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O-level physics test 1hour

You are adviced to spent NOT more than 10 minutes on multiple choice
1)A gas is contained in a cylinder fitted with a piston as shown below.

When the gas is compressed rapidly by the piston its temperature rises because the molecules of the gas A. B. C. D. are squeezed closer together. collide with each other more frequently. collide with the walls of the container more frequently. gain energy from the moving piston.

2)The internal energy of a solid substance is equal to the A. B. C. D. average kinetic energy of the molecules. total kinetic energy of the molecules. total potential energy of the molecules. total potential and total kinetic energy of the molecules.

3)A frictionless trolley of mass m moves down a slope with a constant acceleration a. A second similar frictionless trolley has mass 2m. The acceleration of the second trolley as it moves down the slope is A. B. C. D.
1 a. 2

a. 2a. 4a

4)A general expression for Newtons second law of motion is


F=

p . t

What condition is applied so that the law may be expressed in the form F = ma? A. B. C. D. The mass m is constant. The acceleration a is constant. The force F is constant. The direction of the force F is constant.

5)A vehicle is driven up a hill at constant speed. Which of the following best describes the energy changes involved? A. B. C. D. Chemical energy is converted into potential energy. Chemical energy is converted into potential energy, sound and thermal energy. Potential energy is converted into chemical energy. Potential energy is converted into chemical energy, sound and thermal energy.

6)If a moving object is subject to a constant force, which of the following can be correctly deduced from Newtons first law? A. B. C. D. The object continues to move with a changing velocity. The object continues to move with a constant velocity. The object continues to move with a changing direction. The object continues to move in the same direction.

7)Fill in the table below:(2)


Quantity measured
Mass Newton Pressure Ampere

Units of measurement

8)Define (i)Work (1). (ii)Force (1). (III)Power (1). 9)(a)State Newtons Laws of Motion.(6) (b)What is the force exerted to move a box weighing 50g with a acceleration of 10m/s2.(3) (c)Given that the velocity is 4m/s,Calculate the momentum of the box.. (3) 10)(a)Define and state the formula of: (i) Kinetic energy .(2). (ii)Potential enegy (2) (b)Calculate the Kinetic energy of a falling ball moving with a velocity of 40m/s,given that the weight of the ball is 30N.. (2) (c)Assuming that the ball was at a height of 60cm before falling,Calculate the potential energy(2) 11)(a)Define pressure. (1) (b)Hence, show that pressure = density x acceleration due to gravity x height. (4) (c) (i)Explain what happens in the Hydraulic braking system in a car...( 3) (ii)What are the effects of air bubbles formation in the braking system..( 2) (d)Describe briefly how a Lift Pump works. (4) 12)(a)What do you understand by the term Kinetic theory of gases. (2) (b)(i)Define Matter.(1) (ii)State the 3 states of matter and their properties. (4) (iii)How does pressure arise in a container with gas molecules. (2) (iv)Give a suggestion why pressure increases with temperature. (2) 13)(a)In order to raise a load of 400N through a distance of 2m with a certain machine, it is found necessary to apply an effort of 100N through a distance of 10m. Calculate (i)the Mechanical advantage (ii)the Velocity Ratio (iii)the efficiency of the machine (b)(i)Define a Machine. (1) (ii)Why is it impossible to have an ideal machine. (3) (total 6 marks)

Out of 66 marks

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