( I.,n r.,{.

5 )

What is the average speed of the trolley for the

interval shown?
A 0.5 cm s-1 B 12 cm s-1
C 20 cm s-l D 125 cm s-l (

9. A basketball is thrown vertically downwards with

a speed of 10 m s-r at a height of 8 m from the
ground and rebounces. Which of the following
graphs correctly represents the relation between
the speed of the ball and time?
A speed

6. A car rolls down a sloping runway and reaches a

smooth flat surface (see diagram below).

B speed

c
Which of the following velociry-time graph best
illustrates the motion of the car?

10. Which of the following is the velocity-time

graph of an object moving with decreasing
acceleration?
A-.u. B v
7. A helicopter is moving horizontally at a speed
of 180 km h{. It then accelerates uniformly at
2 m s-2 for 10 seconds. Find the final speed of the
helicopter.
. A 50ms-l B 70ms-l
C 200 m s-l D 668ms-1, ( )
Cv
8. A ticker tape timer vibratesat 50 Hz. The tape in
the diagram shows the distance moved by a trolley.

1cm
*++g++@+
2cm
11. L4. An object is launched vertically upwards into the
speed of 10 m s-1. What is the acceleration of the air and its velocity-time graph is shown below.
ball one second after leaving the girlt hand?
A 0ms-2 v/m s-i
B 5 m s-2downwards
C 10 m s:2 downwards
D 10 m s-2upwards

t2. Which of the following velocity-time graphs .

shows the motion of an object in free fall in the
absence of air resistance?
Av Bv
What is the maxim.r- tirpl"..ment made oy
the object?
A 30m B 60m
C 120m D 240m

a15.r The diagram shows thevelocity

for the motion of a body.What
in the first 5.0 s?

13. A parachutist falls for 1 minute before his

parachute opens. Which graph best describes
how his speed varies with time?
A speed B speed

1 minute 1 minute

C speed D speed A 4.0m B 6.0m

C 7.5m D e.Om ( )

t6. Below is a graph showing the motion of a car.

Which of the following is true?
1 minute 1 minute
velocity/m s-l
()

Iime/s
 A The acceleration is constant all the time. 79. A rocket is launched vertically and the velocity-
B The velocity is constant all the time. time graph is obtained as shown below. The
C The car is moving all the time. maximum height reached by the rocket is
D The car moves after 7 seconds. ( )
velocity (km 6-t1
77. An object is thrown vertically upwards into the
air. Taking velocity upwards as positive, which of
the following graphs best represents the variation
of acceleration with time?
A acceleration

time (h)

A 4000km B 6000km
C 8000km D 12000km ( )
B acceleration

20 The diagram shows a man near the edge of a cliff

projecting a stone vertically upwards. The stone
reaches the sea after 18 seconds.

acceleration

acceleration

18. The graph below shows the speed of a cyclist who

is moving along a hilly road without peddling.
He is depending on moving down the slopes to
gather the speed.
speed

The velocity-time graph for the motion of the

stone is shown above. Find the heisht of the cliff.
A 180 rn B 540 ni
C 720m D e00m ( )
At which point was the botrom of the first hill
2I. The diagram below shows a series of photographs displacement
of a ball rolling with constant velocity.
The camerawas capturing images at a constant rate
of 20 per second. What was the speed of the ball?

o
displacement
2.0 m

A 1.0 m s-l B 2.0 m s-1

C 2.5 m s-l D 10.0 m s-t

22. The velociry-time graph below represents the

motion of a particle along a straight line. C displacement

displacement
\?,,

Which of the following is true?

I The particle's velocity is momentarily zero 24. When someone on Earth drops a rock, it
att=5s. ^t
accelerates at about 10 m s-2. When a rock is
II The particle comes back to its starting point dropped on Mars, the rock accelerates at about
in 12 s.
2.0 m s-2.
m The particle travels in the opposite direction Which diagram shows the velocity-time graphs
betweenl=5s andt=72s. for a rock dropped on the Earth and dropped on
A I only B II only Mars?
C I and II only D I,II,andIII ( )

23. The graph of velocity against time for a moving

object is shown.

tme

c D

tr'g

Which of the following is the corresponding graph

of displacement against time?
 25. A car which is initially at rest rolls down
inclined plane as shown below.
a smooth 28. A car slides down an inclined surface PQand
moves horizontally along QS. QR is a rough
surface whilst PQand RS are frictionless. Between
which of the following points on its path does the
object move with constant speed?

Which of the speed-time graphs best represents

the motion of the car? rough surface smooth surface

A speed B soeed
speed

A PandQ B Qand R
C Rand S D Qand S

time 29. On which of these slopes does the ball ro11 down
speeo with increasing speed and decreasing acceleration?
(Neglect frictional forces)
A B

time

26. A'heavy-laden trolley in a supermarket is difficult

to start from rest and difficult to stop while it is
moving. This is due to its
I
A friction B inertia
t
C weight D momentum

27. The following graph represents two objects A and 30. The figure below shows the acceleration-time
B in a state of linear motion. Which one of the graph of an object, moving towards the right.
following statements is correct?
alm s-z
velocity/m s-1

Which of the following curves correctly shows the

time/s
velocity-time graph of the objectl
A v/ms-' B y/ms-1
A B overtakes A at the end ofthe third second. 16 16
B B overtakes A at the end ofthe fifth second.
c In the first three seconds, the average speed
of B is greater than that of A.
D In the first five seconds, the average speed of v/m s-1
B is greatel tharr that of A.
 For questions 31 and 32, refer to the following C A lift moves vertically upwards past five
situation.
floors at zero acceleration.
D A boy runs 70 m along a straight ffack ar a
37. Agirlthrows ab ards. constant speed. ( )
The ball goes up girl.
The starting spe
35. The graph shows how the speed of an object varies
Which of the following speed-tirnegraphs best with time.
represents the motion of the ball? (Neglect air
resistance) velocitv/m s-1
A B

time/s

Which ing is correct?

A The d of th. object during the
first 20 m s-1.
B The acceleration ofthe object during the first
second is 20 m s-2.

32. Assuming that the acceleration due to gravity g

C The deceleration of the obiect is 10 m s-2.
D The object is traveling at a constant speed
to be 10 ms-2, when will the ball return to the
during the last second. (
thrower? )
A 1s B 2s 36. A trolley
C 4s D 10s
runs down a slope from rest.In the first
3 seconds it travels 3.2 m.What is the constant
acceleration?
A 0.2 m s-2 B 0.4 m s-2
C 0.7 m s-2 D 1.6ms-2 ( )

37. The velocity-time graph of an object is shown

in
1!e_ llagram below. Which one ofthe following is
NOT correct?

A Acceleration
B Final Velocitv
U lncrease in speed
D Time of travel
time

34. Which of the following does not illustrate A- The object is under uniform acceleration.
uniform motion? B The gradient ofthe graph is the acceleration
A A ball rolls along a frictionless surface. ofthe object.
B A mass is thrown verticalll, nprvards u,itl-r a C The area S is the total clist..rnce travelled in
speed of 10 rn s-l. ulle t.
D The object starts from rest. (
38. A body is allowed to fall from rest through the air. 42. A basketball is released such that it falls vertically
Neglect air resistance. Which graph shows how to the ground and bounces back upward again in
the speed of the body changes with time? a vertical direction. Which one of the following
A speed B speed velocity-time graphs best represents the variation
ofvelocityvwith time t if the upward direction is
taken as positive?
A+vB

time time
speed D S

C +.v D +.v

39. An object starts from rest and undergoes constant

In the first second, it travels 2.0 m.
acceleration.
How far does it travel in the next second?
A 2m B 4m
C 6m D 8m ( ) 43. A spacecraft descends to the Moon's surface
at a steady velocity of 2.0 m s-1. At a height of
40. A stone is thrown upwards from A and follows 4.0 m, the engines are cut off and it falls freely
a parabolic path. The highest point of the path is to the surface. Taking the Moon's gravitational
B. acceleration to be 1.6 m s-2, at what speed does it
strike the Moon?
A 3.6 m s-l B 4.1 m s-l
C 12.8 m s-l D 14.8ms-1 ( )

44. The speed-time graph below shows the motion of

an object.

Which of the following statements is true about

the gravitational acceleration?
A It is zero at B.
B It is greatest at B.
C It is greatest at A.
D It is the same at A and B. ( )

Which of the following statements is a wrong

47. A stone is dropped from rest from the top ofa tall
deduction from the graph, with regards to the
building.The fraction
motion of the objectl
distance fallen in the first 4 seconds A The object moves with constant speed and
distance fallen in the first 2 seconds then decelerates to rest.
is approximately B The deceleration from B to C is constant.
A1 B2 c The object is never at rest.
C4 DB D The distance moved during the time OC
is represented by the arel of the tlepezitrrn
OABC. (
 45. 48. A stone rolls off the edge of a vertical cliff.
Neglecting air resistance, which of the following
best describes its subsequent motion?
Vertically Horizontally
IB Increasing velocity Decreasing velocity
Constant velocity Constant aiceleration
C Constant acceleration Constant velocity
D Increasingvelocity Decreasingacceleraiion
()
49. A marble is dropped from a height onto the floor.
It then rebounds. Which graph best represents
the velocity v of the marble plotted against time
R t?
AvBv
A 0.80 m s-l B 1.60 m s-l
C 0.40 m s-l D 2.00 m s-1

46. A small ball is given

an initial push up an inclined
slope. It moves up the frictionless slope and
down again. Which of the following grupis b.rt
represents the velocity-time graph of its motion
from point A to B and back to A again?

50. When a mass starts moving from rest and a

constant force acts on it.
I the acceleration is constant
II the velocity increases at a constant rate
III the distance travelled is directlyproportional
to the time
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A only
B I and II only
C I and III only
D I,II, and III
51. Object X falls freely from rest for 3 seconds and
object Y also falls freely from rest for 6 seconds.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Yfalls
47. In a 100 m sprint, the winner of the race is the A half far as X
as

runner with the greatest

B twice asfar as X
C- three times as far as X
A initial acceleration
D four times as far as X
B average velocity
C final velocity
D ma-ximum velocitl, ( )
52. The following graphs show the distance s travelled 54. The graph shows how the velocity of an object
by a car from a fixed point with time t. Which changes with time. Which point on the graph
of the graphs A, B, C or D represents the car shows the objects moving with the greatest
gradually slowing until it stops? acceleration?

velocity/m s-l

53. The distance-time graph represents a car journey.

The average speed in km h-l during the 5-hour 55 A ball of weight Wis released from the top of the
journey was Eiffel Tower. After some time, it is noticed that
the ball reaches terminal velociry. This is because
distance/km A Wbecomes a consranr.
B W ts equal to the air resistance.
C Wbecomes equal to the gravitational pull on
the ball.
D Wis eoual to the mass of the ball.

56. A stone falls from the roof of a tall building.

Neglecting air resistance, what is the distance
travelled by the stone within the fourth second
A 200 B 130 after it falls from rest?
c40 D50 A 35m B 45m
\- ))m D 65m ( )
 1. The graph below shows how the velocity varies 4. A constant force of magnitude 100 N acts on a
with time for a given body. 5 kg mass.If the mass starts from rest, what will
its velocity be after 3 s?
velocity
A 60 m/s in the direction of the force
B 60 m/s opposite to the direction of the force
C 90 m/s in the direction of the force
D 90 m/s opposite to the direction of the force
)

5. Iive blocks, P, q R, S and t of different masses

time are.connected by four identical strings S1, 52, 53
and S, as shown. They are pulled by a iteadily
Which of the following statement islare true? increasing force E Which of the following strings
I The resultant force acting on the body is
is most likely to break?
nevet zero.
II The forces acting on the body is never
constant for any period.
III The object is never at rest.
A IandII B I, II and III ASI Bs2
C II and III D IIIonly ( c53 D54
)

2.
6. Two objects, A (of mass 3 kg) and B (of mass
2 kg), are stacked one on top of the other as
shown.

Tr T2
A 15N 15N
B 5N 1ON
c 10N 5N ed as frictionless, then
D 7.5 N 7.5 N. m s-2, when B is pulled

A5 B 3.3
J. A body is moving in a straight line under the C2 DO
action of a constant force.What change will occur
to the body?
7. You are told that both a 3 N horizontal force and
A Change in acceleration ' a 4 N horizontal force are acting on an object, but
B Change in inertia
you are not told their directions. Based on this
C Change in kinetic energy
information, what is the possible range for the
D Change in mass ( ) magnitude Fof the ne t for.cc irctins o,, il,. obie ct?
A 3sFs4 U 1<rqsl
C 3sFs5 D 1sFs7 ( ).
 8. A constant horizontal force is applied to a body 11. A balloon is acted upon by three forces, weight,
initially at rest on a smooth horizontal table. upthrust and sideways force due to wind, as
Which of the following quantities will not change shown in the diagram.
during the application of the force?
upthrust
A The displacement of the body
10 000 N
B The velocity of the body
C The acceleration of the body
D The kinetic energy of the body ( )

9. Two blocks X andY of weights 8 N and 2 N

respectively are suspended by two strings as
shown. A downward force of 4 N is applied to Y.
Find the tensions { and Z, in the two strings.

weight
9000 N

What is the magnitude of the resultant force on

the balloon?
A 5OON B 51ON
c 1000 N D 1120N (

1.2. An object is accelerating under the influence of a

force ,F, on a frictionless surface. A while later, an
T1 T2 opposing force Frof the same magnitude acts on
A 8N 22N it. What will happen to the object?
B 10N 4N
c 12N 6N
D 14N 6N

10. Two forces act on an object. The forces are X
and Y. The object is moving in the horizontal
direction. Which values of A and B would cause
the object to move with constant speed?
A The object will slow down.
B The object will move at constant velocity.
c The object will come to rest immediately
after the opposing force acts on it.
D The objectwill move in the opposite direction.
()

13. Two forces of 30 N act simultaneously on a body

of mass M.Which of the following arrangements
XY would produce the greatest acceleration?
A 20N 100N
B 100N 20N
c 80N 80N'
D 100N 80N
C

E
N
l30
30N
t +
t
S

e
 E
e
i!
i!
1L

14. Two strings are attached to an object at the 77. A body of mass 4.0 kg falls vertically through air. &

same point. '[hey are each capable of sustaining When the magnitude of air resistance is 30 N, I
a tension of 60 N and they subtend an angle of what is the acceleration of the bodyl
720". A I7.5 m s-2 B 7.5 ms-2
C 2.5 m s-2 D 0.4ms-2 ( )

18. When a mass starts moving from rest and a

constant force acts on it,
I the acceleration is constant.
II the velociry increases at a constant rate.
III the distance travelled is directlyproportionally
to the time.
Which statement(s) islare correct?
A I only B I and II only
C II and III only D I, II, and III
()
What is the maximum weight they can support?
A 3ON B 6ON 79. The velociry-time graph shows the motion
C of
9ON D12oN ( ) particle moving in a straight line.
a

15. The diagram below shows the top view of a field velocity/m s-l
separated into four sectors P, Q, R, and S. A cart
tied to three ropes is placed in the middle of the
field. Three bull carts start to pull the ropes (with
forces indicated in the diagram) at the same
time. In which sector will the cart start to move
initiallv?

5N time/s
P o What may be deduced about the resultant force
magnitude of forces acting on the particle during the first 2 s andafter
not drawn to scale 2s?
3 N

S
First2 s After2 s
R
A constant zeto
6N
B increasing at constant rate
a constant rate
A Sector P C constant increasing at a
B Sector Q constant rate
c Sector R D at an increasing ZEIO
D Sector S constant rate (

16. Why does an objest falling in the Earth's 20. A box of mass 2 kg moves with a constant speed
gravitational field reach a steadyvelocity? of 0.1 m s-l when a force of 6 N is applied.
A fhe mass of the object remains .orrrt"rrt.
B The weight of the object increases as it falls. 0.1 m s-l
C The Earth's gravitational field decreases as it
falls.
D Air resistance increases with the increase of
velocity.

What is rhe frictionaL force acting orr the box?

A ON B
2N
C 3N D (
2t. The diagram below shows that two forces acting 24. An astronaut's boots weigh 100 N on Earth where
at a point O are represented in magnitude and the acceleration of free fall is 10 m s-2. How much
direction OX and OY. The third force required to will theyweigh on Mars where the acceleration of
maintain equilibrium is represented in magnitude free fall is 4 m s-2?
and direction by A 25N B 40N
C 1OON D 400 N

25. A skater is pushing a snowmobile across an ice

rink. The skater pushed with a horizontal force
of 80 N and the snowmobile exoeriences a force
of friction of 30 N. The snowmobile has a
mass of 20 kg. What is the acceleration of the
snowmobile?
AOZ BXY A 4.0 m s-2 B 1.5 m s-2
czo DTX C 2.5 m s-2 D 0.25ms2 ( )

22. Two forces P and Qact at a point X
the vector diagram below.
as shown in 26. An object of mass 5 kg is dropped from the top
of a building. Which of the following statements
is true? (Neglect air resistance)
A It falls with a constant acceleration of L0 m s-2.
B It falls with a constant velocity of 10 m s-1.
C It falls with a constant acceleration of 20 m s-2.
D It falls with a constant velociry of 5 m s-1.

In which of the following diagrams does the vector

27. Two forces of magnitude 8 N and 6 N act on the
same body. The angle between the forces is 90o.
F represent the resultant force ofP and Q!
A B What is the magnitude of the resultant of the
forces?
A 7N B 10N
C 14N D 24N ( )

28. Three coplanar forces, of magnitude 20 N, 40 N,

and 50 N, act on a body at P in the directions
shown in the diagram below.

23. When a block of mass 3 kg was pushed along a

surface with a force of 3 N, it moved with constant
speed.
When the same block was pushed with a force of
9 N,what happened to the block?
East
A It moved with a constant speed of 2 m s-1. (bearing 27o') P (bearing 90')
B It moved with a constant speed of 3 m s1.
C It movedwith a constant acceleration of2 m s-2. Which one of the following is the approximate
D It movedwith a constant acceleration of 3 m s-2. bearing ofthe additional force required to maintain
() equilibrium?
A 37" B !27"
c 143" D277" ( )
29. When a horizontal force of 4 N is applied to 34. Forces of 2 N and 6 N actatapoint.Which one
a wooden block of mass 2 kg on a hoizontal of the following could not be the magnitude of
surface, the block moves with a constant velocity. their resultant?
If the force is increased to 12 N, what will be the A 2N B 4N
acceleration of the block? c 6N D 8N ( )
A 2ms-2 B 4ms-2
C 6ms-2 D 8ms-2 ( ) 35. Two forces X and Y acting on a ball produce
a resultant force R on the ball. Which of the
JU. A hammer hits a nail on a piece of wood with a following vector diagrams correctly represents the
speed of 6 m s-1. If it drives the nail 0.1 m into addition of the force X and Y to oroduce R?
the wood, what is the average deceleration of the A.YBY
hammer?
A 18ms-2 B 60ms-2
C 120 m s-2 D 1B0ms-2 ( )

31. A 4.0 kg block ofwood is pulled along a horizontal

ground from rest, and a force on 15 N is required
to produce an acceleration of 2.0 m s-2.
What should the magnitude of the force be in
order to pull the block of wood at constant speed
of 5.0 m s-1 on the same horizontal sround?
A 5N B 7N
C 8N D 1oN ( ) 36. Two forces, 4 N and 6 N, act on a body to
give a resultant force F, which of the following
32. An empty lift of mass 200 kg is moving up with a statements is true about Fl
uniform velociw of 1.5 m s-1. A F can be less than 2 N.
B F can be greater than 10 N.
C Fcanbe5N.
D F can only be in one direction. ( )

37. The diagram shows the velocity-time graph of an

object.

Taking gravitational acceleration to be 10 m s-2,

what is the resultant force on the lift in newtons?
AO B 200
c 300 D2ooo ( )

33. When a block of mass 1.2 kg is pushed with a

horizontal force of 3 N along a horizontal flat
surface, it moves with a constant speed of 1.0 m s-1.
What can be said about the resultant force acting
Howwill the block move when it is pushed along on the objectl
the same surface with a horizontal force of 9 N?
A. It is zero. B It is constant.
A At a constant speed of 5 m s-1 C It is increasing. D It is decreasing.
B At a constant speed of 6 m s-1 ()
C At a constant acceleration of 5 m s-2
D At a constant zrccclcratiorr o[6 m s 2
 38. An object is moving in a straight line at 6 m s-1 40. A pendulum bob ofweight tr{/N, is suspended by
when a constant force acts on it from the opposite a string from a point P. The bob is drawn aside by
direction. If the force is held constant for a long ahorizontal force of 0.60 N so that the string is
time, how long will the object move? taut.
A It will stop moving immediately when the
force is applied.
B It will decelerate and then stop.
c It will decelerate, stop and then move in the
opposite direction with a constant speed.
D It will decelerate, stop and then move
in the opposite direction with a constant
1.20 N
acceleration. ()

39. A ball of weight W shdes along a smooth

horizontal surface until it falls offthe edge at time
T. The weight of the pendulum bob, in N, is
A 0.45 B
0.60
c 0.70 D 1.60 (

41,. A rocket, launched vertically, receives a constant

thrust throughout its ascent. However, its
acceleration increases steadily as it goes up.
)
Which one of the following reasons does NOT
]f explain the increase of acceleration?
A The air resistance becomes smaller.
B The total mass of the rocket is constantly
reducing.
C The Earth's gravitational field becomes weaker
Which graph represents how the resultant vertical D The atmospheric pressure becomes smaller.
force .F acting on the ball varies with time I as the ()
ball moves from position P to position Q
AF BF 42. The diagram shows a mass of 3.0 kg suspended
from two bars of negligible mass connected by
five light strings. What tension in the string
labelled X?

A 1.0 N B 5.ON
C 100N D 15.0 N
43. Forces P and Q act at a point O as shown in the 44. Two loads, of
diagram below. The angle between their lines of
\znd Wrarc attached to the ends
a ropePQwhich is hung over a frictionless pulley
action is fixed at angle 0, greater than 90" but as shown in the diagram below.
lesser than 180o.

Frictionless
pulley

If the magnitudes of P and Q can be varied, the

line of action of their resultant can be made to lie
I between the direction of P and OY
II along the direction of OY
III between the direction of Q and OY
A I and II are possible.
B I and III are possible.
C II and III are possible.
D I, II and III are possible. (
Load W, moves downwards when it is released
from rest. Which of the following statement is
true?
A Load Wrmoves downwards with uniform
acceleration.
B Load Wrmoves upwards with uniform velocity.
C Tension in the rope equals to Ll/r.
D Tension in the rope equals to (\* ,I/r).
Moments

1. A Bunsen burner is a very stable obiect because of 4. The diagram shows a balancing toy pivoted on a
its stand.If the toy is tilted slightl)a it does not topple,
A high centre of gravity and broad base but returns to its original position.
B low centre of gravity and broad base
c high centre of gravrty and narrow base
D low centre of gravity and narrow base

2 The diagram below shows the first step in an

experiment to determine the position of the
centre of mass of a thin card. What is the next
step in this experiment?
This is because the centre of gravity of the toy is
A inside the weight.
B below the pivot.
C befween the man.
D exactly at the pivot,

thin string
5. Three blocks X, Y, and Z arebalanced on a beam
with the pivot at the midpoint.

A Measure the thickness of the card.

B Measure the mass of the card. Arrange the blocks in order of increasing mass.
C Hang the card from point R. A X,Y,Z B Z,X,Y
D Find the midpoint of PQ C X,Z,Y D Y,X,Z (

3. A metal rod is used to ,"i.. alargestone as shown

below:

large stone

At which position A, B, C, orD should a force be

applied on the rod so that the large stone can be
 9. A hammer can be suspended in equilibrium from
three different positions as shown.

point of
suspension

30N

Given that the centre of gravity of the trap door Which of the following matches the figure with
is 60 cm from X, what is the tension T in the their rypes of equilibrium?
string required to just lift the trap doorl Neutral Stable Unstable
A 18ON B 6ON 'q.3 12
C 28N D 18N ( 81 32
c273
7. o Ds2r()
10. Some passengers are on board a double-decker
bus travelling along a horizontal highway. The
20N 60N number of passengers in each deck is as indicated.
The diagram shows a uniform metre rule with Which is the most stable bus?
negligible weight. What is the force acting at the
pivot?

A 40N B 20N
c 80N D 1200 N

8. A heavy uniform
by two forces .E, a
L/4 fromits ends ()
11. The diagram below shows a uniform beam Xy of
length 1 m supported at Pwhere pX = 20 cm.The
beam weighs 5 N.

aa

20cm
|<__+i :

What is the ratio of { io Er?

A 2:5 B 3:5
C 2:3 D 3:2 What downward force exerted at X will balance
the beaml
A- 5.0 N B 7.5 N
c 12.5 N D 20N (
 12. A uniform metre rule is balanced at the 62.0 cm 15. The diagram below shows a ball of diameter
mark with mass of 24.0 g suspended from the
a 30 cm placed against a step of height 15 cm. If
100.0 cm mark as shown in the diagram. What is the ball has a mass of 15 kg, what minimum force
the mass of the rule? F applied at a point as shown is required to move
the ball up the step? Assume that the gravitational
62.0 cm force acting on a mass of 1.0 kg is 10 N.

A 74.7 g B 79.0 g
C 38.7 g D 76.09 ( )
A 15N B 75N
c 150N D 300N ( )
13. The diagram shows a uniform metal bar of length
4 m and mass 50 kg. A man pulls straight up with
a force F at one end Qof the bar so that it pivots
76 A uniform beam PQof length 5 m is placed on
end supports and a man ofweight 800 N stands at
about the end P.
M such that QM = 2 m.The value of the reaction
forces at P and Qrespectively, due to the man's
weight are
)f
LC

d.

When the end Qjust comes offthe ground,

what is the value of the force F?
A 25N B 125N
c 250N D s0oN (

A 300 N and 500 N

B 320 N and 480 N
C 400 N and 400 N
D 480 N and 320 N

17. An object fixed at one end ofa rod is balanced by

of a 100 g mass as shown. The distance between the
1e 100 g mass and the pivot is x.The setup is brought
to the Moon where the gravitational field strength
10N is 1.6 N/kg.
A bar is hinged to the wall. Three forces act on
the bar. The bar remains in equilibrium. What is
the moment due to the force Q
A 5Nm ' B ONm
C 10Nm D 20Nm (
100 g
MASS

..In order to achieve balance, what should the

distance between the 100 g mass and the pivot
be?
'1,.6x
^
A R,
10

C L6x u,(10r
r.o
 18. Which of the following shows a sphere in stable
equilibrium?
AB C

& Fn^ B

79. A uniform metre rule is balanced at its centre of

mass as shown in the diagram. When masses X
and Y are hung from positions indicated, the rule
remains in eouilibrium.
A 25N B 50N
90 100 cm C 75N D 100 N

22. The diagram below shows a man of weight

800 N standing in the middle of a uniform, rigid,
What can be concluded about the masses X and horizontal plank. The plank weighs 1000 N.
Y? Which one of the following diagrams shows the
A X and Y have the same mass. forces on the plank?
B X and Y have the same densiry.
C The ratio of the mass of X to that of Y is 4:3.
D The ratio of the mass of X to that of Y is 3:4.
()
A uniform metre rule of weight 3.5 N is hung
f.
from a piece of string tied at the 65 cm mark.The
metre rule is balanced by hanging a. masq m, at
the end of it.

800 N

1000 N

A barrel of weight 1500 N and radius 0.5 m rests

What is the tension ?in the stringl against a step of height0.2 m as shown.
A 1.5N B
3.ON
C 3.5N D 5.ON
27. A square shop sign (of side 1 m) consisting of
a uniform lamina PqRS is attached to a vertical
wall by a hinge at P so that S rests against the wall
vertically below P. If the mass of the sign is 5 kg
the normal reaction exerted by the wall at S is
What is the smallest horizontal force F through the
centre O needed to push the barrel over the step?
A 1125N B
1200 N
c 1875 N D 2000N (
)
 24. The diagram below shows an oval disc pivoted Where is the centre of mass of the bus if it does
freely at point A. not tilt over when travelling at an angle as shown
Which of the points is the centre of mass of the in the diagram belowl
disc?

OA

oB
OC

D/
)
25 A child weighing 500 N sits on a see-saw at a

ht distance of 2 m from the centre of the see-saw.

A What force must be exerted at X to balance it?
N. 29. The centre of a bridge was broken in a storm. A
ne man of mass 100 kg tried to go over to the other
end, but after 10 m, the bridge started to creak
badly and he had to return. A teenager tried to do
the same and just managed to reach the gap and
500 N jumped over.

A N
100 B 150 N
C 200 N D 250 N
\
26. A uniform metre rule of weight 0.2 N balances at
the 60 cm markwhen aweightW is placed at the
80 cm mark. What is the value ofW?
A O.1N B0.15 N
C O.2N D 0.2667N ( )
If the gap is 20 m from end A, what is his mass
27. Which of the following objects, when displaced, in kilogram?
is seen to be in neutral equilibrium? 440 867
A A heavy weight suspended on a string cso D2so ( )
B A pencil balanced on its sharp tip
StS
C A cone resting on its slant edge 30. A uniform plank of length 3 m is balanced at its
D A pyramid resting on its base ( ) midpoint P on a pivot. A 20 N weight is hung
from the plank at various positions. Which one
of the following moment of force about P is not
possible?
A -10Nm B ONm
C 20Nm D 35Nm ( )

the
:p?
31. A uniform metre rule of mass 0.2kgis supported D
by two identical spring balances as shown in the
diagram below The points of suspension are at
the 30 cm and 60 cm mark.

()

34. The apparatus below is set up on Earth.It shows

a piece of soft iron X of mass 0.60 kg fixed on one
end of a uniform beam AB which is pivoted at its
midpoint.X is prevented from being pulled down
by a fixed magnet by a load of 1.00 kg hung at A.

Find the position at which a 0.1 kg mass must

be placed such that the spring balances have the
same reading.
A 15 cm mark B 25 cm mark
C 35 cm mark D 45 cm mark

magnet
32. A uniform metre rule of weight 2.0 N is pivoted
at the 60 cm mark. A 4.0 N weight is suspended The experiment is now conducted on the Moon
at the 100 cm mark, causing the rule to rotate where the acceleration due to graviry is one-sixth
about the pivot. that ofthe Earth.The mass of the load at A required
to maintain the equilibrium of the beam is
60 cm 100 cm A 1.00 kg B 3.00 kg
C 3.60 kg D 6.00ks ( )

4.0 N

At the instant when the rule is horizontal, what

is the value of the resultant turning moment
about the pivotl
A Zero
B l.4Nmclockwise
20N 80N
C l.6Nmcloclovise
D O.2Nmanticlochn'ise A 1 metre long bar is held horizontal by two strings
which have tensions { and Tr.Two forces of
20 N and 80 N act at the 20 cm and 60 cm marks,
33. Which of the diagrams shows how a piece of card
respectively. Determine Trand Tr.
with centre of gravity atM hangs when suspended
by a thread? Tr T2
A B A 4ON 5ON
B 48N 52N
c 52N 48N
D 6ON 4ON
 36. The diagram below shows a light rod under the
action of three vertical forces. The points P, Q" R,
S and T are equally spaced out along the rod. At
which point must an upward vertical force of 2 N
be applied to hold the rod in equilibrium?
39. The diagram shows a light rod with two weights
hanging from it. A thirl weight is to be added to
bring the system into equilibrium so that the rod
is balanced. What weight is required and where
should it be placed?

) 0.300 m 0.600 m

VS

1e
tS
TN
Weight Position
A.
A 3.00 N 0.200 m to the left of the pivot
B 3.00 N 0.200 m to the right of the pivot
AS BR c 4.00 N 0.600 m to the right of the pivot
ca_ DP D 4.00 N 0.300 m to the right of the pivot

37. Below is a lamina of uniform thickness. Its centre

of gravrty is most likely to be at 40. Which of the following is in neutral
equilibrium?
A A heavy weight suspended on a string
B A cone resting on a slant edge
)n
C A heavy based table lamp
th
D A pencil balanced on its sharp tip ( )

ed

38. The centre of mass of the lamina in the diagram

is at B. A disc is then attached as shown. Which
letter shows a possible position of the centre of
mass of the lamina-disc combination?

,gs
of
ks,
Work, Energy and Power

1. A 64.8 kg hiker starts at an elevation of 1 500 m 5. A force of 30 N acting on an object causes it to

and climbs to the top of a 2 500 m peak. What move along a horizontal surface at a constant
is the,miqimum power to be applied by the hiker velocity of 3 m
s-1. The power developed is
if he takes 6 hours to complete this climb? (Take
acceleration due to gravity as 10 m s-2)
A 30w B 180W
c 1080w D 6480W ( )

2. An object of mass 20 kg is pulled up a slope of

15 m long. The frictional force between the obiect
and the slope is 30 N. The minimum work done
uf!!:j"lli"q force is A 90w B 33W
c 27W D 10w

6. A ball is released from rest from one side of a

smooth curved rail as shown in the diagram below.
Neglecting air resistance and friction, which of
the following statements about the motion of the
ball is/are correct?

A 4sol B 1000J
c r4s0l D30o0J ( )

a
J. A 0.2 kg mass is thrown vertically upwards so
that it reaches a height of 3 m above the point of
projection. What is its kinetic energv_when it is
goin-t of drojection?
33-"b":.jle

I The speed of the ball at C is the same as that

at point A.
"The
point of projection II ball has a maximum potential enery
point B. ^t
A 10J .B 6T III The ball would not rise to a level higher than
C4J D2T point D.
A III only B I and III
4. What are the energ"y changes in hydroelectric C II andIII D I,II and III
power productioni
()
A electrical + potential -+ kinetic
B electrical --+ kinetic
- potential .7
An electric heater has a pbwer output of 300 W.
C potential --+ kinetic
- electrical What is the quantity of heat generated in 30
D kirreric
- poterrtial - elecriczrl ( ) rninutes?
A 10J R 1<n T

qnnnT (,1n
 tn".q

The diagram below shows two blocks P and Q' 11. A container is lifted vertically with a force of
initially stationary and connected to each other 10 000 N from the wharf onto the deck of a ship,
by a taut string passing over a smooth pulley. The a height of 5 m.
system is released from rest and block Qmoves
vertically downwards from position A to B.
Which of the following is correctl

What is the work done?

A sooooN B sooooJ
Potential energy of the block Qut A = Kinetic
c 1oo00J D 2sooJ ( )

energy of block Qat B.

Lorr-i., potential energy of the whole system 72' A man of mass 60 kg takes 1 minute to run up
stairs from X to Y as shown in the diagram below.
= Gain in kinetic energy of the whole system
+ work done against friction due to block P The man has a working power of
moving against a rough surface.
Y
Loss in potential energy of the whole system
= Gain in kinetic energy of the system.
a
Loss of potential energy of block Q= Gain
in potential energy of block P ( )
of
he
9. A block slides down from rest at point A.
Assuming theifrictional force is negligible, what
is the speed of the block when it reaches B if it
tr",o.hffi along the slope?
A 140W B 100w
c 80w D 6oW ( )

3.0 m 13. A weight is to be lifted from a level X to a higher

level Y along different paths labelled L, M and
N.

A 7.7 m s'1
B 8.5 m s-1
c 9.0 m s-1
D cannot be determined

10. A girl weighing 400 N runs up a flight of stairs

of vertical height 5 m in 4 s. What is her gain in
potential energ'y and the !6Ver developed?
Gain in potential Power Which path requires the ieast amount of work?
enefgy developed A Path L
A 1600 J 400 w B Path M
W. B 2000 J 500w C Path N
30 C 16 000 J 4000 \4/ D An equal amount oFr,vork is done aLong the
D 20 000 J 5000 \v ( ) three patl'rs. (
 74. The diagrams below show a man (i) about to
17.
climb a ladder, (ii) climbing up a ladder and (iii)
halfway down after falling of ifr. ladder.
Which of the following is correm?
An object falls freely from rest (point X) to the
ground (point Z).Whatis the ratio of the kinetic
of the object at Y to its kinetic energ.y at
T.tgy
Z?

Between (i) Between (ii)

(ii)
A
and
Gain of potential
and (iii)
Gain of kinetic
za
energy energy
Loss of potenrial Gain of kinetic A 7:1.47 B 1:2
energy energy C 7:4 D 2:7 ( )
C Gain of potential Loss of kinetic
energy energy 18' A drybllery C ef energy to a
D Loss of kinetic Gain of kinetic small 2 W elec the baliery is
energy energy ( exhausted. For h does the motor
run?
i5. pulled up A 1500 B 100
ed by a force
a
cso D2s ( )
the distance
moved along the plane is 72 m, the increase in 19. gid weighing 500 N runs up a flight of steps
height is 1.0 m (see diagram below). 1
5
T i" height in 3 s. 'hat average p-ower is the
girl developing?
,{ 25oW B 1000 w
c 1500w D 2000w ( )

20. objlct is dropped from a tower 50 m high.

f1
When it is 10 m from the ground what is the
ratio of the body's potential energy to its kinetic
energy? (Neglect air resistance)
A 1:5 B I:4
C 7:2 D 4:I ( )

27. From which source would the release of energy

What is the work done against friction? be
by a change in the Earth's gravitational
A 300J B 54OJ 1ff.e:-r.d
c36oJ .D84oI (
fieldl
A
) Chemical B Geothermal
C Hydroelectric D Nuclear ( )

22. A car of mass zz has an engine which can deliver

power P. What is the minimum time in which
the car can be accelerated from rest to a speed

done against water resistance. A# B+

z?

A 3.00 w B 6OOW tnv) )p

c 30.0 w D 6o.ow ( L2P D-- t)l.J'
/
\
\/
)
he 23. The diagram shows a set of five steps. A student 28. Walking up to the top of a steep hill usually seems
tic of mass 50 kg, runs up the steps. What is the to be easier rf a ugzag path is used instead of
student's gain in gravitational potential energy? climbing by the steepest route. Why is this so?

k=10Nkg1) A Less energy is needed.

B Less friction has to be overcome.
C Less power is needed.
D Less time is needed. ( )

29. A force of 20 N pushes a block of wood of mass

1 kg, causing it to move at a constant speed of
4m s-1.

4 m/s

A 5*(25+40)x50J
B ry%#L*r
c aamiryr
D:.?l#r ( )
What is the power required to push the wood?
A 5W B
7.5W
)a 24. A 60-watt light bulb turns half the electrical
C 4OW D BoW ( )
1J
energy it uses into thermal energy. How much
tor thermal energy does it give out in 10 seconds? 30. A car cruises along a frictionless track of a roller
A 6oJ B 600J coaster.
c 3ooJ DOJ O
25. Which of the following expressions defi nes power?
)PS
A force distance moved in the direction of the
"
-he force
B force r. acceleration
At which point A, B, C, or D is the car cruising
C force ,, perpendicular distance from the pivot
at its maximum speed? ( )
D force x distance moved in the direction of the
force per unit time \/3r.
/\
A stone of weight 100 N is thrown vertically
gh.
:he
upwards from the ground with an initial kinetic
26. Water is pumped out a tank by an electric motor
energy of 1 60 J. Ignoring air resistance, the kinetic
:tic at the rate of 150 kg s-1. The speed of the water as
energy, the gain in potential energ'y and the work
it leaves the tank is 20 m s-1. What is the power of
done against gravity when the stone is at 1.00 m
this electric motor?
above the ground will be
A 18kW B 27kW Kinetic Gainin
c 30kw D 4skw ( )
Work
energy potentialenergy done
be
A 60J 60J 60J
nal 27. On braking, 500 kJ of thermal energy were B 60J 10oJ 60J
produced when a fehicle of total mass 1500 kg c 60J 100J 100J
was brought to rest on a level road. The speed of D 100J 160J 100J
the vehicle just before the brakes were applied ()
was
ver A 0.79 m s-1 B 25ms-l 32. When a car accelerates up a mountain, it
ich c 0.62 m s-1 D 62.5 ms-l ( ) A gains both kinetic energy and potential energy.
ri B gains kinetic energy but loses potential energy.
C uains potential energy but loses kinetic energ'y.
D lo'es both kine tic rnd potcnrirl energy.
33. On braking,250 kI of heat was produced when 36. A fat man of mass 90 kg and a thin man of mass
a vehicle of total mass 1000 kg was brought to 40 kg take 5 seconds each to run up a flight of
rest on a level road. The speed of the vehicle steps measuring 10 m in height. Calculate the
iust
before the brakes were applied was power generated by each man. (Take g = 10 m s-r)
A 4ms-1 B 22.4 m s-r Fatman Thin man
C 250 m s-1 D 500ms-1 ( ) A 900w 400 w
B 1800 w 800 w
34. A crate is pushed 10 m along ahorizontalsurface C 9000 w 4000 w
by a force of 80 N. The frictional force opposing D 180 W 8ow ( )
the motion is 60 N.
How much of the work done is converted into 37 . An object is lifted at constant speed through a
kinetic energy and internal energ-y of the crate? distance of Z metres above the ground in / seconds.
Internal energy / J Kinetic energy / J The potential energy gained by the object is equal
A 200 600 to
B 200 800 A work done on the object
c 600 200 B work done on the object minus kinetic
D 600 800 energy ofthe object
() C force acting on rhe object
D work done x time ( )
35. Tom, Dick, Ali and Raju stand on concrete sreps
as shown. Each person carries an equally sized 38. A pendulum bob of mass, m, attached to a light
sphere of different mass. They drop ih. sphe.., string is released from rest at position p. It makes
onto a smooth level sand nit. one complete oscillation form position p to S and
back to P again. The speed of the bob at its lowest
Raju
carfles
point Q_iss m s-1.
100 g
ij

.L
+
i=
€

4m
3m

Whose sphere would sink the deepest in the

What will be the kinetic energy of the bob at
sand?
point R?
A Tom's B Dick's A zero
C Ali's D Raju's ( B rnu;z
\. *-'
A7.
Z
D iror. th^.r zerobutless than 4 *-t (
ASS 39. A ball is allowed to roll alongan undulating plane 43. A meteorite of mass 10 kg enters the Earth's
of as shown. It is at rest at A. atmosphere and decelerates from 99 m s-1 to
.he 1.0 m s-1 due to air friction. What is the
.-2\
approximate work done against air friction?
A e80J Bee00J
c 37 6001 D 4e000J ( )

44. Which of the following about energy is false?

A Energy has to be supplied when a man bends
D an iron bar
IA B Energy has to be supplied when a chair
ds. Neglecting air resistance and assuming the plane supports a man sitting on it.
ual is smooth, which of the following statements is C Energy has to be supplied when a helicopter
true? lifts a passenger offthe ground.
A Kinetic energy a-t=D,!s less than kinetic energy D Energy has to be supplied when a boy swings
at E. his arms during exercise. ()
B Pffiiltiatenergy at A is greater than kinetic
energy at D. 45. Which of the following is equivalent to the unit
) C Kinetic energy at B equals kinetic energy at C. of power?
D Potential energy at B is greater than potential A Jrt B Nm
jht energy at C. () C kg m2s-2 D kgm2s-3 ( )
<es
.nd 40 A motor rated 50 W accelerates an object along A toy car K moving with a speed of 30 m s-1 has
est a horrzontal surface with a constant speed of kinetic energy of 900 J. Another identical toy car
2 m s-l against a frictional force of magnitude of L moves with a speed of 15 m s-1. What is the
19 N. What is the efficiency of the motor? kinetic energ'y of the toy car L?
A 38o/o gs-_v^y B 500/o A 22sJ B 450J
C 760/o D 700o/o ( ) c e00J D 18ooJ ( )

41, An object of mass rlt p^sses at point X with a 47 . The variation of the power of a machine with time
velocity v and slides up a frictionless incline plane is as given below.
to stop at Y which is at a height / above X. A
second object of the same mass passes X with a
velocity of
)v.To what height will it risel

4 10 12 q;ms7s

Alt . Bln What is the work supplied by the machine?

A OJ B 240J
cln Din C 36,0J D 480J
42. An electric motor runs with a steady input of
250 V and 4 A while raising a load of 1000 N.
Assuming that the motor and transmission is
100 0/o efficient, how much time is taken to lift the
load ve rtically through a distance of 10 m)
1L _ts B 1.5s
C 4s D 10s ( )
 48. Aball bearing is placed at point X on a smooth
track as shown in the diagram below. The ball
moves from rest down the track and passes a
point Y which is 10 m below point X. Take
8=10ms-2'
51. A ball is released from a height h above a table.
Assuming that air resistance is negligible and
50o/o of its kinetic energy is lost at each bounce,
what will be the height reached after the second
bounce?

A,tb B+
ci h
D+
10m
I 52. An object has kinetic energy of 10 J at a certain
instant. If an opposing force of 5 N acts on it,
what is the distance it will travel before coming

I to rest?
A
C
2m
10m
B 5m
D 50m ( )

Find the speed of the ball at point Y.

A 10.0 m s-l B 14.1 m s-1 53. The diagram below shows a box pulled by a
C 100 m s-1 D 141 ms-l ( 5 N force. A frictional force of 3 N acts in the
)
opposite direction. What is the work done by the
/lO
box against friction if it moves 5 m?
a). Kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy in
A an electric motor.
B a electromagnetic relay.
C a galvanometer.
D adynamo. ( )
A oJ B 1oJ :

50. An object of mass 0.3 kg moving at a constanr C 15J D 20J r) a{

speed has a 27.6 J of kinetic energ'y. At what

speed is it moving?
A 144 m s-1 B
72ms-r
C 12ms-1 D 6.5ms1 ( )
rle.
nd Unit 6
cer
nd
Pressure

) 1. A column of liquid X floats on water in a U-tube D the packet has a small hole that allowed air to
of uniform cross-section area. If the density of leak in. ()
water is 1000 kg m-3, find the density of liquid X.
rin
it, @ t" the diagram below, a person of mass 50 kg
ng is standing on a platform over the piston of area
2.0 x 70-2 m2.
20 cm
r-iquioi
)

ta
the
i!-4e, -
tlie
('

2.0 x 1O-2 mz
A 1500kgm3 B mr
1000 kg
C 800 kg mr D 500kgm3

2. The diagrams below show a V-shaped object What height of water / will just support her?
placed in different orientations.In which position Assume that the density of water is 1000 kg --,.
does the object exert the maximum pressure on A 0.25 m B 2.5m
the surface it is resting? C 5.0m D 10m (

5. The diagrams below show four mercury

barometers. In which of these is the external
pressure the greatest?
B

a
D
J. On a cloudy day, a sealed packet of potato chips
is taken to the top of a mountain. The packet is
found to be blown up like a balloon.This could be
because
A the air outside the packet is now hotter than
the air inside the oacket.
B the air outside is now at a Lorver pressure than
the rir inside tlre prrcket.
C the ultraviolet radiation has increased.
A-
(:J th. apparatus in the diagram below is set up Mercury has a density of 13.6 x 103kg m-3 and the
- ^t a constant temperature of 20 "C, d = 72 cm, atmospheric pressure is 1.01 x 10s Pa. What is the
b= l0 cm. Air is trapped inside the left-hand approximate ratio of the pressure of the oxygen to
closed limb while the right-hand limb can be that of the atmosphere?
moved up and down. The atmospheric pressure is A 1.5:1 B 2.0:t
760 mm Hg. C 2.5:7 D 3.0:1 ( )
If the right-hand limb is raised such that Z is
15 cm, what is the length of the trzpped air, &
8. The surface of water in a domestic tank is 6 m
above a cold water tap. The density of water is
1000 kg m-3. What is the pressure of the water as
it leaves the tap?
A 60Pa B 600 Pa
C 6000 Pa D 60000Pa ( )

9. The pressure produced by a cubic block is P. Flnd

A+
the pressure if length /is doubled.
B+
C2P D4P ( )

,''fil t. following diagram shows a baromerer

-'- containing a liquid of densiry 1200 kg m-3 above
If the atmospheric pressure
the mercury column.
is 76 cm Hg then the height of the liquid in
centimetres is (Given that the density of mercury
is 13 600 kg --')
A 8.0 cm B 11.3 cm
C 11.9 cm D 17.0cm ( )

7. Oxygen is compressed in the sealed end of a long

J-tube by means of a column of mercury open ro
the atmosphere as shown.
the 11. Some air is trapped in the space above the C Changes in the temperature of mercury
the mercury in a barometer. Let / be the height of D Evaporation of mercury from the barometer
rto the air column trapped and lt be the height of
the mercury column. When the glass tube is
/l
pressed down into the mercury bath, which of the ( LS ,lThe diagram shows a mercury column in a test-
) following best describes the change of land b? \/- tube supported by the atmosphere. What is the
pressure of the gas given that the atmospheric
im pressure is 76 cm Hg?
ris
ras

) i
ll,.
r.
lnol

A 81 cmHg B 76 cmHg
C 71 cmHg D OcmHg ( )

T4 A rectangular block weighing 1,92 N has

eter dimensions 8 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm. What is the
)ove maximum pressure it can exert when it is placed
sure on a horizontal surface?
lin I n A 4x 10aPa
rury A Decrease Remain B 12 x I}aPa
B Remain Decrease C 16 x 10aPa
C Decrease Decrease D 20 x 10aPa
D Decrease Increase
15. The handle of the piston below was initially at the
12. The diagram below shows a simple mercury 5 cm mark (dotted line).
barometer. AssumlhE that the temperature of the air inside
the cylinder is constant and that no air is able to
escape from the cylinder, what is the prepsurg- in
the cylinder if the piston is pulled to ghe 20 irn
mark as shown below?

0 :5 10 /-15

A Four times its initial pressure

B Three times its initial pressure
C Reduced to a third of its initial pressure
D Reduced to a quarter of its initial pressure
I

Which of the followine does NOT cause the

heiglir ot'the merct'ru .o1,,*,.'r to \.rrr\.1
A
Ani
L hlngcs in rrmtlsplrcric pre,srrre
B Chanqes in the vaiue of g
 16. A flask is filled with air and tightly stoppered If the atmospheric pressure is 75 cm Hg, what is
at room temperature. The flask is then placed in the pressure exerted by the trapped air?
melting ice. The flask stays the same size. A 5cmHg B 1OcmHg
In the flask, what happens to the pressure of the C 15cmHg D 2OcmHg ( )
air and the speed of the molecules in the air?
Two solid cubes are made from the same material.
One cube has sides that are two times as long as
the other.

Pressure Speed of molecules

A Decrease Increase "1
B Increase Increase
C Decrease Decrease
D Increase Decrease (
When placed on one side, the small cube exerts a
pressureP on the ground. Ifone area ofeach side
1-
77--
Fn
t n .
first r.
diagram on the left shows a simple of the small cube is A, determine the pressure
barometer in its original state. The next four exerted by the large cube standing on one ofits
diagrams show the barometer after something has faces.
been done to it. Which of the following diagrams A2p B4p
A,B,C,orDis c8p D 73t
c
qqJ A forked tube contains air in one branch and a
vacuum in the other as shown.The pressure of the
enclosed air is

I
;d
more
mercury
added to
tube
was
lowered
mercury
was
removed
t
reservorr further from the
into the reservoir
X reservorr

/---)'
(\,-,/L9. The mercuryr barometer shown below contains
some trapped air in the tube. mercury

d(2.- Hg B d cmHg
C (b-k)cmHg D (b-d)cmHg

mercury
:is (21.) Fo,rt mercury barometers of different cross- C The pressure ofgas P is greater than the
section areas have been set up to measure the pressure of gas Qby ^ column of water of
atmospheric pressure at different places. Which height 8 cm.
\ place has the lowest atmospheric pressure? D The maximum pressure difference that this
A 0.01 cmz B 0.02 cm2 manometer can measure is equal to a column
rial.
of water of heighf'!2.\. ( )
3as
24. The diagram below shows a pipette filler used to
fill up a pipette with acid.Which of the following
statements is true?

0.02 cmz

Nozzle X

liquid level

'ts ,22. \he diagram shows a simple mercury barometer

a - -' inclined at 60'to the horizontal.
;ide

)
A Po is a vacuum.
nda B Po has the same pressure as the atmosphere.
Ithe c When the noz-zleX is pressured lightly, the
liquid level falls because the pressure in Po
The atmospheric pressure in cm Hg is
increases.
A 27.4 B 75.2
D If the surrounding atmospheric pressure
c 69.3 D8o.o ( )
suddenly decreases, the liquid level will not
change.
23. The diagram shows awater manometer made from
wide glass tubing and is designed to compare the
25. A building is 572 m high. What must be the
pressure of trvo gases P andQ minimum water pressure in a pipe at ground level
in order to get water up to a restaurant on the top
floor?
(Density of water = 1000 kg --', acceleration
due to graviry = 10 m s-2)
A 1x 1ffPa B 5x106Pa
C 6x105Pa D 5x108Pa ( )

Which of the following statement is true?

26. When a barometer is taken up a balloor1 the
mercury level
A If the pressure of gases P and Qwere equal,
the meniscus at Y would move down 8 cm.
A falls, because air pressure increases with height.

B The pressure of gas Qis greater than the B falls,because air pressure decreases with height.

pressure of gas P by a column of water of

C rises,because air pressure increases with height.

heieht B crn.
D rises, because air pressure decreases with
heioht
-'--b-'-'
27. The diagram shows awater manometer with one 29. The diagram shows a bubble at the bottom of a

end connected to the gas tap and the other end pool.
left open. If the pressure of the gas increases by
a value equivalent to x m of water pressure and
atmospheric pressure, P decreases by a value equal
to )t m of water pressure, the value of G will be
increased by

Assuming that the temperature of the pool is

constant throughout the water, which of the
following describes the change of the pressure
and the density of air in the bubble as it rises to
the surface?
Pressure Density
A Increase Increase
B Increase Decrease
C Decrease Increase
WAIET D Decrease Decrease ( )
manomeler

A (x+)m B (x-y)m 30 Diagram L represents a mercury-filled simple

C 2(x+y)m D (y-*)^
28. Diagram 1 shows a J-shaped tube containing
3.0 cm3 of air trapped by mercury. The mercury
levels are the same on both sides of the tube.
More mercury is poured into the open tube until
the levels differ by 76 cm, as shown in diagram
2.'[he atmospheric pressure remains constant at
76 cm of mercurv.
( ) barometer as would be used to measure
atmospheric pressure. Diagram 2 shows the
same barometer after a volatile liquid has been
introduced on top of the mercury and a small
quantity can be seen on top of the mercury. The
saturated vapour pressure of the liquid, in terms
of the length of mercury column, is

mercury
A [,[/+Y BY
C Z+X D Z_X

What is the volume V of the trapped air shown

in diagram 2?
A 0.50 cm3 B 0.67 cm3
C 1.0 cm3 D 1.50 cm3 (
>fa 31. The diagram shows a mercury barometer on a day 33. A forked tube contains air in one branch and
when the atmospheric pressure is 750 mm Hg. vacuum in the other.

+
50 mm

to

)
The pressure of the enclosed air in mm Hg is
nple A.50 B 150
sure c 200 D600 ( )

the
:.
::i:
What is the pressure at the point P at the bottom
)een of the mercury column? \q4 A balloon filled with helium was released from
mall A OmmHg B 150 mm Hg the bottom of a tall building at sea level. At the
The C 750 mm Hg D 900mmHg ( ) bottom of the building, the balloon had a volume
:rms of 500 cm3,while at the top, the volume was found
32. As a hydrogen balloon rises from ground level to to be 510 cm3.
an altitude of 300 m, its volume increases. The pressure at sea level is 100 000 Pa. If the
density of air is 7.29 kg m-3, what is the height of
the building?
A 726m B 732m
C 752m D 760m ( )

35. A height of 0.81 m of a column of a turpentine

exerts the same amount of pressure as a heavy box
ofweight of 68 040 N.The base area of the box is
10 m2. What is the density of turpentinel
A 8400 kg mr B 6804 kg mi
C 1000 kg mi D 840kgm{ ( )

36. The pressure of the water near the bottom of the

Which pressure changes have occurred within wall forming a dam to a reservoir does not depend
the balloon and the air outside the balloon? on
Pressurechange Pressurechange A the depth of the water
in the balloon of air outside B the cross sectional area ofthe reservoir
A Decrease Decrease c density of water
B Decrease Increase D atmospheric pressure ( )
C Increase Decrease
D Increase Increase (
an
Jt. The diagram shows a column of air enclosed in 39. The diagram below shows a simple mercury
a narrow capillary tube by a thread of mercurv barometer.
L2 cm in length.

dry air

To find the atmospheric pressure the vertical

distance is measured between
A PandR B Qand R
C Qand S D Pands (

40. The diagram shows the water levels in a water

What is the pressure on the trapped air, given manometer used to measure the pressure of a gas
that the atmospheric pressure is 76 cm Hg? supply.
A 72 cmHg B 64cmHg
C 76cmHg D 88cmHg ( gas supply
-+
38. The diagram below shows a simple hydraulic
jack.

17 cm

15 cm

How much greater than the atmospheric

pressure is the pressure of the gas supply?
Which of the following changes will enable A 2 cm of water B 5 cm of water
heavier loads to be lifted? C 10 cm ofwater D t2 cmofwater
- *-DianietdrofW Dianeter of Z (

A
B 47. Which one of the following depends on the
CRe e atmosphere exerting pressure?
D Halved -/ A A ball falling to the ground
/)
\/ B Drinking through a straw
C The sprayfrom a can cola
-D Bath water emptying down a plug hoie
(
'cury
42. A piston of negligible weight encloses air in a 44.
cylinder as shown. The ai- expands and the piston
moves 4 cm upwards. What will be the pressure of
air inside? (Atmospheric pressure of air inside is
100 kPa.)

The diagram above shows a manometer is

connected to a gas supply.
The liquid levels on both limbs of the manometer
rise to a height difference of /. What changes
would make the value of h larger?
A Increase the cross sectional area of the limbs
'l 2 cm
B IJse another liquid which has a lower densiry
C Use another liquid which has a higher densiry
D Carry out the experiment on a planet which
a stronger graviry ( )

)
45. In one minute, a deep-sea diver breathes L litre
A 25Wa B 50 kPa of air at an atmospheric pressure of 100 kPa. At
vatet C 75l<Pa D 100kPa ( )
a certain depth in the sea, the pressure of the air
supply is 300 kPa.To breathe in the same mass of air
a 8as
in one minute. what volume of air would he need?
't-
::
Aa
+J. Water is contained in a container of base area
=:' Ar,up to height br.Water is also contained in a A f u,,. B tn,,
second container of bigger base area A, b:ut ttp C 1 litre D 3litres ( )
to a smaller height hr.-Ihe hydrostatic pressure
exerted on base A, is P, whiles that exerted on
46. The diagrams below show air trapped in a capillary
base A, is Pr. Which of the following statements
tube by a small mercury plug. The length of the
is correct?
mercury plug is 10 cm. The atmospheric pressure
is 76 cm Hg.

C
trapped air

() trapped air
A1 42

r the A It is possible that P, = PrsinceAr> Arznd h,

,bz
B Pr, Prbecause Ar> A,
c Pr' PrbecauseAr> At tl
D Pr'Ptbecause hr'h,
' The pressure of the trapped column of air in I and
() II is given by
Diagram I Diagram II
A 1OcmHg 76 cm Hg
B 10 crn Hg 86 cm Hg
C 76 cmHg 10 cm Hg
 ( +7..1-Ihe diagram below shows a U-tube containing
v-7tnr^1r, and oil. Given that the densiff of water is
1000 kg m-3, what is the density of oil?

v i/\n
{0or(ot' o ; '"- 50. A long tube sealed at one end is fiIled with
Sccq) 'J mercury and then placed vertically with its
8'0 cm
tCc open end dipping below the surface of some
mercury contained in a dish that is opened to the
lcc'
atmosphere.
The tube is found to be full of mercury. Which of
the following could explain this fact?
A Air is introduced into the tube during the
transfer to the dish.
B The capillary effect makes rhe mercury fill up
the tube.
C The tube is 600 mm long.
A 0.80 g cm-3 B 7.25 g cm'3
D The tube is narrower at the bottom than at
C 0.90 g cm 3 D 1.11 g cm-3
the top.

Some air is trapped in a mercury barometer as

shown in the diagram below.
51. The diagrams below show the same thin tube
containing air trapped by a mercury thread, held
in four different positions, P, q R and S. The
diagrams are not drawn to scale.

trapped air

In which order must the diagrams be placed

(from left to right) to show that the volume of
the trapped air is increasing?
A PqRS B SPqR
c RSPq D Q_RSP ( )

A wall B wall 52. A ladyweighs 500 N and wears stiletto shoes.The

area of the stiletto heel is 0.0001 m2.
L
?{
 The pressure the lady exerts by standing on one
stiletto heel is

E A
C
200 N m-2
500 000 N m-2
B
D
5000 N m-2
5 000 000 N m-2
(
=
()
53. Assume that the atmospheric Pressure at sea
with level is equal to the pressure exerted by 0.76 m of
h its mercury and the acceleration of free fall does not
some vary with height. If the a.vet^ge density of air is
o the I.2 kg m-3 and that of mercury is 13 600 kg --t,
the atmospheric pressure at 3400 m above the sea
ch of level is equal to the pressure exerted by
A 1.060 m of mercury'
le B 0.460 m of mercurY. Which one of the following statements about
C 0.760 m of mercury. them is correct?
ill up D 0.300 m of mercury. A They each have the same pressure on the base.
B The vertical-sided vessels have the greatest
54. Acolumn of gas is slowly compressed as shown in pressure on the base.
at the diagram below. C Vessel (iv) has the least pressure on its base.
D Vessel (i) has the greatest pressure on its base.

.F- //
)b. The apparatus shown is connected to a gas tap in
order to measure the pressure of the gas. The tube
P contains water and the tube Qcontains some
gas
other liquid, the liquid levels in the tubes being
Which of the following graphs corectly shows originally at X.
the relation between the gas Pressure P and the
length of the gas column /?
AP

1_
h

1_
h When the gas is turned on, the water in the open
) limb of P rises to a higher level than that of the
s.The liquid in the open limb of Qas shown in the
55 The following diagrams show, to the same scale, above diagram. This is because
the vertical cross-sections of each set of vessels. A the liquid in Qis denser than water.
A11 of the vessels have circular horizontal cross- B tube P is closer to the gas inlet than tube Q
sections. Thev all contain water to the same level. C there is more liquid in tube Qthan in tube P.
D the pressure of the gas ercitcd on P is hig['.cr
thar-r the pressLlre of tite gas cxe rie.l on Q
57. In an experiment to investigate the relationship 59. The diagram shows a mercury barometer. The
between the volume V of a fxed mass of gas and height h of the mercury column is recorded.
the pressure P, a graph of PV against P is plotted.
Which one of the following graphs shows the
correct relationship at constant temperature?
APV BPV 4

The barometer is set up on another planet where

the atmospheric pressure is half that of Earth and
the gravitational field strength is double of that
,.-on Earth. Which is the height recorded?
B 0.5b
D2h ():
60. The pressure exerted by a water je t of area 5 mm2
58. The diagrams (a) and (b) show an open-ended and is 20 MPa (20 000 000 Pa).
a closed tube manometer connected (at different
times) to the same gas cylinder. 5 mm2
The mercury barometer reads 760 mm. Assume
water jet
that there is no loss in the pressure from the gas
cvlinder.

What is the force exerted on the ground if the jet

of water strikes the ground vertically?
A 1x102N B 1x10sN
C 1x106N D 1x108N ( )

(a) (b)

What is the height x of the mercury in diagram

(b)?
A 100 mm B 660 mm
C 760mm D 860mm ( )
The
Unit 7
Temperature

L The length of the alcohol thread in a thermometer ). The temperature reading on the thermometer
is 3 cm at ice point and 5 cm at a temPerature of shown in "C is
10 oC. What is the length of the alcohol thread , 20cm
when the thermometer is placed in pure boiling
water?
A 23cm B 35 cm
C 46cm D 50 cm
here
and 2. Which of the following is not an advantage A50 855
that of using mercury or alcohol as thermometric c60 D6s ( )
liquids?
A Alcohol has a large expansivirY.
B Alcohol has a low freezing point. o' The diagram below shows temperatures on a
)
C Mercury has a high boiling Point. mercury-in-glass thermometer. Which tempera-
-
D Mercury has a high freezing point. ( )
tures are the upper and lower fixed points?
Ttm2

3. A student is given a thermometer that reads -1 "C

for the lower fixed point and 99 "C ior the uPper
fixed point. He uses the thermometer to measure
the temperature of some water before and after
heating.Which of the following correctly describes
the temperature recorded by the thermometer as
compared to the actual temperatures of the water
before and after heating, and the temperature
difference recorded by the thermometer and the
actual temperature difference?
Reading Reading
before after Temperature
e jet heating heating Difierence
A Lower Lower Low
B Lower Higher High
\ C Lower Lower Same
D Higher Higher Same
(

4. The lengths of mescury thread in the uniform

tube above the bulb of a mercury thermometer
are: 0"c
30 mm when the bulb is in melting ice; -10'c
180 mm when the bulb is in the steam above
boilingwater;
12 mm when the bulb is in a liquid.
What is the temperature of the liquid? Lower fixed point
Upper fixed point
A -8.0 "c B _12.0.C ,1
110'c 00c
c 6.7 "C D Bo'C ( )
-11

R 110 "c -10"c

C 100'c 0"c
7. The fact that the level of mercury in a mercury- 13. The lengths of mercury thread in the stem
in-glass thermometer rises when the temperature of a mercury thermometer are given in three
of the thermometer is raised shows that situations.
A glass is a poor conductor ofheat. Length in melting ice = 20 mm
B glass does not expandwhen heated. Length in steam above boiling water = 170 mm
C glass expands less than mercury when heated' Length in liquid X = 50 mm
D mercury expands uniformly with a rise in What is the temperature of liquid X?
temperature. ( ) A zO"C B 25"C
C 3O'C D 33.3"c ( )

8. The distance between the 20 "C mark and the

100'C mark on a mercury thermometer is 25 cm. t4. Which of the following expands most when its
When the mercury level is 5 cm below the 100 "C temperature is raised by 10 K?
mark the temperature is approximately A 10 cm3 of air B 10 cm3 of copper
A 75"C B 80"C C 10 cm3 of ice D 10 cm3 of water
c 84"C D90"c ( )
()
-.
9. The main reason for not using water as a 15 The bulb of a mercury thermometer is placed first
thermometric liquid in thermometers is because in melting ice (at standard pressure), then in steam
(at standard pressure), and last in a liquid X. The
A it is costly to dye it lengths of mercury thread in the uniform tube
B its expansion is not uniform above bulb, in three cases' are 20 mm, 170 mm, and
C it wets glass 50 mm. What is the temPerature of X?
D its boiling point depends on external pressure A 2O"C B 77.6"C
() c 29.4"c D 33.3"C ( )

10. The following are the results obtained for the t6. The diagrams show the positions of mercury
calibration of a mercury thermometer. threads in a thermometer placed in pure melting
The lengths ofthe mercurycolumnwhen immersed ice and boiling water.
in melting ice and steam above boiling water are
9.0 cm and 44.0 cm respectivelY.
What temperature would the thermometer record
if the length of the mercury column is 23.0 cm?
A 1OOC B
25"C
c 400c D65"C ( )

11. At absolute zeto of temperature'

I the Celsius temperature is zero;
II the average kinetic energyofthe particles of
a substance is minimum; boiling
ilI the Kelvin temperature is -273 K. water
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A I only B II only
C IandII . DIIIonly ( )

"C mark on
12. Alaboratorythermometer can be made to measure What is the distance between each 1
temperature more accuratelY bY the thermometer?
A having a smaller bore at the stem A 0.22 cm B 0.24 cm
B using thinner glass at the bulb C 2.0 cm D 2.2 cm
C painting one side of the stem white
D making the stem cylindrical in shape
 77. When aliquid is cooled from7\ "C to 30 "C. the 24. A thermocouple is constructed by putting the two
molecules of the liquid soldered ends (unctions) of t'wo different metals
A decrease in energy and move more slowly into different ternperatures.
B increase in energy and move more quickly
C contract and move more slowly
D contract and move more quicklt
,

18. The resistance of a piece of platinum wire in pure

melting ice is 800 Q. The resistance of the wire in
steam is 910 O. What would the temperature be
when the wire has a resistance of 1000 Q? o
A 55'C B 110 "C The galvanometer shows a deflection
c 782"C D 222"C ( )
depends on the temperature difference between
that

)
the junctions P and Q(see below).
19. The liquid used in a liquid-in-glass thermometer
t should not Temperature
.I ,A have a large specific heat capacity difference
between P
B have a large conductiviry of thermal energy and Q/'C
C expand uniformly with temperature
c D have a large expansiviry ( )
120
20. Which of the following properties of materials is
100
not desirable for liquid-in-glass thermometers?
A High melting point and low boiling point 80
B Good thermal conductor
C Not transparent
D Absorbs small amount ofinternal energyfrom
objects () 20

21,. Internal energy of a body is 0

A the total kinetic energy of all the particles in 051015202530
the body Deflection on meter/mV
B the total potential energ'y of all the particles
in the bodv
If P is placed in a substance of 20 oC and Qis
C the total kinetic energy and potential energ"y placed in another substance of higher temperature,
of all the particles in the body
a deflection of 30 mV is seen. What is the
D the energy needed to keep the internal part of
the body at room temperature () temperature of Q
A 2O"C B 25"C
c 720"c D 140"C ( )
22. Which one of the following thermometers would
be most suitable for monitoring the temperature
of gases in a factor!. chimney if the temperature
25. A thermocouple attached to a milli-voltmeter
reads 0mVwhen it is immersed in ice at 0 "C and
can vary over a range of 200 K in a minute?
5.0 mV when immersed in steam obtained from
A Alcohol-in-glassthermometer
waterboiling at 100 oC.Whatis the temperature of
B Mercury-in-glass thermometer
awarmliquid if the milli-voltmeter reads 3.8 mV?
C Thermocouplethermometer
A
D Platinum resistance thermometer ( 38'C B 60'C
) C 62"C D76"C ( )
aa
.J Aniline melts ar -6 "C and boils at 184."C. At
u'hich temperarure is eniline a liquidi
A -50 "c B -to Je'
26. An un-graduated thermometer is fixed onto a 32 The table gives the melting and boiling points
ruler. Its mercury column is 8.0 cm long at the ice of four elements. Which element is a liquid at
point,20.5 cm long at the steam point and 5.5 cm 1000 "c?
long in a mixture. Melting Boiling
What is the temperature of the mixture? Element
Point/"C Point/"C
A 44"C B 2O"C A Aluminum 600 2470
c -20"c D -4ooc ( ) B Chlorine -101 -J)
C Iron 1540 2470
27. What propeffy of mercury does NOT contribute D Mercury -39 J)/
to it being chosen as a thermometric liquid? ()
A Mercury has a high boiling point.
B Mercury has a high densiry. aa
The main disadvantage for not using water as a
C Mercury is a good conductor of heat. thermometric liquid is that
D Mercury does not wet glass. ( ) A it is colourless and so it needs to be coloured
B it wets glass
28. Mercury is used as the thermometric liquid in C it is too common
many thermometers because it D its expansion is irregular ( )
A freezes at a low temoerature
B has a high density 34. Which of the following properties of material is
C expands uniformly when heated not desirable for liquid-in-glass thermometers?
D capaciry
has a high specific heat ( ) A High melting point and low boiling point
B Good thermal conductor
29. Which of the following can measure the highest C Not transparent
temperature? D Absorbs small amount of internal energy from
A Mercury-in-glass thermometer objects (.r
B Clinical thermometer
C Thermocouple 35. Some water in a beaker is placed in an inverted
D Alcohol-in-glass thermometer ( ) bell jar which is connected to a vacuum pump.
Before the vacuum pump is set in operation, the
30. The resistance of an alloy wire is 25 Q when thermometer reads room temperature. As air
it is placed in a cup of melting ice. At room is gradually pumped out of the bell jar, what is
temperature of 28 "C, the resistance is 38 Q. If observed?
the wire is put in boiling water, what will be the A The water starts to boil while the
resistance? thermometer registers room temperature.
A 28A B The water starts to boil while the
B 46A thermometer registers a value higher than
c 7ta room temPerature.
Dr52a ( ) C The water starts to boil while the
thermometer registers a value lower than
room temperature.
31. The length ofthe mercurythread in a thermometer
is 12 mm when in pure melting ice and 92 mm
D The water starts to freezewhile the

when in steam. What is the temperature when

thermometer registers 0 "C. ( )
the length of the morcury thread is 52 mm?
A 50.0'c B 57.5 "C 36. When ice changes into water at 0 "C,
c 63.0 0c D 72.5"C ( )
I workis done breaking the molecular structure
of ice in solid state.
II internal energy is increased.
III energy is absorbed to raise the temperature.

A I only B II only
c I and II only D I, II and III
 37. Three liquids with their respective boiling and 38. On the Kelvin scale, what will our body
freezingpoints are shown in the table below. temperature of 37'C be?
A 236K B 31OK
FreezingPoint BoilingPoint
"C
c 336K D 41OK
Mercury -39 357 "C
Alcohol -712"C 78"C
Pentane -180 "C 36.5 "C

A thermometer that can measure both -50 "C

oC should be filled with
and 38
A only pentane
B only mercury
C only alcohol
D either alcohol or pentane

o
)

d
P.
re
ir
is
Unit B
Heat Capacity and Latent Heat

Water of mass 0.87 kg at 90.0 "C is poured A IandII

into an insulated metal container of mass B II andIII
0.50 kg at20.0 oC.The final temperature ofwater C I andIII
is 86.2 "C. If the specific heat capacity of water is D I, II and III
4200 J kg-t l1-t, what is the specific heat capacity
of the metal? 6. A metal bar is heated.
A 360Jkg1Kl B 380 J t<g-t 6-t
C 420Jkgt11-t D 480 J kgt 11-t (

2. An immersion heater connected to a kilowatt-

hour meter is used to supply heat to 4.0 kg of
oil.The initial reading of the kilowatt-hour meter
is 10.95 kwh. After heating, the meter reads
11.03 kwh. Fjnd the rise in temperature
of the oil. (Specific heat capaciry of oil is
3000 J kg 'K ')
A 0.0070'c B 2.4"C Which quantity stays the same?
C 24"C D 720"C ( )
A Tlre cross-sectron areaA of the bar
l
l

B The length / of the bar I

3. When equal masses of water and paraffin are

C The internal energ'y of the bar
heated at the same rate, the temperature of the
D The heat capacity of the bar ( )
paraffin rises faster because paraffin has
A a greater specific heat capacity 7. Which of the following objects has the biggest
B a lower specific heat capacity temperature increase if 54 000 J is supplied to
C a high boiling point -. each?
D a lower densitv Specific Heat
Mass/kg Shape Ctpacity /
A kettle of power 2000 W boils away 0.2 kg of Jkg-loc-l
liquid in 250 s. From this, the specific latent heat
A 0.5 Spherical 2550
ofvaporisation of the liquid is
B 0.5 Cubic 780
A kgl B 5xldJkg-l c 7.2 Spherical 780
C
103J
10'Jkg' D 2.5 x 706Jkg-t D 7.2 Cubic 2550
()

- Two blocks of copper, R and

). A heater supplying energ'y at a constant rate of
S, each receive the
0.5 kW is completely immersed in a large block
same amount of hpat. The mass of R is twice that
of of ice at 0 "C. In 22 minutes, 2.0 kg of water at
S. What statement(s) about R and S
0 oC are produced. What is the specific latent
isy'are
correct?
heat of fusion of ice?
I The specific heat capacity of R is twice the
specific heat capacity of S.
A 5.5 J kg' B330 J kg1

II The temperature rise of R is half the C 5500J kgl D330 000J t<g-t
temperature rise of S.
()
III The heat capacity of R is t'nrice the heat
capacity of S.
 9 A piece of lead is allowed to fall to the ground
and as a result of the impact, its temperature rises.
The final temperature of the lead depends on each
of the following excePt
A the height through which it falls
B its specific heat capacity
C its mass
D its initial temperature ( )
10. A liquid After the
is being heated in a setup below.
) liquid has reached the boiling point, it is heated
for a further 15 minutes and during this time
3.0 g of condensed liquid is collected. Which
of the following is required in order to find the
specific latent heat of vaporisation?
vacuum flask
72. The characteristic of certain cooking pots is that
when they are remo.'rd from the source of heat,
the contents may continue to boil for a long
trme.
The explanation for this effect is
A the pot is made of very good conductor for
material
B the pot is made of very good insulator for
material
C the pot has a very high specific heat capacity
D the pot has a very low specific heat capacity
()
13. An immersion heater of power 800 W raises the
temperature of 1 kg of water by 20 "C in three
minutes. How much energy is wasted? (Specific
heat capaciry of water rs 4 200 J kg t 'C t)
A 2 400J B 44 000J
c 60 000J D 84oooJ ( )

14. An electric heater of power 1 kW is immersed

in 2.0 kg of water for 4 minutes. If the initial
liquid temperature of the water is 20 "C, what is its final
temperature at the end of 4 minutes? (Specific
thermometer heat capacity of water is 4200 J kg-t og-t;
A 28.5 "C B 48.5'C
c 50.5 "c D 60.5'C ( )
heating coil
15. An immersion heater is placed rn a 2 kg block of
,est aluminum of specific heat capacity 840 J kg-t "g-t
to
and the temperature rises 5 "C per minute. The
power of the heater is
at
I long delivery tube A 14W B 35W
c 70w D14oW ( )

76. A heater of power of 200 W is immersed in a

condensed liquid filter funnel of crushed ice. Before the heater
is switched on, 10 g of water is collected from
A The resistance R the melting ice in 1 minute. When the heater is
)
B The boiling point of the liquid switched on, the mass of water collected from the
c The heat capacity ofthe apparatus melting ice in 1 minute is 50 g.The specific latent
eof D The power consumed of heat of fusion of ice, in J 91, is
tock
it at
A5 B 240

tent
11. When a 2.0 kg block of metal at 600 "C is
c 300 D1200 ( )
immersed in water at its boiling point (100 .C),
0.4 kg of steam is produced. Asrume that there 77. An air gun pellet, mass tn and specific heat
capacity c, hits a steel plate at speed o. During
the impact, 50%o of the pellet's kinetic energy is
converted to thermal energ'y in the pellet.
What is the rise in temDerature of the oellet?
A 7.62 x ro2 B 7.67 x ro. A;.
-t!
BT
C 9.20 x 1o'r D 9.20 x 1or ( ) 'It *oi
18. Which of the following pairs of object have 22. Four liquids of different masses are heated to the
different specific heat capacities? same temperature by identical heaters. The time
A 1 kg of water at 15 oC and 1 kg ofwater at taken for each liquid to reach the designated
30 "c temperature is listed below. Which liquid has the
B A rectangular block of aluminium of mass 1 kg largest specific heat capacity?
and a cylindrical block of aluminium of mass Mass ofliquid/ Time ttken/
1kg kg minutes
C 1 kg of oil in a glass container and 1 kg of oil A 1.5 6
in a metal container B 2.0 7
D 1 kg of solid naphthalene and 1 kg of liquid c 3.0 9
naphthalene ( ) D 3.5 12()
79. A 400 W heater is used to heat 0.4 kg of solid. 23. The diagram shows two blocks of aluminum, R
The temperature-time graph of the substance is and S. The mass of R is half the mass of S. The
shown below. What is the specific latent heat of temperature rise of S is half the temperature
fusion of the substance? rise of R when the same amount of heat, W, is
supplied to each block.

E
f
ct
o
E
,q)

t
W

100 Which statement correctly explains the

observation?
A a00 kJ t<*-t B 150kJkg1 A The heat capacity of R is half the heat
c 64 kJ kg-1 D 500 kJ ks-l ( )
capacity of S.
B The heat capacity of R is twice the heat
capacity of S.
20. What is the final temperature reached if 7700J of
energ'y is used to heat up 3.0 kg of water, initially
C The specific heat capacity of R is half the
specific heat capacity of S.
at 10.0 "C? (Specific heat capacity of water is
4200J k-1oc-l)
D The specific heat capacity of R is twice the
A 10.4 "C B 10.5 "C specific heat capacity ofs. ( )
c 10.6 0c D 10.7"C ( )
24. Hot water at 100 "C is added to 5 g of ice at 0 "C.
27. An object A has a mass of ml<g and specific heat What is the minimum mass of hot water needed
capacity rJ kg-t K-l and temperature = 60 oC.
to melt the ice? (Specific heat of fusion of ice is
336 J g-r and specific heat capacity of water is
An object B has a mass of 2mkg and specific heat
capacity 2tI lg-t K-l and temperature = 30 "C.
4.2J g-r11-11
If objects A and B are'brought into thermal contact, A 0.8 kg B 4.05
whatwill be the final temperature reached? Assume C 16.8 g D 70.69 ( )
that no heat is lost to the surroundings.
A 2O"C B 36"C
C 45"C D5o"C ( )
TC 30. Water in a container is boiled using an immersion
IC heater for 1 minute and 15 seconds. It was found
)d that 2 g of the water had been converted into
le steam. If the power of the heater is 60 W and
the heat loss to the surrounding can be neglected,
what is the specific latent heat of vaporisation (in
t)
J kg of water?
A 4.44x707 B 2.25 x 10-7
c 2250 D 2.25x106 ( )

31. If a tray of water is placed in the freezer unit of

a refrigerator it takes approximately 20 minutes
R A metal ball is released from the top of a track at X for the temperature to drop from 15 "C to 0 "C.
as shown above. It finally stops at point Y because
he However it takes a further 2 hours before the ice
lre of friction between the metal and the track.If the
is comoletelv frozen.This is due to
work done against friction is all converted to the A the specific latent heat of fusion
,is
thermal energy of the ball, what will be the rise in
B ice being a better conductor of heat than water
temperature of the ball? k = 10 m s-2 and specific
og-t; C ice being at a lower temperature than freezing
heat capacity of metal = 400 J kg-r
water
A 0.7 "C B 1.5'C D the specific latent heat ofvaporisation ofwater
c 6.7 "c D e.Boc ( ) ()
..:
26. Hot water at 100 "C is added to 300 g of water at
32. Why is water used as a coolant in the radiator of
!:= 0 "C until the final temDerature is 40 "C.The mass
amotor car?
of hot water added must be at least
A Water is non-volatile.
A 60g B I20g B Water has a high specific heat capacity.
C 180g D2009 ( ) C Water has a high specific latent heat of
vaporisation.
27. Which of the following equations correctly relates D Water is non-corrosive. ( )
the heat capacity C, the specific heat capacity c
and the m ss rn ofthe substance?
33. Some ice is placed in a beaker and is heated until
A C=+ B c=rnC the beaker contains boiling water. The graph
C C=m? D C=nc ( shows the temperature of the beaker and its
)
contents during the experiment.
.e
\ 28. Two identical objects are heated up to 100 oC
and placed in two covered styrofoam cups filled
with nvo different liquids. Liquid X has twice the
lo(1
heat capacity of liquid Y.The final temperature of
:ded liquid X compared to liquid Y after 5 minutes will (D

ce ls
(U
er is A be higher q)
o-
B be equal E
P
C be lo-wer
D depend on mass of the objects
29. Which of the following statements is true when
body P is at a higher temperature than Q! Tme
A Body P has a larger h eat capacity than body Q
B Body P has more internal energy body Q Between which two points on the graph does the
C Body P loses thermal energl, faster than 6ody Q beaker contain a mLrtr rr-e ofliqrrid rnd 3r.)
D Body P loses rl-rermal energv to body Qwhen A VandW B W ar.rd X
they are in contact. () C XandY D YandZ ( )
34. An immersion heater rated 300 W supplies energy 40. The diagram shows a steel ring that has been
to 1 kgofwater 7 minutes.The specific heated to 100 oC. At this temperature the internal
^t25.}ocfor
heat capacity of water ts 4200 J g-t K-t. The final and external radii of the ring are r, and rr. When
temDerature of the water in
oC is the steel ring is cooled at 0 "C,
A 25.5 B
27.0
c 30.0 D
55.0

J). An immersion heater is used to heat a cup

of water. It takes 10 minutes to bring the water
from 20 "C to its boiling point 100 "C. End the
time taken for the heater to vaporise the boiling
water completely. (Specific heat capacity of
water = 42001g-t K-t and specific latent heat of
vaporisation of water = 2.268 x 106 J kg 1)
A 54 minutes B 60 minutes
U b/.5 mrnutes D 77.5 minutes ( )

36. Thermal energy is supplied at the same rate to

100 g of alcohol and 100 g of water in similar
containers. The temoerature of the alcohol rises
faster. This is because alcohol
A r, decreases and rrdecreases
A is less dense than water
B r, decreases and rrincreases
B evaporates more readily than water
C r, increases and rrdecreases
C is a better conductor ofheat
D r, increases and rrincreases ( )

D has a smaller specific heat capacity than water

() 47. Cooling water enters the heat exchanger in the ':1::,
turbine hall of a nuclear power station at 6 oC and
leaves at 14 "C.The specific heat capacity of water
37. Less thermal energy is needed to raise the
is 4 200J Ft K-t.If the rate of heat removal by the
temperature of 1 kg of copper by 1 "C than that
water is 6.72 x 10e J per minute, what is the rate
needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water
ofwater flow?
by 1 'C. This is because copper 6.72x\0ex60
A has a lower specific heat capacity A 4266-, g kgs-t
B is a better conductor ofheat
6.72 70
C has a higher density "
D cannot transfer heat by convection ( )

38. Ice cubes are good for cooling drinks because ice
has
A a low latent heat of fusion
B high latent heat of fusion 42. How many joules of heat are required to melt
"
C a low latent heat ofvaporisation 50 g of ice at 0 "C?
D a high latent heat ofvaporisation (Latent heat of fusion of ice is 3.36 x 10tJ kg t)
A 1.68 x 10a B 1.68 x 10s
39. The temperature of water boiling in a beaker can C 1.68 x 106 D 1.68 x 10i ( )
be reduced by
A adding sugar to the water
B boiling the water on a high mountain
C increasing the pressure in the beaker
D heating the beaker less strongly (
TI

il Unit 9
n
Kinetic Model of Matter

7. Over a particular temperature range, a volume 5. When a gas of fixed mass is heated under constant
of liquid expands more than the same volume of pressure.
solid because liquid molecules, compared to solid I the volume of the gas increases.
molecules, II the average speed of the gas molecules
A are less dense lncreases.
B arelarger III the average separation of the gas molecules
C move faster lncreases.
D exert smaller forces on surrounding molecules
Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?
()
A I only
B II only
Ifagas in an enclosed spaceis suddenlycompressed, C II and III onlv
which of the following is unchanged? D I,II and III ( )
A The number of molecules in the soace
B The density
C The temperature of the gas 6. Smoke particles suspended in the air are viewed
through a microscope. The path of a specific
D The ^verage
kinetic energy of the gas
particle can be traced
() as follows.

a
the J. Solids and liquids are difficult to compress, but
md gases are easy to compress. This is because gas
rter molecules, compared to solid and liquid molecules,
the
:ate A are moving very rapidly
B are arranged in a random manner in space
c are spaced far apart
D atevery numerous

What causes the random jerky path of the smoke

4. When ice changes into water at 0 "C,
I work is done in breaking the molecular
structure ofice in solid state.
) II internal energy is increased.
III energ'y is absorbed to raise the temperature.
Tlelt Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?
A I only
ks-) B II only
C I and II only
) D I,II and III only
particlel
A Air molecules colliding with the smoke
particle
B Convection currents in the air
C Small change of pressure in the air
D Small changes of temperature of the air
()
,7
When the temperature of a gas rises at constant
volume, its molecules
A move with greater average speed
B' collide with one another less often
- C move at a constant acceleration

D move at a constant deceleration ( )

8. In terms of the simple kinetic theory of matter,why 13. Which of the following graphs best illustrates the
does temperature increase as a liquid is heated? behavior of a fixed mass ofgas undergoing changes
A The collision rate of molecules increases. in volume and pressure at constant temperature?
B The interaction between the molecules A volume B volume
becomes stronger.
C The average speed of the molecules increases'
D The spacing between the molecules
^verage
becomes larger. ( )

9. When air is pumped into a bicYcle tYre ^t ^ pressure pressure

constant temperature, the pressure
increases
because
C volume D volume

A more molecules are hitting the inner surface

of the tYre
B the molecules are closer together
C the molecules are moving faster
D the molecules have more kinetic energy
() pressure pressure
()
10. The volume of a fixed mass of gas in a cylinder
is increased at constant temperature' The pressure 74. Brownian motion shows that
exerted by the gas molecules decreases because A air molecules exist and can reflect light from
the light source into the microscope
A the density ofgas decreases B air molecules move about randomly and at
B the gas molecules collide with each other less high speeds
frequently C smoke Particles behave like air molecules
C there is a larger area ofthe cylinder in D smoke particles and air molecules move
contact with the gas about randomly ( )
D the gas molecules strike the cylinder walls
less frequently ( )
15. A sealed test-tube contains a gas at atmospheric
pressure and room temperature. When it is
11. In a Brownian motion experiment involving smoke surrounded by ice, which of the following
particles in the aiq heavy particles setde quickly statements about the gas in the tube is NOT
but very small particles remain suspended for correct?
long periods of time.This is because A The average speed of the molecules becomes
A air pressure has a greater effect on smaller lower.
particles B The average kinetic energy of the molecules
B random molecular bombardment by air becomes lower.
molecules keeps the Particles suspended C The molecule collides less often with the wall
C the Earth's gravitational field does not act on ofthe test-tube.
very small particles D The average number of molecules per cm3
D the small smoke particles have the same becomes smaller.
density as air. ( )
t6. A sample of air at 27 "C occupies a volume of
t2. The size of balloon increases if the pressure inside
a 0.30 m3. If the temperature rises to t27 "C but
it increases. The balloon will get bigger if it is left the air pressure is kept constant, what volume will
in the heat of the Sun. Why does this happen? the air now occupy?
A The number of air molecules inside it increases. A 0.054 m3 B 0.23 m3
B The air molecules inside it are all moving C 0.4 m3 D 1.4m3 ( )
outwards.
C The air molecules inside it are bigger rvhen
the1, gain energy from tire heat.
D 'fhe air molecules inside it move faster when
e paint Which of the following does not increase as the
:S : _:_-_--_ gas is heated?
) ":::iiit) gas under
A The average number of gas molecules hitting
pressure
the cylinder walls per second
B The average kinetic energy ofthe gas
TTftI molecule s

C The average speed of the gas molecules

D The average distance between the gas
molecules ( )

Which statement correctly explains what happens 21.. A 6xed mass of gas is compressed wnile kept at
to a used spray paint can if it is thrown into a fire? constant temperature. How do the properties of
A It would not explode since it contains no the molecules of the gas change?
flammable paint at all. Average Frequencyof Average
B It may explode as heat from fire may cause speed of collision distance
the remaining paint to expand and explode. molecules with walls apart
C would not explode as the high pressure
It A increases decreases increases
fo
within the can prevents any evaporution of B increases increases unchanged
\ the paint even under extreme heat. C increases decreases unchanged
D may explode as evaporated molecules of
It D unchanged increases decreases
the remaining paint may result in a pressure
(l
too large for the can to handle. ( )
22 In an experiment to demonstrate Brownian
18. Which of the following gives the state of matter in motion in a gas, a brightly illuminated cell
which molecules, at a given temperature, have the containing smoke is viewed under a microscope.
highest speed and the greatest force of attraction The observer sees a. large number of bright
between them? specks of light undergoing random, jerky motion.
Greatest force Which one of the following statements about this
Highest speed experiment is correct?
between them
A Gas Gas A Light is being scattered from the gas molecules.
3r1C
B Gas Solid B Motion ofthe gas molecules is being observed
is
irg C Solid Gas directly.
D Solid Solid ( )
C The larger the smoke particles, the greater
CT the agitation of a given speck of light.
t9. When a gas of fixed mass is heated under constant
D The higher the temperature of the gas, the
faster the motion of a given speck of light.
Pressure, ()
I the volume of the gas increases.
II the average speed of the gas molecules
increases. 23. A given mass of air occupies 72 m3 at normal
III the average separation of the gas molecules atmospheric pressure. If the pressure is increased
decreases. to 4 times the original value without changing the
temperature, what volume will the air occupy?
Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct? A 3m3 B 6m3
A I only B IandII C 24m3 D 48m3 ( )
C II and III D I,II and III ( )
24. What happens to the air in a car tyre as a result of
20. A gas in a sealed container is heated. a motorway journey?
A The temperature remains the same and the
pressur€ increases.
The temperature decreases and the pressure
lltcfeases.
The temperatttre and pressure both increases
D The temperature remains the same and the
25. Brownian motion is often demonstrated by 28. Which of the following correctly states the
viewing illuminated smoke particles, contained properties of solids,liquids and gases?
in a sealed transparent cell, through a low power Solids Liquids Gases
microscope. Which of the following statements is A Do not flow Flows Flows
NOT correct? easily easily
A Small specks of light are seen to move about B Easily Easily Hard to
in a random motion. compressed compressed comPress
B The illumination enables the observer to see C FIxed Fxed No fixed
the actual molecules. shape shape shape
C The observed motion is caused by random D No fixed Fxed No fixed
motion of the air rnolecules. volume volume volume
D The speed of the observed motion would ()
increase if the temperature rose. ( )
29. Smoke particles are used to observe Brownian
26. An explosion can occur if an aerosol can is left in motion because
direct sunlight. What causes the explosion? A we can produce smoke easily
A The gas molecules in the can expand. B smoke particles are bright enough to be
B The gas molecules in the can move faster. observed
C The can radiates heat faster. C the density of smoke particles is as small as
D The can expands. ( ) that of air
D smoke particles only move horizontally
27. In an experiment to investigate the relationship and will not be confused with convection
between the volume V of a fixed mass of gas and currents (

pressure P, a graph of PV against P is plotted.

Which one of the graphs shows the correct 30. Two flasks are connected via a tap T as shown
relationship at constant temperature? in the diagram below. One of these two flasks
APV BPV contains a gas, the other a vacuum. On opening
tap T which of these physical properties does
NOT change?

DPV

A Temperature B Density
c Pressure D Mass
31. Which of the following best describes the motion
of gas molecules?
A Molecules vibrate about fixed position.
B Molecules move slowly in random direction.
C Molecules close together move at high speed.
D Molecules move randomly at high speed.
()
32. Which ofthe following statement(s) is/are correct?
I Pressure in gases is due to collision of
molecules with walls of the container.
II Difirsion demonstrates random motion of
molecules.
III Gases do not have a fixed shape as they
vibrate too fast about their equilibrium
positions.
IV The random movement of smoke particles
indicates the presence of air molecules.

A I and III only B II and IV only

C I,II and IV only D All of the above
(
Melting, Boiling and Transfer of
Thermal Ene

t. The diagram shows a device used to make potatoes 4. A cross-section of a solar panel is shown below. In
bake more quickly in an oven. It consists of four the labelling, three key words have been replaced
metal prongs. Each can have a potato pushed by the letters, R, S and T.
onto it.
\l/
glass panel

temoerature

R material

Which of these is a good explanation of the way S pipe

painted T
the device works?
A The metal prong conducts extra thermal Which are the best words to replace these letters?
energy into the potato.
B The metal prong is a good electrical RST
A Conducting Lead Black
conductor.
C The inside of the potato is compressed by the
B Straw Iron White
C Insulating Copper Black
D
Prong.
The potato is raised up by the prong, hence
D Nanrral Zinc Silver ( )

increasing its potential energ'y. ( )

5. In a vacuum flask, which is the component that
reduces radiation?
2. When one end of a rod is heated, thermal energ'y
A The silvered walls
is transferred down the rod bv
A hot molecules moving along the rod
B The stopper

B hot molecules changing places with cool ones

C The vacuum between the walls
D The foam supporting the walls ( )
C the air around the rod, which moves after
being heated
D transfer of energy from one molecule to the 6. In an oil refinery petrol storage tanks are painted
with a light colour to reduce
A energy gain by conduction

3. Thermal energy from the element of the

B energy gain by convection

immersion heater is transferred to water by

C energy loss by conduction
D energy loss by radiation

A conduction
B convection
C conduction and convection
D conductior-r and radiation
 '7 In a melting-point experiment, a thermometer is 10. What happens when a liquid is being heated at its
placed in a test-tube of hot liquid.The temperature boiling point?
of the liquid is recorded every half minute. The A There is an increase in molecular size.
table below shows the results. B There is an increase in the temoerature of the
liquid.
Time/min Temp/"C Time/min Temp/"C
c There is an increase in molecular spacing.
0 95 4.0 48 D There is an increase in the total number of
A<
In
0.5 86 42
molecules. ( )
1.0 67 5.0 36
:ed l.) )) 5.5 30
2.0 55 6.0 zo 11 Referring to the experiment below, what happens
1/
2.5 55 6.5 z+ to the wax in the boiling tube, and why?
3.0 54 7.0 zz
3.5 50 /.) 27

What is the melting point of the substance?

A O"C B 27"C
c 55"C D 95'C (

liquid wax
at 80 'C
Different surfaces reflect different proportions
of the Suns radiant energy. The chart shows
the percentage of heat energy reflected by some
surfaces.

Percentage of heat
energy reflected

100

Wax Reason
A Melts Air supplies energy
B Melts Air absorbs energ'y
C Freezes Air supplies energy
D Freezes Air absorbs energy

T2 Why does a person coming out of the sea to the

beach quickly feel cold?
A Convection occurs in the air.
B Air is a bad conductor of heat.
white red soil tar C Water evaporates from the skin.
washed brick D Heat is lost by radiation from the skin.
()
Which is the best way to treat a flat roof so as
)
reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the roo0
A To cover it with zlayer of red brick dust 13. Double glaz\ng improves the heat insulation of
inted B To cover it wit\ alayer of soil houses because

C To paint it with whitewash A glass ofdouble thickness does not conduct

( ) heat
D To paint it with tar
B radiation will not pass through two sheets of
glass
9. Water in a kettle boils and turns into steam.What C the air trapped between the glasses is a bad
is happening to the water molecules?
conductor ofheat
A They are losing energy. D convection currents between the glass sheets
B They are beginning to vibrate. are restricted ( )
C They are expanding and gettir-rg ligl-rter.
D -fhey are mo\ring further apart. ( )
14. Which of the following contracts the most when 20. The round-bottomed flask shown in the diagram
cooled? is at room temperature. It is then plunged into
A Iron B Mercury a water bath which is maintained at a steady
C Alcohol DAir ( ) temperature of B0 "C.Which of the following bests
represents the variation of the value of / with time
15. An electric heater is immersed in water. What is t after the flask has been plunged into the bath?
the main means in which heat is transferred from
the heater to the water?
A Conduction B Convection
C Radiation D Wave motion ( )

16. Hot liquid in a vacuum flask loses heat by

A conduction through the vacuum
B convection through the vacuum
C conduction with the cork
D contact with the base on which it rs restrng
()
t7. A student investigates changes that may take
Which of the following
place as sulfur solidifies.
correctly describes these changesl
A A transfer ofenergy and a change in
temperature
B A transfer ofenergybut no change in
temperature
C No transfer of energ'y and no change in
temperature
D No transfer of energy and a change in
temperature ( )

18. Which of the following methods would NOT

produce convection currents in a container filled (
with water at 30 ocl
A Floating a piece of ice on the water 27. The graph below shows the variation of the
B Lighting a candle beneath the container temperature of a substance with time when the
C Dropping a piece of hot metal into the water substance is heated steadilv.
D Placing a 100 W lighted bulb just above the
temperature
water surface

19. What happens when a solid is being heated at its

melting point?
A A decrease in the total number of molecules
B An increase iq the average kinetic energy of
the molecules
C A decrease in molecular size
D An increase in molecular spacing ( )

tr tz t3

From the graph, the process taking place

between t. and I is known as
A cooling B boiling
C melting D solidification (
.m 11 Perspiring helps to cool the body because 25. A solid substance is placed in a boiling tube and
to A the temperature of the sweat is lower than heated steadily. The temperature-time graph
dy the body temperature -. of the substance is as shown below. At which
B latent heat is absorbed from the body when labelled point would the substance be a mixture
ne sweat evaporates of solid and liquid?
:hl C heat is removed when sweat comes out of the
temperature
body
D the body loses heat to produce sweat

23. A piece ofice is held at the bottom ofa test-tube

of water by means of a wire gluze as shown. The
w^ter at the top is heated until it boils. However,
the ice does not melt as

)\.
(0
\\ ilme
boiling water
()
glass tube

26. Which of the following factors can increase the

metal gauze to cover ice rate ofevaporation ofa liquid?
rce A Increase the temperature of the liquid
B Increase the external Dressure
A hot water is less dense than cold water C Increase the humidity of the air outside
B water is a bad conductor of heat D Decrease the surface area of the liouid
'()
C glass is a bad conductor ofheat
D the wire gauze absorbs all the heat from the
water ( ) 27. The graph below shows the temperature change
that took place when a substance was cooled.
24. Which type of surface is the best absorber and
the best emitter of infra-red radiation? temperature
Best absorber Best emitter
A Black and dull Black and dull
B Black and shiny White and dull
C White and dull Black and shinv
D White and shiny White and shiny (

time

Which change of state does the portion AB of

the graph represent?
A Solid to gas B Liquid to solid
C Gas to liquid D Liquid to gas (

28. - Expanded polystyrene is often use to

make
containers for storing ice cream because the
trapped air reduces heat transfer by
A radiation only
B corrduction only
C conduction and convection
)
D conduction. convection (
29. When a little ether is spilt on the hand, it feels very J). Two liquids, alcohol and water, are spilt on a hand. ilj
:r:
cold. In the case ofwatet it is almost unnoticeable If both liquids are at same temPerature, why does .'.
:4.

because ether the alcohol make the hand feel cooler?

A has a greater specific latent heat A It has a higher specific latent heat of a:.

B has a lower temperature vaporisation than water.

C evaporates much more quickly than water B It is a better conductor of heat than water.
D has a higher boiling point ( ) C It evaporates more readily than water.
D It has a lower boiling point than water.
30. Evaporation is different from boiling in that
()
evaporation
A does not require heat to change a liquid to a 36. A electric kiln has a device in it to prevent the kiln
gas from getting too hot.The metals in the bimetallic
B takes place at high temperatures only strips expand at different rates and bend when
C can take place only when the liquid is volatile heated. The contact points move aPart and electric
D involves only the surface molecules ) ( current stops flowing.

KEY
a1
J1 A solar heater uses heat energy from the Sun to
metal P
heat water. The panels of the heater are painted
black.Why is this so? metal Q
A
B
To improve absorption of infra-red radiation
To improve the emission of infra-red radiation.
n metal R

C To improve the conducting properties of the I metal S

panel.
D To reduce the convection currents ( )
-
contact
point

32. The following shows the rate at which thermal

energy is conducted through a substance.What is
the correct order ofconduction?
best worst conductor
A Gas Liquid Solid
B Gas Solid Liquid
C Solid Liquid Gas
D Liquid Gas Solid ( ) In order for this device to work.
A Qexpands more than R, and P expands more
33. Which of the following is NOT true about the than S
nature of radiation of heat? B R expands more than S, and Qexpands more
A It does not require a medium to propagate. than P
B The speed ofradiation depends on the C P expands more than Qrand R expands more
temperature. than S
C It consists of electromagnetic waves. D P expands more than R, and S expands more
D Good radiators are also good absorbers. thanQ ( )

37. The rate of heat transfer between an object and

34. The blades on the ice skates are sharp because the surroundings does NOT depend on the

A this increases the pressure on the ice and so A colour B mass

lowers its melting point c density D surface area
this increases the pressure on the ice and so
increases its melting point
c the skates then grip the surface of the ice
with greater friction
D ir ir thcn
rl is lirLlr nrrssillle
l,v'.''ur!
16 r^^^l^''^'- '-"
ru,r\\lLlt'lll I
'1. ^":^l-lV
rd. 38. In the diagram, two copper cans X
and Y with
tes outer surface of different texture are filled with
same amount of water at room temperature and
heated by heaters of same power.

A 7 and2 B 3and4
c 4 only D 2 only

heater
iln 42. A given amount of ice is warmed steadily. Which
llic of the following is observed as its temperarure
Ien
XY rises up to 4 "C?
tric Which of the following statements is correctl
Mass Volume Density
A Water in X boils faster because dull surface is
A Increases Increases Same
a good absorber.
B Same Increases Decreases
B Water in X boils faster because dull black
C Same Decreases Increases
rl P
surface is a better insulator.
D Decreases Decreases Same ( )

rl Q C Water in Y boils faster because polished

chrome surface is a poor radiator. +J
1l R
D Water in both cans take equal length of time I
I
I
IS to boil because texture of outer surface will I
I

not affect the rate ofenergy absorbed by the

j_:i
water.
i
"t.t
39. Which diagram shows a useful application of '.

thermal expansion?
A

flexible joint in
nore slack telephone wires steam pipes

:nore

bimetallic In the experiment above, a length of fine copper

more thermostat
wire whose ends are attached to two weights is
gaps in concrete
bridges passed over a block of ice.Which of the following
more
t) () statements is correct?
A The wire stays on top of the block until all
40. A match would ignite if held 10 cm above a the ice has melted.
t and B The wire cuts into the ice and gets stuck
Bunsen flame but not if held 10 cm away to one
r the
side of the flame. This is because mosi of the . somewhere towards the center of the block of
energ"y is transferred by ice, and stays stuck until all the ice has melted.
A conduction B convection C The wire cuts through the block of ice,

() C diffirsion D radiation ( )
leaving the block in one piece after cutting
through it.
4t. D The wire cuts through the block of ice,leaving
the block in two pieces. ()
44. The formation of rain in clouds causes 49. Which of the following does NOT occur due ro
A the temperature of the air to rise the movement of molecules?
B the temperature of the air to drop A Convection of heat
C the pressure of the air to rise B Pressure ofa gas
D the pressure of the air to drop ( ) C Tiansfer of heat by radiation
D Thermal conduction ( )
45. When you stand barefooted with one foot on a
stone floor and the other on a carpet, the stone 50. Householders are being urged to reduce heat loss
floor feels colder than the carper. What is the from roofs by laying a matting of fibreglass, which
likely explanation? consists of a very large number of intertwined
A Air is unable to circulate through the carpet fine glass fibres, on fhe floor of the roof space.
fibres. The principal reason why fibreglass is effective as
B More heat flows from the carpet to your foot a heat insulator is that
than from the stone floor to your foot. A the glass fibre will not absorb much heat
C More heat flows from your foot to the stone and this low thermal capacity results in good
floor than from your foot to the carpet. insulation
D The stone floor is at a lower temDerature B the thermal conductivity of glass is very low
than the carpet. ( ) and therefore yery little heat is transmitted
C the fibreglass prevents the faster-moving air
46. A piece of ordinary kitchen aluminium foil molecules from escaping into the roof from
is used to wrap around food to be cooked in a the room below
barbeque fire. The foil has a shiny side and a dull D the fibreglass reduces air movement within
side. Which side should be outside, and why? the fibreglass matting and stationary air is a
A The dull side should be outside because it very good insulator
absorbs radiation faster.
B The dull side should be outside because it is 51. Which of the following is the best thermal
a better conductor. insulatorl
C The dull side should be outside because it A Still air B Cork
encourages convection currents to be set up. C Fibre glass D Plastic ( )
D The shiny side should be outside because it is
a better absorber ofheat radiation.
52. A thermometer at a place records a rise in
temperature from the radiation produced. What
is this radiation?
47. When pure water freezes to ice, its particles A Ultraviolet B Infra-red
C Gamma ray D Alpha particle
A move closer together and stop moving ()
completely
B move closer together and move at lower
53. Heat transfer from a hot flame to water in a
speed
saucepan takes place by
C move further apaft and vibrate about fixed
A conduction and convection
positions
D B conduction and radiation
move further apart and continually change
C convection and radiation
placeswith nearby particles ( ) D conduction, convection and radiation
()
48. Which of the following is unchanged during the
melting of a block of ice?
A Force between molecules
B Distance between molecules
C Density
D Kinetic energy
 to 54. The figure representsa section through a particular 58. Air is blown through a tube containing some
type of building board. ether. Underneath the tube is a small pool of
water as shown in the diagram below. Which of
comPressed these best describes what happens?
paper.
boards
) ..-aluminium fo'l ---arr
expanded
.OSS polystyrene
,ich
aluminium foil
ned
ace.
Which one of the following explains why such
eas
boards provide good heat insulation?
Aluminium Expanded
foil is polystyrene is
rod
A a good reflector a poor conductor
B a poor reflector a poor conductor
)w
.l
u
C a good conductor a good reflector
D a good conductor a poor reflector (
air Ether Water
rm A Boils Evaoorates
Cooking an egg on top of a mountain takes a B Evaporates Freeres
longer time than at sea-level because the pressure
tn C Condenses Evaporates
on the mountain (
SA D Freezes Boils )
rr
t :?,
A is lower than that at sea-level. so that the
.=
boiling point of water is lowered
B is lower than that at sea-level, so that the 59. Gaps are usually left in between the cement slabs
rmal on the pavement so as to
boiling point of water is raised
C is greater than that at sea-level, so that the A allow for the effects of expansion and
boiling point of water is lowered contraction
)
D is greater than that at sea-level, so that the B allow the rain water to drain away
boiling point of water is raised ( ) C enable uniform heating of the cement slabs
;e in by the sun
Vhat )b. The tubes inside solar heating panels allow the
D enable efficient cooling to take place during
the day ( )
Sunt radiation to warm water. Why are these
tubes blackened?
A 60. Long pipes carrying hot liquids often have bends
r) B
Dark
Dark
surfaces absorb radiation well.
surfaces conduct heat well.
in them. The bends are needed to
C Dark surfaces emit radiation well.
A allow for increase in pressure
ina D Dark surftces reflect radiation well. ( B allow for expansion
)
C make the pipes stronger
5/. Shiny aluminium foil is used to wrap around food.
D allowfor contraction ( )
This reduces thermal energy loss by
A conduction 6I. A pond is frozen in winter.Which of the following
B convection gives the most likely temperatures at P above the
|./ C conduction and convection ice, at
Qjust below the ice, and at R at the bottom
D radiation ( ofthe pond?
)
PA-R
A O"C O"C OOC
B O"C 4"C
c -5.c 0c O"C
4"c0
D-5"C -5"C 00c ( )
62. The diagram below shows a beaker of water 64. Two copper cans are filled with boiling water
heated by an electrical heater. as shown. One can is insulated with wool. The
temperature of the water in each can is taken
everv minute.

thermometer

Which of the following diagrams best illustrates

the convection currents outside the container?
can 1 can2

Which graph shows the results obtained?

room
remp.

63. A bimetallic stripr which consists of metal X

riveted to metal strip Y, is observed to respond to
different temperatures as sholvn.

room
temperature

time

It can be concluded that

A X expands more thanY
B Y contracts less thanX
C Y has a higher expansivity
D X is a better conductor than Y
ter
he Unit 11
:en
Waves

The difference between a transverse wave and Which of the following corectly shows the
longitudinal wave is the resultant direction of the waves?
A wavelength of the wave A
B medium through which the wave travels
C speed of the wave
D direction of vibration relative to the wave
rrrotion ( )

2. Two corks, X and Y, are floating on the water. D

Which of the following best describes what
happens to them as the wave passes?

motion

4. Which of these waves can only be transverse?

A Waves on a stretched string
B Radio waves
C Sound waves in air
A X moves up and Y moves down. D Waves produced by a speaker ( )
B X moves down andY moves up.
C X and Y moves forward.
5. Water moves from deep water to shallowwater
D X and Y move up and then forward. ( )
shown below.
as

J. The figure below shows parallel water waves

entering deep water from a shallow water region.

shallow
water

deep
water
oeep water

Which of the following statement is true?

-A The speed of the waves is the same.
B The wavelength in shallow water is shorter.
C The frequency in shallow water is smaller.
D The waves change direction because of
reflectiori. (
 The figure below shows an instantaneous position
of a string as a transverse progressivewave travels
along it from left to right.

Which two particles have theirvibration in phase? 9. The graphs below show how the displacement of
A tand4 B 3and6 air molecules change with time when different
C 2 and7 D 5and7 ( ) sound waves are passing by. The scales for each
graph are the same. Which graph shows the
7. The diagram below shows the position of a string sound with the highest frequency?
at a particular instant of time as a transverse wave AB
travels along it from left to right. c
o
E
c)
o
o

Which one of the following correctly shows the

direction of the velocities of the points 7,2,and
3 on the string?
I 2 3
A +
B + +
C ,l I J
D J I J ()
8. The diagram shows the curved waves about to hit
a plane barrier. 10.

P and Q-^t. two points t2 m apat on a stri

Point P vibrates 4 times a second and the
reaches Qt*o seconds later. trind the period
wavelength of the wave.
Period/s Wavelength./m
A 0.25 1.5
a
B 0.25 J
C 2 1.5
D 2 J

Which of the following diagrams A to D shows

the paths of these waves after they have hit the
barrier?
 Lt. The diagram below shows the displacement of 14, A transverse wave travels steadily from left to
particles along the path of z wzve Which two right as shown.
particles are moving in the same direction at that
instant? direction of wave travel

dir""tion of prop"g.qr"

) Which of the following shows the directions of

movement of the particles X and Y?
rt of XY
rent A To the right To the right
:ach B Downwards Downwards
the C Downwards Upwards
A B andD B BandF D Upwards Downwards ( )
C CandE D DandF ( )
15 A pulse (shown in the diagram below) is sent
T2 A vibrator dipping into water in a ripple tank along a thin cable which is attached to a wall at
has a period of 1/6 s. The resulting wave has a one end.
wavelength of 0.02 m. What is the speed of the
wave?
A 0.02 m s-l B 0.12 m s-1
C 3ms-1 D 6ms-1

13. The following diagram illustrates crest of circular

wavefronts radiating from a point source O.If the Which of the following diagrams correctly
time taken for a wavefront to travel from P to Q shows the subsequent reflected pulse?
is 10 s, and the wavelength of the waves is 2 m,
the speed of the waves, in m s-1, is

16. The diagram shows a wave.

A 0.20 B 0.80
c 1.00 D 7.25

Which of the following decrease s as r.ime passes)

A Frequency B velengtl-r
q-^^r
17. A 12-slit disc is used as a stroboscope. It makes 20. The diagrambelowshows thewaves in aripple tank
20 revolutions every 6 seconds. When used to in which the water in parts P and Qis of different
view waves in a ripple tank, the waves depth.Wnich conclusion can be made about the
^ppear
stationary. What is the frequency of the waves? speed and the wavelength of the waves in P and Q!
A 20Hz B 40Hz
C 100 Hz D I44Hz ( ) v1

18. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true

about a transverse wave?
I It carries energy.
II It has comoressions and rarefactions.
III Its speed dlpends on the medium.
IV The vibration of its particles is parallel to the
direction in which the wave travels.
V Ripple is a form of transverse wave.

A I,II and III B I,III and V

C II,IIIandIV D II,IIIandV ( )

79. The graph below shows how a particle on the

A Vrrs greater than Vr.'Ihewavelength is greater
in Q-
surface of a liquid is displaced by the passage of
waves.
( is greater than Vr.lhewavelength is greater
in P.
C ( is less than Vr.'Ihe wavelength is greater in
displacemenUcm
q '{
.-:

D ( is less than Vr.The wavelength is greater

inP. ( )

2I. The figure below shows two pulses moving along

a rope towards point X.

If the speed of these waves is 2 cm s-1,which of

the following is correct?
Both pulses arrive at X simultaneously. Which
Wavelength/cm Amplitude/cm of the diagrams below shows the resulting
A 0.006 0.04
waveform at X?
B 0.0L2 0.006
c 0.04 0.012
D 0.04 0.006
( 22. The graph represents aw^vepulse travelling along WavelengtVmm Frequency/Hz
t a rope 2m s-1 in the direction shown by the A 15 aA
^t B 15 40
e arrow.
) C 22.5 2.6
D 22.5 26(
25 A wave generator which makes 5 oscillations a
second is used to produce waves in a ripple tank.

From the moment shown.what is the shortest time cm

before the point P on the rope has a displacement
of 1.0 m? Which of the followinq is correct for the waves
A 2.0s B 4.0s produced?
C 6.0s D 8.0s Frequency/ Wavelength/ Speed/
rter ctn
Hz cm s-l
aa
ZJ Which of the following statements about A 0.5 126
z-tel
three waves listed below is correct? B5 J15
Water Sound Electro- C5 72 240
)f 1n
waves waves magnetic D20 360
er
waves t)
A Tiansverse Longitudinal Transverse
Stationary Stationary Stationary 26. The two graphs below refer to the same wave.
B Longitudinal
-Progressive
Tiansverse Longitudinal What is the speed of the wavel
Stationary Stationary
C Tiansverse Longitudinal Tianwerse
Progressive Progressive Progressive
D Longitudinal Tiansverse Longitudinal
Stationary Progressive Progressive

'souice
24. A vibrating' S produces circular
waves ne t a straight reflector.

1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6

1.8 2.O 2.2 2.4 2.6

A 9.3 m s-l B 2.25 m s-l

C 0.72 m s-r D 0.35 m s-t
27. A student generates a transverse wave in a long 29. The diagram shows a water wave. Four quantities
rope. He makes 2 oscillations in 1.6 seconds. associated with waves have been labelled.

B amplitude C wavelength

Which quantify is labelled wrongly?

Which of the following correctly represents the

shape ofthe rope one second later? 30. Tiansverse waves are moving past a small boat on
A a lake.

wave travelling
this way

Which waywill the waves make the boat move?

A Towards the left
B Towards the right
C Baclsrards and forwards
D Upwards and downwards ( )

31. When waves approach the shoreline with a gentle

28. A ripple tank contains water of varying depths. slope,
Which diagram correcdy represents the water A their wavelength increases but the.frequency
waves as they travel from the shallow to the deep decreases
region? B theirwavelength decreases but the frequency
A +-B <- remains constant
C their speed increases but their frequency
remains constant
D their speed and frequencyboth increase

<--D
 32. A pebble is dropped into still water so that B
circular wavefronts are seen to travel outwards
with a speed z. If the wavelength is )'., what is the
time taken for the disturbance at P to reach Q

A+ B
1

lon A 3)"
35. The diagram represents the displacements of a
r- 2, D2X 1)
particle caused by a progressive wave travelling at
a speed of 5.0 m s-1.
33 Which of the following graphs best represents
how the wavelength, 1,, of the water waves in the displacemenVmm
ripple tank, varies with its frequency,;f?
Al, BI \ /\

10 20 30 N time/ms

-2

What is the frequency of vibration of the

particle?
Sende A Hz
0.25 B 50Hz
C 700H2 D 250H2
rency

36. If a wave of velocity c is of frequenry F' and

uency
wavelength ,\, then for a wave of velocity 2c, the
() frequency and wavelength could be
Frequency Wavelength
34. The diagram shows the direction of travel of A2F 2i
plane water waves from a deep region to a shallow B F/2 I
region. c F/2 2
DF 2i ()
Deep

Which of the following shows the direction of the

waves after passing into the shallow region?
37. 39. A small boat floats up and down on waves on the
sea as shown in the diagram below.It takes 4.0 s
to make one complete up and down movement'

wave travelling
this way

A vibrator generates a travelling wave on a string.

The diagram shows the shape of the string at a
certain instant. Which of the following shows
What is the frequency, in Hz,of the waves?
the shape of the string between P and Qafter a
quarter of a period?
A 0.25 B 0.50
c 4.00 D 8.00 (
AB
{i
40. Which of the following diagrams shows sound ,*E
waves travelling from air to glass? ii
,j:':
A
ar al
C D

38. The basic difference between transverse and

longitudinal mechanical waves is a difference in

A direction ofvibration
B frequency
c medium through which they travel
D wavelength
1e
)s Unit 12
Electromagnetic Spectrum

7. Given the approximate wavelength of ultraviolet 7. An electromagnetic radiation used to make

ray is 1 x 10-7 m, what is the approximate satellite photographs of the weather in the
wavelength of X-rays? daytime and at night is
A 5x10-2m B 5x10-sm A infra-red B microwaves
C 5x10-7m D 5x10-10m C visible light D ultraviolet
)
2. Which of the following electromagnetic waves 8. P and Qare different wave motions. P travels
und is usually employed in industrial heating and much faster than Q but has a much shorter
drying? wavelength. P and Qcould be
A Microwaves B Infra-red rays P
C Visible light D X-rays ( ) A Ultraviolet Radio
B Radio Infra-red
3. Which of the following waves is the most suitable C Red light Sound
for destroying cancer cells? D Radio Red light
A X-rays B Gamma-rays
C Ultrasonic D Ultraviolet rays 9. The diagram shows the relationship between
() the energy of electromagnetic radiation and the
wavelength of the waves.
4. The following pieces of instruments are used on a
energy
ship.Which of the following produces waves that
are not electromagnetic?
A Navigation lights B Radar
C Radio Transmitter D Fog horn
()

5. The speed of radio waves is 3.0 x 108 m s-1.

A VHF radio station broadcasts at a frequency
of 100 MHz. What is the wavelength of the
waves broadcast by the station?
A 0.33 m B 3.00 m
C 3.0 x 106m D 3.0 x 1010 m
wavelength

()
Which of the following has the lowest energy?
6. A VHF radio station broadcasts at a frequency 60 A Infra-red B Microwaves
MHz.The speed of radio waves is 3.0 x 108 m s-1.
C Ultraviolet D X-rays ( )
What is the wavelerigth of the waves broadcast by
the station? 10. How do the wavelength, frequency and speed of
A 0.2m B 0.5m ultraviolet light in vacuum compare with those of
C 2.0m D 5.0m ( ) visible light?
Wavelength Frequency Speed
A Longer Higher Slower
B Longer Lower Same
C Same Lower Slower
D Shorter Hisher Sarne
 =

is
type of wave Passes through fog and low 17. Which of the following statements aboutwaves
11. Which
incorrect?
cloud with the least difficultY?
A Monochrome blue light A Visible light rays can travel through a vacuum'
B Radio B Infra-red rays are emitted by hot objects'
C Ultraviolet C Ultra-violet rays can produce sunburn'
D Infra-red D Radio waves can travel through thick sheets d
ofconcrete. ( )

72. Which of the statements below is true of electro-

magnetic waves?
18. Which of the following does not make use

of electromagnetic waves in its operation?

A Radio waves are longitudinal waves'
B A radio set
B The wavelength of infra-red radiation is
A A camera
longer than ultraviolet radiation'
C A microphone D A television set
()
C A11 electromagnetic waves travel at the same
soeed in water.
D Ultruro,..td has a higher frequency than, t9. On a man parks his car with all its
a sunny day,
radio waves. ( ) windows .iot.i. When he returns he is surprised
at how unpleasantly hot it is inside' The main
reason for this is
13. When green light travels from water to air, what
are the changes, if any' to its velociry frequency
A infra-red rays from the Sun are high-energy
rays and can easily pass through the glass
and wavelength?
wlnclows
Velocity FrequencY Wavelength
A Unchanged Increased Decreased ultraviolet rays from the Sun have become
trapped inside the car
B Unchanged Decreased Increased
C Decreased Unchanged Decreased C th. b,r" has warmed up the metal surface of
++
the car
D Increased Unchanged Increased
() D ultraviolet rays from the Sun have been
absorbed by the glass in the windows of the
cat ()
Refer to the chart to answer questions 14 and 15'

20. Which one of the following graphs shows the

Radio I x I visiute I Ultraviolet YIZ correct relationship between the frequency f of an
electromagnetic wave and its wavelength, l"?
14. The chart shows the various Parts of the
A1 BI
electromagnetic spectrum, in order of decreasing
wavelengths from left to right.
Which p"ttt of th. sPectrum are X,Y andZ?
XYZ
A Gamma rays Infra-red X:raYs
B Infra-red Gamma-raY X-raYs
C Infra-red X-raYs Gamma raYs
D X-rays Gamma-ray Infra-red
(

15. Reading fro- l.ft to righq the ProPertY which

increasing is
A amplitude B frequency
C velocity D wavelength (
I

L6. Which of the following are longitudinal waves?

A Infra-red radiation transmitted through water
B UltrasotLnd trar-rsmitted through air
C Gantrna ravs emitted from radioitctive sor-rrces
used in microwave ovens ( )
IS
Anit 13
a.

t. An exploding star gives out energy in the form of Which is the effect of increasing the speed of the
waves. The waves travel to Earth through space. wheel?
-) Which of these could NOT be received from the A A decrease in the pitch ofthe sound
star? B An increase in the pitch of the sound
A Infra-red waves C A decrease in the speed of the sound wave
) B Light waves D An increase in the soeed of the sound wave
C Radio waves ()
D Sound waves ( )
its
;ed 6. Which musical note could be best described as a

in z. Which of the following determines the quality of loud, low-pitched sound?

a note? Amplitude Frequency

\v
A Amplitude B Overtones A Small High
C Wavelength D Frequency ( ) B Small Low
C Large High
a
J. A bat emits an ultrasonic sound wave at 33 kIIz D Large Low()
and receives an echo 100 ms later.If the speed of
of sound in air is 330 m s-l the distance of the bat 7. An echo-sounder on a ship produced a pulse
from the object producing the echo is of sound, the echo of which was received by an
een A 10.0 m B
33.0 m echo-sounder after 2 seconds.
the C 16.5 m D 66.0m ( )
) -.
4. When a band is heard at a distance, the music
the from the flute and the tuba do not go out ofstep
,f an with each other. This is because
A the wavelength of the two notes remains the
B
same
the eardrumvibrates in sequence to these
-t
-t-
A
two notes
C the notes ofdifferent frequencies travel at
the same speed
D the pitch of the two notes is the same ( )
>L
). A sound is produced by a holding a card against What is the depth of the sea? The speed of
the toothed wheel that is rotating. sound in water is 1500 m s-1.
A 750m B 1500 m
C 1600m D 4000m
8. Which of the following frequencies of sound
+ cannot be detected by the human ear?
T
A 50Hz B 5000 Hz
(
C 500 Hz D 50000H2 ( )
 i

-1-Q 'i c, ,-

g. A car, which is travelling normally towards a cliff By making measurements on the diagram, find the
at a speed of 50 m s-1, sounds its horn when it wavelength and amplitude of the wave'
is 0.7 km away. Taking the speed of sound to be Wavelength AmPlitude
A 6.0 cm 0.8 cm
300 m s-1 in air, find the time taken for the driver
B 6.0 cm 1.1 cm
to hear its echo.
A 0.0040 s B 4.0s qC 12.0 cm -0,! cm
D 28.0s ( lp 12.0 cm 1.1 cm ( )
c 4.7s )

10. The sonar of a ship sends an ultrasonic pulse 13. Which frequency is approximately in the middle
towards the seabed and the reflected pulse of the human hearing range?
is received 1.5 s later. If the depth of the sea is A 2000 Hz B 5000 Hz
7.25 km,what is the speed of the ultrasonic wave C 10 000 Hz D 100kHz ( )

in seawater?
A 787.25 m s-l B 1562.5 m s-1 14. What is the distance between two successive
C 1280 m s-1 D 3125ms-1 ( ) rarefactions in sound waves of velocity 330 m s-i
ahd frequency 600 Hz?
11. An electronic synthesizer produces two A 0.55 m B
1.10 m

notes A and B as shown. Which of the following

Pure
C 1.18 m D 2.36m ( )

statement about A and B is wrong?

15. Which of the'following statement(s) is/are
displacement about sound waves?
I They are produced byvibrating objects'
II They can travel through a vacuum'
III They are longitudinal waves.
IV The speed ofsound is greatest in gas and least
in a solid.
A I andll
B I and III
C I andlV
D IIIandIV ( )

t6. A man beats the drum with a greater force

A A is louder than B. before.Which of the following correctly describes
B Pitch of A is higher than B. the changes, ifanY?
c Frequency of B is higher than A. A The speed ofthe sound increases.
D A and B have the same speed. ( ) B The speed ofthe sound decreases'
C The amplitude of the sound increases'
12. D The amplitude of the sound decreases.

Before the wav.e arrived, the particles were all

1.0 cm apart. At the instant shown, the particles,
R Qand R are Passirlg through their original
undisturbed positions.'
he
1/ A signal generator is connected to a loudspeaker. 27. A bat emits sound waves of frequency 30 kHz
This gives a musical note that a person can hear. and receives a reflected signal from an obstacle
The signal generator has two controls: one for 0.15 s later.The speed of sound in air is 340 m s-1.
amplitude of sound and one for frequency. How How far is the obstacle away from the bat?
should these be adjusted to give a quieter sound A 1L.3 m B25.5 m
of higher pitch? C 51.0 m D 88.2m ( )

22. Which of the following statements about sound

tdle is correct?
A Loudness of a sound increases with timbre
ofthe sound.
)
B Pitch of a sound increases with the
frequency ofthe sound.
islve
C As the wavelength of the sound increases,
Amplitude Frequency pitch ofthe sound increases.
ns'-t
A Increase Increase D Sound cannot travel through water. ( )
B Increase Decrease
\ C Decrease Increase 23. When a sound passes through air, the particles of
D Decrease Decrease afi

true
A oscillate up and down
18. Sound waves and lieht waves are similar in that B oscillate parallel to the direction of the wave
both C remain stationary
A are produced by mechanical vibrations D oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the
B are longitudinal waves ()
C can travel through vacuum
D obey the laws of reflection ( ) z+. A loudspeaker consists of a cone that vibrates to
and fro.If the cone is made to vibrate with a larger
t9. Which of the statements correctly describes amplitude, the sound will become
the similarity between water waves and sound A higher pitched B lower pitthed
waves? C louder D quieter ( )
A Both travel at the same speed.
B Both can propagate in space. 25. Sonar waves are emitted from a surface vessel
C Both can be reflected. to determine the depth of the sea. The emitted
D Both travel fastest in solids. ( ) signal and its reflection from the sea are displayed
on the oscilloscope as shown below.
20. A man who is standing at point X benareen two
parallel walls fires a pistol.

The horizontal speed of the oscilloscope trace is

6 cm s-1.The speed of sound in water is 1200 m s-1.
What is the depth of the sea?
He hears echoes alter 0.5 s and 0.8 s. A further echo
is herrd :rfter firinq. at a time of ----
A 200m B 300m
A 1.1 s B 1.3s
.

C 600m D 2400m ( )

C 2.2s D 2.6s ( )
26. Which of the following correctly gives the speed JU. The diagram shows an enclosed hall whose walls
of sound in air, wate! and iron? are assumed to be perfect reflectors of sound
Air Water Iron waves.
A JJU In S' 5000 m s-1 1500 m s-1
B 330 m s-1 1500 m s-1 5000 m s-1
C 1500 m s-l 330 m s-l 5000ms1
D 5000 m s-1 1500 m s-1 330 m s-1
() 60m

x0
27. The diagram below shows alarge diameter copper
PiPe. B
100 m
\J copper prpe
A boy stands at the position X. If he hears the '
first two echoes at 20 ms and 60 ms, how far is :

he away from walls AB and AD respectively?

In an experiment, a student at E bangs the pipe and 1]
his assistant at O hears two sounds, one arriving fAssume the speed of sound in air to be 340 m s
Distance fromAB Distance fromAD .
before the other. The most likely explanation for
this is
A 6.Bm 20.4 m
B 3.4 m 1.0.2 m
A the speed ofsound through copper is greater 13.6 m 40.8 m
C
than that through air
B the speed of sound through copper is smaller D 20.4 m 6.Bm .

than that through air

()
ii;
C the speed ofthe reflected sound is greater than
that of the incident sound 31
D the speed of the reflected sound is smaller
than that of the incident sound ( )

28. A man sees an explosion in a nearby quarry. Two

seconds later, he hears the sound. Another two
cliffbehind
seconds later, he hears an echo from a
the quarry. Given that sound travels through air
at 330 m s-1, how far is the man from the cliff
behind the quarry?
A 990m B 660m
C 495m D330m ( )

29. Which of the following affects the quality of a

musical note?
A Amplitude B Frequency
C Waveform D Wavelensth ( )

32.
 +t
'=
a:

1.
LJ
33. When sound waves are travelling in still uniform A 1800 x 2.8 m
tu
, ,.1
air, which one of the following quantities will B 1800/2.8 m
change? c 1800x2.8x2m
A Frequency B Wavelength D (1800 x 2.8)/2 m
C Speed D Amplitude
() The best description of the motion of air particles
due to a sound wave which is travelling through
34. The diagram below shows a loudspeaker producing alr ls
a continuous sound wave of freauency 200 Hz rn A random motion
att. B periodic motion
C constantdeceleration
D constant velocity

OP
37. Paul stands in front of alarge wall. He claps two
S
pieces of wood together regularly at 0.8-second
intervals. The echo of the first clao coincides with
loudspeaker
s-t] the third clao.
D If the speedtf sound in air is 325 m s-1, find the
Which diagram best shows how sound causes a
approximate distance between Paul and the wall.
molecule at P to move during 1/200 s?
A 1-30 m B 260m
C 390m D406m ( )

A man P stands 500 m from a vertical wall.

A second man Qis located 200 m from P and
C 700 m from the wall. as shown below.

I
35. A geologist can investigate the position ofpossible When P fires a gun, Qhears two bangs. What
rgates oil-bearing rock by seismic surveys. This involves is the time interval between the two bangs if the
Ls and making a small explosion on the surface and then velocity of sound in air is 340 m s-1?
:gions timing the return of the reflected pulse from the
If the
A 0.59 s B 1.5s
haded
oil-bearing rock. C 3.5s D 2.9s ( )
ound?' timing
device 39. The diagram shows the position of air particles
at a particular moment when a sound wave is
passing.

a o o aoo o a o aaa o o a
12345
The wavelength is the distance between
A 7 and2 B 1and3
C 7 and4 D 1and5 ( )
In such a survey, a geologist found that the time
interval was 2.8 s benvee n the erplosion and the
arrival of the reflected pulse. Assuming the speed
ofsound in earth is 1800 m s-r. how far below
40. Two persons P and Qstood in front of a vertical Given the speed of sound in air to be 340 m s-1,
cliff. P fired a pistol. The time for the sound to what is the time interval between the two firing
travel directly from P to Qis /, seconds and the sounds received by B?
time for the echo to reach Qis /, seconds, both A 0.12 s B 0.41 s
times measured from the instant the pistol was C 0.50s D 1.00s (

fired. If the speed of sound is 340 m s-1, what is

the value of tr- tr? 43. During a thunderstorm, an observer sees z
lightning flash. 6 seconds later he hears the
thunder. The speed of sound is 330 m s-1.
Approximately how far away is the observer from
the lightning?
A 1.20 km B 1.30 km
C 0.50 km D 1.98km ( )

44. A sound wave of frequency 256 Hz travels from

a violin to What
a boy's ear. is the wavelength?
A 0.5s B 1.0s (Take the speed of sound in air to be 340 m s-1)
C 2.0s D 2.5s ( )
340
A Zg^ B 256x340m
25611 D (
4r. The diagrams represent sound waves displayed C ffi^ 2s6x:asm I
on an oscilloscope. Assuming the controls of the
oscilloscope remain the same for each sound, 45. The frequency of a high note is greater than that
which diagram represents the quietest sound with of a low note. It follows that the hiqher note has
the highest frequency?
B A a shorter wavelength
B a longer wavelength
C a slower speed in air
D agreuter speed in air

46. The velociw of sound in air deoends on the

D A pressure of air
B pitch of the note emitted
C temperature of the air
D distance from the source to the receiver
()
()
47. The echo sounder of a ship indicates the depth
of the water below the keel to be 480 m. If the
42. Two persons (A and B) stand 170 m away from time interval for the sounding is estimated to
a wall as shown below.The separation between A
be t/5 s, the speed of sound in water would be
and B is 340 m. Person A fires a gun at a certain
approximately
moment. Both persons heard the firing twice. A 1200 m s-1 B 2400ms-l
wall
C 3600ms-1 D 4800ms-1 ( )
 The waveforms of two notes X and Y are shown
on a cathode ray oscilloscope trace with the same
scale.
49. A person speaking down a long tube can be heard
more clearly by another person with his ear to the
tube because sound waves
A are reflected offthe walls of the tube
B are amplified offthe walls of the tube
C are refracted inside the tube

L
D travel faster when enclosed ( )
:he
s-1.
om

Which of these statements is true?

A X has a higher pitch than Y but is not as loud.
:om B X has a higher pitch than Y and is louder.
+h? C X has a lower pitch than Y and is not as loud.
-1)
D X has a lower pitch than Y and is louder.
Unit 14
Reflection and Refraction

1. A beam of light from a torch-is aimed at an 3. A ray of light is incident on a piece of glass
arrangement of four flat mirrors. Which diagram block as shown in the figure below. Which of the
shows the path that the light beam follows? following expressions should be used to calculate
AB the index of the glass block?

sin 40" sln )u

A B
sin 30"
sin 30'
SlN JU
C sin 30"
D
S1N JU sin 40"

4. Light can travel from one end ofan optical fibre

to the other, even if the fibre shows a curved path.
2. A ray of red light falls on a glass prism as shown This is due to
in the diagram below (The refractive index of the A dispersion of light
glass is 1.5.) B refraction of light
C the use of plane mirror
D total internal reflection

A ray of light strikes a plane mirror M, at

Which of the following shows the path of the
light through and out of the prism?
A
glancing angle of 40o. The mirror is now rota
anti-clockrarise through an angle of 10o to a
position M, without changing the direction
the incident light ray.

Because of a change in the position of the plane

mirror, the reflected light ray would turn
an angle of
A 10o clockwise
B 20" clockwise
C 10o anticloclcwise
The diagram below shows a ruy of l\ght travelling 10. The diagram shows the image of the face of a
across a water - air boundary. clock seen in a plane rnirror.

;r; (l
What is the correct time?
What are the correct names of rays X and Y and A 3.35 B 5.40
angleZ? c 7.20 DB.2s ( )
XY AngleZ
A Incident Refracted Incidence
11. The diagram shows a ray of light moving from
B Emergent Incident Critical
diamond to air.
C Refracted .. Incident 'J Incidence
D Incident Refracted Critical
()
)

The image for.med by a plane mirror is always

I upright.
II virtual.
III as big as the object.

Which of the above is true?

A I only B III only
C II and III only D I,II and III only
() Determine the critical angletf diamond.
A 27" B'27"
Arr object O is placed in front of a plane mirror c 63" D65 ( )

MN as shown in the diagram below. A student

moves her eye along the line XY to observe the 12. The diagram. below shows a ny of light passing
image of O.Identifi the point (s) on the line XY from air into glass. What is the refractive index
where the image of O c'hnnot be seen. of the glass?

MN
oo

A 7,2 and 4 only B 1,3 and 4onIy

-c 3 and 4 only D 4only ( )

A man of height 1.8 m stands 0.5 m in front of A 7.2 B 1.8

a vertical plane mirror. What is the minimum c 0.75 D 1.5
length of mirror which will permit the man to see
t
tlls whole bodyi
A 0.5m B 0.9m
C 1.5m D 1.Bm ( )
13. The diagram below shows a plane mirror placed
at a distr.nce of 400 cm in front of a man' If the
doctor's test card is fixed at 70 cm behind the
eyes of the man, what is the distance of the image
from the man?
1 clear erect image can be obtained from a
prism periscope only if the prisms are correctly
positioned. The figure below shows four possible
urr".g.-.rrts of two prisms, with rays of light
drawn. Which is the correct arrangement?
C D

16. A person stands at point X as shown in the

A 470 cm B 800 cm diagram below. Which of the pins (1, 2,3, 4,5)
C 870 cm D 940 cm will the person be able to see in the mirror?

X 1 4 2

mtrror

Aray of light in air is incident on a semicircular

block of glass at point P, as shown in the diagram
A Pins 1 and 3 B Pins 2 and 4

above. OP is a,radius of the semicircle. Which of

C Pins 2,3 and 5 D Pins 2,4, and 5

the following ray diagrams shows hirw the raywill

pass through the block and into the air again?
L7. Which one of the following is NOT a ProPerty
the image of an object placed t2 cm in front of
plane mirror?
A It is behind the mirror and laterally i
B It is 12 cm from the mirror.
C A line joining the top of the object to the
top of the image is perpendicular to the'
plane of the mirror.
D It is real. (
 K 22. An
f fr A man whose eyes are 1.50 m from the ground optician's test card is fixed 60 cm behind the
looks at his reflection in a vertical mirror 2.00 m eyes of a patient. A plane mirror is placed 250 cm
away. in front of the patient. What is the distance of the
The top and bottom of the mirror are 2.00 m image of the card from the patient's eyes?
and 1.00 m from the ground respectively. What A 250cm B
310 cm
distance, iq metres, below his eyes can the man C 500cm D 560cm ( )
see of himselfi
A 0.25 B 0.50 23. The figure below shows ray ofwhite light striking
\ c 1.00 D1.so ( )
a
a prism. Which of the following statements is
true?
I i<
g: If a light ray does not undergo bending at the
boundary between two media, what is its angle of
4 incidence?
A00 B 45"
) c 60" D90" ( )

\F-.
r the 20:A source of light S is located 6 cm above a plane
4, 5) mirror and the reflected ray is detected 4 cm above
the mirror at a horizontal displacement of 72 cm.
The point of reflection from A is

A The light does not change direction at the

face PQ
B The light does not change direction at the
face QR.
c The light is split into colours only after it
reaches QR.
D The light is split into colours at the face PQ
12 cm
()
A 6cm B 7.2 cm 24. The diagram shows a light ray travelling from
C 8.5 cm D 9.7cm ( ) glass to air. Which ratio is the refractive index of
the glass?
21. The diagams below show the passage of light
Perry through glass blocks.Which diagram is correct?

sin 40"
A sin 50"

(- sin 30'
-7-, r+)
srn
25.- A rectangular glass block when viewed normally 28. A ray of light is incident from below the surface
appears to be 5.0 cm thick. What is the actual ofwater as shown in the diagram below. Using the
thickness of the block if the refractive index of values indicated, calculate the angle ofrefraction
the glass is 1.5? (correct to 2 significant figures).Th. refractive
A 0.3 cm B 3.3 cm index ofwater is 1.3.
C 3.5 cm D 7.5cm ( )

26. A ray of light passing from liquid X into air

makes an angle of incidence of 48" as shown in
the following diagram.

A 27" B 39"
c 500 D 72" )

29. Total internal reflection takes place when light

passes from an angle of incidence

If the refractive index of the liquid is 1.40, which

A air to glass, less than critical angle
B air to glass, greater than critical angle
is the most probable emergent ray of light? -with
C glass to air, less than critical angle
AI BII D glass to air,greater than critical angle (
cru DIV (
)

30. A photographer wishes to take pictures without

27. At which point A, B, C or D, will lb."*.,
"., ". being noticed. He sets uP two plane mirrors
X see the image of the object?
together with his camera. Which arrangement
oB OA of mirrors will allow.the photographer to take
pictures of someone behind the camera?

plane mirror A

OX O object
()
ace 31,. The bottom surface of a glass block is silvered to Ifan observer peeps through the hole at the
act mirror. Which of the following diagrams mirror, the extent to which he can see the metre
the
^s ^ the path of a light ray which rule is between the
ion could represent
rive enters this block through the top surface? A 0 cm and 90 cm mark
A B 10 cm and70 cm mark
C 20 cm and 50 cm mark
D 20 cm and 60 cm mark

34. The diagram shows a light ray passing through

a glass block. The phenomena at X is due to

A dispersion of light
:) B refraction of light
a1
An object viewed in white light appears to be blue
because C total internal reflection of light
light
I white light contains various colours. D bending of light ( )
Ience
II any colours striking it are converted into blue
light. 35.*A ray of light travels with speed o, through
III only blue light is reflected. medium 1 and then passes into another medium
2,where it travels at speed zr.
A I,II and III B I only The refractive index for medium 1 and medium 2
C I and III only D III only ( )
are nrandn, respectively. Which option correcdy
N- compares the speeds and refractive indices for
ithou lf Th. diagram shows the cross section of a metre each medium?
rirrors rule XY with a small hole drilled at the 30 cm Speed oflight Refractive index
ement mark. A plane mirror MN is placed in front of A o, is less than z, n, is less than n,
o the ruler and is parallel to it. B z, is less than z nris greater than n,
C vris greater than z, n, is less thzn n,
D ,u2rs greater than v, nris greater than n,
Rule (
(reading in cm)

hole 36. A ray of red light travels from air to glass as shown.
M
The critical angle for the glass is

-.

/ A 33.5" B 47.r"
c 45.0" D 45.2"
37. White light incident at of 50" on the
an angle 40. When light passes from water into air, it is
face of an equilateral prism made of glass will be refracted. What are the changes taking place?
A Its wavelength increases and its frequency
A deviated only decreases.
B dispersed only B Its wavelength decreases and its frequency
c deviated and dispersed lncreases.
D totally internally reflected ( ) C Its speed increases and its wavelength
increases.

38. A pupil set up the apparatus shown below to D Its speed decreases and its wavelength
investigate the relationship beween the angle of
decreases. ( )

incidence (t) and the angle ofrefraction (r) for a

ray of light passing from air into glass. 41. Three objects, P, Qand R, are viewed through
a plane mirror as shown. When an obstacle is
moved towards the mirror, which one disappears
first and which one disappears last?

light from a ray box

Which of the following is the correct graph of

sin i against sin ri oo
PO

stn r
Disappears first Disappears last
A P./ a_
B P R
c R P
D a_ R(
stn r
A'l
1'' A person standing at X in front of a plane mirror
l' \
would see an image of Y at position

39. The diagram shows a ruy of Lght striking a plane

mirror.

What is the angle of incidence if the angle between

the incident and the reflected ray is 70o?
A 35" B 40"
c 70" D800 (
 IS 43. An object O is placed between two plane mirrors
as shown. At which position A, B, C, or D will an
image NOT be seen?

o
D

ugh ) 46- John is standing still in front of a mirror. In the

[e is mirror, he sees Jane running towards him from
rears his back at a speed of 2 m s-1.What isJane's actual
44.
speed?
A 1ms-1 B 2ms-1
C 4ms-1 D Bms-l ( )

47 The diagram below shows how the path ofa

monochromatic ray of light differs when it is
passed through two prisms.

The given ny diagrams showwhat happens when

a narrow beam of light strikes the medium-air
interface ofperspex, glass, and agar. Arrange the
three media in ascending order of their refractive
indices.
A Perspex, glass, agar
B Agar, perspex, glass
" C Glass, perspex, agar
'
D Agar, glass, perspex ( )

45. The refractive index for water is 1.33. Which of

the following diagrams does NOT represent the
behaviour of light as it travels from water into
Why do the paths differ?
A Glass is more transparent than plastic.
B Plastic cannot totally reflect light.
C The plastic surface disperses the light.
D The critical angle for plastic is greater than
that for glass. (
 F

48. A ray of light passes through a semi-circular glass
block. In which of the following diagrams is the
critical angle marked correctly?
51. The diagram shows four lamps in front of and
behind an opaque plane mirror. The card prevents
the observer at X from seeing the lamps direcdy,
although the image of one lamp can be seen in
the mirror.
Which lamp's image can be seen in the mirror?

49. A beam oflight travels obliquelyfrom one medium

into another medium of higher refractive index.
All of the following are true statements about the
beam of light except that
A its soeed increases
B its wavelength decreases
C its frequency remains the same 52. The figure below shows a ray of \\ght crossing the
D it bends towards the normal boundary from medium 1 to medium 2.

50. A ray of light travels from medium 1 to medium

2 and is totally internally reflected as shown in
the diagram below. Which of the following
statements is correctl

I
If the two media are plastic and air, which of the
I following is correct?
I rTledium 3
Medium Medium Refractive index
A Medium 2 has the highest optical density. t2 ofplastic
sin F
B The ray will be refracted towards the normal A Air Plastic sin a
when it emerges from medium 2 to medium sin B
1. B Plastic Air sin a
The ray will agiin undergo total internal sin c
ref.ection at the boundarybetween medium 2 C Air Plastic sin B
and medium 1. sin a
D Ifthe angle ofincidence at medium 2 is larger,
D Plastic Air ti" P-
the ray will be able to pass into medium 3.
()
 '::;

nd /a
fJ. A mirror is tilted at an angle of 30o to the bench. 56. The diagram shows a side view of a water-filled
IILJ A ray of light is directed so that it hits the mirror aquarium PqRS. An electric lamp, surrounded
tly, at an angle of 20" to the surface of the mirror. by a shield with a narrow slit, is immersed in one
in corner of the aquarium at S. The light ray from
the slit shines on the water surface PQat an angle
.? of 40" as shown.

If the refractive index is 1.33, which of the

What is the angle of reflection?
diagrams below shows the correct path of this
A 20" B 300
c 50" D 70"

)+. Which one of the following is a properry of the

image of an object placed 20 cm in front of a
plane mirror?
A It is on the mirror and laterally inverted.
B It is 10 cm from the mrrror.
rg the C A line joining the top of the object to the
top of the image is perpendicular to the pane
of the mirror.
D It is real.

55. A coin is placed at the bottom ofa tall container

as shown in the diagram. A person looks into the
container so thathis line of sight includes point
P above the coin,.and he cannot see the coin.
When water is slo.wly poured into the container,
the person suddenly sees the coin when the water
reaches a certain level; What is the reason for
this?

r of the

: index
V
itic
)
I
3
a
a
F
a
T/t A Lightis ofthe water
when it passes
B Lightfrom
from water
C The water
force to lift up
the coin.
D ilgnt no. the eye is refractr:d when it Passes
from air to water'
( )
)/. Which of the following does NOT change 60. The diagram below shows an observer at O
light passes in the glass window panel? looking straight through a rectangular glass
block at an object P.To the observer, the object P
appears to be

,l
j-:'_'

;::
::
:'
A diminished
B neafer
C moved to the right :::

D in its true position :l:-

67. A light pipe consists of a central glass core of

A high refractive index

A Velocity B Wavelength B low refractive index
C Frequency D Direction ( ) C high refractive index coated with layer of
glass of lower refractive index
)u. A girl of height 1.6 m stands 0.5 m in front of D low refractive index coated with layer of glass
a vertical plane mirror. The bottom edge of the of higher refractive index
mirror is 0.8 m from the ground. What is the ()
minimum length of the mirror which will allow
the girl to see the whole of herself.) 62. When light is refracted in passing from air to
A 0.5m B 0.8m glass,
C 1.3m D 1.6m ( ) A its speed and frequency decrease
B its speed and wavelength decrease
59. h ray of light travels from air into glass. The C its speed and wavelength increase
refractive index of the glass is 1.5. Which of the D its wavelength and frequenclr increase
following pairs could be values of the angle of , )
incidence and the angle of refraction?
Angle of Angleof 63. An object is placed in front of a plane mirror as
incidence refraction shown. Which point represents the position of
A 27.5 20.0" the image?
B 40.0" 60.0"
C 60.0" 35.3"
D 80.0' 53.3" ( )

oD
o 64. The diagram shows four objects in front of a Which of the following statements is NOT true?
lss mirror. The card prevents the obseryer's eye from A No light is lost through the optical fibre.
IP seeing the objects directly. Which object's image B The light in the optical fibre obeys the laws
can be seen in the mirror? of reflection.
C The refractive index of X is greater than the
AA BA D
refractive index ofY.
The refractive index ofYis greater than the
refractive index of X. ( )
ca
The diagram below shows the view from the top
DA of a room PqRS which measures t5 mby 72 m.
An observer O stands at the center of the room
with his back to the wall RS.
card 15m
)

re of
12m

)f

f glass
65. The diagram shows how light travels through the
() optical fibre of an endoscope used to look into
stomach of ulcer patients. X represents the inner The minimum width of a plane mirror,which must
material of the optic 6bre while Y represents the be placed at eye level on the opposite wall, PQ,
,:
outer material. for the observer to be able to see the whole of the
"t
image of the wall RS is
A2m B 4m
C 6m D 72m ( )
Unit 15
Lenses

1. The diagram below shows the image of an object 4. A convex lens L is used to produce a real and
formed by a converging lens. The object is at diminished image of an object O which is placed
at position X as shown.

F: principal focus
converging lens

AJ BK
CL DM () What happens to the image when the object O is
now moved to a new position Y?
2 A transparent sheet with letter "F" is projected Nature Size
through a convex lens on a translucent screen as A Real Diminished
shown in the figure below. B Real Enlarged
c Virtual Diminished
D Virtual Enlarged

>s
observer

translucenl
screen

The image as seen by the observer on the screen

"FBlctDl
will be
3. A lens is used to form a sharp image of a bright
object on a screen.The top half of the lens is now
covered with an opaque material. How will the
image seen be affectedl
A The bottom half of the image will disappear.
B The top half of the image will disappear.
C The brightness of the image will be reduced.
D The size of the image will be reduced to half
its original size.
The diagram shows two rays of light from a point
source P which passes through a lens and forms
clear image on the screen R.When a thickparallel-
( sided glass block is placed between the lens and
screen, the image becomes out of focus.The i
can be brought into focus again by moving
A screen towards the block.
B screen away frcm the block.
C block towards the lens.
D block away from the lens.
6. The focal length ofa thin converging lens is 10
What is the maximum distance from the lens
() the object can be placed so that the lens acts as
magni$'ing glass?
A 5cm B 10 cm
C 15cm D 20 cm
 A thin convex lens is placed on a plane mirror and
an object pin is then moved along the axis of the
lens until an image is seen to coincide with the
object pin when view from above. What is the
distance between the pin and the lens? (Take /as
the focal length of the lens)

and
aced mage oblect
ptn ptn A

11. A ray of light falls on a convergent lens as shown

in the diagram. The principal foci of the lens are
A o.s"f Bf
:tOis cl.sf D2f () marked F.

B When two parallel rays of light enter a convex

lens with optical centre O, which one of the
following shows correctly the passage of the rays
after passing through the lens?

Which of the following represents the path of

the emergent ray?
AI BII
cru DIV
raPo L2. If an object is placed 2I cm from a converging
Iforms lens, the image formed is slightly smaller than
parallel the object. Ifthe object is placed 19 cm from the
s and lens, the image formed is slightly larger than the
he im object.The approximate focal length of the lens is
,ving
A conven lens of focal length 20 cm is used to A 5cm B 10cm
form the image of an object.If the object is placed C 18cm D 20cm ( )

-( 40 cm away from.the lens, the image that is

formed is , 13. Which of the following does not determine the
A upright focal length of a converging lens?
.s is 10 B virtual A Refractive index of the material making the
e lens C bigger than the object lens
rs acts as D same size as the object B The lens material
::
'i"
'lt' :
C The object distance
An object AB is placed in front of a convex lens D The thickness of the lens (' )
as shown. Whlch of the tbllolving best represelrts
i1-re appeirrance of the sharp inra.ge for,.,-r"i)
14. In a slide projector, a converging lens produced 76. Which of the following shows the strongest
a magnified image of a slide on a screen. The converging lens?
diagram shows how the slide, the lens and the AB
screen are arranged before the image is focused.
The diagram is not drawn to scale.

"CDA
17. Which of these devices produces a real image that
is smaller than the obiect?
A A plane mirror
B A camera
To produce a magnified image on the screen,
C A magniS'ing glass
A distance X must be same as distance Y. D A driving mirror )

B distance X must be smaller than distance Y.

c distance X must be double that of distance Y. 18' Point F represents the principal focus. Which of
D distance X must be twice the focal length of the following diagrams illustrates the passage of a
the lens. f ) ray oflight through a converging lens?

15. The diagrams (not drawn to scale) below show

rays of light leaving a point. The point is on an
illuminated slide,which is in a slide projector.The
rays are shown passing through the projection
lens and forming an image on a screen. In which
diagram will the image on the screen be a clear
one?
A lens

B lens
t9. The figure represents parallel rays from a
object passing through lenses L, and Lr.lh.
emerging from Lrare parallel.

L1 L2

C lens

The principal foci of L, and Lrare respectively

A F,andF,
B Frand\
C F, andFo
D F, for both lenses
est 20. With the help of a convex lens, the ray from the Which type of image is produced?
Sun can be used to ignite a match. Assuming a A Virtual, upright and magnified
convex lens has a focal length of .E, what is the B Virtual, upright and diminished
1 optimal distance befween the match and lens for
ignition?
A 0.5.rq' BF
C
D
Real, inverted and maqnified
Real, inverted and diminished ( )

c7.5F D2F ( ) 24. The ray diagram below shows the formation of a
\ real image by a converging lens.
) 27. A point object O moves from the principal axis of
a converging lens in a direction OP as shown in
that the diagram.

:h of
What is the focal length of the image?
=ofa A 3cm B 4cm
I, the image of O, will move initially in the C 7cm D 10cm
direction
AIq BIR 25.
CIS DIT
22. The diagram shows the action of a rnagni$ring
glass. Which points on the principal axis
corresponds to the principal focus of the lens?
A cylindrical convex slab is put under water in a
ripple tank.The figure above shows a series ofplane
water waves passing over the slab. Which of the
following diagrams best shows the wave pattern
after passing over the slab?
:lir
he
((rr
ru
2F4
D

(t
23. An object O is placed 3 cm away from a
converging lens of z.focal length 6 cm as shown
in the diagram.
m ()
26. Converging lenses A and B have the same focal 28. The diagram show how a ray of light is refracted
length, but B is only half the diameter of A. Both through a convex lens. Which one of the rays
lenses are used to form images of distant objects (A-D) is NOT possible?
on a screen.Which of the following statements is
correct?
A For both lenses, distance from the lens to the
screen is the same.
B For both lenses, the images are of the same
brightness.
C For both lenses, the images are the same size
as the object.
D Lens B gives a smaller image than A.
()
29. An object OP is placed near a converging
27. A converging lens focuses a parallel set ofrays as lens. F is one of the focal points of the lens.
indicated in the figure below. Which one of the rays (A-D) best represents the
path of the incident ray PQafter it passes through
the lens?

If the lens is tilted to one side as shown,which

is the most likelyway in which the rays will
behave?

A
30. In the diagram below; a luminous object is located
at O. W X, L and Z are points equally spaced
along the axis of the lens. A real, inverted image
of the object is formed at point Y.

If the object is moved to pointW,what happens

to the image?
A It remains inverted at point Y but becomes
smaller.
B It remains inverted at point Y but becomes
larger.
C It moves away from point Y towards lens L.
D It moves away from pointY towards point
 An object is placed in front ofa converginglens,
shown below. The image is formed at
-.
as 36. The scale diagram below shows the image I formed
when an object is placed at a new position O. At
which position should the object be placed for
the lens L to form a new image which is virtual,
upright, and magnified?

AP Ba_
CR DS
)

rging
32. A converging lens offocal length 10 cm produces
an image 20 cm from the lens. How far is the
lens.
object from th lens? 37. The human eye contains a converging lens system
ts the
A 6.7cm B 10cm that produces an image at the back of the eye. If
:ough
C 20cm D 30cm ( ) the eye views distant objects, what type of image
is produced?
33. In the figure shown below, if the real image of an A Real, upright and diminished
A.
object is to be formed at U, the object shouid be B Real, inverted and diminished
placed near C Virtual, upright and diminished
D Virtual, inverted and diminished ( )

Which of the following ray d\agrams correctly

-c 38.
show(s) the paths of light rays through the lens?

()

located
spaced
I image AP
CR
34. x

raPPens
The above diagram shows the imageYof an object
:COIIleS X formed by a thin converging lens.Which of the
following indicates ghe focal lengtht
ADF BDX
CHY DFY ( )
;lens L.
; po\ntZ. 35. Which of the following statements about the A (3) only B (1) and (3) only
() image formed by a thin converging lens is true?
c (2) and (3) only D (7),(2), and (3)
A It is diminished and upright. (
B It is magnified and upright.
C It is virtual aL-rd iLrr.erred,
D It is r,rpright and rea[. ( )
 39.
47. A student arrang€s an illuminated
and a screer, .u.h that object, a lens
the ,irl image is
"i,rr.
ffi:#ili::":-'?::' 5'*d the dis'lince
nxed, h e .*#::HHkrJili:",,:,1.:"":T ,
the illuminated object.
Wiri"**f f, b. obr.rr,.d
on the screenl
A blurred, magnified image
t A blured,
I A sharp in ai_-inirh.Jiriig.
C age rwice ri7. of th. object
D A sharp image h"tf the
,h.:l;J'of rn. obiect
(-)
42. The diagram illustuates
an arrangement in which
fe jlnage and the objecr;;;;.i;:'what is the
focal length of the lensl

40. Referring to the diagram below, if there

parallax between the pin is no
and its imag.,-*rr^, ,,
the focal length of the converging lens
lens?

A 5cm B 15cm
C 20 cm D 25cm
43. The image formed
by a projector is
magnified, t""l
1 "nd
magnified, virtual
inverted
I and upright
magnified, real and brigirt'
10 cm 5cm :
D
A 5cm
magnified, virtual and irverted ( )
B L0 cm
C 15cm D 30 cm
39. Which of the following graphs correctly shows 43. What is the reading on the voltmeter in the
the relationship benveen the resistance R of a potential divider circuit below?
wire and its cross-sectional areaA?
A B R/a
100 v

A/cmz A/cm2
C D

A 25V B 33V
A/cm2
C 5OV Dloov ( )
A/cm2

) 44. A, and Arare two ammeters of negligible internal

resistance. What will happen to rhe readings of
40. When a current of 2 A flows for 5 s through a the ammeters if the switch S is closed?
Iamp,120J of energy are transformed. How much
charge flows through the lamp?
A 1OC B 12C
C 24C D 6oC ( )

47 The diagram below shows a circuit connected by a

student who intends to control the brightness of a
bulb. Which of the statements below is correct?

ReadinginA, ReadinginA,
A No change Increases
B Decreases Increases
C No change Decreases
D Decreases Decreases

45. What is the potential difference across the cell?

A The bulb becomes brighter when the rheostat is
adjusted to a higher resistance because it allows
more current to flow through the bulb.
B The bulb becomes dimmer when the rheostat
is adjusted to a bigger resistance because it
reduces the potential difference across the bulb.
c The brightness of the bulb cannot be adjusted
because the potential difference across the bulb
is constant.
D The brightness ofthe bulb cannot be adjusted
because its resistance is always constant.
() A 440V B 220V
c 720v D 6oV (

42. The resistance of a wire is R and its length and

cross-sectionaJ. area are L and A respectively. 46. The unit volt is
When its length is increased to 3Z and its cross- A a flow of one coulomb of charges per second
sectional are^to 2A,what is its resistance in terms B a dissipation ofenergy ofonejoule in 1 second
of R? C a dissipation of energy, of one
-ior,rle per rrnit
A;RJ
')
Bla D
ampere of current flow
a dissipation of energy of one joule per unit
'1 p
Unit 18
Static Electricitv

1. A negatively charged rod is brought near 4. A light uncharged conducting ball is moved
two isolated balls X and Y. X is then earthed towards the positive plate.
{fliifeirtagily as shown in the diagram.If the rod is
then removed, how would the balls be charged? nylon thread

+
+
+
+
+

Which diagram correctly shows the charges on the

ball just after it has touched the positive platei

X Y
A Positive Negative +
B Positive Neutral - +
c Negative Positive +
D Negative Neutral - +
+
A negatively charged oil drop stays stationary
between two charged metal plates P and Qas
shown in the diagram. If the negative charge in
the oil drop is reduced, the oil drop +
+
++++++++++ +_
+
16
v
Negatively
charged oil drop
+
o

A remains stationary
5. An isolated conducting sphere P has the charge
B moves downwards
distribution shown. A similar sphere Q" which
c moves upwards
is neutral and connected to earth by a long wire,
D moves horizontallv
is brought close to P. Which diagram shows the
final distribution of charge on the rwo spheres?
3. M, N, O and P are pith balls which behaves
follows: A+--+
M repels N;
M attracts O and
O repels P.
If P is positively charged,
A N must be positively charged
B N must be negatively charged
C N mr-rst be positively charged or neutral
D N rnust be negatively charge or neutral (
 C

D A

XY
6. In order to make both of the following two metal D
spheres positively charged, what should be done?

"' Metal spheres XY (')

".touching each other
' (initially uncharged)
\x
y. What is the charge carried by a single
tlO
o"yg..t
nucleus? [1 electronic charge = 7.6 x 10-1e C]
A 1,.28 x 10 18 C B -7.28 x 10-18 C
Negatively C 2.56 x 1018 C D -2.56 x 10-18 C
charged
Rod
()
A Remove the rod after separating X and Y. 10. An uninsulated metallic body cannot be charged
B Remove the rod after earthing Y for a while, electrostatically because
then separate theEo spheres. A the charge spreads over the surface
C Earth Y for awhile after removing the rod. B it has no free electrons
D Remove the rod and then earth Y for a while C the charge is lost to surrounding bodies
after separating X and Y. D positive and negative charges neutralise one
() another

7. A charged sphere at Y experienced a force of
3 N to the rightwhen it is placed between the two
charged plates as shown.
11. Two uncharged conducting spheres are placed
apart. Which of the following diagrams best
represents the charge distribution when
^
negatively-charged rod is placed near one ofthem?

r-----1

What is the type of charge on Y and what is the

force acti4g on it when it is moved to the middle
of the two plates?
Charge onY Force exerted onY
A Positive.- dD
B Negative . \I
.) I\ D
C Positive,..', 4.5 N
D Negative 4.s N
 12. A Iarge positively-charged metal sphere is D moves to P then oscillate between p and O
connected to a small negatively-charged metal
(' )
sphere by a piece of copper wire as shown below.
Which of the following statements is correct?
15 A positively-charged pith ball attracts another
suspended pith ball. Which of the following
statements about the second pith ball is correctl
A It must have fewer positive charges.
B It must be negatively charged.
C It does not need to be charged.
D It must be earthed. ( )

16. M and N are rwo spheres given the same quantity

ofelectric charge. P is a point equidistant from M
and N.
A The large sphere will acquire a net negative
charge.
The charges on the small sphere
A
will be
neutralized.
C A momentary conventional current will flow
from the small sphere.
D Both spheres are at the same potential after
equilibrium is established. ( )
>*
13. What will happen if a positive charge
an electric field?
is placed in 'o
A A force will be
B The charge will In which direction (A, B, C or D) does the electric
C The charge will me
field act on a positive test charge at the point pl
smaller. ()
D The charge will remain positive but become
larger. (, ) 17. In a given circuit, the current is 0.32 A. If the
charge of an electron is 1.5 x 10-1eC, how manv
1,4. The diagram shows a light positively-charged electrons will flow past a fixed point in the circuit
spherical conductor X suspended in between two in 1 second?
insulated copper spheres, P and e, which are A 1x1018 B 2x7018
connected to a d.c source. C 5x1018 D 8x1018 ( )

18. A negatively-charged rod is brought near a rnetal

sphere which is earthed.Which of the following
correctly shows how the charges on the riictal
sphere are distributed?

E.H.T

When the switch is closed.Xwill

A move to Qand stay
B move to P and stay
C move [o oscillate berween p __
 -e \,/\t Y w
'u+ ew
<-lr Y --g
19. An ebonite rod is rubbed with fur and the rod 22. IfW and Y exert no force on each other, U and X
becomes negatively charged because repel each other, while all other pairs attract each
A -thifur-has iost some electrons to the rod other, we can conclude that
B the rod has gained some electrons from the fur .-*- A Y is neutral
C the fur has gained some protons from the rod B Ip legativEly eharge-d
D the rod has gained some protons to the fur C U and X are positively charged
() D Y carries a charge which is opposite to rhat
ofU \4
20. The diagram shows a small conducting ball
hanging on an insulating thread near to a charged 23. A conducting sphere S is placed between two
metal plate.If th-e sphere is given a positive charge, oppositely charged objects as shown.
rt

nylon thread

S is then momentarily earthed with the two charged

A moves away f rom the plate objects still in position.Which diagram sho*sih.
B remains stationary resulting charge distribution on sphere S?
C is attracted to the plate and sticks to it
D is attracted to the plate and is then repelled A
by it

27. Two parailel plates X and Y are mounted vertically

and given equal and opposite charges. A light, c
uncharged conducting sphere is suspended by an
insulating thread from point P vertically above
the midpoint of O of the line joining the centre
of the plates.
24. An uncharged conductor is placed,between
oppositely charged parallel plates as sholnrn.

Which of the following diagrams correctly

represents the field pattern,'ifrside.:the space
between the plates? r'.' : :

battery

If the sphere is initially placed in contact with X

as shown in the diagram,which of the following
best describes its subsequent motion?
A It remains in contact with plate X.
B It moves to plate Y and sticks to it.
C It moves beck zrnd forth continuorLslli tolrcl'ring
eat'h ol'.rre in trLrrr.
D It moves to point Qand quickly comes to
25. A positively-charged rod is brought close to a 27. The diagram shows an uncharged conductor
metal sphere as shown. If the sphere is earthed placed befween two oppositely charged parallel
with a finger, plates.

insulated stand Which of the following diagrams represent

correctly the field pattern in the space between
the two plates?

A positive charges flow from the Earth to the

sphere
B electrons flow from the sphere to the Earth
C electrons flow from the Earth to the sohere
D it is completely discharged (

26.

nylon thread
pith ball
Dome of Van de Graatf
generator
A pith ball makes contactwith, and is then repelled
by the dome of a Van de Graaffgenerator sho*r,
in the diagram.Which of the followingwill"rhappen
when an earthed metal plate is brought close to,
but not touching, the pith ball?
A The ball will be repelled to the far side of the
dome.
B The ball will be repelled so that it makes
contact with the dome.
C The ball will be attracted to the plate, make
contact, and be neutralised.
D The ball will be attracied to the plate, make
contact, and then be repelled. ( )
()
28. When an ebonite rod is rubbed with a duster, the
rod becomes negatively charged. Why is this so?
A The duster gains protons from the rod.
B The duster loses electrons from the rod.
C The rod gains protons from the duster.
D The rod loses electrons from the duster.
29. When a positively-charged-rod is brought near
but not touching an earthed spherical conductor,
A the conductor will not be charged since it is
earthed
B the conductor will be charged positively by
positive ions from the air being repelled
towards it
C the conductor will be charged negatively by
repulsion of the protons to the Earth
D the conductor will be charged negatively by
electrons being attracted from the Earth
30. In which direction does the elecric field act at the aa
JJ. P, Q""d R represent blocks of copper mounted
on
point P between the two charges shown? insulating stands. At the start of an experiment, p
is given some positive charges, but eand R are
left electrically neutral.
When R is momentarily earthed, which of the
following statements describe the charges on e_
and R correctly?

31. A positively-charged rod is pushed close to a

suspended conducting foam ball which is charqed
positively as shown. A Qand R both carry positive charges.
B Qand R both carry negarive charges.
C Qcarries negative charges but R carries
positive charges.
D Qremains neutral but R carries negative
charges. ( )

34. X and Y are two light metal balls suspended using

Which of the following diagrams correctly
represent the forces on the ball?
ABC
nylon thread. When a positively-charged rod
was placed between these two balls, ball X was
attracted towards the charged rod but ball Y was
repelled away from the rod.

+ +
+ +
+ +
+ +
+ +
+ +
32. A pupil wants to charge a metal ball by induction, + +
using a strip of polythene. She uses the following --+
repelled
steps but not in this order.
1 The metal ball is earthed momentarily. Which of these is the correct conclusion about
2 The polythene strip is brought up to ihe ball. the charge on each ball?
3 The polythene strip is removed. BallX BallY
4 The polythene strip is rubbed with a woollen A negative only positive only
cloth. B negative or neutral positive only
Which of the fo[owing is the correct sequence. C negative only positive or neutral
of stepsl D negative or neutral positive or neutral
A 4,2,7,3 B 4,!,2,! (.
c 2,3,4,1 D 2,4,3,1 ( )
 35. Which of the following represents the electric 39. Why is a positively-charged object made neutral
field of a negatively-charged hollow sphere? (discharged) by someone touching it?
A A Protons flow from the obiect.
B Electrons flow from the obiect.
C Protons flow onro the obieit.
D Electrons flow onto the obj..t. ( )
40. Which of the following is/are method(s) to
produce a charged sphere?
I By friction
II By contact
III By induction

A III only B I and II only

c I and III only D I, II and III

() !)
47. An electrically 'earthed' or 'grounded' object is
36. A positively-charged rod is brought close to (but
not touching) an uncharged sphere. Ifthe sphere A buried underground
is earthed, it B insulated from other electrical devices
A is repelled by the rod
C connected to zero ootential
B is attracted by the rod
D touching the floor through an insulator
C becomes positively charged
()
D becomes positively charged on one side and
negatively charged on the other
42. The two uncharged metal spheres, R and
() shown in the figure below are separated while the
S,

negatively-charged polythene strips is held near

37. A negatively-charged rod is brought near to the
R. The resulting charges on R and S are:
cap of a charged gold{eaf electroscope. The leaf
of the electroscope will
A rise a little further
B fall a little
C stay in the same position
D -.
rise or fall depending on the charge of the
electroscope ( ' ')

38. Two charged polystyrene balls, X and Y, are

suspended from O and come to rest as shown.
R s
A positive positive
B negative negative
c negative positive
D positive negative

Which of the following is truel

()
 43. An insulated charged rod R is to be used to give 46.
a permanent charge to a conducting sphere S, by
induction. Which of the following procedures is
correct?
The lower part of a cloud has a-positive
charge.
The cloud discharges in a flash ofiightning.

A Move R close to S; connect S to earth;

remove earth connection from S: remove R.
B Move R close to S; connect S to earth;
remove R; remove earth connection from S.
C Move R to make contact with S: remove R.
D Move R to make contact with S; connect S In which direction do electrons and conventional
to earth; remove R; remove earth connection current flow?
from S. Electrons Current
() A downwards downwards
44. Two light conducting balls suspended on insulated
B downwards upwards
threads hang in the position shown below. This
C upwards downwards
shows that
D upwards upwards ( )

47. A water tap is that a

column of wa ced. A
charged plastic placed
water. The water deflects a little, as shown in the
i
I
diagram.

i
j
t
I
A the balls are oppositely charged but not
I

i
necessarily equally charged
i
B the balls are equally and oppositely charged
c
I

I
I
the balls are equally charged and both carry
the same charge This deflection occurs because the surface
i of
D one ball is charged and the other is uhcharged water at X
I

I
I
() A has become negatively charged
j
I
I
B has become positively charged

i
I
45. Three different rodii were charged by rubbing.The C passes negative charge to the plastic strip
t
L
following observations were made on bringing D passes positive charge to the plastic strip
t
+
each rod close to the others: rod 1 repelled rod (' )
I
2,rod 1 attracted rod 3. Which of the following
I
I could be the arrangement of charges on the rodsi
t
I R:d 1 Rod2 Rod3
I
t A + +
I
B T
(- +
D
48. A rod, made of an insulating material carries a 50. When a plastic rod is charged negatively by
positive charge after it is rubbed with a woollen friction,
cloth.Which one of the following explanations is A it gains electrons only
correct) B It gains more electrons than protons
A Friction causes positive charges on the rod to C It loses protons only
become negative. D It loses more protons than electrons
B Positive charges are transferred from the rod (
to the cloth.
C Electrons are transferred from the rod to the 51. How is a positively-charged rod discharged by
cloth. earthing it?
D Electrons are transferred from the cloth to A Electrons flow from the rod to the Earth.
therod. (') B Electrons flow from the Earth onto the rod.
C Protons flow from the rod ro the Earth.
49. When a perspex rod is charged negatively by D Protons flow from the Earth onto the rod.
-
rubbing itwith silk, ()
A it gains electrons
B it gains neutrons 52. A charged polythene rod can be discharged by
C it loses protons
D it loses electrons
A earthing it
B passing it above a flame
c bringing a positively-charged object near it
D bringing a negatively-charged object near_rt
(
Unit 17
Current Electricitv

C Both the ammeter and voltmeter

would burn
out.
D The voltmeter would indicate zero
reading.

In the above circuit, when the resistance of the

variable resistor is increased.
A the ammeter reading increases
B the voltmeter reading increases
C the ammeter reading decreases 12 V d.c. supply
D the readings remain unchanged
(r

2.t What are the voltage across and the current

, through ONE element?
o Voltage in volts Current in amperes
battery
(negligible A3 4
internal B3 1
resistance)
c72 t
D72 4
()
The resistors P, Qand R in the circuit above have
equal resistance. Ifthe battery is supplying a total
5. Determine the amount of charge that passes
power of I2W, what is the power dissipated as through a point in a conductor in coulombs if
heat in resistor R?
60 rrLA flow in 10 minutes.
A2W B 3W 436 860
c4w D6w ( ) c 767 D600 (

3. Eugene wishes to find the resistance of a light

6. A cell of e.m.f, 3.0 V passes a current of 1.0 A
bulb. He connects an ammeter and voltmetei as
through an external circuit for 1 minute. If the
shown in the diagram below.
cell has an internal resistance of 0.5 O, how much
energ'y is lost from within the cell in ioules?
A30 B60
c90 D18o ( )

1 The heating element of an electric iron takes a

current of 2.0 A from a 250 V supply. What is
the rate of production of heat in the element in
wattsl
A L25 B 500
What would be the most probable result?
c 1000 D4000 ( )
A Thc rrrrrrrrcter ,,vould bLrn or',r.
B The liqht bulb would burn or-rt.
 8. Which of the lamps in the circuit below has/have
the maximum brightness? (Assume identical
lamps are used.)

()

12. The effective resistance between terminals P and

Qin the circuit below is o.

A P B Qand P
c S andT D P andT ()
9. The figure below shows a circuit which contains
two identical lamps. When the switch is closed,
which of these statements best describe what
happened to lamps LL andL2? 415 820
c30 D40
13. A dty cell of e.m.f 3.0 V has a wire connected
f72 C ofcharge passes through
amount of chemical energy is
electrical energyl
A o.2s| B3.61
c 4.0J D36J ( )
A Ll is brighter but L2 doe6 not light up.
B I.1 does not light up but L2 is brighter than
14. How much work is done in moving an electron
before.
between two points X and Y in the circuit shown
C L1 and L2 xe both brighter than before. belowl (1 e = 1.5 x 10-1e C)
D LL and L2 both will not light up. ( )
t 12V
tfr Tne resistance of wires X and y are in ratio of
2:1 whereas their lengths and diameters are in the
ratio of 7:2.The ratio of the resistivities of X :y is

A 1:1 B t:2
c 2-.7 D 4:7
11. Which one of the following graphs best A 7.92 x 1018J B 7.28 x 10-18J
represents the voltage-current relationship for a C 3.84 x 10-18 J D 3.84 x 10-18J
semiconductor diode?
Av Bv
 ,F
151 Two of the wires P, QR and S are to be connected 18. In the circuit, all resistors are identical. If the
to the points X and Y to form a complete circuit. current at P is 0.50 A, the current from the batrery
IS

A 0.50 A B 7.25 L
c 1.50 A D 2.ooA ( )

t9 What will happen to the brightness of the

lamps P and Qif the resistance of the rheostat is
increased?

XY
Which two wires wo ld give the highest
ammeter reading?
A PandQ B QandR
i
I
C Rands D PandR ( )

Pa-
I

I
I
I [For Qrestion 16 and 17] A dimmer
I
I
brighter
t
j B dimmer dimmer
C brighter
I

I The diagram below show four identical lamps connected dimmer

I in series with the mains. D brighter brighter (
1
)
i

Which of the following graphs shows the

relationship between current I, and voltage V, for
a tungsten filament lamp?
AI
I 240 V mains
I
I
I
I
I

16. The voltage markedon the lamp is

A 3OV B 6OV
c 720v D 240V
17. The power rating of the lamp is
A 120W B 240W
c 480w D 960W
)
 2L. A dry-battery will deliver 3000 J of energy to a 24. A piece of steel wire is held between the two clips
small 2-watt electric motor before the battery in the circuit shown.
is exhausted. The motor wili stop running after
mlnutes.
A 500 B 100
c50 D25
22. The reading of the ammeter in the first circuit is
3 A.In the second circuit, a resistor of 200 O has
been added.

Which of the following changes will make the

bulb dimmer?
A Interchanging the positions of the bulb and
the wire
B Using a longer length of the same wire
2A C Using a shorter length of the same wire
D Using a thicker steel wire of the same length
What is the reading of the ammeter in the second
as the original one (
-
circuit? )

25. The diagram shows two 6 [ 6 Wlamps connected

toaT2Vbattery.

A 3..4'
B slightlyless than 3 A
C slightly more than 3 A Which ofthe following statements is NOT correct?
D about3OOA A The ammeter reads 1 A.
The total power dissipated by the lamps is 12 W.
IC
fhe voltmeter reads 6 V.
23. Wires of various lengths and circular cross-
sectional areas were made of the same material.
D Ifthe filament of the lamp Y breaks, the
voltmeter reads zero.
If the lengths and diameters of the wires were as
shown below, which of these would provide the
highest resistance? 26. In the circuit diagram shown below, the current 1
Length ofwires/cm delivered by the 6 V accumulator will be _-.
Diameter/mm
A 1.0 2.0
B 2.0 . 3.0
c 3.0 1.0
D 4.0 2.0
(

A less than 2 A B 2h
C more than 2 A D infinitely large
 27. What is the value of R if voltmeter V read 4 V?

The filament of one of the bulbs breaks.What

happens to the ammeter reading and to the
A 3.3 C) B 5.0c) brightness of the remaining bulbs?
C 6.0 c) D 75a ( ) Ammeter reading Bulb brightness
A Increases lncreases
28. In the diagram below; what are the readings of the B unchanged unchanged
voltmeter V and the ammeter A? C decreases unchanged
D decreases decreases

J_t Three resistors of resistance 7 A, 2 e and 3 C)

respectively are used to make the combinations X.
Y and Z shown in the diagrams.
6.0 v
X
2A
ReadinginA ReadinginV
A 2.OA 2.0v
B 2.OA 4.0v
C 3.OA 2.0v
D 3.OA 4.0v

29. The equivalent resistance between Y and Z is

silver plate

Which of the following gives the combinations

in order ofincreasing resistance?
A KYZ B XZY
C YXZ DZXY (

32. VN

A 2.0a . B 1.3c)
c 4.00 D 7.2o ( )

30. Three similar light bulbs are connected to a

constant-voltage d.c. supply as shown in the
diagram. Each bulb operates at normal brightness What physical quantity is described by the
and the ammeter (of negligible resistance) gradient ofthe graph?
registers a steady current. A resistance
B 1/resistance
C r'vork done by the charge
D power
 T_
t

33. Which diagram shows the I/V characteristic Lamp 1 Lamp2

graph for a conductor that obeys Ohms Law? A brighter brighter
AI BI B brighter stays same
C brighter dimmer
D dimmer brighter (

Three 1,0 C) resistors were connected in a circuit as

shown in the diagram below. What is the current
0
flowing through resistor P?
CI DI
10v

rl

34. When a p.d. of 2 V is applied across a resistor,

10 J of energy are converted. What charge flows
through the resistor?
A 0.20 c B 5.OC A 0.20 A B 0.33 A
C 72C D 2oC ( )
c 0.67 A D 1.0 A

J). [n the circuit below, the voltmeter reading is 38. Which two ammeters in the diagram below have
1.5 V and the ammeter reading is 0.30 A.If the the same reading?
resistance of the ammeter is 1.0 O, what is the
resistance R?

1.5 V

A 4.0c) B 5.0 c)
c 5.00 D 7.0 a

36. The diagram shows a potential divider circuit.

A A, and A, B A, andA,
C A, and A" D AsandA, ( )

What happens to the brightness of lamp 1 and

lamp 2 as the contact X is moved towzrrds end P
Unit 19
Practical Electricitv

1. 1
). The diagrams show the inside of a 13-A plug.
electrical Which one is correctly wired?
device with
metal casing A brown

green
For safety purpose, an earth wire is connected to and
yellow
the metal casing of the electrical device in the
above circuit. If there is a fault occurring such
that the casing becomes 'live'when the device is blue
switched on, which of the following may occur?
I The fuse will blow.
II Overloading occurs, possibly resulting in a
fire.
III Electrical device remains at live ootential
even if the switch is ooened.
A I only B II only
C I and II only D II and III only ( )

2. In the circuit below, when S is closed which two

fuses (rated values are labelled) will be blown?

t-2(10 A)

oy F 4(5 A) C
]t.1to
lrz v
o
]un l'n

A F, and F, only B F, and F, only

C \ and Fo only D F, and Fo only

3. Many houses have an electricity meter that is green

read so that the eost of the electricity used by
D and
yellow
the customer may be calculated. What does the
electricity meter record?
A Charge B Curent brown
C Energy D Power ( )

4. An electric oven rated at 3.5 kW operates from a

240 V mains. What is the correct fuse ratins for
its plug to be connected to the rnains socketi
A 13A B
15A
C 2OA D 30A
 6. The chief reason for insulating the wires of a
domestic electric circuit is to
A reduce heat loss
B prevent corrosion of the wires
C prevent short circuit voltage supply
D give a greater current carrying capacity
() Which of the following lists the three bulbs
from dimmest to brightest?
7. An electric heater is rated'240V,2000 W'.It is A Q,R
P, B P,R,Q_
used on a socket marked'30 A maximum.Which C Q,RR D Q,R,P ( )
is the most appropriate fuse to use in series with
the heater? 13. 1'750 W electric kettle is to be connected to a
A 4OA B 30A 240 V mains supply socket using a flat-pin plug.
C 1OA D 3A ( ) 5 A and 13 A fuses are available.

We earth an electrical appliance to heating

element
A prevent the fuse from blowing
B prevent the power supply from overloading
C avoid having a current flowing through our
body
D avoid excess current flowing through the
appliance (

Which fuse should be used, and in which part of

9. How many units of electricity are consumed when
the circuit should it be oositioned?
a 4000 W electric oven is used for cooking for 30
minutesl
A 5 A fuse in the live wire
A 2.0 units B 5 A fuse in the neutral wire
B 6.0 units C 13 A fuse in the live wire
C 120 units D 1.2 x 10s units D 13 A fuse in the earth wire ( )
()
An L4. A torch rated at 3 \4 0.5 A and a refrigerator
10. electrical toaster has a plate underneath
light rated at200 V, 10 W are connected in series
giving the following information: 220-240 V,
across a 200 V household power supply. What
750 W. The most appropriate fuse to put in the
will happen when the circuit is switched on?
plug would be
A A fhe torch will immediately blow out, and so
134 B 5A no current will flow in the circuit.
c 34. D 1A (
B The torch will immediately burn out, but
the refrigerator light will appear to operate
11. The cost of running a2kW heater and a 100 W normally.
bulb in a small room for 4 hours at 25 cents oer C The torch will emit very little light, but the
kWh is refrigerator lightwill appear to operate normally.
A fi2.10 B $0.84 D The torch will appe r to operate normally, but
c fi0.42 D $0.21 ( ) the refrigerator light will emit a weak light.
()
-Ihree
12. 24W light bulbs are connected in turn to
different voltage supplies (of negligible internal
resistance) with very long leads as follows.
15. Which one of the following diagrams shows 18. An electric heater is rated at 2 kMt
the correct connection for the two limps rated Electrical
g
energy costs cents per kWh. What
'240 V,50 W' and'240 V 30 W'in a household is the cost of
using the heater for 3 hoursl
circuit? [L stands for LIVE wire, and N stands for A 6 cents B 16 cents
NEUTRALl C 24 cents D 48 cents ( )
79. A student sets up the circuit as shown below. The
lamp does not light up.

What will make the lamp light up?

A Changing the supply to a 12 V battery
B Replacing the supply with a 6 V 50 fr" u.r.
source
C Inserting a fuse
D Reversing the connecions of the 6 V supply

D
20. The diagram below shows how the plugs ofseveral
electrical appliances are connected to an adaptor.

76. What happens when a 250 V,2500 W water

heater is connected to a mains supplyusing a plug
fitted with a 13 A fuse?
A The fuse in the plug melts.
B The heater burns out.
C The heater runs at half power.
D The heater works normally. ( )
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A Current drawn is increased.
77. The following diagram shows the label attached B Voltage in the power is increased.
to the base ofan electric kettle. C Combined resistance is smaller than the
smallest resistance used.
ELECTRIC KETTLE D Energy consumption is high. ( )
Operating Voltage 25OV
Power 3 kW 27. A light bulb is marked 240V,60 W. How many
Rating
Fuse 13 A such light bulbs can be connected to a 100 V
supplythrougha5Afuse?
How much electrical energy is converted to
thermal energy if this kettle is switched on for
A8 B20
4 minutes?
c48 D72
A 3x250x4J
B 3x1000x4x60J 22. fl'ie kilowam-hor-rr is a unit of
C 13x250x4x60J A charge B energy
 23. An appliance in a house uses 12 kWh after4 hours C There is risk of an electric shock.
of operation.If the cost of energy consumption is D The insulation becomes damaged.
6 cents per kWh, the rate of energy consumed
and the cost payable are
27. A typical 3-pin plug is shown in rhe diagram
Power/kW Cost/cents below.
A3 7')
872 1B
c48 18
D48 e68()
24. In the diagram below, P, Qand R are wires to
be connected to the terminals of a plug. How
should P, Qu"d R be connected to the three pins?

Which of the following is the correct conne*ion

of the three wires in the cable to the terminals a,
b and c?
Terminal a Terminal b Terminal c
A Live wire Neutral wire Earth wire
B Neutral wire Earth wire Live wire
C Earth wire Neutral wire Live wire
D Earth wire Live wire Neutral wire
Earth Live Neutral ()
AP a_ R
BR a_ P 28. Four appliances of given power rating are
CP R a_ separately connected to a230 V supply.Which of
Da- P R () the following is an incorrect fuse rating?
PowerRating Fuse Rating
25. The diagram below shows a 10 {,50 W heater H. A 1.1kW 5A
connected in parallel to a 10 V,25W heater H^. B 2.2kW 10A
c 3.2 kW 13A
D 3.4 kW 1sA ( )

29. Many household appliances are earthed via the

10v mains plug. Earthing is considered necessary
because
A the earth wire is needed as a spare conductor
B the appliance is protected against a short
circuit
IfP, and Prare the powers dissipated in H, and C static charge needs to travel into the Earth
H, respectively, which of tbe following is cirrect? D the electric circuit is not complete without it
Pr P2 ()
A 50w 25W
B 25W 50w 30. Which of these would be the most suitable fuse
C L2.5 W 6.25W for a circuit in which an electric appliance rated
D 100w 50w 2.5 kW is to be connected to a supply voltage of
240W
26. Electrical equipment should not be used in damp A 2A B 54
conditions.What is the r-n:rir-r hztzardi ClOA D13A r )
A The equipment becomes too hot.
B The fuse keeps 'blowing'.
31. If the mains voltage is 200 V, what is the 36. All lamps in this circuit are rated at !2V,36 W.
maximurn number of 50 W 200 V lamps that A, B, C and D are 5 A fuse. Which fuse will melt
can be connected in parallel in a lighting circuit when the switch is closed?
which is protected by a 5 A fuse?
,q.40 820 12V

c10 D4 ( )

32. An electric heater is connected to a 3-pin socket.

The current in the 'live'wire is 1 A. The potential
difference between the 'live' and 'neutral'wire is
240 V. Which of the following correctly describes
the current and the potential difference befween
the 'neutral' and 'e arth'wire?
Current in Potential difference
'neutral'wire between'earth'and
(A) 'neutral'wire (V)
A 0 0
B 1 0
C 1 240
D 0 240

a1
A hair dryer contains a heater. The heater has fwo
33. Which of the following will cause a fuse to melt?
coils connected in parallel.
I Short-circuiting
Which of the following statements is correct?
II Over-loading
III Open circuit
A A current of 2 Aflows throuqh each of the
coils.
A I only B There is the same voltage across both coils.
B I and II only C The total resistance of the coils is the sum of
C I and III only their separate resistances.
D II and III onlv D The total voltage of the supply is sharec.
between the coils. ( )
J+. The correct colour code for wiring a machine to a
30 A three-pin plug is 38. The diagram shows the three wires of an electrical
Livewire Neutralwire Earthwire supply connected to a water heater.
A Brown Blue Green/yellow
B Blue Green/yellow Brown Electrical
wlre Water
C Green/yellow Blue Brown supply .Blue wire
heater
D Blue Brown Green/vellow
() 200 v R=25Q

The fuse in a particular circuit'blows'regularly. vettow}no green

35.
strips wire
This could be because there is a direct connection
between What are the cuffents flowing through the wires
I live and neutral. when the heater is switched on?
II live and earth. Brown Blue Yellow and green
III earth and the body of the appliance being wlfe wfie strips wire
used. A 8A 8A 8A
A I andII are true. B 8A OA OA
B I and III are true. C 8A OA 8A
C I, II and III are true. D 8A 8A 0A ( )

D III only is true. ( )

Unit 20
Electromagnetism and
Ele ctromagnetic Induction

1. The diagram shows two long straight parallel wires 3. A small plane coil connected to a sensitive
X and Y carrying current in the same direction galvanometer is placed between the poles of an
into the paper electromagnet.

What is the direction ofthe resultant magnetic field

at P, the centre of the line joining both wires?
A direction of
resultant magnetic field

X
t
O t-----
I
-O
P

o
P
-J----- -O
I

J Switch S was closed and then opened again.

direction of
resultant magnetic field Which of the following observations is true?
A The galvanometer shows no deflection as long
CX as the switch remains closed.
O- l--+---O
direction of
B The galvanometer shows brief deflection in
the same direction on closing and opening the
resultant magnetic field
switch S
D No resultant magnetic field ( )
C The galvanometer shows brief deflection in
one direction on closing and in the opposite
direction when opening switch S.
2. Two long insulated wires carryring equal currents
are placed perpendicular to each other as shown.
D The galvanometer shows no deflection at all
since there is no relative movement of the coil
with respect to the electromagnet. ( )

4. The diagram below shows a circuit with a wire

connected to abattery through the switch S. The
compasses X and Z are placed above the wire and
the compass Y is placed below the wire.

The points R qR and S are allat equal distances

from the wires. At which point(s) is/are the
resulting magnetic field out of the paper?
-
A P only B Qonly When S is closed,which of the followins
C PandQ D RandS r ) diagrams correctly shows the orientations of the
comDass needles?
Unit 16
Magnetism

The figure illustrates a perm{nent horseshoe

N S magnet and a keeper. The keepeq which is easily
z magnetized, is placed across and in contact witir
the poles of the magnet when the magnet is not
used.
unmagnetized
iron bar

horseshoe
magnet

An unmagnetised iron bar is broughtvery close to

a magnet at regions X,Y, and Z in turn.What can
keeper
be said of the attractive force felt at X, Y, and Zl
Z
A Weak Strong Weak Which combination below correctly gives the
B Strong Weak Strong material which should be used for the magnet and
C Strong Strong Strong keeper, and the polarity of end X of the keeper
D Weak Weak Strong ( ) when it is placed as shown in the figure?
Magnet Keeper PolarityofX
A strong magnet is brought near an object X. It
A Soft iron Soft iron North
is observed that X moved away from the magnet. B Soft iron Steel South
What is object X?
c Steel Soft iron North
D Steel Soft iron South
()
N
5. Which of the following diagrams below corecdy
magnet represents the magnetic field pattern around a
current-carrying straight wire?
A A piece of iron
B A piece of magnet
c A piece ofcopper
D A piece ofsteel ()

3. Between iron and steel, which is best used

transformers and electromagnets?
Tiansformers Electronialnets
A Steel Steel
B Steel Iron
c fron Steel
D Iron Iron (
 In the diagram below, two wires are placed close to
each other and carry current in the same direction.

Which one of the following shows the correct

magnetic field?

I
.I
A bend away from X
i

B bend towards X
C fall to the ground
D staysrill ()
Which of the following will NOT increase the
strength of the magnetic fietd produced by a
solenoid?
tI
IJse more rurns per unit length of solenoid.
4 I
I
B Increase the strength ofthe current.
C Replace the d.c source with an a.c source of
the same value.
D Use a steel core for the solenoid instead of
au. ()
9. The diagram shows a compass placed between two
identical magnets in the Earth's magnetic field.

7. The figure shows a strong magnet holding a chain If one magnet is reversed, as shown below, in
fiv9 small iron rings. If a weak magiet, X is which direction A, B, C, or D, will the compass
.of needle point?
brought close to the end of the last rin[, thg ring
will

B D

<-
I

() ;
10. Which diagram shows the correct electric bell C They help to keep the magnets F and G
circuit? strongly magnetized.
B D They help to protect the magnets from
deformation. ( )

t3. A brass rod is positioned in an east-west direction

and a plotting compass is placed at each end.

brass rod N

D I
Which diagram shows the correct directions of
the compasses?

"O o
o o
11. Which of these statements about magnetic
c
o o
induction is correct?
A Magnetic induction explains why a
D
o o
unmagnetized magnetic material may be
attracted by a magnet.
14. Each of the following material displays magnetic
B Induced magnetism is always permanent.
properties at room temPerature excePt
C Magnetic induction is the same as
A cobalt B steel
electromagnetic induction.
C nickel D manganese
D The material to be induced must be in (
physical contact with magnet. ( )

15. N-S is a magnet which affects the two steel bars

t2. Two permanent magnets F and G are kept PQandXY as shown below.
in position by 2 soft iron keepers J and K and
separated from each other by a wooden spacer.
Magnetism is induced in the two soft iron keepers. N S attracts P a
What is the function of,the soft iron keepers?
N S repels o P

N S attracts X

N S attracts X

From this, it
can be deduced that there is
permanent magnetic north pole zt
AP Ba_
CX DY -. (

A They help to increase magnetism of the

magnets F and G.
They help to prevent the magnets F and G
from losing all their masnetism.
 76. polariry ofX and y of the U_shaped
the
Y9::
electromagnet shown?
1,9. shows a small magnet hanging
on
to the end of a solenoid , lrying
I. ^

X Y What will happen to the magnet

A North North is inserted into rhe solenoidi
as the iron core.
B North
c South
South A It will move rowards the solenoid.
North B It will move away fromth. ,ole.roid.
D South South C It will move towards the solenoidand rotate
through 180 degrees.
D Ir will *ou. from the solenoid and
"*uy
rorare through 180 degrees. ( )

20. Three identical metal bars p,

suspected of being magnets.
e and R are
Tert carried out
and it is found that there is attraction
^r.
between
pofes 1 and 6, between 2 and, 4,
A bar magnet is cut at its centre, resulting and between 2
in the there is
formation of two separate magnets. Td 9.However, repulsion between poles
Whar are 2 and3.
the polarities.of regions p and
{"iifr.t*o ,r.*
magnets? PqR
A
B
P
South
South
a,
North
South
F -.-l F-l r:;l
C Without making anyfurther tests,which
North North of
these statements is correctl
D North South

18. Lines of magnetic force

f never cross over-
always go from north to south.
||
III are closer together when the ()
magnetic field
is weak.
21. It 'can be concluded that a bar ofmetal is a magnet
A I, II
and III are true. if-..----.----.-.
B I and II are true. A a copper needle is attracted to it
c I and III are true. B both ends of a compass need.le are attracted
D ' Onty I is true. ( to the same end of a bar
)
C one end of a compass needle is repelled
by
one end of the bar
D a copper needle is repelled by it ( )
22. The diagram below shows the top view ofa Which ofthe following best illustrates the pattern
magnet suspended in a magnetic fielJ. that results?

The magnet will

A move to the right
B move to the left
C rotate clockwise
D rotate anticlockwise ()
23. Two magnets are placed next to each other as
th1*l in the diagram. Whar are rhe polarities of
q,X
P, and Y?

P o

X Y

I
()
Pa-x Y
25. The diagram below
AN S N S
shows the position of a
BN S S N
compass needle when a compass is placed between
CN N S S
rwo magnets..
DS N S N ()
P
o

Which of the following combinations is likeh to

be poles ofP and Q
Pole ofP Pole of Q
IN N
US S
ilIN S
IVS N
A I and II only
B III and IV only
C I and III only
D II and IV only
 26. A compass needle is placed near one
end of a coil
of wire. When a current is passed
through the
coil, the co[rpass needle points
i" ,i. direction
snolr/n.

B is artracted by a piece ofiron

C points north
D is attracted by the south
pole ( )

ft.,":._db will point closer to the magnetic

north if
the current in the coil is increased
+
the same current flows in the
! opposite direction
a resisrance is placed in series
:
n r,i,if, ,f..l"f.""ia
rne compass is nroved nearer
to the coil

27 . A p..t-^1.1t magner is placed on a flat hor izontal

surrace. n plotting compass is placed on the spot
shown.
X

Which one of the following statements

is most
likely to be truel
ut Y is not.
t X is not.
material.
!rwhich directionwill the plotting compass pointi bar magnets.
(Ignore any effect of the
nt,hrl"s;.t#itrol (
ABCD
32.
t resting ona
placed in front

28. Which of the following

devices does NOT use plotting
electromagneti
compass
A a magnetic relav
B an electric bell
C a loudspeaker Wren the turntahlerotates in a clockwise
direction,
D needle ( the compass needle
".omp"ss ) A rotates clockwise
29. B rotates anticlochvise
C oscillates
D does not move
 aa
JJ Two bar magnets are placed parallel to each other 38. Two needles hang from the end of a bar magnet
with cpposite poles facing each other as shown in inclined towards each other as shown in the
the diagram.
diagram.

oX

oY

oZ
At which points X,Y,Z may neutral points exisr?
A Xonly B yonly
C XandYonly D X,yand.Z ( ) The reason for this is that
A the needles are induced temporary magnets
34. A shield designed to protect a cathod.e_ray tube B the ends ofthe needles are both north poles
from effects of external magnetic fields should be C the ends ofthe needles are both south poles
made of D the needles have become permanently
A steel B copper magnetised (
C lead D soft iron ( )
)

39. A soft iron nail, Xy, is placed within a current

35. One end P of a metal bar attracts the N-pole of carrying solenoid for avery short while as shown
a compass needle. What does this possibly show below. When the nail is removed from the
about the barl solenoid, which of the following statements is
true?

36. During magnetic induction,

A a coil ofwire must be present
B a current is induced
A End X will be able to repel a similar iron nail
C soft iron is magnetised
which has been magnetised.
D there must be change in magnetic field
B End X will be aftracted to the north-seeking
() pole of a bar magnet.
c EndYwill be repelled by the south-seeking
s7. Which of the following statements best describes pole of a bar magnet.
induced magnetisml D End Ywill poinr to the North pole ofths
earth when freely-suspended.
.,()

D A magnetised needle, swinging freely,

coming to rest pointing North-South. ( )
 40. Which one of the following shows the This is because
arrangement of magnetic dipoles inside
a magnetised iron?
a piece of A alternating current shouldhave been used
B no force acts when the switch is opened
A -+. C
;\ ->l.l i,l D
the switch needs to be closed twice
the brass rod is nor magnetic ( ) rf;
ri
)[
'.F

; ir /,r'
B 44. A copper bar Xy is stroked with a permanenr
..I
magnet as shown in the diagram. -;I
Wtii.t, of the
following statements is correcti
c

D
rlEa t
I
\
I
I
,

->
-+ -> -+
_>
-+ -> _>
->
41. A smal to plot a
magnet A A south pole will be produced at X and a north
A the nded
Y after the strokins.
pol.e at
magnet B XYwill be a wea. Permanent magnet after
IC the compass needle is easily demagnetised the stroking
there is a vacuum inside thl ."s.
#th. C The poles on the magnet will be inverted
compass after the stroking.
D the Earthb magnetic field has no effect
on
D The needle of a plotting compass would
not
the needle ( point to X after the stroking. (
) )

42. Which marerial is most suitable to make 45. A :9il of copfer wire wrapped around a core
the
of a plotting compassl could be used as an electromagnet.
Which one of
leed-le
A Aluminium B Brass the following combinations irould produce
the
C Steel Dlron ( strongest electromagnet?
) Numberofturns Core
43- The diagram below shows a model A Few Soft_iron
railway track B
controller. It consists of a coil M, and Few Steel
iron rod N C
attached to the track p by a brass rod .Many Soft-iron
operates the track by closing the
O. Someone D Many Steel ( )
switch S that
connects the coil to the batteryt
will not move backwhen the $^rit; i,
track
but the A.
46. The diagram below shows the position
op.rrJ.-'- compass needle when the .orrrp"r, is
of a
placed
between two sftong magners.

P o

Which of the following combinations is likely

be poles of P and Q!
P a-
AN N
BS S
CN S
DS N
47. It is desired to produce a magnet as shown below. 49. A_plotting compass is placgd
near a solenoid.
When there is no cr
jl,Jfi
:ompls s needle
Earth's magnetic'"t",:"i.lt
field is not
,',",l#t{l:
"
n.gtigiti.J

Which of the following windings would give the

desired magnet?
A
What is the direction of the plotting compass
when there is a current from X to Yl

A
@ @
@
f- D
@
50. In which device is a permanent magnet used?
A An electric bell
B An electromagnet
C A plotting compass
48. The diagram illusrrates an apparatus used to D Arelay
show the expansion of iron. The iron is heated by
( )
passing a current through a coil.
51. The diagram below shows a simple electric beli
with four leads QR, S andT and a batterywith
nvo"leads. To give a continuous ringing sound,
which is the correct way to connect up the
circuitl

After the switch is closed, what is the moyemenr

of the pointer and what is the magnetic state of
the rod?
Movementof Magnetic state
top ofpointer ofrod
A To the right Magnetisetl
B To the right Demagnetised
Battery
C To the left
Anotherwire
Magnetised
D A Between R and S Between QandT
To the left Demagnetised ( ) B Between Qand S Between R and S
c Between Qand R Between S andT
D Between QandT Between R and S
(
 52. Four compasses are placed beside
two bar magnets 56. Which of the following electromagner
as shown below.Which one
ofthe four compasses weakesr magneric fieldlo ---has the
has been wrongly magnetisedl
AB
'100
turns 50 turns
soft ;:!
iron
l- '*s*, I
() ,t
!

'l t
)J. A pupil wants to identifi which materials
are
magnetic. He uses an elecftomagnet.
Which pair 100 turns
m_etals will it pick up? 50 turns
9f
A Cobalt and iopper
B Iron and ulu-iniur.,
C Nickel and cobalt
D Copper and steel ( )

54.
magnet

oP

soft iron

Fis. (ii)
P iron o N magnet S

A yagnetic compass is brought near in

turns to
ends P, Q,N and S.tt north-pole
ofth" .omp"rs
will point towards "
Iron Magnet
A Qonly N only
B Qonly S only
c both ends S only
D both ends N only ()
J).
 Z. A is plac-ed in a magnetic
field
as flows trom eto p.In
which
di re move?

c-O@{D _o-% o

P9 ()
5. The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a
simple d.c. motor. The circles represent the sides ()
of a rectangular coil which is placed berween the
poles of a permanent magnet. The current in the
8. Which diagram below shows the correct direction
left hand side of the coil flows into the plane of
in which a current-carrying wire will move when
the diagram; the current in the right hand side of
placed in a magnetic field?
the coil flows out of the plane of the diagram.

left right

oo
What is the direction of the force experienced bv
AO fr=On
I
each side of the coill
Left Hand Side RightHand Side
A Towards N Towards S
B Towards N Up
cup Down
D Down Up
Do'->
6. A metal rod is pulled to the right with a velocity
'' o through a magnetic field as shown.
()
magnetic field acting
perpendicularly into paper
i-.-
9. Two long wires AB and CD are connected to
trl
:.1ij X X XXX batteries as shown below In which directions will
rJ
the wires move?
X X X

X X X X X-

X X X X X

Which of the following statemenrs is true?

A The induced current flows from Qto P
because P is at a higher potential.
B The induced current flows from P to Q
WireAB Wire CD
because P is at a higher potential.
A t
C The induced current flows from Qto P
B I
because Q*is at a higher potential.
I
D The induced current flows fiom P to Q D t
because is at a hieher potential. (
 10. The diagram below sllows
an electon' e' located
in a magnetic field. the direction
ofthe deflection,ifany,
Hfjlje the magnetic fieldl
A lr^lht::,rh
th1P."B'
B ::1." of the
Page
s - e o;"";'"-
D No deflection
( )

tr no 13. Two parallel \4.

*:.moves magnetic force on the electron when experience,,..jT:. ::"il:-Jtrit
rt
effects of the current. *il'.l,:
+ towards the rigl.rside of the page Which
shows rhe correct air..tio.r, "a,h. following
:\- rnto
lowalds
th. tol or the page
on both rhe wires *rr.r,
ior;.;.., acting
the page tt.y
D out of thl p-age other? "r. ;;;;..r each
( )
A O-+ +@ B @_+ +_e
77. The diagram below
shows the circular clockwise
path of a charged particle
of the field i. out of th.
in fi.Ii. ih."iir'..rio.
"
C O->re D o
paper.
()
c
14. In the diagram below, L
o
and M are two loosely
a .to O1
hung wires (one
o:tt,y ;,;";',',il'3:::.n T 1'il
^
a

mercurv.
;m::::i,,;
at, tra
a
I
+
I +
at a o
I h
\a ao.roj
\/ a

Ignoring the effect of gravity, When S is closed,_

which of the foflowing
correctly describes a possible
state of charge of the
A
both L u"a M
-o* .TIgn,
particle and the,r"tur" both L and M moye to the
charge
of the fieldi I left
. negative
field ID L]- and M will aftract to each other
I and M will repel each
magnetic oth.r--- (
I Positive electric
)

ID negative electric 15. A Iight metal rod is moved to

positive magnetii conducting
the right on two
( rails as sh
)
wr".r,"ih.r"ll-rilT",':J*'J?,*H"-.
12. The diagram below shows
a beam of electrons
about to enter a magnetic
fierd. Jhe dir..tio., of
the field is into the page. xxx xxx
X X
magnetic x xx xxx
X into page x xx XXX
X X X X
magnetic
xx xxx
X X X X x into page
A
 C Qisat a higher potential and current flows 18. At the moment when the magnet is enterins and
from P to Qthrough the rod. leaving the coil, the polarity of the two e#s of
D Qis at a higher potential and current flows the coil PQis
from Qto P through the rod. ()

76. Under the influence of the magnetic field in the

diagram below, the stream of electrons is m

stream of electrons
l*l -.
I

A deflected towards the north pole of the magnet

B deflected towards the south pole ofthe magnet
c deflected into the plane Polarity of P Polarityof Q
D deflected out ofthe plane ofthe paper ( ) (magnet entering (magnet leaving
the coil) the coil)
17. A student knows that 2 wires, P and Q are AN N
carrying a2 A. current and a 1 A current but BN S
he does not know which wire is carrying which CS N
current. He arranges 3 magnetic compasses, J, K DS b
and L between the wires P and Qsuch that the ()
compass marked K is at the mid-point between
the two wires. (See plan view below) 79. A straight wire connected to a galvanometer is

:ooo3 placed between the poles of a magnet.

What is the direction of the currents in P and Q

and which wire carries more current?
Current direction Wirewith
inPandQ 2,4.current
A both same direction P
B both same direction a_
C different direction P
D different direction a_( galvanometer

Which change will cause a current in the

galvanometer?
-A "Modng the wire in direction 1
B Moving the wire direction 2
C Moving the magnet in direction 2
D Moving the magnet in direction 3
 20. The circle in the diagram
outlines the point where
a beam of electrols,T:_rng ,,into the 23. A straight wire is_ placed berween
paper,, the poles of
enters a magnetic field. a magnet. How should the
Whaiwill happen io th. produce the greatest induced
wire U. _i,r.a ,o
particlesi ."rr.", i"^,#**l

A Deflect to the left A

B Deflect to the right B
c Deflect upwards- c
D Deflect downwards D
()
2L.
Yl:" I the-,ug":., was moved into the coil of wire
shown in 24. The diagram shows a brass
diaqram, there was r_ulir."airrg rod supported on rwo
on the sensitive ,i.t.r. " copper rails which are connectJ
to . banery.
The north pole of a magnet
is placed as shown
beneath the rails.In whiir
,h;'di;;;,'o.,r'o, u,
"f
C, D does the brass rod .*p.ri.r..;;;;;;;

Which change would increase

the size of the
reading?

22.
I lmlassinisthe
placed atpointX on the
cardboard 25. The figure below shows two
diagram. n. oo*f, p"i.lr,f,"
::1.*"
compass needle will point towards ji{..
iron rods suspended
uy side inside a oil by *, ;;;ilo,ar.
a, b, C Ol When the circuit is closed atk,whaiwi[;;0p."
",
to the rods?

I
I elastic cords
I

iron rods

A
B
c
D
26. Two longparallelwires PQand RS are connected pushed pulled out
to batteries as shown in the diagram. pecan into the ofthe coil siationary
move freely in any direction but RS is fixed. coil to the right
'PR A left left no deflection
B left right no deflection
c right left no deflection
D right right no deflection
{

29. Jamie holds a wire between two strong magnets

as shown in the diagram. The current iir the wire
QS is 2 A.There is an upward force on the
wire.
When both the switches are closed, what happens upward force
to wire PQ
A PQmoves towards RS.
B PQ*moves away from RS.
C PQ*moves in a direction into the plane of
the paper.
D PQmoves in a direction out of the plane of
the paper.

27. Which of the following correctly shows the

magnetic field produced by an electric current in
a straight wire?

WhenJamie increases the current to {A the

A B C D upward force will
A increase B decrease'
C stay the same Dreverse-. (
---+ e-
<_ 30. The diagram below shows a uniform,magnetic
-t
+ field. A metal bar PQis swinging back and forth
across it as shown. The motion produced during
I
one complete to-and-fro oscillation started from
( the position shown.

28. The diagram below represents an experiment

demonstrate electromagnetic induction.

N S

Which of the deflections observed in the Which ofthe following is corect?

galvanometer is correct when the north pole
A A curent flows from P to Qthen Qto P.
of B A current flows from Qto P then P to Q
tl-re magnet is
C An alternating e.rn.f in the direction PQthen
ND
Y3.
D An alternatins e.m.f in the direction
 31. A.rectangular coil is placed within
a magnetic JJ. The N-pole of a bar magnet is
field as shown. Curr.niflows pushed into a
solenoid. An electromotive force
Qlt, RS and Sp of the coil as"lorrgth.,rO.1rq,
,.1,r1r*r.Jiy tr,.
is inao.el tn"t
arrows. moyes the galvanometer needle
to the left.
I
I
l
galvanometer I
I
'I
i
I
direction of I
magnetic field
--+

Which combination shows the directions

forces acting on the ,id., ofth.
of
.oit>
^ __PQ- qR RS sp Pulling a N-pole out of the solenoid
I Upwards Inwards Downwards Inwards I Pushing a S-pole inro the solenoid
IC _Upwards No force D"*^;;;; No force I
Downwards No force Upwardr- : fulling the solenoid u*^y fro^-^N_pot.
D Downwards Inwards U;*r.d,
No force D Pulling the solenoid, uiuy fro_
Upwards "'Slpof.
() ()
32. The diagram shows a magnet 34. A horizontal wire carnes a current
moving into in the direction
solenoid. a shown in diagram below between the
. the
magnetic poles N and S of two
magne ts. What is
the direction of the forcel
solenoid

A From N to S
B From S to N
Which of the following changes c In the direction of the current
would cause the D Vertically upward
needle to deflect in the opporit" ( )
A Push the solenoid towards tfr"direction?
*ffi 35. Th9 figure below shows a brass
l*,h:thesouth
I\, lvlove pole awayfrom the solenoid
magnet
rod, between the
poles of a horseshoe magnet, resting
and the solenoid at the on two bare
same speed to the horizontal wires.
right
D Move the solenoid fro^the
^i^y
keep the magnet stationary
--'E6'r!and
--- mag.net
)
36. Two identical solenoids S, and S, are suspended
coaxially and symmetrically by four long thin
wires so that they may swing freely as shown in
the diagram. When the switch K is closed, what
happens to the sblenoids?
38. When the generator below is operating, choose
the correct graph from A-D corresponding to the
variation of voltage with time across the resistor
R.

A B
voltage
A One turns in a clockwise direction, and the
other in an anticlockwise direction.
B They both turn in a clockwise direction.
C The move away from each other.
D They move towards each other. ( )

37. Two nails P and Qare placed inside a coil, as time

shown in the diagram below. P is free to move C
but Qis fixed. The coil is joined to a battery and a
switch.

T-
time
(

39. The diagram below shows part of a d.c motor-

When the switch is closed, P

A shoots out of the coil
B moves to and fro
C moves towards Q
D moves awayfrom Q a current
current into paper
o out of paper

As seen from the front. the coilwill

A rotate clochrise
B rotateanti-clockwise
C experience no force
D experience no torque
 40. The diagram below shows three
pairs of parallel

l
42.
wires with currents in the directions
,ho*i-

I lt
Which forces do the pairs ofwires experiencel
XYZ
:: I
-,!
:i
,t.
!t'
'I
F

A Attraction None Repulsion

Attraction Repulsion Aftraction
"^ i\one
r_ Attraction None
D Repulsion Attraction Repulsion
() Which ments is NOT true?
47. The diagram below shows
A An d is set up in the coil
ryrng horizontallv.
a generator with its coil whi
B An alternatins cu*enr isrl lilffitJ,,,l,nu.
the. bar magnet is moving.
C A direct current flows in lhe coil when
the bar
magnet comes to rest.
D frequency of rhe current is equal
F.
frequency of the oscillating magnet.
to the
( )
43. The diagrams below show
the front view of the
coil ofan a.c. generator.The coil is
beine rotated
axis though O-in a uniform ir"gnetic
:::1..-
neld between the N and S poles of
permanent
magnets.
Which diagram A, B, C or D best describes
the position of the coil when th.
i.rd,r..J .._.e
is between zero and its maximum
value and is
WIT type ofgenerator is this and atwhat increasing?
position of the coil will the generator
produce
maximum induced e.m.f ?

JG'.[i i]l a[t

Try" ofgenerator Coilposition tl
^ a.c. generator
t vertical
d.c. generator
I vertical
ID a.c.generator horizontal .
d.c. generator fiorizontal
' ()
E Is E, ()
Unit 21
Transformers and C.R.O.

1,. The diagram below shows some of the important 3. In a cathode-ray tube, a m
parts ofa cathode-ray tube. is heated electiically and ?
u'
They can be attracted by a
Which type of charge; do
and the anode have?
Emitted particles Anode
A Negative Negative
B Negative Positive
C Positive Negative
D Positive Positive (
+ )

Which of the following changes in the voltage 4 The diagram shows a trace on an oscilloscope
would result in the position of the spot on the set_.at 1.0 V per cm on the vertical
axis and 1.0
screen moving towards the top? millisecond per cm on the horizontal axis.
{C Decreasing V, B Increasing V,
Decreasing V, D Increasin[ V, '| cm
S
() +
ll cm

2. A step-down transformer supplies electricity to / \

I \
V

a house at 200 V through the transmission lines

with a total resistan ce of 2.0 e. If the houses are \ I
consuming electricity at 400W,what is the power
\ I

generated from power stationl \ /

B 1.5 250 ' t:-:

C 2.0 l2S -, ,

D 2.0 25g,,;'. '

:.(
. ,::
q_:j: 'a: '_
--:.:'nj

A 400 w B 408W
a'

C 800w :!'iil:'
D 808 W :

,'.1 j

-.; .ia:'::.'
..'
-i , j .:

'
i .."t'
 5. Which of the following transformers can change
240V a.c.to !2 V a.c.?
8. A pupil sets up a model transformer as shown
below.
B
40 turns

800 turns 40 turns 80 turns 12 turns

Itis connected to 2.5 V d.c. supply. Both lamps

have a voltage of 2.5 V.Wh"t do., the
pupil
notice about the lamps?
240 turns 100 turns 500 turns 50 turns
Lamp P Lamp Q
A normal brightness not lir
() B very bight dim
C normal brightness very bright
6.
D dim very bright

9. In some countries, electriciry is transmitted at a

very hig_h__voltage over a distance using
overhead
B 100 110
.."b1::.Why is this voltage
^r, "drr"r,t"i.?
c 110 100 I ItElectricity can traveifaster along tie cables.
D 100 1000 ( t is safer for engineers to repair cables.
) C It makes the cables stronger.
7. The waveform of the a.c. voltage as
D There is less energy lor-, from the cables.
seen on the
screen of the C.R.O. is shown in
the figure.
()
10 In a cathode-ray tube, the electrons are
produced
by applying an electric field to the f-plates.
IB E
by heating a metal filament.
C by ionisation of air.
D from a fluorescent material. ( )

The time base is set at 15 ms Cm-l,

and the y_
gain is set at 2.0 V cm-l. Each division
on the
screen represents 1 cm. fhe frequency
of the
signal is
A I2Hz B 0.033 Hz
C 0.09H2 D tI.TLHz (
11. Abar magnet is moved into the coil ofwire which What is the voltage across Rl
is connected to an oscilloscope. A 0V B 6V
C 72V D 744V
13. The diagram shows the y_plates of
the carhode
ray oscilloscope. Th.e upper plate y,
bar magnet
is connected
to negative by a wire ,h#.r, while the
_charge
lower plate Y, is earthed ",
oscilloscooe

The trace on the oscilloscope is shown below.

What will be seen on the screen if an elecrron

passes through the Y-plates and the time_
base circuit connected to the X-plates of the
The magnet is then moved back from the coil at oscilloscope is switched on?
a greater speed. Which trace shows this?

-l::. :: .4

t4. Three coils P,Qand R are iid an iron

core as shown. P has Nturns Rboth
haveN/2 turns.Two iden at
200 V,100 W are Assume
72. The circuit in the diagram below shows a resistor that the transformer has of 100%.
R connected to 6 V d.c. power supply through a IfP is connected to a
transformer of hrrns ratio 1 : 12 (turns in primary 400 V, the current
coil : turns in secondary coil).
iron core

200 V
100 W

W
V

power supply
A 0.25 A B 0.50 A
c 1.00 A D 2.00 A
 15. Why is the core of a transformer
made of ironl 18. Jhe secondary winding on
ical conductor. a transformer has
coPPer.
three ouders: k and z inirn;* ;;."dr"orrn.
coil and Y in such a position
ed and demagnetised. that there are 20
turns berween X and y
permanenr _"f".\ and Z, as shown below.
and 40 ;;;il.r, y

16. The diagram illustrates

the fface obtained on the
screen of an oscillosc
appried," ;illil;::ff[: fi:l,T:'ff 1 i:
tle.voltage sensitivity is
of the following correctly
age and frequency of the

A 160 V 80v
B 120V 24OV
c 120V 60v
D 40v BOV

19. diagram shows rhe fface

A 4V,725 Hz ]1_following
wnen a generator is connected obtained

c 4Y,83.3H2
B s v, g3.3 Hz
terminals of a cathode ray
to the input
D 8V,125 Hz ( t
oscilloscop.. ar-rrr*i.rg
Y^-gain is set at 10 V/cm
lli: :n.
base is at 2-.0 ms/cm,1vhat
and the time_
17. The diagram shows a
murti-tap transformer. The i, th. f..q,r."., ,n.
number of turn; in the rotation of the coil and the "f
p.i_"r1, ou,p,r, pJ*
the number ofturns in -,rlJiooo ""a
the secon larycoil berween
the generatorl ";i "*. "r
P and e. eand R, and R;;;i;.-roiio
50 respectively.If an Ar.rrr",irrg ""0
is applied_to the primary
*i*,,rrr0 V
coil, between which two
points will an outp.rt of 20 V be obtained?
"...
secondary coil

Peake.m.f./V Frequency/Hz
A 15 500
B 15 200
A PandQ c 30 500
BPandR D
C Qand 30
S D Qand R 200