NESTO COLLEGE, OYO

MOCK EXAMINATION, 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: PHYSICS CLASS: SS 3 TIME: 2 ½ HRS
SECTION A
Attempt all questions in this section, all question carry equal mark

1)Which of the following sets of coloured light is/are secondary colours i. Red, Blue and green
ii. Blue, cyan and magenta iii. Green, Magenta and yellow A. i and ii only B. ii and iii only
C. iv only D. i, ii and iv only
2)A bird flies at 10ms-1 for 3s, 15ms-1 for 3s and 20 ms-1 for 4s. Calculate the bird's average
speed A. 4.5 ms-1
B. 15.0 ms-1 C. 15.5 ms-1 D. 51.7 ms-1
3)Six dry cells each of e.m.f. 2.0 and internal resistance of 1.0 are connected in parallel
across a load of 3.0 . Calculate the effective current in the circuit A. 0.63A B. 0.50A C.
0.31A D.22A
4)A 120 resistor dissipates 8 kJ of heat in 20s. Calculate the current through the resistor A.
5.8A B. 6.9A
C. 30.0A D. 33.3A
5)Two capacitors, each of capacitance 2 are connected in parallel. If the p.d across them is
120V, calculate the charge on each capacitor A. 6.0 x
10-5C B. 1.2 x 10-4C C. 2.4 x 10-4C D. 4.8 x 10-4C
6)The diagram beside illustrates trapped air in a syringe
placed in water that is gradually heated. It is observed
that the piston rises as the temperature of the water
rises. Which of the following statements explains this
observation? A. frequency of collision of trapped air
molecules with walls of the syringe is more B.
molecules of trapped air expands more C. speed of the
trapped air molecules decreases D. number of
molecules of trapped air increases
7)Which of the following factors decreases the rate of evaporation of a liquid? A. increase in
pressure over the liquid B. lowering the boiling point C. decreasing in humidity D. wind
8)An object is placed 10cm from a converging lens of foal length 15cm. Calculate the
magnification of the image formed A. 3.0 B. 1.5 C. 0.6 D. 0.3
9)When two waves are superimposed on each other, the following occurrences are possible,
except A. nodal lines B. anti nodal lines C. stationary waves D. Dispersion
10)The focal length of the eye-piece of an astronomical telescope is f1, while the focal length of
𝑓
the object is f2. From normal adjustment, the angular magnification is given by A. 𝑓2 B. 1 −
1
𝑓2 𝒇𝟏 𝑓1
𝑓1
C. 1 − 𝒇𝟐
D. 𝑓2
11)Which of the following statements about the electromagnetic waves is correct? A. radio
waves have longer frequencies than x-rays B. x-rays have the longest wavelength C. some
of the waves travel at 3.0 x 108ms-1
D. white light occupies a region beyond ultraviolet rays
12)Using the circuit diagram beside. Calculate the potential
difference across the capacitors in parallel A. 10.0V B. 8.0V
C. 6.7V D. 2.0V
13) A body of mass 120g placed at the 10cm mark on a uniform
metre rule makes the rule settle horizontally on a fulcrum
places at 35cm mark. Calculate the mass of the rule A. 60g
B. 80g C. 120g D. 200g
14)In the wiring of houses, the switch is connected to the A.
earth wire. B. live wire. C. neutral wire. D. earth and neutral wires bridged together.
15)Which of the following statements about anomalous expansion of water are correct? i. There
is contraction between 0oC and 4oC. ii. There is expansion between 0oC and 100oC. iii. The
volume is minimum at 4oC. iv. The volume is maximum at 4oC A. i and ii only B. ii and iii
only C. i and iii only D. ii and iv only
 A body of mass 200 g moving at 15 ·0 ms-1 is accelerated to 25·0 ms-1 in a time of 10·0 s.
Use the given data to answer questions 16 and 17.
16) Determine the magnitude of the accelerating force. A. 0·2N B. 2·0N C. 20·0 N D. 200·0N
17)Calculate the amount of work done on the body. A. 4.0 J B. 40.0J C. 4,000.0J D. 40,000.0
18)The change in mass of fuel during a nuclear reaction is 2.0 x 10 -27 kg. Calculate the amount
of energy released. (Speed of light = 2.0 x 108ms-1) A. 1.8 x 10-10J B. 9.0 x 10-11J C. 6.0 x
10-19J D. 1.2 x 10-45J
19)Ether produces a cooling effect when it is poured on the hand because it has A. low
conductivity B. high conductivity C. high latent heat of vaporization D. low latent heat of
vaporization
20)Two sound waves have frequencies of 12Hz and 10Hz. Calculate their beats period A. 0.5s
B. 1.0s C. 1.2s
D. 2.0s
21)The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor A. decreases when the separation between the
plate decreases
B. increases when the potential difference between the plates is increased C. is greater
without a dielectric material between the plates than with a dielectric D. is greater with a
dielectric between the plates than without a dielectric.
22)The speed of light in a certain medium is V while its speed in a vacuum is C. The absolute
𝐶 𝑉
refractive index of the medium is A. 𝐶 + 𝑉 B. 𝑉 C. 𝐶 D. 𝐶 − 𝑉
23)Which of the following statements is not correct? A. molecules of ice, water and water
vapour have equal intermolecular distances B. molecules of ice, water and water vapour
do not differ in the structure of their molecules C. molecules of water vapour attract each
other with forces far less than the forces of attraction between water molecules D. water is
less compressible than water vapour
3𝑚
24)The density P of a spherical ball of diameter d and mass m is given by A. 𝑝 = 4𝜋𝑑3 B. 𝑝 =
4𝜋𝑚𝑑3
6𝑚 3𝑚
C. 𝑝 = 𝜋𝑑3 D. 𝑝 = 2𝜋𝑑3
25)A force of 10 N acts on a 2-kg object for 3 seconds. What is the change in the speed of the
object? (A) 7.5 m/s (B) 15 m/s (C) 30 m/s (D) 45 m/s (E) 60 m/s
26)Two balls are moving directly toward one another. One has a mass of 4.0 kg and is moving
to the right with a velocity of 6.0 m/s. The other has a mass of 2.0 kg and is moving
toward the left with a velocity of 4.0 m/s. They collide inelastically. What is the speed of
the combined balls immediately after the collision? (A) 1.8 m/s (B) 2.0 m/s (C) 2.7 m/s (D)
5.3 m/s (E) 12.0 m/s
27)Jet and rocket propulsions are based on A. Newton's first law of motion. B. Newton's second
law of motion.
C. Newton's third law of motion. D. Principle of moments.
28)A metal rod of density 7000 kgm-3 and cross-sectional area of 0.001257m2 has a mass of
1.76kg. Calculate its length. A. 0.20m B. 0.25m C. 0.40m D. 0.50m
29)The pressure in a liquid A. is the same at all points in the liquid B. decreases with depth C.
is the same in all directions at a given point D. is equal to the atmospheric pressure
30)The property of a fluid that is used to determine its suitability as a lubricant is its A.
Capillarity B. Viscosity
C. surface tension D. relative density
31)The area under a velocity-time graph represents A. final velocity attained B. distance
covered C. Acceleration
D. Workdone
32)In the absence of gravitational force, the weight of the body is A. its mass B. Zero C. its
density D. its volume
33)Which of the following properties is not considered in choosing mercury as a
thermomemetric liquid? A. Density B. Expansivity C. Conductivity D. Opacity
34)Which of the following properties is not considered in choosing mercury as a
thermomemetric liquid? A. Density B. Expansivity C. Conductivity D. Opacity
35)A stone of mass 300g is released from rest from the top of a building of height 100m.
Determine the kinetic energy gained by the stone when it is a quarter way down from the
point of release.[g = 10 ms-2] A. 750.0J
B. 225.0J C. 75.0J D. 22.5J
36)Two simple pendulum A and B of equal lengths and of masses 5g and 20g respectively are
located in the same environment. The periods TA and TB of their respective oscillations are
related by the equations A. TA = 4TB
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B. 𝑇𝐴 = 4 𝑇𝐵 C. TA = TB D. TA = 5TB
37)If a convex lens of focal length 12cm is used to produce a real image four times the size of
the object, how far from the lens must the object be placed? A. 10 cm B. 15 cm C. 20 cm
D. 25 cm
38)The S.I unit of temperature is A. C. B. F. C. K. D. A.3001
39)When a pure semiconductor is heated, its resistance A. Increases B. Decreases C. remains
the same
D. increases and then decreases
40)I. For current amplification. II. for voltage stabilization.III. for power amplification.IV. as a
switch. Which of the above are the uses of transistor? A. I, II, III and IV B. I, III, and IV
only C. I, II and III only D. I,II and IV only
41)Which of A-E below is /are true of all electromagnetic waves (a) They have the same velocity
(b)They have different wavelengths (c) they have the san frequency (A) (a) only (B) (a) and
(b) (C) (a) and (c) (D) (b)
(E) (c) only
42)Which of the following types of radiation has the highest frequency? (A)Infrared ray (B)
Radio waves (C) visible light (D) X-ray (E) Ultraviolet rays
43)Which of the electromagnetic radiation passes through a thin sheet of lead (A) radio waves
(B) infrared rays
(C) Ultraviolet rays (D)light (E) Gamma rays
44)The wavelength of X-ray is longer than the wavelength of (A) radio waves (B) ϒ-rays (C)infra-
red rays (D)light waves (E)ultra-violet rays
45)What type of electromagnetic radiation can be use to take photographs in the haze of (A)
radio waves (B) ϒ-rays (C)infra-red rays (D)light waves (E)ultra-violet rays
46)The frequency of infra-red waves is more than the frequency of of (A) radio waves (B) ϒ-rays
(C)infra-red rays (D)light waves (E)ultra-violet rays
47)Suppose a rocket is fired from the earth’s surface, of radius f, so that it just escapes from
𝑔
the gravitational influence of the earth with velocity v, the v is given by: (A) 𝑣 = ⁄𝑟 (B) 𝑣 =
𝑟 2𝑔
𝑔𝑟 (C) 𝑣 = √𝑔 (D) 𝑣 = √2𝑔𝑟 E) 𝑣 = 𝑟
48)If F is the force of gravity on any object of mass m, the gravitational field strength, g, is
𝐹 𝐹
given by the following equation (A) 𝑔 = 𝑚𝐹 (B) 𝑔 = 𝑚 (C) 𝑔 = 𝑚2 (D) 𝑔 = 𝐹 √𝑚 (E) 𝑔 = √𝐹𝑚
49)The force with which the earth pulls any objects is the (A) mass of the object (B)gravity of
the object (C) density of the object (D) weight of the object (E)universal gravitation of the
object
50)If the mass of an object on the face of the earth is m, the mass of the earth is M, and the
𝑀𝑚 𝑀𝑚 𝑀𝑚𝐺 𝑀𝑚
radius of the earth is R, the force of gravity on the object is (A) 𝑅 (B) 𝑅2 (C) 𝑅2 (D) 𝐺𝑅2 (E)
𝑀𝑚𝑅2
𝐺
1
51)Which of A-E below is incorrect about Coulomb’s Law? (I) 𝑓 = 𝑞1 𝑞2 (II) 𝑓 ∝ 𝑟 2 (III) 𝑓 ∝ 𝑟2 (IV)
𝐺𝑞𝑞
𝑓 = 𝑟2
(A) (I) and (II) (B) (I) C) (II) (D) (III) (E) (I) and (III)
52)Calculate the electric field intensity 40cm from a point charge of 10C (A) 5.62 𝑁𝐶 −1 (B) 10-2
𝑁𝐶 −1 (C) 5 × 103 𝑁𝐶 −1 (D)5 × 105 𝑁𝐶 −1 (E) 1010 𝑁𝐶 −1
53)Which of this following statement about electric field strength and potential is incorrect (A)
electric field intensity is force per unit charge (B) an electric field is an area where an
electric force can be felt (C) the electric potential is force used in taking a positive unit
 𝑃𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒
charge from infinity to the point (D) 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 = 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡
(E) Work Done =
Charges X Potential difference
1
54)Calculate the potential at a point 1m from charge of 10-9 C in vacuum (assume 4𝜋𝜀0
=9×
𝑚
109 𝐹 )
1 1
(A) 9 × 10−18 𝑉V (B) 9 × 10−18 𝑉 (C) 9𝑉(D) 9 × 1018(E) 9 𝑉
55)An element and isotopes only differ in the number of: (A) protons(B) electrons (C) ions (D) α-
particles
(E) neutrons
56)16g of a radioactive element was isolated and stored. It was discovered that after 40 days 1g
𝟏
of the element remained undecayed. Calculate the half-life of the element. (A) 𝟐 𝟐 days (B)
5 days (C) 10 days (D) 16 days
(E) 20 days
57)Which of A-E below can be absorb by a sheet of paper? (A) X-rays (B) alpha-particles
(C)beta-particles
(D) gamma-rays (E) electrons
58)How many alpha-particles are emitted in the radioactive decay of 224 214
88𝑅 to 82𝑃𝑏? (A) 12 (B) 5
(C) 3 (D) 2 (E) 1
59)Which of these rays originate from the nucleus of an atom? (A) X–rays (B) cathode-rays (C)
ultraviolet-ray
(D) gamma-ray (E) infrared-rays
60)Which of the following diagrams correctly illustrates the passage of white light through a
triangular glass prism?

SECTION B
1
ESSAY 12 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
Answer eight questions in all.
Five questions from Part I and three questions from Part II.
PART I
Answer any five questions from this part. All questions carry equal marks.
Suppose we want to place a weather satellite into a circular orbit 300 km above the earth’s
surface. What speed, period, and radial acceleration must it have? The earth’s radius is 6380
km = 6.38 x 106 m and its mass is 5.98 x 1024 kg.
1)
2) A body of mass 0.5 kg is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of25 ms -1. Calculate the
potential energy of the body at the maximum height reached. [ g = 10 ms -1 ]
3) The velocity of sound in seawater is 1531 m/s. Find the wavelength in seawater of a sound
wave whose frequency is 256 Hz.
4) (a) What is electrolysis?
(b) A current of 2A is passed through a copper voltameter for 5 minutes. Determine the
mass of the copper deposited. [Electrochemical equivalent of copper= 3.27 x I0-7 kg C-1]
5) State two: (a) differences; (b) similarities between thermionic and photoelectric emission.
6) A 0.350-kg object attached to a spring of force constant 1.3 × 102N/m is free to move on a
frictionless horizontal surface, as in Active Figure 13.1. If the object is released from rest at
x _ 0.100 m, find the force on it and its acceleration at x = 0.100 m, x= 0.050 0 m, x = 0 m,
x = -0.050 0 m, and x = -0.100 m.
7) An x-ray tube operates at a potential of 2.5kV. If the power of the tube is 750 W, calculate
the current passing through the tube.
8) Normal internal body temperature for an average healthy human is 98.6 F0 (a) Find this
temperature in degrees Celsius and in Kelvin. (b) When a human is relaxing on a couch, the
skin temperature is about 2 C° lower than the internal temperature. How much lower is the
skin temperature, in Fahrenheit degrees and in Kelvin?
9) With the aid of diagrams, explain what is meant by
a) forward bias;
b) Reverse bias.
10) The table below shows the pointer reading of a spring balance when different weights are
hung on it. Determine the value of F.
Weight /N 5 10 F
Pointer reading /cm 8 12 30

PART II
Answer any three questions from this part.
All questions carry equal marks
11) (a) (i) Explain relative motion
(ii) Two cars moving in opposite directions on the same straight road with velocities 80
km h-1 and 60 km h-1 respectively pass each other at a point Determine the velocity
of the first car relative to the second.
(b) (i) Define force.
(ii) Classify the following forces as either contact forces or field forces: push;
tension; gravitational; electrostatic; reaction and magnetic.
(c) A body starts· from rest and travels in a straight line for 2 seconds with uniform
acceleration of 1 ms-2. It then travels at a constant speed for some time before
coming to rest with a uniform retardation of 2 ms-2. The total distance covered by it is
15m.
(i) Draw and label a velocity-time graph for the motion.
(ii) Calculate the:
(A) Velocity attained after the first 2 seconds;
(B) Total time taken for the journey.
12) (a)Define Specific heat Capacity?
(b) i. With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe an experiment to determine the
specific heat capacity of copper using a copper ball.
ii) State two precautions necessary to obtain accurate results.
(c) A piece of copper block of mass 24g at 230o is placed in a copper calorimeter of mass
60g containing 54g of water at 31oc. Assuming heat losses are negligible. Calculate
the final steady temperature of the mixture. (Specific heat capacity of water =
4200J/Kg/k and Specific heat capacity of copper = 400J/Kg/K)

13) (a) (i) What is mechanical energy?

(ii) A ball of mass M raised to a height H above the ground is allowed to fall freely
towards the ground. Show that at a point T when it has fallen through a distance
h, the total mechanical energy remains unchanged.
(b) (i) What is a thermometric property?
Thermometric Thermometric Kind of
substance property Thermometer

Mercury Liquid-in-glass
Platinum resistance
Gas Pressure
Thermocouple
(c)An inclined plane is used to raise a box 25.0 kg to the top of the plane by an effort of
180 N. Assuming the plane is 60 % efficient, calculate the:
(i) Mechanical advantage;
(ii) Velocity ratio;
(iii) Angle the plane makes with the horizontal.
[ g= 10 ms-2]
14) (a) Explain the saying that “a series R.L.C circuit is in resonance”
(b) State the condition under which resonance occurs.
(c) Give an example of a practical application of resonance
An RLC series circuit has L=4 H, R= 200 Ω C= 1µF, calculate;
(i) the resonance frequency;
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(ii) The impedance of the circuit at a frequency of 𝜋 Hz
(iii) The maximum current flowing in the circuit at resonance if the effective voltage is
200 V
15) (a)State two advantages and one disadvantage of alkaline cells over lead-acid cells.
(b) Explain why High-Tension transmission of power is done with low current and high
voltage.
(c)

The diagram above illustrates a uniform potentiometer wire AB of length 100 cm and
resistance 2 Ω, A cell of e.mf 1.5 V and a variable resistor Rare connected in series
with AB. If R = 4 Ω and the key K1 is closed, calculate the
(i) current in the potentiometer circuit;
(ii) length AJ of the wire for which the galvanometer shows no deflection, when key
K2 is also closed.
(d) A heating coil is rated at 70 W. Calculate the time it will take this coil to heat 1.4 kg of
water at 30° C to 100° C. [ Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J/kgK].