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MIS/QMS/QP/2020/01/01
QMS Rev. Date Page 1 of 21 Annexure O33

Please write clearly in block capitals.

Centre number A E 1 8 3 ESIS Number

Name

Name of the subject teacher _____Ms. Mary______

_________

PHYSICS Grade: 7 Sec:

Sunday, June 13, 2021 Time allowed: 2 Hours

Requirements for the Examination

Total Marks
1. A well-lit room with no disturbance and the provision of a table.
2. Chair and the required stationery for the examination.
3. A computer with a camera and stable internet connection.
4. Preferably, a black and white printer with scanning facility and plain
A4 sheet papers for printing of question paper.
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What should be done before the exam?

1. The question paper will be uploaded 30 minutes prior to the examination. The timing of the
examination is clearly mentioned in the timetable. The question paper, in all subjects, is a
subjective paper consisting of various types of questions.
2. Strictly adhere to the timing mentioned in the question paper.
3. Download the question paper from the subject folder on Edmodo or print a copy before the start
of the examination.
4. Carefully follow the exam guidelines mentioned in the question paper.
5. Follow the teacher’s instructions before the start of the examination.
6. The teacher has the right to remove any student who is not adhering to the examination policies
at any time.
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What should be done during the examination?

1. Your camera should be switched on and focused on you/your answer sheet at all times.
2. Do not have your parents, friends or anyone else at home helping you with the answers.
3. Do not have any other gadgets/ software in use other than Zoom at the time of exam.
4. The exam has to be completed on time.
5. No one should ask for clarification of doubts related to the questions during the course of the
exam.
6. Silence should be maintained throughout the examination.
7. Write legibly in blue ink and avoid scribbling on the paper.
8. Refrain from all forms of cheating and always maintain the integrity of the examination.

What should be done after the examination?

1. Once you have finished the examination, take time to check your answer paper.
2. Then, scan your answer sheet and upload it on Edmodo via ‘turn-in’ WITHIN 20 MINUTES after the
end of the examination. If you have not printed the question paper, upload your saved document on
Edmodo.
3. Images sent on Whats App will not be accepted for correction.
4. The answer paper has to be uploaded to the specific subject folders on Edmodo in the assigned task
section.
5. Late submission of answer paper can result in disqualification.
6. The answer sheet should be uploaded only in PDF or WORD document and not as image.

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QMS Rev. Date Page 3 of 21 Annexure O33

Read Carefully and answer to the questions checking the marks allotted.

1. The diagram below shows a pen. The pen is held up by two magnets, one in the stand and the other in
the pen.

(a) On the dotted lines above, label the North pole and the
South pole of the magnet in the pen. Use the letters N and S. [2]

(b) John put a block of metal between the two magnets as shown below.

The block of metal became a magnet.

(i) On the dotted lines above, label the North poles and the
South poles of both the block of metal and the magnet.
Use the letters N and S. [2]

(ii) (ii) What metal could the block be made of?

(iii)
__________________________________ [1]

c) John repeated the experiment using a piece of wood instead of a

block of metal.

The pen did not stay up. Give the reason for this. [1]

___________________________________________________________________________

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2. David made two electromagnets as shown below. He used paper-clips to test the strength of each
electromagnet. He switched on the power supply in both circuits.

(a) How can you tell that the strength of both electromagnets is the same? [1]

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

(b) David switched off the power supply in both circuits.

The paper-clips fell off the iron core, but not off the steel core.

Why is iron used, rather than steel, for the core of an electromagnet? [1]
Use the diagrams above to help you.
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

(c) List down any three uses of electromagnets: [3]

1………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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3. Three pupils watched a firework display.

(a) A man lit the fireworks. He wore ear defenders.

Why should he wear ear defenders when he is close to loud fireworks?

________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) A rocket exploded making a loud sound and a bright flash. Peter, Sabrina and Jan were standing at
different distances from the rocket.

When the rocket exploded, Jan heard the quietest sound.

Why did Jan hear the quietest sound?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ [1]
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(c) Jan saw the flash before she heard the sound.
What does this tell you about the speed of light and the speed of sound?

________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ [2]

(d) Complete the sentences below using words from the list.

chemical electrical heat light sound

(i) Jan, Sabrina and Peter could see the rocket explode
because it gave out _____________ energy. [1]

(ii) They could hear the rocket explode because it gave out ______________ energy. [1]

(e) When the rocket stopped burning it fell to the ground.

What force caused it to fall to the ground?

______________________________ [1]

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4. The drawings in parts (a), (b) and (c) show two teams of pupils in a tug-of-war.
There is a ribbon tied to the middle of the rope.
(a) The sizes and directions of the forces of each team are shown.

The ribbon stays above point X on the ground.

Give the reason for this.

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ [2]

(b) The teams then pull with the forces shown below.

Draw an arrow on the rope to show the direction in which the ribbon will move. [1]
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(c) Later, the ribbon was to the left of point X as shown below.

Why did the ribbon move towards the left?

________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ ____ [2]

(d) Team A practises by pulling a rope tied to a tree.

The team pulls with a force of 1200 N but the tree does not move.
What is the force of the tree on the rope?

Tick the correct box. [1]

(e) The pupils do not slip because there is a force between their shoes and the ground.
What is the name of this force?

___________________________________ [1]

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5. The dotar is a musical instrument with two strings.

(a) Aftal plays the dotar very quietly.

What must he do to the strings to make a louder sound?

________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) Aftal makes the strings tighter so they vibrate more quickly.
How does this affect the sound produced by the strings?
Tick the correct box [1]

(c) One of the strings is thicker than the other, so it vibrates more slowly.
In what way is the sound made by the thicker string different from the sound made by the thinner
string?

_____________________________________________________________________________ [1]
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(d) Aftal played the dotar near a microphone connected to an oscilloscope.

The diagrams below show the patterns made by four sounds.

(i) How does the sound shown in trace A differ from the sound in trace B?

______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ [2]

(ii) How does the sound shown in trace A differ from the sound in trace C?

_________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ [2]

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6. The drawings below show six ways of providing energy.

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(a) From the opposite page, give the names of two fossil fuels. [2]

1. _______________________________

2. _______________________________

(b) (i) What is the source of energy for a solar panel? [1]

_____________________________

(ii) Why can the solar panel not work at night? [1]

_____________________________

(c) What makes the blades of the turbine in drawing B go round? [1]

_____________________________

(d) Renewable energy resources will not run out.

From the opposite page,

give one energy source that will not run out. [1]

_____________________________

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7. James shone a ray of light at a mirror as shown below.

He measured the angle of reflection for different angles of incidence.

His results are shown below.

(a) Which angle of reflection was not measured accurately? [1]

0
________________

How can you tell this from the table? [1]

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

(b )Fill in the missing information by naming the lens and where it is used. [2]

Used in
 Flash lights
…………………………………….  Lasers
 Spectacles
 peepholes

Used in

 ………………………………………
Convex lens
 ………………………………………
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(c) Peter had two different coloured tennis balls as shown below.

He shone white light through a red filter onto each ball.

The white ball appeared red.

Explain why this ball appeared red. [1]
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

What colour did this ball appear? ___________________ [1]

Explain your answer [1]

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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8. A solar power station has been built in spain.

(a) Mirrors are used to direct the Sun’s rays onto the solar receiver at the top of the tower.

What happens to the light at the surface of the mirror?

___________________________________ [1]

(b) The mirrors turn during the day. How does this make the solar power station more efficient?

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [2]

(c) The solar energy is used to heat water in pipes at the top of the tower. The heat turns the water
into steam which is used to turn a turbine. The turbine is used to generate electricity.
What colour should the pipes be so that the water heats up as quickly as possible?

___________________________________ [1]
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Explain your answer.

_________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ [1]

(d)

Complete the paragraph below to show the main energy transfers which take place when
electricity is generated in a thermal/ coal burning power station?
Use words from the box below. [1]

Steam from the water turns a turbine which is connected to a generator.

_______________________ energy form the turbine is transferred to
______________________ energy in the generator.

(e) Steam can be stored in tanks and can be used up to one hour later.
Give an example of when it would be useful to be able to use the steam later.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [1]

(f) Give one reason why solar power stations are considered to be more environmentally friendly than
coal burning power stations.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [1]

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9. (a) John attaches a ball to a spring. The diagram below shows what happens.

(i) Which arrow shows the direction of the force of the ball on the spring? [1]

Tick the correct box.

(ii) Which arrow shows the direction of the force of the spring on the ball? [1]

Tick the correct box.

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(b) The diagram below shows three metal balls attached to identical springs.

Which ball is the heaviest? [1]

Write the letter. __________

Explain your answer.

[2]

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

(c) John has another three identical springs.

He puts a cube on each spring. Each cube has a different mass.
The diagrams below show the springs before and after John added the cubes.

Which cube is the heaviest? [1]

Write the letter. ________

Explain your answer. [2]

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

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10. The lorry below is moving. Two forces are acting on the lorry.

(a) (i) What produces force Y? [1]

_______________________________________________

(ii) Name force X. [1]

_______________________________________________

(iii) When the lorry is moving at constant speed, force Y is 1000 N.

What is the size of force X? [1]

_________________________ N.

(b) The lorry speeds up. Which of the following is true?

Tick the correct box. [1]
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(c) A deflector is fitted to the lorry as shown below.

The deflector makes the lorry more streamlined. This decreases force X.

Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct words from the box. [2]

(i) Fitting a deflector will ______________________ the speed of the lorry

When force Y is 1000N.

(ii) Fitting a deflector will ______________________ the amount of fuel used to travel a distance

of 60 km at a speed of 50 km per hour.

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11. (a) Look at the diagram of the Sankey diagram for an electrical motor lifting a load.

How much thermal energy does the motor produce?

Tick the correct box. [1]

 36 joules
 50 joules
 86 joules
 14 joules

(b) How do we calculate percentage efficiency?

Tick the correct box. [1]

 (useful energy out ÷ total energy in) × 100

 useful energy in ÷ total energy out

 (total energy out ÷ useful energy in) x 100

(c) From the information provided on the Sankey diagram,

what is the percentage efficiency of the electrical motor lifting a load?

Tick the correct box. [1]

 36 %
 72 %
 86 %
 14 %
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