First Term 2023-2024

Grade (8)

Diagnostic Test

Student’s Name: Date:

Subject: Physics Mark: ( /15)

Question (1): choose the correct answer ( /7)

1. A long-distance runner runs part of his race at a steady speed. It takes him 20 seconds to
run 100 m. calculate his speed.

a. 5 m/s b. 50 m/s c. 5 m/s2 d. 10 m/s

2. By studying the figure below, the resultant force is __________ to the right.

a. 400 N b. 800 N c. 600 N d. 200 N

3. When two people balance on a seesaw, we say that it is in __________.

a. balance b. equilibrium c. distance d. motion

4. A force of 100 N is spread over an area of 2 m2. What is the pressure?

a. 5 N/m2 b. 50 N/m2 c. 200 N/m2 d. 5 N

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 5. Red and green light make __________ light.

a. cyan b. purple c. yellow d. magenta

Question (2): which of these statements about magnets is correct? ( /2)

a. The north pole of a magnet attracts the north pole of another magnet.
b. Wool, wood, and cotton are all magnetic materials.
c. You can demagnetize a permanent magnet by hitting it with a hammer.

Question (3): Sort the following into primary energy sources and primary energy
converters. ( /6)

Coal generators solar cells wind water refineries

Primary energy sources Primary energy converters

Coal Generators
Wind Solar Cells
Water Refineries