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1 Explain how you would estimate the focal length 1 ……………………………………………………………

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6 Explain why someone who is sweating feels cool
when he is under a rotating fan.
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Diagram shows the pattern of magnetic field formed
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when current flows in a coil. Explain why the magnetic ……………………………………………………………
field strength is greater at the center compared to the
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2 …………………………………………………………… moving aeroplane. The wing of the aeroplane
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acts on the wing of the aeroplane.
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3 Using kinetic theory of gasses, explain how the
pressure increase when the temperature increase.
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…………………………………………………………… 8 Explain why a balloon filled with helium gas rises
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4 Most of our electric energy comes from
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hydroelectric power stations and thermal power ……………………………………………………………
station. These power stations are connected by
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cables to transmit electricity to users in industries, ……………………………………………………………
offices, schools and houses. This system is called
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the national grid network. Explain briefly the ……………………………………………………………
importance of the national grid network system in
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distributing electric energy to the users. ……………………………………………………………

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9 Diagram shows a simple direct current electric same height. Diagram (b) shows the state of the
motor. plasticine balls when they hit the wood and the
sponge. It was observed that the plasticine stopped
more quickly when it hit the wood.

Using the concept of the magnetic effect of an electric

current, explain with the aid of diagrams how forces
are produced on a wire in the coil, as shown in the
diagram above. Diagram (a) Diagram (b)
[4 marks] Explain the changes in energy that occur from the
1 …………………………………………………………… moment the plasticine ball is released untill reaches
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13 Diagram shows the brake system of a car.

Exlplain how the system operates when the car needs
to slow down.

Diagram shows the toothpaste flows out of it’s tube

while squeezing at the bottom end. Explain how the
toothpaste flows out and name a physics principle
related to it.
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11 State how a liquid-glass thermometer can be used
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o measure the body temperature of a sick person. ……………………………………………………………
Explain heat transfer that takes place at each
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stage of measurement. ……………………………………………………………
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While driving a car on a hot day, you may see a mirage Explain why the copper block sink in water but the
on the road. Explain how mirage occurred. bowl shape copper sheet floats on water.
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15 Diagram shows a direct current generator. 18 Radioisotope Strontium-90 is used to measure the
thickness of paper in a paper industry. Explain
how Strontium-90 is used to measure the
thickness piece of paper?
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caused the elasticity when the spring is
compressed and stretched.
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Explain how the above generator works to produce
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20 Explain the working principle of a transformer.
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16 Explain why the bulb connected to two dry cells
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lights up brighter than one bulb connected to one
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dry cell.
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21 Using the principle of conservation of momentum,
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explain the working principle of the rocket.
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copper sheet of same mass.
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22 We cannot use a cooling system of a refrigerator to
cool the hot room. Explain why?
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2 …………………………………………………………… explain how a doctor can check his patient
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23 Diagram shows a ray of light directed ……………………………………………………………
perpendicularly at a side of the semi circular glass 3 ……………………………………………………………
block. The ray passes through the glass block to a ……………………………………………………………
point O before leaving the glass block. The angle of 4 ……………………………………………………………
incidence in the glass block is 30°. ……………………………………………………………

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24 Explain why strong double-glazed glass is used as …………………………………………………………………
walls of the observation tower in an airport. …………………………………………………………………
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Nuclear fission produces a chain reaction. Describe …………………………………………………………………
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and the working principle of a thermometer,

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