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Which of the following is a correct unit of voltage?
Which of the following is a correct unit of voltage?
Sound travels faster in air than in water.
Sound travels faster in air than in water.
False (B)
What is the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance according to Ohm's Law?
What is the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance according to Ohm's Law?
Current = Voltage / Resistance
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of __________.
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which device is used to measure resistance?
Which device is used to measure resistance?
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Higher frequency sounds have a lower pitch.
Higher frequency sounds have a lower pitch.
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Define energy transformation in the context of a light bulb.
Define energy transformation in the context of a light bulb.
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The speed of sound is affected by the type of __________ through which it travels.
The speed of sound is affected by the type of __________ through which it travels.
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Study Notes
Test Overview
- Hard copy of the test provided on Wednesday of week 8.
- Duration of the test is 75 minutes.
- Total marks available: 50.
- Test format includes 16 multiple choice questions (MCQ), short answers totaling 23 marks, practical design questions worth 7 marks, and a 4-mark section on Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE).
Key Concepts in Physics
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Circuits and Electricity:
- Understand definitions of circuits and electricity.
- Knowledge of conduction, convection, and radiation is essential.
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Circuit Structure:
- Familiarity with circuit diagrams and symbols for components:
- Switch
- Bulb
- Battery
- Resistor
- Ammeter
- Voltmeter
- Familiarity with circuit diagrams and symbols for components:
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Electrical Quantities:
- Grasp relationships between current, voltage, and resistance.
- Ability to perform calculations associated with electric circuits.
Sound Fundamentals
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Sound Properties:
- Frequency: number of waves passing a point per second.
- Amplitude: height of the wave, related to loudness.
- Wavelength: distance between consecutive wave peaks.
- Pitch: perception of sound frequency.
- Decibels (dB): unit measuring sound intensity.
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Sound Transmission:
- Knowledge on how sound travels through different media, explaining variations in speed.
Light Principles
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Light Behavior:
- Concepts of incident ray, reflected ray, angle of incidence, and angle of reflection.
- Understanding reflection and absorption in mirrors and other surfaces.
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Refraction:
- Knowledge about how light bends when passing through different media.
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Energy Transformation:
- Example: Electrical energy converts to light and heat in lamps.
Wave and Particle Behavior
- Wave Characteristics:
- Understanding both sound waves and water waves in terms of their behavior.
Scientific Practices
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Experimental Design:
- Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific experiments.
- Ability to formulate a hypothesis based on variable relationships.
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Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE):
- Discuss applications and limitations of science in societal contexts.
Practical Circuit Connections
- Understand how simple bulb and battery connections work, including troubleshooting non-functional circuits.
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Prepare for the upcoming Physics Summative Test covering essential concepts such as circuits, electricity, and energy transfer mechanisms. The quiz will include multiple-choice questions, short answer queries, practical design tasks, and SHE. Ensure you are well-versed with diagrams and key definitions to excel.
