PROGRAM SOLAR2010

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE

SECTION A

1. The information given below shows the steps in a scientific investigation.

P – Making a conclusion
Q – Making a smart guess
R – Carrying out an investigation
S – Determining ‘what I want to find out’
T – Interpreting the data

The correct sequence of these steps is

A Q, S, R, T, P
B S, Q, R, T, P
C Q, S, P, R, T
D S, Q, T, P, R

2. Before a scientist makes an observation in an investigation, he/she must think of how

to
A analyze the observation
B make an inference on the observation
C present the observation
D record the observation

3. Figure 1 shows the oscillation of a pendulum. The pendulum swings from R to T and
back to R through S.

R T
S 1
Figure
Which of the following shows a complete oscillation?

I R S T R S
II S T S R S
III R S T S R
IV T S R S R

A I only
B I and II only
C II and III only
D I, II, III and IV

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4. When 50 ml of oil is poured into an empty beaker of mass 135 g, the total mass
increases to 175 g. What is the mass of 1 ml of oil?

A 0.1 g
B 0.2 g
C 0.6 g
D 0.8 g

5. The mass of an astronaut on the earth is 65 kg. What is his mass on the moon?

A 85 kg
B 65 kg
C 55 kg
D 0 kg

6. Which of the following represents the prefix value of kilo?

A 10
B 100
C 1000
D 10 000

7. Figure 2 shows the time taken to complete one oscillation against the length of a
pendulum.

Time taken to complete

One oscillation(s)

Length of pendulum (cm)

Figure 2

Based on the graph, what inference can you make?

A The longer the length of the pendulum, the shorter the period of oscillation.
B Time taken for one oscillation increases as the length of the pendulum
Increases.
C The shorter the length of the pendulum, the longer the period of oscillation.
D Time taken to complete one oscillation does not depend on the length of the
pendulum.

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8. Figure 3 shows a moving pendulum.

X Z
Y
Figure 3

Which of the following statements are true about the pendulum?

I The potential energy of the pendulum is the highest at position X.

II The potential energy of the pendulum is the same at position X and Z.
III The kinetic energy of the pendulum is the highest at position Y.

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

9. An experiment is carried out to determine whether the weight of a pendulum

affects its swing. Which of the following variables are correctly used?

I constant variable: length of pendulum

II manipulated variable: weight of pendulum
III responding variable: time of swing of pendulum

A I, II and III
B I and II
C II and III
D I only

10. 500 m are equivalent to…

I 0.5 km
II 50 000 cm
III 500 000 mm

A I, II and III
B I and II
C II and III
D I only

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11. Which of the following discoveries of scientist is not beneficial to mankind?

A. The discovery of new medicines and vaccines
B. The discovery of organ transplant operations
C. The discovery of atomic bombs and modern weapon
D. The invention of modern machines to do various kinds of work.

12 The diagram shows several steps to measure the volume of a cork.

P Q R

The correct sequence to measure the volume of the cork is

A P→Q→R
B Q→P→R
C R→Q→P
D Q→R→P

13 Which of the following represents the prefix value of kilo?

A 10
B 100
C 1 000
D 10 000

14. Diagram below shows some hazard warning symbols.

Poisonous
Corrosive Flammable
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Which of these symbols are correctly matched?

Corrosive Flammable Poisonous

Menghakis Mudah Terbakar Beracun
Concentrated
Ethanol Mercury
A sulphuric acid

Concentrated
Mercury Ethanol
B sulphuric acid

Concentrated
Ethanol Mercury
C sulphuric acid

Concentrated
Mercury Ethanol
D sulphuric acid

SECTION B

1. Diagram 1 shows the apparatus of an experiment to study the length of a

pendulum and how it affects the number of swings in a given time.

string

retort stand

pendulum

Diagram 1

The result of this experiment is shown in Table 1.

Length of pendulum (cm) Number of swings in 1

minute
50 42
30 54
20 67
Table 1

(a) State the following variables:

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(i) Fixed variable:__________________________________________

(ii) Manipulated variable:_____________________________________
(iii) Responding variable:_____________________________________
(1 mark)

(b) State a hypothesis for this experiment.

_______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(c)Predict the number of swings if the length of the pendulum is 25 cm.
_______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(d) Sketch a graph to show the relationship between the length of the pendulum and
the number of swings.

Number of
swings

(1 mark)
Length of pendulum
pependulum

P R
Q
Diagram 1.1

(e) Diagram 1.1 above shows a pendulum swing.

Define the meaning of one oscillation.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….
(1 mark)

(f) What is the conclusion for this experiment?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….
(1 mark)

2. Diagram 2 shows the arrangement of apparatus used to measure the volume of 50

drops of water .

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Diagram 2

(a) Name the apparatus X and Y in the spaces provided in Diagram 2.

(2 marks)

(b) Mark using arrow, , to show the correct eye level when taking a reading from
apparatus Y.
(1 mark)
(c) Diagram 2.1 shows the changes in the level of water in apparatus Y when 50
drops of water flow out of it.

Diagram 2.1

Based on Diagram 2.1, complete the table below:

Initial reading (cm3)

Final reading (cm3)
Volume of 50 drops of water (cm3)
(3 marks)

(d) Calculate the volume of one drop of water.

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(2 marks)

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