1 0 Understanding Physics PDF

Physics Module Form 4
1.1
Recognise the
concepts of
physics in
everyday objects
and natural
phenomena
1.2
Recognise
physical quantity
and unit
Chapter 1 Introduction to physics
U N D E R S T A N D I N G
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P H Y S I C S
1. Tick () the statements that are related to physics.

Blood circulation in our body is controlled by heart.
A large truck moves faster than a car because it has a more powerful engine.
We need water in our digestion system.
Orange juice is acidic because its taste is sour.
An object on a high building has a large potential energy.
When we heat water, its temperature increased.
We are sweating when our body metabolism is high.
Pure water has pH 7.
We cannot see object in dark
A ship is floating in water.
Human body coordination is controlled by hormone system.
Oxidation will act faster in acidic medium.
UNDERSTANDING BASE AND DERIVED QUANTITIES

1. Identify Physical quantities, Magnitude, Units and Measuring instrument from the
statements below. Write them into the table below (next page).
A
Ismail weigh a wooden block that has mass of 500 gram using a lever beam balance.
Ong Beng Hock measures the length of a building which is 100 meter long using a
measuring tape.
C Siew Mei measures her bodys temperature using a digital thermometer and obtains
38C.
D Bathumalai determines the volume of water using a measuring cylinder and obtains
150 milliliter.
E Hanisah measures the diameter of a wire which is 1.26 millimeter using a
micrometer screw gauge.
F Vinisha takes the time of 20 oscillations of a pendulum using a stopwatch and
obtains 24.6 seconds.
Statement
Physical quantity
Magnitude
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Unit
Measuring
instrument

Define base
quantities and
derived quantities
are
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2. Identify base quantities and derived quantity from the equation below.
(a) Volume = length x length x length
Base quantity
= (i) _________________
Derived quantity = (i) _________________
(b) Area = length x length

Base quantity
= (i) _________________
(c)
Base quantity
= (i) _________________
(ii) ____________________
(i) Base quantity is physical quantity that __________ be derived from any quantities.
(ii) Derived quantity is physical quantity that ___________________ from the base
quantities.
List base quantities
and their S.I unit
PHYSICAL QUANTITY
Pressure
Time
Length
Area
Weight
Force
Work
Energy
Velocity
Mass
S.I UNIT
Second
Kelvin
Joule
m s-1
Current
Temperature
Volume
Power
Newton
kilogram
m2
meter
Ampere
Pascal
Watt
m3
3. Choose base quantities from the physical quantities given above and state their S.I
units.
No.
Base Quantity
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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S.I Unit

List some derived
quantities and their
S.I units
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4. Write 5 derived quantities from physical quantities given in the box above (previous
page) and state their S.I units.
No.
Derived Quantity
S.I Unit
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Express quantities
using scientific
notation
Express quantities
using prefixes
5. Rewrite the values below in scientific notation (Standard notation)

No.
Original value
1.
12 000 m
2.
3 000 000 000 s
3.
0.000 000 000 56 N
4.
0.000 78 J
5.
0.0034 A
Scientific notation
6. Arrange the prefixes given below in ascending order. Then, state their multiple / submultiple.
PREFIXES
Nano (n)
mega (M)
deci (d)
hector (h)
No.
kilo (k)
centi (c)
deca (da)
micro ()
Prefix
pico (p)
giga (G)
tera (T)
milli (m)
Multiple /
Sub-multiple
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Solving problem
involving
conversion of units
MULTIPLE / SUB-MULTIPLE
103
109
1
10
10-12
10-6
102
-9
10
10-3
No.
10-2
106
10-1
1012
Multiple /
Sub-multiple
Prefix
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
1. Rewrite the values below using the suitable prefix.

(i)
(ii)
4.1 x 1012 m
1
= __________
(vii)
3.8 x 102 K
9
= __________
9.3 x 10 s
= __________
(viii) 1.7 x 10 W
= __________
(iii) 0.5 x 10-3 J
= __________
(ix)
4.1 x 103 C
= __________
= __________
(x)
9.5 x 10-6 A
= __________
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
11.2 x 10-2 N
6
5.9 x 10 V
-9
6.6 x 10 m
= __________
= __________
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(xi)
(xii)
8.6 x 10
-12
-1
2.2 x 10 s
= __________
= __________
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2. Replaced the prefix in the values below with the correct multiple or sub-multiple.
(i)
4.1Tm
= __________
(vii)
3.8 daK
= __________
(ii)
9.3 ms
= __________
(viii) 1.7 GW
= __________
(iii) 0.5 kJ
= __________
(ix)
4.1 hC
= __________
(iv)
11.2 cN
= __________
(x)
9.5 A
= __________
(v)
5.9 MV
= __________
(xi)
8.6 pm
= __________
(vi)
6.6 dm
= __________
(xii)
2.2 ns
= __________
Check Yourself 1
1.
Which physical quantity has the correct S.I

unit?
Physical quantity
A
B
C
D
Temperature
Time
Mass
Length
5. Which of the following physical quantities is

not a base quantity?
S.I unit
A
B
Celcius
minute
Newton
metre
base
scalar
C
D
C
D
Temperature
Electric current
6. A radio station airs its programmes by

transmitting waves at a frequency of
102.3 MHz. How much is this frequency, in
Hz?
2. Time, speed, density, and energy are ..............

quantities.
A
B
Weight
Time
A
B
C
D
vector
derived
1.023 x 102
1.023 x 105
1.023 x 106
1.023 x 108
7. Which of the following values is equal to 470

pF?
3. Which of the following shows the correct

relationship between the base quantities for
density?
A
B
C
D
4.7 x 10-10 F
4.7 x 1011 F
4.7 x 10-7 F
4.7 x 102 F
B
8. Hamid cycles at a velocity of 3.1 km h-1.
What is this velocity, in m s-1?
A
B
0.09
0.86
C
D
1.16
11.61
9. Which measurement is the longest?

4. Which of the following is not a base S.I unit?
A
B
Gram
Kelvin
C
D
A
B
C
D
Ampere
Meter
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2.68 x 103 m
2.68 x 10-1 mm
2.68 x 103 cm
2.68 x 10-4 m
10. Which of the following conversion of unit is

correct?
A
B
C
D
24 mm3
300 mm3
800 mm3
1 000 mm3
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11. Which of the following frequencies is the

same as 106.8 MHz?
= 2.4 x 10-6 m3
= 3.0 x 10-7 m3
= 8.0 x 10-2 m3
= 1.0 x 10-4 m3
A
B
C
D
E
1.068 x 10-4 Hz
1.068 x 10-1 Hz
1.068 x 102 Hz
1.068 x 106 Hz
1.068 x 108 Hz
UNDERSTANDING SCALAR AND VECTOR QUANTITIES
Define scalar and

vector quantities.
1. Read the statements below to make a generalisation on scalar quantity and vector
quantity. Then classify the physical quantities into scalar quantity and vector quantity
in the table below.
A
Hasan walks with a velocity of 2 m s-1 due West.
Husna runs with a speed of 5 m s-1.
Sangeetha walks along a displacement of 40 m due North.
Jason runs along a distance of 30 m.
Chin Wen push the table downwards with a force of 30 N.
Wen Dee has a mass of 40 kg.
Scalar Quantity
(i)
Vector Quantity
Scalar quantity is physical quantity that has _______________________.
(ii) Vector quantity is physical quantity that has _______________________ and

________________________.
Differentiate
between distance
and displacement.
2. Underline the correct physical quantity.

(i)
(Distance / Displacement) is the total length travelled by an object.
(ii) (Distance / Displacement) is the shortest length measured between the initial
point and the final point.
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EXAMPLE:
A
4m
A boy walks from A to C through B.

(i)
3m
Distance of the boy
=4m+3m =7m
(ii) Displacement of the boy =
=5m
Check Yourself 2
1. Which of the following quantities is a vector
quantity?
A
B
Energy
Power
C
D
3. Which quantity is a vector quantity?

A
B
Force
Pressure
2. Diagram below shows the path travelled by a

car from P to S.
P
5 km
A
B
C
D
1 km
What is the displacement of the car?

A
B
5.0 km
6.8 km
C
D
C
D
Distance
Displacement
4. Which of the following is group of vector

quantities?
3 km
Area
Length
8.2 km
9.0 km
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Velocity, mass, displacement

Speed, time, acceleration
Force, velocity, displacement
Area, temperature, momentum
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U N D E R S T A N D I N G
Recognise
appropriate
instrument for
physical quantities
M E A S U R E M E N T S
1. State the suitable measuring instrument for the physical quantities in the table below.
MEASURING INSTRUMENT
Metre rule
Barometer
Spring balance
Hydrometer
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Micrometer screw gauge
No.
Measure physical
quantity using
vernier calliper.
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Thermometer
Measuring cylinder
Stopwatch
Physical Quantity
1.
Temperature
2.
Length
3.
Time
4.
Mass
5.
Electric current
6.
Voltage
7.
Density
8.
Atmospheric pressure
9.
Pressure
10.
Force
11.
Volume
12.
Diameter of tube
13.
Diameter of wire
Lever balance
Bourdon gauge
Vernier calliper
Measuring Instrument
2. Label the part of vernier calliper below.

PART OF VERNIER CALLIPER
Inner jaws
Outer jaws
Main scale
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Vernier scale
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3. Take the reading from a vernier calliper:

EXAMPLE:
(i) 0.70
cm
0
(i) Read the main scale.

Main scale reading
(ii) Read the vernier scale.

Vernier scale reading = 0.02 cm
1
0
(iii) Total up the readings.

Actual reading
(ii) 0.02
cm
4. Read the vernier calliper below.
(i)
= 0.70 cm
(ii)
= 0.72 cm
0
Main scale
= ....................
Main scale
= ....................
Vernier scale
= ....................
Vernier scale
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
(ii)
(iv)
Measure physical
quantity using
micrometer screw
gauge.
Main scale
= ....................
Main scale
= ....................
Vernier scale
= ....................
Vernier scale
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
5. Label the part of micrometer screw gauge below.

PART OF MICROMETER SCREW GAUGE
Anvil
Spindle
Sleeve
1-8
Thimble
Ratchet
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6. Take the reading from a micrometer screw gauge.

EXAMPLE:
(i) Read the sleeve scale (main scale).
Sleeve scale reading = 3.00 mm
(i) 3.00 mm
0
50
(ii) 0.44 mm
40
(ii) Read the thimble scale.

Thimble scale reading = 0.44 mm
(iii) Total up the readings.
Actual reading
= 3.44 mm
7. Read the micrometer screw gauge below:

(i)
(ii)
0
30
20
20
10
Sleeve scale
= ....................
Sleeve scale
= ....................
Thimble scale
= ....................
Thimble scale
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
(iii)
(iv)
0
0
20
60
50
10
Sleeve scale
= ....................
Sleeve scale
= ....................
Thimble scale
= ....................
Thimble scale
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
Actual reading
= ....................
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Explain sensitivity.
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8. Table below shows readings from three instruments J, K, and L that are used in
measuring the mass of a Petri dish.
Instrument J
Instrument K
Instrument L
20 g
19.4 g
19.42 g
A piece of dried leaf of mass 0.05 g is then put in the Petri dish.
(i)
Which instrument is able to detect the small change of the mass?
(ii) Which instrument is the most sensitive?
[...............]
[................]
(iii) Which instrument has the highest sensitivity?
[................]
(iv) Sensitivity of instrument is the capability of the instrument to ...............................

..................................................................................................................................
(v) Which instrument gives reading in the most decimal place?
[.................]
(vi) The ...................... the decimal place, the ........................... sensitivity of the
instrument.
Explain accuracy.
9. Table below shows readings from three instruments P, Q, and R that are used in
measuring the length of a wire. The actual length of the wire is 10.0 cm.
(i)
Instrument P
Instrument Q
Instrument R
10.1 cm
10.4 cm
9.6 cm
Which instrument gives the closest reading to the actual length of the wire?
[...............]
(ii) Which instrument gives the most accurate reading? [...............]

(iii) Which instrument has the highest accuracy?
[...............]
(iv) Accuracy of instrument is the capability of the instrument to ..................................
Explain
consistency
(Precision)
...................................................................................................................................
10. Table below shows four readings from three instruments X, Y, and Z that are used in
measuring the length of a wire. Each instrument repeats the measurement for four
times.
Instrument X
10.0 cm
10.1 cm
10.1 cm
10.0 cm
Instrument Y
10.1 cm
10.4 cm
10.2 cm
9.8 cm
Instrument Z
9.8 cm
9.6 cm
9.9 cm
9.5 cm
(i)
Which instrument gives readings with the smallest deviation (difference)?

[...............]
(ii) Which instrument gives the most consistence readings? [...............]

(iii) Which instrument has the highest consistency?
[...............]
(iv) Consistency of instrument is the capability of the instrument to .............................

...................................................................................................................................
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Explain type of
experimental error.
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11. In an experiment, the readings of measurement taken may have slightly difference due
to some mistakes. The difference in the readings is called as .........................................
12. These errors can be caused by the change of environment, human factors or the
deficiency of measuring instrument.
13. Error that is caused by environment and human usually is (constant / changeable)*.
14. Error that is caused by the instrument is always (constant / changeable)*.
15. Type of Error:
Random Error
Difference
Systematic Error
Cause
Magnitude /
value
Example
Method to
reduce the
error
Check Yourself 3
1.
.
2. A, B, C, and D show parts of four different

balance scales. Which balance is the most
sensitive?
A, B, C, and D shows the shooting marks on a

target. Which marks can explain the concept
of precision of a measurement?
A
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7. The diagrams show the scales on a pair of

vernier callipers and a metre rule.
3. Diagram below shows the target board in a

game.
Target
board
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Target
Which result is consistent but not accurate?

A
Vernier calliper
Which comparison is correct about the

sensitivity of the vernier callipers and the
metre rule when measuring the thickness of a
wire?
A
B
C
D
4. The diagram shows the scale of a micrometer

screw gauge.
8.
Vernier callipers
Metre rule
Low sensitivity
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Low Sensitivity
High sensitivity
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
Table below shows the readings of the

thickness of a board which are taken by four
students.
Student
What is the reading of the micrometer?

A
B
7.02 mm
7.52 mm
C
D
A
B
C
D
7.03 mm
7.58 mm
9.
What is the reading of the vernier calliper?

2.16 cm
2.06 cm
C
D
1
2.50
2.53
2.52
2.71
Reading/cm
2
3
2.50
2.50
2.53
2.53
2.53
2.54
2.73
2.74
4
2.50
2.53
2.53
2.74
Each student made four measurements. If the

actual thickness of the board is 2.53 cm,
which of the students A, B, C, and D made
the measurements that are accurate but not
consistent?
5. The diagram shows the scale of a vernier

calliper.
A
B
Metre rule
Diagram (a) shows the reading of a vernier

calliper while its jaws are closed. Diagram (b)
shows the reading of the vernier calliper when
a metal sheet is placed between the jaws.
1.86 cm
1.76 cm
6. Atmospheric pressure can be measured by

using
A
B
C
D
(a)
hydrometer
Bourdon gauge and manometer
Bourdon gauge and mercury barometer
manometer and mercury barometer
(b)
What is the thickness of the metal sheet?

A 0.46 cm
C 0.38 cm
B 0.42 cm
D 0.32 cm
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14. Which of the following statements is correct

about zero error?
10. Four students, A, B, C, and D use a micrometer

screw gauge, a metre rule, and a vernier
calliper to measure the thickness of a board.
Which student records the reading correctly?
Micrometer
screw
gauge/mm
A
B
C
D
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11.13
11.128
11.13
Metre
rule/mm
A
B
Vernier
calliper/mm
C
D
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11.128
11.13
11.1
Can be reduced by determining average

reading.
The magnitude of error increases when
the value of the reading increases.
Exist either in positive or negative.
The magnitude of error increases if the
range of scale is large.
15. Diagram below shows two types of ammeters,

X and Y, that can be used to measure electric
current.
11. The diagram shows the scale of a micrometer

screw gauge.
What is the reading of the micrometer?

A
B
4.95 mm
4.55 mm
C
D
4.50 mm
4.45 mm
12. Which of the following ways can reduce the

parallax error while taking reading of current
from an ammeter?
A
B
C
D
(a) Which ammeter is more sensitive?
Use a higher sensitivity ammeter.

Repeat the measurement and calculate
the average reading.
Take the reading using a magnifying
glass.
Use ammeter that has plane mirror
below the pointer.
...................................................................
(b) State one reason for your answer above.
...................................................................
...................................................................
13. What is the function of the plane mirror under

the pointer in an ammeter?
A
B
C
D
...................................................................
To increase the consistency of the

measurement.
To increase the accuracy of the
measurement.
To avoid parallax error.
To prevent zero error.
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(a) The external diameters of the cylinder at

four different places are shown in the
table below.
16. Figure below shows the scale of an ammeter.
External diameter/cm
Mirror
2.04
2.05
2.04
Relative
deviation/%
2.06
(i) Why is the external

measured four times?
0.37
diameter
.............................................................
(a) Name the physical quantity measured by
the ammeter.
.............................................................
...................................................................
(ii) What is the purpose of calculating the

relative deviation?
(b) What is the value of the smallest division

on the scale?
.............................................................
...................................................................
.............................................................
(c) State the function of the mirror located

under the scale.
.............................................................
...................................................................
18. Figure below shows the meniscus of oil in a

measuring cylinder. P, Q and R are three eye
positions while measuring the volume of the
oil.
...................................................................
17. Figure below shows a vernier calliper used to

measure external diameter of a hollow
cylinder.
(a) Which position of the eye is correct while

taking the reading of the volume of oil?
(b) Name the part labelled X.

...................................................................
...................................................................
(c) What is the function of X?
(b) Give one reason for the answer above.
...................................................................
...................................................................
...................................................................
...................................................................
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19. A student is assigned to measure the thickness

of a metal sheet. The student is provided with
a vernier calliper.
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(i) What is the zero error of the vernier

calliper?
.............................................................
(a) The student uses the vernier calliper to

measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
Figure (i) shows the scale of the vernier
calliper while the jaws are closed. Figure
(ii) shows the scale of the vernier calliper
when the metal sheet is put between the
jaws.
(ii) Calculate the thickness of the metal

sheet.
(i)
(ii)
Thickness = .................................
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UNDERSTANDING SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
Identify variables
in a given situation
1.
Identify and state the variables that can be investigated from the situations below.
EXAMPLE:
The car moves faster when it is pushed harder.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cause
: pushed harder
Manipulated variable
: Force
Effect
: moves faster
Responding variable
: Speed/Velocity/
Acceleration
Manipulated
variable
Situation
The temperature of smaller block rises
faster when it is heated.
The pendulum system with longer string
takes longer time to stop.
The loaded lorry is harder to stop than the
empty lorry.
The trolley that falls from the higher place
moves faster.
The spring becomes longer when it is
pulled harder.
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Responding
variable

Making inference
2.
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Write inference from the given variables.

EXAMPLE:
Manipulated variable : Length
Responding variable: Time
Inference : The length affects the time taken.
Form hypothesis.
No.
Manipulated
variable
Responding
variable
1.
Force
Acceleration
2.
Mass
Temperature
3.
Force
Extension
4.
Mass
Time
5.
Force
Pressure
6.
Area
Pressure
7.
Temperature
Volume
3.
Inference
Write hypothesis from the given variables.

EXAMPLE:
Manipulated variable : Length
Responding variable: Time
Hypothesis : The longer the length, the longer the time taken.
No.
Manipulated
variable
Responding
variable
1.
Force
Acceleration
2.
Mass
Temperature
3.
Force
Extension
4.
Mass
Time
5.
Force
Pressure
6.
Area
Pressure
7.
Temperature
Volume
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Hypothesis

Analyse the data.
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Data obtained from an experiment can be analysed by plotting a line graph.

Manipulated variable is on the x-axis, and responding variable is on the y-axis.
The variables must be stated together with the correct unit.
EXAMPLE:
Time/min
: Mass
Responding variable
: Time
Mass/kg
5.
Sketch a graph to analyse the following variables:

(i)
Manipulated variable : Force

Responding variable
: Acceleration
(iii) Manipulated variable : Force

Responding variable
: Extension
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(ii) Manipulated variable

Responding variable
: Mass
:
Temperature
(iv)
: Mass
: Time
Responding variable
(v)
Interpret data to
draw a conclusion.
6.
: Force
(vi)
Responding variable
: Pressure
Responding variable
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: Area
: Pressure
The conclusion of an experiment is made based on the line graph obtained.

EXAMPLE:
Pressure/Pa
Time/min
m-2
Mass/kg
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
The time is directly proportional

to the mass.
The pressure is inversely proportional

to the area.
Temperature/C
Time/min
Conclusion:
The temperature is linearly
increasing with the time.
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Interpret data to
draw a conclusion.
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7. Write a conclusion based on the line graphs below:

(i) Period2/s2
(ii) Temperature/C
kg-2
Length/cm
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
........................................................
........................................................
.......................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
(iii)
(iv)
Volume/m3
Extension/cm
Force/N
Pressure/kPa
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
........................................................
........................................................
.......................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
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Check Yourself 4
1.
Which of the following graphs obeys the

equation F = kx, where k is a constant?
.
C
4. Diagram below shows an investigation about

the stretching of a spring. Babies of different
masses are supported by identical springs.
2.
Which of the following variables are correct?
Table below shows the results of an experiment

to investigate between load and extension when
a spring is stretched.
Load, F/N
100
150
200
250
300
Extension,
x/cm
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
The original length of the spring is l0 = 15.0 cm.

What is the manipulated variable?
A
B
C
D
Load, F
Extension, x
Original length of the spring, l0
Material used to make the spring
Manipulated
variable
Responding
variable
Constant
variable
A Mass of the
baby
B Length of
the spring
C Diameter of
the spring
D Mass of the
baby
Length of
the spring
Mass of the
baby
Length of
the spring
Diameter of
the spring
Diameter of
the spring
Diameter of
the spring
Mass of the
baby
Length of
the spring
5. The graph shows the relationship between

physical quantities P and Q.
3. The graph shows the relationship between v

and t.
Which statements about the graph is correct?

The relationship between v and
represented by the equation
is
A
B
C
D
1-20
If Q = 1, then P = 2.
The gradient of the graph is 1.
P is directly proportional to Q.
The equation of the graph is P = 1 + 3Q

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Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

1. Tick () the statements that are related to physics.

UNDERSTANDING BASE AND DERIVED QUANTITIES

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

Derived quantity = (i) _________________

(b) Area = length x length

Derived quantity = (i) _________________

Derived quantity = (i) _________________

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

5. Rewrite the values below in scientific notation (Standard notation)

3 000 000 000 s

0.000 000 000 56 N

1. Rewrite the values below using the suitable prefix.

(iii) 0.5 x 10-3 J

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

Which physical quantity has the correct S.I

5. Which of the following physical quantities is

6. A radio station airs its programmes by

2. Time, speed, density, and energy are ..............

7. Which of the following values is equal to 470

3. Which of the following shows the correct

9. Which measurement is the longest?

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

10. Which of the following conversion of unit is

11. Which of the following frequencies is the

UNDERSTANDING SCALAR AND VECTOR QUANTITIES

Define scalar and

Hasan walks with a velocity of 2 m s-1 due West.

Husna runs with a speed of 5 m s-1.

Sangeetha walks along a displacement of 40 m due North.

Jason runs along a distance of 30 m.

Chin Wen push the table downwards with a force of 30 N.

Wen Dee has a mass of 40 kg.

Scalar quantity is physical quantity that has _______________________.

(ii) Vector quantity is physical quantity that has _______________________ and

2. Underline the correct physical quantity.

(Distance / Displacement) is the total length travelled by an object.

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

A boy walks from A to C through B.

Distance of the boy

(ii) Displacement of the boy =

3. Which quantity is a vector quantity?

2. Diagram below shows the path travelled by a

What is the displacement of the car?

4. Which of the following is group of vector

Velocity, mass, displacement

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

2. Label the part of vernier calliper below.

Physics Module Form 4

Chapter 1 Introduction to physics

3. Take the reading from a vernier calliper:

(i) Read the main scale.

(ii) Read the vernier scale.

(iii) Total up the readings.

5. Label the part of micrometer screw gauge below.