Section A

Multiple choice questions

Circle the best answer.

Mass
1. If the formula for density =
Volume

Which of the following is the S.I unit for density?

A. gcm-3 B. gm-3 C. kgcm-1 D. kgm-3

distance
2. If the formula for speed =
time

Which of the following is the S.I unit for Speed?

B. ms-1 B. cms-1 C. kms-1 D. kgm-3

3. Which one of the following value indicates 2 significant figures?

A. 0.00351 B. 0.036 C. 100× 103 D. 1.0 × 103

4. Which one of the following value indicates 3 significant figures?

B. 0.00351 B. 0.036 C. 100.00 × 103 D. 1.0 × 103

5. Which of the following values has expressed 0.000415 in correct scientific notation?

A. 4.15 × 10 3 B. 4.15 × 10-3 C. 4.15 × 10 4 D. 4.15 × 10-4

6. Using the equation (9.6 × 10-3) × (5.7 × 10 4), identify the value that gives the answer in 3
significant figures and using scientific notation?

A. 54.72 × 10 7 B. 54.7 × 10 1 C. 5472000 D. 5.47 × 10 2

7. A rock is immersed into water in a measuring cylinder

as shown in the diagram below. Which of the given values
indicate the volume of the rock?

A. 30 cm3
B. 35 cm3
C. 5 cm3

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8. Which of the blocks given below has the highest density?

A. Ice B. Water C. Lead D. Osmium

9. Which of the blocks shown below has the highest density?

(All blocks have an equal mass of 1kg.)

A. Wood B. Water C. Aluminium D. Iron

10. Diagram below shows the length of a block using a Vernier scale.

Which of the following is the length of the block?

A. 2.54 cm B. 2.53 cm C. 3.04 cm D. 2.50 cm

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Section B
Structured questions
Answer all questions in the space provided.

(i) Define Density of a substance: (do not write the formula)

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(ii) Diagram below shows a metal block immersed in water and later a wooden piece is attached
to the metal block and immersed in the measuring cylinder.

Given:

Initial volume of water before metal block was immersed = 20 ml

Mass of metal block = 2 kg
Density of wood is 0.05 kg/ml

Using the information above

(iii) Calculate the mass of the wooden piece.

(iv) Calculate the density of the metal block.

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(v) Why is it necessary to tie a metal block to a wooden piece to calculate the mass of the
wood?

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(vi) The same measuring cylinder is used to find out densities of a metal tube and a gold ring.

Given :

Mass of metal tube = 2 kg

Mass of gold ring = 0.9kg

Initial values of water are different for both the metal tube and gold ring.

(vii) Calculate the density of the metal tube and gold ring.

(viii) Which will sink more, the gold ring or metal tube? Give your answer with reasonable
evidence.

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2. Calculate the given mathematical expression in 3 significant figures and using scientific notation

(5 × 10 -6)2 + (0.00782) =

(0.005343) ÷ (76 × 10 -5) =