Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Schools Division of Aurora

SECOND QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE 10

Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________

Grade/Section: _____________________________ Score: _________

DIRECTION: Identify the choice that BEST completes the statement or answer the
questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (50 items test)

1. All electromagnetic waves can travel through a medium but unlike other types, they can also
travel in a vacuum. They travel in vacuum same as the speed of light. What is common among
electromagnetic waves?
A. energy C. speed in a vacuum
B. frequency D. wavelength

2. Wave speed has a constant value of 3X10-8, if the wavelength of an EM wave increases and
the frequency decreases what will happen to its speed?
A. decrease C. increase then decrease
B. increase D. stay the same

3. What is the frequency of a light waves with a wavelength of 5x10-7 m?

A. 6 x 10-14 Hz C. 6 x 1014 Hz
B. 6 x 104 Hz D. 6.1 x 1014 Hz

4. The relationship between wavelength and frequency is λ=c/f. Calculate the wavelength of
light that has a frequency of 5.2 x 1012 1/s. The speed of light is 3.0x 108 m/s.
A. 5.8 x 10 -7 m C. 5.19 x 10 14 m
-5
B. 5.8 x 10 m D. 1.56 x 10 23 m

5. Which electromagnetic spectrum has the longest electromagnetic wavelengths and lowest
frequencies?
A. gamma rays C. radio waves
B. infrared waves D. ultraviolet rays

6. Which of the seven electromagnetic waves can the human eye see?
A. infrared C. ultraviolet
B. microwaves D. visible spectrum
7. Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about the difference between ultraviolet
(UV) electromagnetic radiation and infrared (IR) electromagnetic radiation?
A. UV electromagnetic radiation plays a more primary role in the greenhouse effect
than IR radiation
B. UV electromagnetic radiation has a higher energy and higher frequency than IR
electromagnetic radiation
C. UV electromagnetic radiation has a shorter wavelength and lower frequency than IR
electromagnetic radiation
D. UV electromagnetic radiation is closer in the electromagnetic spectrum to
microwave, radar, and radio frequencies than is IR radiation

8. When white light passes through a prism, it is separated into its constituent colors.; the red,
oranges, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. These colors do not distinctly separate but they
continuously change from red color which has the longest wavelength to violet. How could
you determine which color among the different colors of visible light has the longest
wavelength?
A. traces the arrangement of colors
B. identifies the frequency of the wave
B. identifies the color that designates the longest wavelength
D. looks for the arrangement of visible light in the spectrum table.

9. What is the energy of a mole of photons of red light with a wavelength of 632 nm?
A. 189 kJ C. 314 kJ
B. 252 kJ D. 515 kJ

10. How many joules of energy are there in one photon of orange light in which wavelength is
630x109m?
A. .42x10-22J C. 42x10-22J
B. 4.2x10-22J C. 4.2x10-20J

11. What is the energy of a photon when its frequency is 4.42 x108 s-1?
A. 2.93 x10-25J C. 2.93 x10-23J
B. 2.93x10-24J D. 2.93 x10-22J

12. The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic waves arranged according

to frequency and wavelength. It is a gradual progression from the waves of lowest frequencies
to the waves of the highest frequencies. Which group of Electromagnetic Spectrum arranged
in increasing frequency?
A. Microwave, Radiowave, Visible light, Infrared ray, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma ray
B. Gamma ray, X-ray, Ultraviolte, Visible light, Infrared ray, Microwave, Radiowave
C. Radiowave, Microwave, Infrared ray, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma ray
D. Visible light, Microwave, Infrared ray, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma ray, Radiowave

13. In what way do various types of electromagnetic spectrum differ from one another?
I. Its uses and applications.
II. Its wavelength or frequency range of the spectrum.
III. The mode of production of different types of radiations.
A. I only C. I and II
B. II only D. I, II and III
14. 14. Which of the following is a useful application of infrared rays?
A. in radio broadcasting C. in some night-vision goggles
B. in telecommunication D. in sterilizing food and water

15. Maxwell demonstrated that electric and magnetic fields travel through space in the form of
waves at the speed of light this leads to the prediction of the existence of radio waves. In what
particular inventions and evolution of technology did this apply ?
A. transistor radio C. satellite navigation
B. infrared telescopes D. radio communications

16. In a medium, what changes happen when the frequency of a certain electromagnetic
spectrum increases?
A. speed decreases C. speed stays the same
B. speed increases D wavelength decreases

17. We use wave terminology to describe the behavior of electromagnetic radiation. The
relationship between wavelength (λ), wave frequency (ν) and wave speed (c, the speed of
light) can be depicted in equation form as: c = λ ν If the wave speed (c) is constant, which of
the following best describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency:
A. “the shorter the wavelength, the lower its speed”
B. “the longer the wavelength, the higher its frequency”
C. “the longer the wavelength, the lower its frequency”
D. “the shorter the wavelength, the lower its frequency”

18. What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is responsible for the production of vitamin D
in humans?
A. microwaves C. visible light
B. UV rays D. x-ray

19. By understanding the part of the electromagnetic spectrum responsible for photosynthesis
in plants, we can unlock the secrets to more efficient and sustainable food production. Which
part of the spectrum is responsible for this vital process?
A. infrared C. UV rays
B. radio waves D. visible lights

20. What type of electromagnetic waves are used by police officers when they use radar for
speed control?
A. gamma waves C. ultraviolet rays
B. radio waves D. x-rays

21. Our eyes are capable of detecting electromagnetic waves with a wavelength range that falls
between 4x10-7m to 7x10-7m. This particular wavelength range is known as the visible
spectrum, which is the spectrum of white light. In other words, the visible spectrum is
composed of the different colors of light that we can see with our eyes. What are these colors?
A. Gamma rays C. Radio waves
B. ultraviolet rays D.Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet
22. How will you arrange the visible light colors in order from longest wavelength to shortest
wavelength?
A. Blue, Violet, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
B. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet
C. Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Blue
D. Violet, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red

23. A cell phone is a radio transmitter and receiver that depend on overlapping network of cells
or areas of land several kilometres in diameter. What kind of waves do cellular telephones use
to transmit and receive signals?
A. gamma rays C. microwave
B. infrared ray D. ultraviolet rays

24. What type of rays would you expect to be used frequently at a hospital to make medical
diagnoses?
A. Gamma rays C. UV rays
B. Microwaves D. x-rays

25. Microwaves are also used to cook food. If a microwave oven radiates microwaves with a
wavelength of 2.2 cm, how much energy does it emit?
A. 9.01 x 10 -24J C. 8.7 x 10 -23J
B. 5.42 x 10 -24J D. 7.3 x 10 -23J

26. This EM radiation always plays important roles in our environment and affects nearly all
living organisms such as biological actions of many kinds have evolved to deal with it.
A. infrared C UV
B. microwave D. visible light

27. Which of the following is the precise explanation why does exposure to gamma rays
dangerous?
A. Gamma rays can cause death.
B. Gamma Rays has lower frequency and therefor emits greater energy that can cause damage
to our cells.
C. Gamma Rays has the shortest wavelength and therefore emits greater energy that could
cause damage to cells.
D. Gamma Rays has the longest wavelength and therefore emits lower energy that can cause
damage to our cells.

28. How will the image of the word “TOY” appear when placed in front of a plane mirror?
TOY YOT
A. C.

B. YOT D. TOY

29. In a plane mirror, the distance is always multiplied by 2 in its reflection. Suppose one side
of a room is completely covered by a plane mirror. How wide will the room appear?
A. the room will not change at all
B. the room will appear twice as wide
C. the room will appear half of the room
D. the room will appear smaller than the actual size of the room
30. A lens is a piece of transparent material, usually circular, with two polished surfaces, either
or both of which is curved and may be either convex (bulging) or concave (depressed). Which
of the following is a real image formed by a lens?
A. erect C. larger than the object
B. inverted D. smaller than the object

31. A cashier in a convenience store sees a man on a convex mirror (place on cornered walls)
stealing product. Which of the following correctly describes the man in the mirror as seen by
the cashier?
A. His image is larger than his actual size and erect.
B. His image is smaller than his actual size and erect.
C. His image is larger than his actual size but inverted.
D. His image is smaller than his actual size but inverted.

32. A ray of light is reflected at a plane mirror. What is the angle of reflection if the angle of
incidence is 30°?
A. 20° C. 30°
B. 25° D. 40°

For items 33-35, use the images on the left side of each corresponding number to answer
the given questions.

33. An object was placed in front of a convex mirror. Which of the following describes the
image formed by the mirror?
A. inverted, real, small
B.upright, virtual, large
C. upright, virtual, small
D. inverted, real, same size

34. An object was placed between 2F’ and F’. Which of the following is the correct description
of the image formed?
A. inverted, real, large
B. inverted, real, small
C. upright, virtual, large
D. upright, virtual, small

35. Which of the following describes the image formed by the mirror?
A. no image formed
B. inverted, real, small
C. inverted, real, large
D. upright, virtual, large
For items 36 and 37, refer to the following situation.
An object 2cm high is placed 10 cm from a concave mirror whose focal length is 5 cm.

36. Where is the image located?

A. 5cm C. 15cm
B. 10cm D. 20cm

37. What is the size of the image?

A. 0.02cm C. 2.0cm
B. 0.20cm D. 2.5cm

38. What is the image distance if a 5.00-cm tall light bulb is placed at a distance of 45.5 cm
from a convex lens having a focal length of 15.4 cm?
A. 2.23 cm C. 22.3cm
B. .223 cm D. 223 cm

39. The computed height of the image in problem No. 38 is -2.54 cm. What does this imply?
A. the image is real C. the image is inverted
B. the image is virtual D. the image becomes larger

40. A light ray traveling obliquely to a convex mirror’s axis, goes directly to the mirror’s center
of curvature before striking the mirror’s surface. What is the direction of the reflected ray after
hitting the mirror?
A. It travels parallel to the mirror’s axis
B. It passes through the mirror’s focal point
C. It travels at right angles to the mirror’s axis
D. It travels back through the mirror’s center of curvature

41. Which situation below correctly describes an image formed by a plane mirror?
I. The woman is seen inverted in a plane mirror.
II. The image of the boy is smaller than its actual size.
III. A girl’s ribbon on the right side of her head is seen on the left side of the image.
IV. The distance of the man in a plane mirror is equal to the distance of the image in a
plane mirror.
IV.
A. I and II C. I, II and III
B. II and III D. III and IV

42. A dentist uses a mirror to enlarge the image of a tooth to have a better view on the cavity
formations. What do you think is the mirror used by the dentist?
A. side mirror C. convex mirror
B. plane mirror D. concave mirror

43. How can convex lenses correct farsightedness?

A. They select the light rays that can enter the eyes.
B. They allow light the rays to spread before entering the eyes.
C. They allow the light rays to pass in a straight line before entering the eyes.
D. They make the light rays bend towards each other before entering the eyes.
44. An object is placed in front of a converging lens. The three rays leave the top of the object.
Ray 1 is parallel to the principal axis; Ray 2 passes through the optical center; and ray 3 passes
through F’. Which ray (s) will pass through principal focus (F) after refraction?
A. Ray 1 Only C. Ray 3 Only
B. Ray 2 Only D. Both Ray 1 and Ray 2

45. How can the induced voltage be increased?

A. Rotate the coil slowly. C. Decrease the magnetic field.
B. Decrease the area of the coil. D. Increase the number of turns of coils.

46. A voltage of 2.4 V is induced in a coil when a magnet is pushed inside it. If the number of
turns of the coil is increased by three times its initial value, the induced voltage is ______.
A. 0.6 V C. 7.2 V
B. 0.8 V D. 9.6 V

47. In which case is there no induced electromagnetic force?

A. moving magnet into a coil C. setting magnet and coil at rest
B. moving a magnet out of a coil D. moving the coil through a magnet

48. Which of the following devices transforms electric energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor C. Generator
B. Magnet D. Transformer

49. Which of the following devices transforms mechanical energy to electric energy?
A. Motor C. Generator
B. Magnet D. Transformer

50. How will you compare the number of turns in the secondary coil and the number of turns
of the primary coil in a step-up transformer?
A. The number of turns of coil in the secondary coil and primary coil are the same.
B. The number of turns of coil in the secondary coil is less than the number of turns in
primary coil.
C. The number of turns of coil in the secondary coil is more than the number of turns
in primary coil.
D. The number of turns of coil in the secondary coil is sometimes less than and
sometimes more than the number of turns in primary coil.

Prepared by:
ALMIRA E. PEDROZO
MT-I-Baler NHS

Checked and Reviewed by:

ROSALLY M. LITA NOLITA O. RIGOR MELANIE A. SARMIENTO

HT-III MT-I HT-I