LEEDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Panadura | Matara | Galle | Horana | Ambalangoda | Matugama | Tangalle

Piliyandala | Negombo
3rdTERM TEST 2019/ 2020
SCIENCE I
Grade: 11 Duration : 1 hour
For Candidate's Use

Instructions for candidates:

1. Fill the details in this box only.
2. Write your name, class and index number correctly in the appropriate boxes.
3. Answer all the questions.
4. In each of the questions from 1 to 40, pick one of the alternatives (1), (2), (3) or (4) which
you consider as correct or most appropriate.
5. Mark a cross (×) on the number corresponding to your choice in the answer sheet provided.

Class Index No Candidate's Name :

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Paper - I 80 Teacher's Name :

Paper - II 120
Total 200 Teacher's Signature
Percentage
1. The electrical equipment in house which is automatically switched off in lightening is,
(1) Trip switch (2) Multi circuit breaker
(3) Main switch (4) Electric meter
2. Which of the following bio-molecule contributes to transmit hereditory characters?
(1) protein (2) lipid (3) nucleic acid (4) carbohydrates
3. Which of the following is the correct statement about the growth of living cells?
(1) Growth of cells means the increase in the dry weight of the cells.
(2) Cell growth is a reversible process.
(3) In every cell, the maximum level of growth is equal.
(4) Division occurs after the growth of the cell reaches its maximum limit.
4. What is the answer with the correct order of energy levels of an atom?
(1) K, L, M, N (2) L, M, N, K (3) N, M, L, K (4) K, M, L, N
5. Three statements about virus are given below.
A. Virus possess DNA and RNA only.
B. No metabolism takes place within viruses.
C. Reproduction of virus takes place with the help of host cells.
From the above statements,
(1) A is true (2) C is true
(3) A and B are true (4) A, B, and C are true
6. Select the choice with scalar quantities only?
(1) Work and acceleration (2) Energy and power
(3) Speed and weight (4) Displacement and pressure
7. The chemical formula of the sulphate of an element L is L 2 (SO 4 ) 3 . What is the chemical
formula of the chloride of L?
(1) LCl (2) LCl 2 (3) LCl 3 (4) L 2 Cl 3
8. A solution is prepared by dissolving 80 g of sodium hydroxide in 360 g of water. What is the
mole fraction of sodium hydroxide? (H = 1, O = 16, Na = 23)
(1) 1/11 (2) 1/10 (3) 2/9 (4) ¼
9. What is the number of O atoms in 32 g of SO 2 gas? (S- 32, O-16)
(1) 6.022X1023 (2) 2 X 6.022X1023
(3) 0.5 X 6.022X1023 (4) 32 X 6.022X1023
10. The characteristic which helps differentiate the same note played by two musical instruments is,
(1) quality (2) loudness (3) frequency (4) pitch
11. Some characteristics of an animal phylum are given below.
 Body wall is dipoblastic.
 Body shows radial symmetry.
 Exists in two forms, polyp and medusa.

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 The phylum with the above characteristics is,
(1) annelida. (2) mollusca. (3) coelenterata. (4) arthropoda.
12. The ratio of the number of turns in the primary and secondary coils of a transformer is 4 : 1 . An
alternating voltage of 240 v is supplied to the terminals of the primary coil. Consider the
following statements.
A –An alternating voltage of 60 V is induced between the terminals of the secondary coil.
B- This is a step –down transformer.
C –This is a step –up transformer.
D –A voltage of 960 V is induced between the terminals of the secondary coil.
Of the above, the correct statements are,
(1) A and B (2) A and C (3) B and C (4) B and D
13. An example for a cranial reflex is the,
(1) Sudden withdrawal of hand when it comes into contact with a hot object.
(2) Sudden rising of foot when somebody happens to step on a thorn.
(3) Knee jerk caused when the knee is struck with a rubber hammer.
(4) Closure of eyelids when something is about to impinge on the eye.

14. The earth’s gravitational acceleration (g) is six times higher than the moon’s gravitational
acceleration (g1). If g = 10 ms-2, what would be the weight of an object of mass 900 g on the
moon?

(1) 150 N (2) 1.5 N (3) 60 N (4) 15 N

15. A diagram of a muscle tissue is given below. Select the correct combination.

Muscle tissue Function

(1)Skeleton muscles Voluntarily controlled
(2)Skeleton muscles Involuntarily controlled
(3)Cardiac muscles Voluntarily controlled
(4)Cardiac muscles Involuntarily controlled
16. The hormone secreted by pituitary which stimulate the development of a primary follicles to a
graafian follicles is,
(1) LH (2) FSH (3) TSH (4) Projesterone.

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17. Not a non-flowering plant without seeds is,
(1) Salvinia (2) Pinus (3) Acrosticum (4) Selleginella

18. The equipment used to smooth the rectified wave in full wave rectification is,
(1) capacitor (2) resister (3) transistor (4) diode
19. A conductor placed perpendicular to a magnetic field moves when a current flow through it.
Which law indicates the direction of the motion of the conductor?
(1) Ohm’s law (2) Fleming’s right hand law
(3) Fleming’s left hand law (4) Maxwell’s corkscrew rule

20. Which of the following does not affect solubility?

(1) Temperature. (2) Volume of the solvent.
(3) Nature of the solute. (4) Nature of the solvent.
21. A force acts on a current carrying conductor kept perpendicular to a magnetic field. Consider the
following factors.
(A) Length of the conductor
(B) Electric current
(C) Cross sectional area of the conductor
(D) Strength of the magnetic field
Of the above, the factors affecting the magnitude of the force on the conductor are
(1) A and C. (2) B and C. (3) A, B and C. (4) A, B and D.
22. P, Q, and R are three coplanar inclined forces acting on an object. If the object remains at rest
under these forces, which of the following is true (most suitable) about P,Q and R?
(1) P+Q=R (2) P=Q=R
(3) resultant of Q and R = P (4) P+Q>R
23. Some of the specifications given regarding an immersion heater are as follows.
230 V, 1000 W, 50 Hz
What is the amount of electrical energy spent for 2 minutes when the heater operates with its
maximum efficiency?
(1) 1000/2 J (2) 1000/ (2×60) J (3) 1000 × 2 J (4) 1000 × 2 × 60 J
24. Which of the following statement is false regarding
the electrochemical cell in the figure?
(1) Zn strip dissolves
(2) Gas bubbles are liberated at the Cu strip.
(3) Gas bubbles are liberated at the Zn strip.
(4) Electrons flow towards the copper strip across
the external wire.

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25. The pressure of a point located 10 m vertically from the surface of ocean is P. Find out the P, if
the density of sea water is 1029 kg m-3, density of water is 1000 kg m-3, and the gravitational
acceleration is 10 ms-2.
(1) 102.9 kPa (2) 100 kPa (3) 1029 Pa (4) 10290 Pa
26. Which of the following phases in menstrual cycle take place in the ovary?
(1) Menstruation, proliferative phase (2) Follicular phase, secretory phase
(3) Follicular phase, luteal phase (4) Proliferative phase, secretory phase
27. Four statements regarding the corrosion of iron are giv en below.

(A) Keeping iron and magnesium in contact is a method of cathodic protection.

(B) Coating iron with tin is a method of cathodic protection

(C) Galvanizing is a method of cathodic protection.

(D) Salts speed up corrosion of iron.

Of the above, the correct statements are,
(1) A, B, and C. (2) A, C and D (3) A, B and C. (4) B, C and D.
28. It is marked as 100 W and 230 V on a cover of the filament bulb. What is the current flowing
through the bulb when connected to the house hold circuit?
(1) 0.34 A (2) 0.43 A (3) 0.51 A (4) 2.3 A
29. Which of the following is a group of warm blooded animals.
(1) Birds (2) Fishes (3) Amphibians (4) Reptiles
30. True coelom appeared first during evolution in,
(1) Aschelminthes (2) Chordata (3) Echinodermata (4) Annelida
31. A convex lens will make an image appear ______ if the object is placed between the focal point
and the lens.
(1) Smaller and upside down (2) Smaller and right side up
(3) Larger and upside down (4) Larger and right side up
32. Consider the following statements regarding inheritance.
(A) If the pairs of genes responsible for a particular characteristic are similar, that
organism is homozygous.
(B) Sex characteristics of living organisms are determined by genes.
(C) The two chromosomes in the pair of sex chromosomes are identical.
Of the above statements, the true statement(s) is /are

(1) only A. (2) only B. (3) only A and B. (4) only B and C.

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33. The graph shows the variation of the current flowing between the two ends of the conductor with
the potential difference. The resistance of this conductor is
V

(1) 0.25Ω (2) 3.24 Ω

(3) 4.0 Ω (4) 4.5Ω

34. Which of the following is not true about a junction diode?

(1) It is made by connecting an „n‟ type and „p‟ type semiconductor.
(2) In forward biasing , the barrier potential across the junction increases..
(3) In reverse biasing, the depletion region on either side of the junction widens.
(4) In forward biasing the depletion region on either side of the junction narrows down.
35. Rate of rusting was studied keeping things in following test tubes for an equal time duration.

Descending order of rate of rusting is,

(1) A, B and C (2) B, A and C (3) C, B and A (4) B, C and A

36. The following table shows the results of an activity carried out to identify three gases.
Gas Activity Observation

X Introduction of a “Pop” sound

lighted splint.

Y Introduction of a Extinguished
lighted splint.

Z Introduction of a Lighted
glowing splint.

According to above observations, the three gases X , Y and Z respectively are

(1) H 2 , O 2 , CO 2 . (2) H2, N2, O2. (3) H 2 , CO 2 , O 2 . (4) H 2 , CO 2 , N 2 .

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37. Mass of a sodium atom is 3.819×10−23 g. Value of atomic mass unit is 1.67 ×10−24 g. What is the
relative atomic mass of sodium?

38. Which graph shows the correct output waveform of the current obtained from the rectifying
circuit shown in the diagram?

39. Which diagram shows the molecular level structure of vulcanized rubber?

40.

Which of the following diagram correctly shows refraction of a light

ray through rare and dense media?

(40 x 2 = 80 marks)

Total for paper I = 80 marks

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 LEEDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Panadura | Matara | Galle | Horana | Ambalangoda | Matugama | Tangalle
Piliyandala | Negombo
3rd TERM TEST 2019 / 2020
SCIENCE II
Grade: 11 Duration : 3 hours
For Candidate's Use

Instructions for candidates:

1. Fill the details in this box only.
2. Write your name, class and index number correctly in the appropriate boxes.
3. Answer all the questions in Part I. Answer only three questions in Part II.
4. Use separate writing paper to answer the questions in Part I.

Class Index No Candidate's Name :

For Teacher's use only

Teacher's Name :
Q. No. Marks Paper - I 80
Part I Paper - II 120
Teacher's Signature
01 15 Total 200
02 15 Percentage
03 15
04 15
Part II

20
20
20
Total 120

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 Part I
Structured Essay
1. Conservation of biodiversity is an important goal of several environmental laws. Biodiversity is
being depleted at an unprecedented rate as human populations and their levels of consumption,
increases.
(a) i. What is meant by POPs?
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ii. What are the specific features of POPs?

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iii. Mention two reasons for the loss of biodiversity.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
(b) Given below is a food web existing in association with an ecosystem.

i. State a primary consumer (A) and a secondary consumer (B).

A. ……………………………………………

B. …………………………………………… [2]

ii. Part of heavy metals expelled into the environment pass through the food chains and get
accumulated in the bodies of the organisms. Select one organism from the above chart which
accumulates the highest concentration of heavy metals?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]

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 iii. Approximately what will be the quantity of energy that grasshopper gets, if the energy stored
in the grass of the ecosystem is 3500 kJ?
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……………………………………………………………………………………………..…[2]
(c) i. What species of living organisms carries out denitrification?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
ii. State on synthetic fertilizer which use to add N to the soil.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
iii. Write two advantages of using natural fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
[Total for question 1=15 marks]

2. (a) Four set ups A, B, C and D are arranged using calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid
to study the factors affecting reaction rate. Their information are given below.

(i) Use the information give above to complete the following table. [3]

(ii) Name the gas produced by the reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric
acid?
..................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) Write an activity done to identify the gas mentioned in (ii) above.
......................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(b) The table shows the results of experiments done at the laboratory compare the reactivity three
metals P, Q and R. ('√ ' shows that the metal reacts and '×' shows it does not react)

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 (i) Arrange P, Q and R in descending order of their reactivity.
.......................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Out of P, Q and R, which metal is below hydrogen in the activity series?
........................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Which metal out of P, Q and R can be used to give cathodic protection to iron?
........................................................................................................................................................... [1]
• The diagram shows an electrochemical cell.
(iv) Out of P and R which could be used as A electrode?

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

(v) At which electrode does the following half reaction takes place?
2H+(aq) + 2e H2(g)
................................................................................ [1]
(v) Near which electrode oxidation takes place?

................................................................................ [1]
(c) A student used the set up given in the diagram to
copper-plate a spoon.
(i) Name a solution which could be used as X.
.............................................................................. [1]

(ii) Show in the diagram how to connect a cell between P

and Q. [1]
[Total for question 2=15marks]

3. (a) A block of wood of mass 3 kg is placed on a rough table. A light Newton balance is connected
to the end of a light string attached to the block of wood. Using the balance, a horizontal force
that gradually increases from zero is applied on the block of wood.

3 kg

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i) When the horizontal force is 4 N, though the string is taut, the block of wood does not move. At
this moment, what is the magnitude of the static frictional force existing between the block and
the table?
………………………………………………………… …………………………………… [1]
ii) When the horizontal force is 20 N, the block moves with an acceleration. The frictional force
between the block and the table is 8 N.
(a) What is the magnitude of the unbalanced force acting on the block in the direction of its
motion?
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) What is the acceleration of the block?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(b) A car starts to move from a static position and moves in constant acceleration for two minutes and obtains
a velocity of 30 ms -1. It moves for another two minutes constantly maintaining the velocity.

i) Find the accelaration of the vehicle.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………………..………… [2]

ii) Draw the rough Velocity – Time graph of the vehicle in a coordinate plane. [3]

iii. Calculate the total displacement of the car during the four minutes.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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(c) i. An object can remain in equilibrium under the influence of three inclined forces. What
requirements are needed for the above condition?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………..……………[2]

ii. Calculate the kinetic energy it gains.(m=600 Kg)

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…………………………………………………………………………………………..… [2]
[Total for question 3=15 marks]

4. The process of respiration in humans comprises two aspects external respiration and cellular
respiration.
(a) (i) Write the two processes belonging to the mechanism of external respiration.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) Name the cell organelle in which cellular respiration occurs.

……….………………………………………………………………………….. ………….[1]
(iii) Write the balanced equation of cellular respiration.
..................................................................................................................................................[2]
(iv) What is the original source of energy released in cellular respiration?
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Transport of substances is vital activity that takes place in multicellular bodies.
(i) Name the tissue through which the main product of photosynthesis is transported
throughout the plant
……………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(ii) Transport of substances throughout the human body is effected by the blood circulatory
system. The force for this is provided by the heart. Explain the following terms related to the
heart.
Systolic pressure……………………………………………………………………….
Diastolic pressure……………………………………………………………………… [2]

(iii) Name the organ in which urine is filtered from blood…………………………….. [1]
(iv) Name two substances that are not removed from the blood during the filtration of urine
…………………………………………………………………………….…………… [2]

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 (c) Quick withdrawal of hand away when it comes into contact with a hot iron is an example for
a reflex action.
(i) What is a reflex action?
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................[2]
(ii) Name two nerve cells that essentially take part in a reflex action
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]

[Total for question 4=15 marks]

Part II
Essay

5. (a) (i) Some animals selected for a study of animals are as follows. Write to which class each
of them belong [4]
Ostrich
Giraffe
Crocodile
Seahorse
(ii) Write a group of living organisms that cannot be observed with the naked eye but have
organized cells with nuclei. [2]
(b) (i) Name an entity that cannot be distinguished as living and non-living. [1]
(ii) State the structural and functional unit of all the living bodies. [2]
(iii) By what name are the characteristics owned by a certain group of living organisms and
can be transmitted to future generations known? [1]
(c) (i) State the structural unit in chromosomes which transmit the characteristics you stated
to the future generations. [1]
(ii) Illustrate by a schematic diagram how hemophilia is transmitted to the future
generations by a marriage between carrier female of the disease and a healthy male
(Take the recessive gene responsible for the disease as c and the dominant gene as C.
[4]
(iii) Write a sexually transmitted disease. [1]
(d) (i) Write a practice that needs to be followed by a good citizen to prevent the transmission
of sexually transmitted diseases. [1]

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 (ii) Biochemical catalysts facilitate chemical reactions taking place in the bodies of living
organisms.
Name the biochemical catalyst that brings about the digestion of protein in the stomach. [2]
(iii) To which components are proteins converted in this digestion. [1]
[Total for question 5=20 marks]
6. (a) Atomic numbers of some elements are given in the following table. Use them to answer the
questions given below. (A, B, C, D, E, F and G are not the standard symbols.
(Avogadro constant = 6.022 × 1023)

Element A B C D E F G

Number of protons 3 6 8 10 11 12 17

(i) Which elements given in the table belong to the same group of the periodic table? [2]
(ii) Which element belongs to Period 2 and Group IV in the periodic table? [1]
(iii) Which element does not take part in any reaction? [1]
(iv) Write the electronic configuration of the element mentioned in (iii) above and explain why it
does not take part in any reaction. [2]
(v) Which element reacts vigorously with cold water? [1]
(vi) Draw the Lewis structure of molecule formed by two atoms of G? [3]
(vii) Write the molecular formula of the compound formed by combination of F and G. [2]
(viii) Two atoms of C join and form a C2 molecule. Relative molecular mass of C2 is 32. Find the
number of molecules in 16 g of C2. [2]

(b) (i) The body temperature of a sick person is 38 0C. The specific heat capacity of blood is 4200
J kg-1 0C-1 . Calculate the amount of heat that should be liberated to reduce the temperature
of 100 g of blood to 37 0C. [4]
(ii) Write two advantages of using mercury as a thermometer liquid. [2]
[Total for question 6=20 marks]

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7. Electrical energy produced in Sri Lanka National grid is converted into different forms. Effects of
electricity are used to fulfill our energy needs and in communication.
(a) Part of National grid is shown below.

(i) Name the service wires A and B? [2]

(ii) What is the potential difference of the domestic supply? [2]
(iii) Write the type of electric current? [1]
(iv) What is the frequency of electric current? [2]
(v) Identify the relevant wires to which Q and R should be connected in x , y, z. [3]
(b) (i) What do you understand by 1500W of an equipment? [1]
(ii) When this electric equipment is completely in function, find out the current flows through
the heating coil? (V=230 V) [2]
(c) 800g water at 300C is taken in a thin light Aluminium vessel is placed on the given electric
cooker which covers the cooker completely and electric current is supplied to cooker.
(i) Write the advantage by the flattened bottom of the Aluminium vessel. [1]
(ii) Which property of Aluminium is responsible for its low heat capacity? [1]
(iii) If the heat capacity of the aluminium vessel is less ; What can you say about the time taken
to water to reach the boiling point (time increase or decrease) [1]
(iv) Write the time taken in second which is needed the water to reach the boiling point?
(Specific heat capacity of water – 4200 J kg-1ºC) [4]
[Total for question 7=20 marks]
8. (a) Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) mainly contains propane and butane which are alkanes.
(i) Write the common molecular formula for alkenes taking the number of carbon atoms
as n. [1]
(ii) Write the molecular formula of propane. [1]
(iii) Draw the structure of butane. [1]
(b) Polythene is a complex molecule made by polymerization of a large number of ethene
molecules. Its molecular formula is C2H4. Diagram shows structural formula of ethene.

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 (i) Draw the repeating unit of the polymer. [2]
(ii) Draw the polymer structure. [2]
(c) 50 cm3 of sodium hydroxide and 50 cm3 of hydrochloric acid of equal concentration were mixed.
The reaction released x kJ of heat.
(i) According to the heat change, what type of a reaction is this? [1]
(ii) Represent the above reaction by an energy level diagram. [2]

(d) Pile driver is used in tower foundation constructions.

(i) Mass of the pile driver lifted is 2000 kg. Find its weight. (g = 10 m s-2) [1]
(ii) What is the strategy taken to minimize the wastage of
energy as the pile driver strikes the tower? [1]
(iii) Crane lifts this pile driver 20 m in 100 seconds. Find the
gravitational potential energy stored in the pile driver
when lifted. [2]
(iv) What is the power of the crane? [1]
(v) What energy transformation takes place as the pile driver falls? [1]
(vi) If no energy is wasted, find the velocity of the pile driver when it falls on the tower. [2]
(vii) Draw the velocity-time graph for the motion of the pile driver till it falls on the tower from
the Moment it was dropped. [2]
[Total for question 8=20 marks]

9. (a) Waves can transfer energy from one place to another without an overall transfer of matter.
(i) State the type of wave used in fulfilling the following requirements.
(a) Fluorescence
(b) Communication via mobile phones [2]
(c) The loudness of the sound was increased by means of the volume controller in the
phone. Which property of the wave changes as a result of this? [2]

(b) The figure given below shows the electron microscopic view of two organelles found in a
living cell

A B

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 (i) State the two fundamental biomolecules that form the membrane covering the organelles A
and B [1]
(ii) In the structure B,
(a) Name the parts X and Y [2]
(b) The function performed by Y [1]
(iii) As which form is the light energy from the sun synthesized in A? [1]
(iv) How does the man receive this energy stored in plants? [1]
(c)

(i) For what purposes do the circuits (a) and (b) are used? [2]
(ii) Show the direction of current through the load using the letters L and M when a 6 V
alternating current supply is connected across X and Y [1]

(d)

(a) i. State how the brightness of the lamp will change when the end D of the connecting wire is
touched with points O, A, B, and C. [1]
(b) Explain your answer. [2]

ii) a) The wire OC is cut into two equally sized (10 cm long) pieces and connected parallel to the
circuit. What will happen to the brightness of the lamp? [1]
b) Explain your answer [3]

[Total for question 9=20 marks]

TOTAL FOR PAPER = 100 MARKS

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