Mondeor High School

Physical Science – Grade 9

Cycle Test Term 3(Rotation 1) 70

Examiner: Mr Bham, Mr Jambaya , Ms Masanzu Moderator: Dr Antoniou

Date: Duration: 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This question paper consists of 5 pages.

2. Answer ALL questions on the given folio paper.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Read all your questions carefully before answering.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Write your name, grade, date and subject on the top left hand corner of the page.

Section A

Question 1: Multiple Choice (20 marks)

1.1 A contact force that a surface exerts on an object is called? (2)

A. Magnetic Force
B. Compression
C. Tension
D. Friction
1.2 The Force below can be described as:
(2)
25N

A. 25 Neutrons to the right

B. 25 Newtons to the left
C. 25 Newtons to the right
D. 25 Newtons North
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1.3 The unit of measuring Force is: (2)
A. Kg - Kilograms
B. N - Newtons
C. IN - Isaac Newton
D. N - Neutrons
1.4 What can we say about forces on an object that is not moving? (2)
A. The forces are balanced.
B. It is too heavy.
C. There must be one force acting on it.
D. It is a non-contact force.
1.5 Gravity is an example of what kind of force?
(2)
A. An un-contact
B. Contact force
C. Field Force
D. Repulsion
1.6 What type of energy does friction produce?
(2)
A. Light Energy
B. Surface Energy
C. Heat Energy
D. Gravitational Energy
1.7 What type of force is caused by a large body like the planet Earth?
(2)
A. Gravity
B. Friction
C. Elastic
D. Nuclear
1.8 Jupiter has about 317 times more mass than Earth. What can you conclude from this fact? (2)
A. That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much weaker than on Earth’s gravitational force.
B. That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much stronger than Earth’s gravitational force.
C. That Jupiter’s and Earth’s gravitational forces are equal.
D. Mass has no effect on the gravitational force between two objects.
1.9 Weight is measured in:
(2)
A. Kilograms
B. Grams
C. Newtons
D. Super Newtons

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1.10 An astronaut has a mass of 80 kg on Earth. Which ONE of the following regarding mass and weight of
the astronaut on the Moon is correct?
(2)
A. The mass will be the same and the weight will also be the same.
B. The mass will be less and the weight will also be less.
C. The mass will be the same and the weight will be less.
D. The mass will be less and the weight will be the same.

(Total Q1: 20 marks)

Question 2: Match Column A with Column B (10 marks)

2. Match column A with the correct answer in column B. Write only the number with the correct alphabet
on your answer sheet.

Column A Column B
2.1 Factors that affect Gravity A. Compression (2)
2.2 Force SI unit B. Newton (2)
2.3 Magnetic Field C. Field Force (2)
2.4 Contact Force D. Mass and Weight (2)
2.5 Non-Contact Force E. Compass (2)
F. Mass and Distance

(Total Q2: 10 marks)

Section B

Question 3: Contact Forces (6 marks)

3. Identify which contact force is exerted in the actions given below. State whether it is friction tension or
compression. Give a reason for your answer.
(2)
3.1 The force exerted in the string of beads worn around Aya’s Neck.

3.2 Mary presses on the plastic tomato bottle to squeeze out the last bit of tomato sauce. (2)

3.3 Tapelo uses soccer boots when playing indoor soccer to prevent him from slipping. (2)

(Total Q3: 6 marks)

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 Question 4: Non-Contact Forces (6 marks)

4. Identify which non-contact force is exerted in the actions below. State whether it is gravitational
magnetic or electrostatic. Give a reason for your answer.

4.1 A sky diver jumps off a plane and falls towards the ground. (2)

(2)
4.2 Magnets sticking to a fridge.

(2)
4.3 Sailors use a compass to help themselves find north.
(Total Q4: 6marks)

Question 5: Applied Force (7 marks)

5. Study the picture below then answer the questions that follow.

5.1 The boy is pulling the desk with a force of 70 N. There is a frictional force of 20 N. Draw a free body
diagram (using arrows) in the space below to show ALL the forces acting on the desk. (4)

5.2 What is the net force acting on the desk? (1)

5.3 In which direction will the frictional force be exerted? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

(Total Q5: 7marks)

Question 6: Mass and Weight (14 marks)

6. Read the extract below then answer the questions that follow.

Your weight on Earth is different from what it will be on the moon or Mars. This is because the gravitational
force that you or other bodies exert on each other depends on both your masses. A bodies mass is the
measure of the amount of matter it is made up of and this is called ‘mass’. In everyday life it is measured in
Kg Kilograms. If your mass is 65Kg on Earth it will be 65Kg on the moon or any other planet. Your weight
will be different elsewhere in space but your mass stays the same.
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6.1 What is the unit of measuring mass? (1)

6.2 What is weight? (2)

6.3 To determine the weight of an object, the following equation is used:

W= m × g
W: Weight (N)
m: Mass (Kg)
g: Gravitational acceleration (m/s-2)
g (Earth = 9.8 m/s-2) g (Moon = 1.6 m/s-2)

An astronauts mass on earth is 100Kg. Calculate the astronauts weight on Earth, and on the moon. (6)

6.4 Convert the following weight (N) to mass (Kg): 490 N (3)

6.5 Between the Earth and the Moon, where will the astronaut be able to jump higher? Give a reason for (2)
your answer.

(Total Q6: 14 marks)

Question 7: Weight on different planets (7 marks)

7. An astronaut performs an experiment to determine the relationship between mass and weight on different
planets. He takes a scale and sets off in a spaceship and measures his own weight on different planets in
the solar system. The following table indicates his results.

Planet Weight (N)

Mercury 280

Venus 710

Earth 780

Mars 300

Neptune 1 100

7.1 Plot an appropriate graph of the astronaut's weight on different planets of the solar system. Your graph
will need a suitable heading and labels for the axes. (7)
End of test.
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