Pre-IGCSE (OC-1) (Physics) [Final Exam]

Total – 25 marks

1. The diagram below represents a circuit in which two resistors are connected in
parallel with each other. Four ammeters have been included in the circuit to
measure the current at different points.

(a) What is the combined voltage of the two cells? [1]

(b) What will be the reading on ammeter X? [1]

(c) What will be the reading on ammeter Y? [1]

(d) Which resistor, B or C, has more resistance? [1]

(Total for Ques�on 1 = 4 marks)

2. (a) What device is used to find out whether a charged object has posi�ve or
nega�ve charge? [1]

(b) What force causes an object to become charged when it is rubbed? [1]

(c) Write the combined voltage of the three cells. [1]

9V 6V 6V

(d) Draw the circuit symbols for a buzzer and a variable resistor. [1]

(Total for Ques�on 2 = 4 marks)

3.
 (Total for Ques�on 3 = 5 marks)
4.(a) (i) State the formula linking density, mass and volume. [1]

(ii) What is the density of the liquid? [2]

(b) The diagram shows a brick lying on the floor. The brick is flat and smooth on
the side in contact with the floor. The pressure of the brick on the floor is 0.115
N/cm2.

(i) Calculate the area of the brick in contact with the floor. [1]

(ii) Calculate the weight of the brick. [2]

(Total for Ques�on 4 = 6 marks)

5. (a) Many people use oil to heat their homes. Draw a diagram to show this
energy change. [1]
(b) Why do astronauts wear shiny suits for space walks? [2]

(c) Use the correct words from the list to complete the table. [3]
uranium wood convec�on
radia�on natural gas conduc�on

Hot air rising above the fire

Non-renewable resource
X-rays taken using an x-ray machine

(Total for Ques�on 5 = 6 marks)