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PRESENTATION COLLEGE CHAGUANAS

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Form 4 Exams 40 mins

1. Give the formula to find the gradient of a straight line graph in terms of two points (x 1,
y1) and (x2,y2). (2 marks)

2. Distinguish between scalars and vectors and give two examples of each. (4 marks)

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3. What are the maximum and minimum of the resultant of two vectors of magnitude 10 N
and 3 N? (2 marks)
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4. State two types of forces. (2 marks)

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5. Distinguish between mass and weight. (4 marks)

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6. Two derived quantities are Joules and Newton. Express these derived units in terms of
base units using the index notation. (4 marks)

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7. Define the moment of a force and give its unit. (3 marks)

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8. What is the Principle of Moments? (2 marks)

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9. What factors affect the stability of a body? (2 marks)

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10. State Hooke’s Law. (2 marks)

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11. Define acceleration and give the formula and its units. (3 marks)

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12. State Newton’s Second Law. (2 marks)

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13. Define linear momentum and give its unit. (3 marks)

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14. Define the joule. (2 marks)

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15. Distinguish between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy. (4 marks)

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16. Watt is the unit of energy? (1 mark)

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17. State Archimedes’ Principle. (2 marks)

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18. 55 0C = _______ K
55 K = _______ 0C (2 marks)
19. Distinguish between heat and temperature. (4 marks)

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