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Secondary 2 Science Physical Sciences Quiz
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Secondary 2 Science Quiz - Physical Sciences (Answer Key)
Section A: Multiple Choice [10 marks]
1. B - Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another [2]
2. D - 14.0 m [2] Working: 4 floors × 3.5 m = 14.0 m
3. B - Red [2]
4. B - 3V [2] In series circuits, voltage is shared equally between identical components
5. C - Iron rusting [2] Chemical change produces new substances with different properties
Section B: Energy and Forces [10 marks]
6.(a) State the principle of conservation of energy. [2]
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed [1]
- Energy can be converted from one form to another / Total energy remains constant [1]
6.(b) Position B [1]
6.(c) Explain your answer to part (b). [2]
- At position B, the pendulum is at its lowest point / moving fastest [1]
- All gravitational potential energy has been converted to kinetic energy [1]
7.(a) Calculate work done against gravity. [3] Working: W = mgh [1] W = 500 × 10 × 24 = 120,000 J [1] Answer: 120,000 J (or 1.2 × 10⁵ J) [1]
7.(b) Calculate power: [2] Working: P = W/t = 120,000/(2 × 60) = 120,000/120 = 1000 W [1] Answer: 1000 W (or 1 kW) [1]
8. Two forms of energy: [2]
- Kinetic energy [1]
- Gravitational potential energy / Chemical potential energy (in fuel) [1]
9. Energy changes as ball falls: [3]
- Gravitational potential energy decreases [1]
- Kinetic energy increases [1]
- Total energy remains constant (conservation of energy) [1]
10. Calculate gravitational potential energy: [2] Working: PE = mgh = 2 × 10 × 1.5 = 30 J [1] Answer: 30 J [1]
Section C: Electricity [10 marks]
11.(a) Calculate the total resistance. [2] Working: R_total = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 Ω [1] Answer: 9 Ω [1]
11.(b) Calculate the current. [2] Working: I = V/R = 9/9 = 1 A [1] Answer: 1 A [1]
12. Ohm's Law: [2] Law: The current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it, provided temperature remains constant [1] Formula: V = IR (or I = V/R or R = V/I) [1]
13. Calculate voltage: [2] Working: V = IR = 0.5 × 12 = 6 V [1] Answer: 6 V [1]
14. Current in series circuit: [2]
- There is only one path for current to flow [1]
- The same amount of charge flows through each component per second [1]
15. Safety devices: [2]
- Fuse - melts when current is too high, breaking the circuit to prevent fire [1]
- Circuit breaker - automatically switches off when current is too high, can be reset [1]
Section D: Acids and Bases [10 marks]
16.(a) Balance the equation: [1] Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ [1]
16.(b) Type and reason: [2] Type of change: Chemical change [1] Reason: New substances are formed (hydrogen gas and magnesium chloride) / Gas is produced / Cannot be easily reversed [1]
17. Universal Indicator colours: [3]
| pH Value | Colour of Universal Indicator |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red [1] |
| 7 | Green [1] |
| 12 | Purple [1] |
18.(a) Identify Acid X: [2] Acid X: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) [1] Explanation: The formation of magnesium sulfate shows the presence of sulfate ions, confirming it is sulfuric acid [1]
18.(b) Word equation: [2] Magnesium + Sulfuric acid → Magnesium sulfate + Hydrogen [2] Award 1 mark for correct reactants, 1 mark for correct products
19. pH ranges: [3] Acids: pH 0-6 (or less than 7) [1] Neutral: pH 7 [1] Bases: pH 8-14 (or greater than 7) [1]
20. Household examples: [2] Acid: Vinegar / Lemon juice / Citric acid [1] Base: Baking soda / Ammonia / Soap [1]
Total: 40 marks
Marking Notes:
- Accept alternative correct scientific terminology
- Award marks for correct working even if final answer is incorrect
- Units must be included for calculation questions
- Chemical equations must be balanced for full marks
- Accept H₂SO₄ or "sulfuric acid" for Acid X identification