate the resistance of the lamp.

b) How much energy has been dissipated from the lamp?

20. Draw the magnetic field patterns of the magnets shown below.

N S