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Science Form 3 Chap 7 Exercise Complete PDF
Science Form 3 Chap 7 Exercise Complete PDF
(PMR 2004)
When the switch is on, what will happen to bulbs M1, M2 and M3?
M1 M2 M3
(PMR 2004)
3 Integrated circuit are used in
I computers
II handphones
III calculators
A I and II only
D I, II and III
(PMR 2004)
4 Which of the following diagrams A, B, C or D shows the correct pattern of a magnet field?
(PMR 2004)
5 A group of students carried out an experiment to classify objects as magnetic or non
magnetic.
(PMR 2004)
6 Which fuse in the circuits A, B, C or D, does not melt when the switch is on?
(PMR 2004)
7 The diagram shows a negatively charged electroscope.
Which of the following shows the correct direction of the compass needle?
A J and M
B J and L
C K and M
D K and L
(PMR 2005)
9 The diagram shows polystyrene balls, P, Q R and S that have been charged through friction
and hung in pairs.
P Q R S
A Negative Negative Positive Positive
B Negative Positive Negative Negative
C Positive Negative Negative Negative
D Positive Positive Negative Negative
(PMR 2005)
10 Diagram 22 shows a complete electric circuit. Bulb R does not light up when bulb S is burnt
out.
Diagram 22
Diagram 23
A K
B L
C M
D N
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13 Diagram 21 shows four symbols for a circuit diagram.
Diagram 21
Diagram 22
Which combination of the symbols would be the most suitable to measure the resistance of a
bulb in the complete circuit in diagram 22?
PMR 2007
14 Diagram 19 shows a complete electrical circuit.
Diagram 19
Calculate the total resistance.
A 0.4 Ω
B 1.2 Ω
C 5.0 Ω
D 6.0 Ω
PMR 2008
Diagram 20
1 (a) A night market fruit seller found that a bulb at his stall is brighter when using a shorter
wire. (PMR 2005)
Shorter wire
Figure 2.1
Longer wire
Figure 2.2
(i) Based on the observations in Figure 2.1 and 2.2, state the difference in the
brightness of the bulb.
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(1 mark)
(ii) What inference can be made based on Figures 2.1 and 1.2?
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(1 mark)
(iii) State your hypothesis based on your observations in Figures 2.1 and 2.2.
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(1 mark)
(b) A pupil carries out an experiment to investigate the situation in Figures 2.1 and 2.2.
Figure 2.3 shows the arrangement of apparatus for the experiment.
Figure 2.3
Step 1 : Touch jockey at Q on the nichrome wire where the distance between and Q is
30 cm.
Step 2 : Switch on and record the ammeter reading.
Step 3 : Repeat step 1 and step 2 by using nichrome wire with the lengths of 40 cm,
50 cm, 60 cm and 70 cm respectively.
(2 marks)
(ii) Complete Table 2.4 by recording the ammeter reading on the respective length of
the nichrome wire.
Table 2.4
(c) Using Table 2.4, draw a graph of current against length of wire.
(2 marks)
(d) State the relationship between the length of wire and the current.
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(1 mark)
(e) State the variables involved in this experiment.
(2 marks)
(f) Based on the graph in (c), predict the ammeter reading for a nichrome wire with the
length of 80 cm.
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(1 mark)
(g) Based on the experiment, state the relationship between the brightness of the bulb
and current.
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(1 mark)
2 Diagram 4.1 shows the apparatus set-up apparatus for an electric circuit to study the
relationship between voltage, current and resistance. (PMR 2007)
Y Z
Diagram 4.1
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(1 mark)
Apparatus Function
X …………………………………………………………………..
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Y
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(c) Based on Diagram 4.1 suggest one way to reduce the reading of apparatus Z.
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(1 mark)
(d) Diagram 4.2 shows a parallel circuit.
A
M1
M2
Diagram 4.2
M1 and M2 are two identical bulbs. The resistance of each bulb is 2 ohms and the
current in the circuit is 6 A.
Calculate the voltage in the circuit.
3 (a) Diagram 4.1 shows a parallel circuit with three identical bulbs, J, K and L. (PMR 2008)
Diagram 4.1
(i) State the brightness of all the bulbs, if the switch in this circuit is on.
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(1 mark)
(ii) Give one reason for the answer in 4 (a)(i)
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(1 mark)
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(1 mark)
(iv) If the parallel circuit is replaced by a series circuit, what happen to the
other bulbs if one of the bulbs burns out?
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(1 mark)
(b) Diagram 4.2 shows a complete electrical circuit. The metal paper clip is moved along
the wire from M to N.
Diagram 4.2
(i) What happens to the ammeter reading as the clip moves along the wire
from M to N?
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(1 mark)
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(1 mark)
Electricity
Paper 1
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. C
Paper 2
(ii)
g. The higher the current flow, the brighter the bulb shine.
2 a. Ammeter
1 = 2 R total = 1Ω
R total
V = IR
V = (6A)(1 Ω)
=6V