GLORY BILINGUAL COLLEGE/COLLEGE BILINGUE LA GLOIRE - CBEG
Class: Form 4 School year : 2023/24
Subject : Physics Coef : 02 Duration : 2 hours
Date :
PAPER 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION PAPER
Time allocated: 40 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL questions, each question carries 1 mark
Each question has FOUR suggested answers: A, B, C and D. Choose the most appropriate
answer.
1. Which of the following bodies is best described as 8. A temperature of – 25oC on the Celsius scale when
being converted to the kelvin scale becomes The value of 400K
in thermal equilibrium? in degree celcius is
[A] Bodies which are at different temperatures [A] 25K
[B] Bodies between which heat is transferred [B] 248K
[C] Bodies between which there is no net force [C] -298K
acting [D] 298K
[D] Bodies which are at the same temperature
2. The energy transferred from one object to another 9. The sensitivity of a liquid in glass thermometer is the
when there is a difference in temperature is increase in length of liquid per unit rise in temperature.
[A] Heat energy Which of the following factors affects the sensitivity?
[B] Electrical energy [A] The cross sectional area of the bore
[C] Potential energy [B] The size of the bulb
[D] Kinetic energy [C] The thickness of the wall of the bulb
[D] The length of the stem
3. The temperature of a body is 360K, what is this value 10. The value of absolute zero on the kelvin scale is
in degree Celsius? [A] 0K
[B] -237K
[A] 87
[C] 237K
[B] 186
[D] 373K
[C] 273
[D] 260
4. The lower fixed point of a mercury thermometer is 11. The temperature of pure boiling water at standard
[A] The temperature of mercury at standard atmospheric pressure in kelvin is
atmospheric pressure [A] 273
[B] The temperature of pure melting ice [B] 373
[C] The temperature of pure boiling water at [C] 100
standard atmospheric pressure [D] -237
[D] The temperature of pure melting mercury
5. The lower and upper fixed points of a non- graduated 12. Latent heat of vaporization of water is used to
thermometer are at the 6cm and 42cm marks respectively. [A] Raise the temperature of the water
The fundamental interval of the thermometer is [B] Increase the average speed of the water
[A] 36cm molecules
[B] 42cm [C] Raise the temperature of the air near the water
[C] 48cm [D] Completely break the bonds between the water
[D] 6cm molecules
6. The most suitable thermometer for use in a school 13. When ice is melting, its temperature
laboratory is [A] increases
[A] Mercury-in-glass thermometer [B] decreases
[B] Clinical thermometer [C] Remains constant
[C] Thermopile [D] Decreases and remains constant
[D] Constant volume gas thermometer
7. The value of 400K in degree celcius is 14. How many joules of heat energy are supplied by an
[A] 127 electric heater rated 8 kw in 10s?
[B] 400 [A] 0.8J
[C] 227 [B] 80J
[D] 773 [C] 8000J
[D] 80,000J
15. Heat from the sun reaches the earth by the method of 21. Sweating can help cool the body. This cooling is
[A] Radiation achieved maily by
[B] Conduction [A] conduction
[C] Convection [B] convection
[D] Both conduction and convection [C] evaporation
[D] radiation
16. Which of the following statements about temperature 22. If two objects have the same mass, the object with the
is true? higher temperature always
[A] Temperature measures heat [A] Has greater thermal energy
[B] Temperature measures kinetic energy [B] Has higher specific heat
[C] Temperature is the same thing as heat [C] Feels warmer
[D] Temperature is the same thing as thermal energy [D] Two of the above
17. A pot resting on a hot stove top heats up because of 23. Examples of good conductors include all EXCEPT
[A] Convection [A] iron
[B] Conduction [B] air
[C] Radiation [C] aluminium
[D] All of the above [D] copper
18. Your hand feels cold when you hold an ice cube 24. The thermal energy of an object depends on its
because [A] mass
[A] The ice radiates cold o your hand [B] temperature
[B] The ice conducts cold to your hand [C] specific heat
[C] Your hand cools down by convection [D] two of the above
[D] Your hand transfers thermal energy to the ice
19. In which of the following materials does conduction 25. Examples of thermal insulators include
ocur most quicly ? [A] rubber
[A] iron [B] air
[B] wood [C] Styrofoam
[C] plastic [D] all of the above
[D] oxygen
20. The transfer of thermal energy by convection occurs
only in
[A] gases
[B] solids
[C] fluids
[D] liquids
PAPER 2
Time allocated: 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Answer ALL questions
1. Define
a. Temperature and state its SI unit (2 marks)
Inorder to calibrate a thermometer two fixed points are needed
b. What are fixed points? (2 marks)
c. State the value of upper fixed point (in kelvin) (1 mark)
2. The lower and upper fixed points of a newly manufactured thermometer are found to be
at the 2.0cm and 35cm mark respectively. When the thermometer is placed in contact with a
body whose temperature is to be measured, the mercury thread rises to the 17cm mark.
i. Define lower fixed point temperature (1 mark)
ii. Define upper fixed point temperature (1 mark)
iii. Determine the temperature of the body (3 marks)
3. Two of the methods by which heat can be transferred are conduction and convection
i. Define each of the methods and state a situation where each can be observed
(4 marks)
ii. By what method of heat transfer does heat from the sun reach the earths surface?
(1 mark)
4.
a. Define convection and state an application of convection in every day life
(2 marks)
b. In an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a metal block an electric heater
rated 24W was used in raising the temperature of a block of metal of mass 0.8kg from 24oC to
39oC in 4 minutes. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal
(3 marks)
GLORY BILINGUAL COLLEGE/COLLEGE BILINGUE LA GLOIRE - CBEG
Class: Form 1 Date : School year : 2023/24
Subject : Physics Coef : 02 Duration : 1 hour 30 min
PAPER 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION PAPER
Time allocated: 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL questions, Each question has FOUR suggested answers: A, B, C and D. Choose
the most appropriate answer.
1. Two ways through which scientist gather knowledge 6. The following are instructions to be followed in the
are physics laboratory EXCEPT one
[A] Observation and experiment [A] Never eat in the laboratory
[B] Observation and gossip [B] Always keep the work area clean
[C] Experiment and gossip [C] Follow instructions carefully
[D] History and gossip [D] You can use all the equipment in the lab as you
like
2. The best place to conduct an experiment is……… 7. What is a scientific method?
[A] House [A] A way of doing things
[B] Laboratory [B] A body of skills
[C] School campus [C] A well-established procedure
[D] All of the above [D] None of the above
3. The following are branches of natural science 8. The following are branches of physics EXCEPT one
EXCEPT one [A] Optics
[B] Waves
[A] Physical science
[C] Electricity
[B] Biological science
[C] Space science [D] Botany
[D] chemistry
4. Physics can be defined as 9. The following are fundamental quantities EXCEPT one
[A] Study of matter [A] Length
[B] The study of energy [B] Time
[C] The systematic study of nature [C] Temperature
[D] The study of matter and energy [D] Density
5. We use a vernier calliper to …….. 10. What is the SI unit of mass?
[A] Measure small distances (diameters) [A] Kg
[B] Measure small mass [B] K
[C] Measure the weight of objects [C] A
[D] Measure long distances [D] m
PAPER 2
Time allocated: 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions
1.
a. Copy and complete the table below (7 marks)
No Physical Quantity S.I unit Symbol
for unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
b. What does S.I stand for? (1 marks)
c. What is a laboratory? (2 marks)
2.
i. Define the following terms giving an example in each case
a. Qualitative measurement (2 marks)
b. Quantitative measurement (2 marks)
ii. What is the name of the instrument used in measuring the diameter of the human hair?
(1 mark)
3.
a. Name the two kinds of physical quantities (2 marks)
b. Classify the following as either measurable or immeasurable quantity: beauty, handsome,
mass, weight, anger, distance (3 marks)
Measurable quantity Immeasurable quantity
GLORY BILINGUAL COLLEGE/COLLEGE BILINGUE LA GLOIRE - CBEG
Class: Form 2 Date : School year : 2023/24
Subject : Physics Coef : 02 Duration : 1 hour 30 min
PAPER 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION PAPER
Time allocated: 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL questions, Each question has FOUR suggested answers: A, B, C and D. Choose
the most appropriate answer.
1. What is the first step in the scientific method? 6. If you run a 100- meter race in 20 seconds, what is your
[A] Ask a question average speed during the race?
[B] Draw a conclusion [A] 20m/s
[C] Analyze the data [B] 10m/s
[D] Observation [C] 5m/s
[D] 2m/s
2. Using one or ore senses to gather information is called 7. Tony ran at a constant speed of 10m/s for a total of 60
[A] inquiry seconds. How far did he run?
[B] Laboratory [A] 6m
[C] Communication [B] 60m
[D] Observation [C] 600m
[D] 6000m
3. Why is scientific method an important process in doing 8. The mass of a full bottle of mayor oil is 1.30kg. when
experiments exactly half of the oil is used the mass of the remaining oil
and bottle is 0.90kg. What is the mass of the empty
[A] It ensures the people doing the experiments are
bottle?
scientific
[B] It ensures that the results can be trusted and [A] 0.40kg
repeated [B] 0.50kg
[C] It takes more work but it is worth it [C] 0.65kg
[D] It helps the experiment to take longer and be [D] 0.80kg
better
4. Doing experiments is important because it 9. Calculate the mass of a piece of iron if its volume is
[A] Creates more questions to be answered 10cm3 and density 7.9g/cm3
[B] Helps create jobs for scientists [A] 79g
[C] Allows for new discoveries and knowledge in [B] 0.79g
the area of science [C] 1.27g
[D] Ensures that many tools are used safely and [D] 790g
accurately
5. What is the name of the instrument that can be used to 10. What is the volume occupied by an object of mass 4kg
measure the diameter of the human hair ? and density 25kg/m3
[A] Vernier calliper [A] 100 m3
[B] Micrometer [B] 0.16 m3
[C] Meter rule [C] 6.25 m3
[D] Measuring tape [D] 16 m3
PAPER 2
Time allocated: 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions
1.
a. What is density (1 mark)
b. State the SI unit of density (1 mark)
c. Name an instrument that can be used to measure the mass of an object (1 mark)
d. With what instrument can we measure the diameter of a pen (1 mark)
e. Name an instrument that can be used to measure the volume of an irregular solid (1 mark)
2.
i. Calculate the density of a cuboid whose mass is 3200g and dimensions are 9cm by 10cm by
12cm (3 marks)
ii. Why is that when you put some oil in water, the oil floats? (1 mark)
iii. State two applications of density (2 marks)
3.
a. Define the following terms
i. Speed (1 mark)
ii. Instantaneous speed (1 mark)
iii. Average speed (1 mark)
b. A student going for holidays noticed that their car left Yaounde at 8:00 am and arrived
Bamenda at 11:30am. He also noticed that the reading of the meter in the car changed from
290km at yaounde to 492km at Bamenda
i. Calculate the time taken to travel from Yaounde to Bamenda (2 marks)
ii. Determine the distance between yaounde and Bamenda (2 marks)
iii. Use your answers in i. and ii above to calculate the average speed of the car (2 marks)
