erie Number EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA Examination for General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level “Science “Papert Monday 34 JULY 2023 ‘Additional Materials: Answer Booklet Electronic calculator (non programmable) and / or Mathematica tables ‘Graph paper ‘Soft clean eraser Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommenced) Marks: 85 Time: 2 hours Instructions to Candidates 1. Write the centre number and your examination number on every page of this question paper and on the separate Answer Booklet/Paper provided. 2. There are three sections in this paper; Section A, B and C. (Section A SEER hers a twenty fests 8 this section. Answer all. ee eee r each: question, there are four possible answers, | een | nee | A, B, Cand D. Choose the best See A aaah |e | ee | ae cross (X) on the Answer Grid provided in this question |“ section A Paper. a (ii) Section B Section B | There are nine questions in this section. Answer all aeet questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided 2 In this question paper. iS (iii) Section ¢ There are three questions in this section. Answer any 3 ~ two questions, Write your answers on a separate 5 f "Answer Booklet/Paper provided, ° ‘ 3 At the end of the examination: es (i) Enter the numbers of the questions you have answered # = from Section C in the grid provided. Cercle + (ii) Fasten the separate Answer Booklet/Papers used : Section ¢ securely to the question paper. | Information for Candidates bt : , id be done in this question paper. ¢ rota. 1. Any rough working shoul © 2 Gall phones are not allowed in the examination room. This question paper consists of 18 printed pages. CECZIGCE/202R3 ocannea win CamocaContre Numbor LE Answer all the questions in this section on the answer from the letters A, B, C or D and then mark the letter Page 2 of 18 SECTION A: [20 MARKS] For example, if the answer is B, it is shown as: [a Tpcje | ANSWER GRID 1 |a}leic|io tol A} Bi c|D Total Marks Sciencet6124/1 2 #0 Examination Number LTE | LTT grid provided. Choose the best answer with a cross (X). ocannea wiin Camscaur Page 2 of 12 LL SECTION A [20 marks] Answer all the questions on the answer grid provided. ier caliper with A1 The following diagram shows a ve 2 li ed 10 Vernier scale Jans closed What is the zero error of this vernier caliper? A 0.02cm B 0.03em © 0.20cm D 0.23em A2 Four objects E, F, G and H of different masses were placed at places with different gravitational field strengths. Which object has the largest weight? Object | Mass(kg) | Gravitational field strength(N/kg) A |e 8.0 10.4 BF 85 9.8 c |e 9.0 10.2 Dp fH (95 95 83 Acoconut drops from the top of a palm tree 20m high. If air resistance is neglected, how Jong will it take the coconut to reach the ground? (Take g = 10N/kg) A 20s B 40s c 45s D 20.05 Scienceist24i1 2 0 2 3 [Turn over ocannea with CamscaPage 4 of 18 Aa Convo Nutr Examination Nant TTT of LITT TI The following diagram shows a uniform metre rule in equilibrium when different masses are hung on either side. <—20em —sie-10¢m — se ——a0em ——! 209 10g Calculate the value of mass X. A 12.59 B 14.09 Cc 15.09 D 20.09 AS A bullet passes through a wooden block 0.80m thick. The velocity of a bullet reduces from 700m/s to 300m/s as it passes through the block. If the mass of the bullet is 109, caleulate the work done by the bullet in kJ. A 0.8K) B 2.0K) c 4.0K D = -2:000K) AG Anelevator ascends at a constant speed of 1 metre per second. The total mass of the elevator is 1 000kg. (Take g =10N/kg) Calculate the power required to raise it to this speed. A 10 watts B 100 watts C 10.000 watts D 100.000 watts 'A7 The following diagram shows a pulley system. LaLhylll E F Sciencats1244 2 0 2 3[conte] Examination Number | Number “EEL CLE Page 5 of 18 LETT TTT If a man using the pulley system pulls the rope at E 16m downwards, how high will the load F rise? A 2m B 4am c 8m D 16m. AS What is the main reason why food is cooked faster in a pressure cooker than in an ordinary pot? A It is not affected by the atmospheric air. B Less heat escapes from the pot. Cc The boiling point of water is raised. D _The vapour pressure is constant. AD In a thermos flask, a vacuum reduces heat transfer. What method or methods of heat transfer is or are reduced by the use of a vacuum? A Convection only. B Convection and conduction. C_ Radiation and convection. D_ Radiation only. 10 Which feature of a liquid jin glass thermometer increases its sensitivity? A Narrow capillary bore B_ Wide capillary bore C_ Small bulb D_ Wide range A111 Which of the following diagrams shows the correct path of ray of white light passing through a glass prism? c D ‘Science/5124/1 2 Oo 2 3 [Turn over ocannea wiin CamScaAuge 6 of 18 a2 =e eae rae amination Number Gens “Ep Examination Nu = CI CL [alae alee ele) {he following diagram shows a transverse wave. How many complete waves are shown in the diagram? A 6 B 3 c 2 Do o1 A13__ The following diagrams show two wave forms. 5 z e g 4 Sy ql 2 9 fo. 0.2 8 a 0.2 4 Time(s) Time (s) a ‘Which property of sound waves is different in the two waves? A Frequency B Loudness c Pitch D Quality ‘A14 Which statement is not true about a magnet? It is always ... A attracting magnetic materials near it. B made from a magnetic material. made up of two opposite poles at its ends. D resting in the north-south direction when suspended freely, ‘A15 Which diagram correctly represents results obtained when a charged gold leaf electroscope is brought close to a charged metal rod using the method shown? F344 Metal [=== =] Metal. ====] Metal 45 Fray rod aerecr rod ae dk aE Z A B c D ScienealS124/1 2 0 2 3 ocannea win Camoca| Cento | Examination Humber Number | EEEEPETI Td] 1 Page 7 of 18 Lt | A16 The following diagram sho Cathode Pay Osc formed from an a.c. generate, Which part of the C.R.O brings the move A Y-plates B Xplates © Cathode D Anode A17 Study the circuit diagram shown. [! 1 av | A) —x kK L-_J 20 20 Calculate the value of resistor x given that the ammeter reading is 2.5A. A 1.20 B 2.02 c 2.22 D = 3.02 A18 Study the following diagram. Output An i v é Input What name Is given to the electrical device shown in the diagram? A Alternating current (a.c.) generator. B Direct current (d.c) generator. Step down transformer. D Step up transformer. Scienoel6124/1 2 0 2 3 [Turn over SCAN WIT CamscaCente Number | rt“ Page 8 of 18 | | LL] A19 Which radiation is used to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables? A Gana B Infrared © —— Rountgen D Ultraviolet A20__odine is a radioactive substance with a half-life of 8 days. What fraction of iodine will remain after undergoing a series of disintegration for 32 days? at 8 a 2 8 cL 16 1s 16 SECTION B: [45 MARKS] Answer alll questions in this section. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper. B1 —Alearner carried out an experiment and obtained the following results as shown. (where necessary take density of water = 1g/cm*) Mass of an empty bottle = 89 Mass of the bottle full of water = 20g Mass of the bottle full of liquid X = 259 (a) Name the instrument that can be used to obtain the results of mass. a] (b) Calculate the volume of the bottle. RQ) (c) Calculate the density of liquid x. Scioncel5124/1 2 0 2 3 ocannea wiin CamSca| Examination tunbor | : GOEL ELLE EEL) page 138 B2 Figure B2.1 shows the same cone being placed in three different positions X, ¥ and Z ona flat surfa NS x Y Zz Tip of the cone resting Cone laying on the surface Base of the cone resting on the surface on the surface Figure 82.1 (a) Define centre of mass, (b) Identify the cone in a neutral equilibrium position. (©) State two factors that affect stability of an object. @ a Gi) 1 [otal: 4 marks] B3 Figure B3.1 shows the direction of four forces acting on a car whose weight is 8 QOON, as it travels in a horizontal straight line. Force A Car Force B . ©) ©) VForce C Figure B3.1 (a) Which two forces should be equal for the car to move at constant velocity? a) Seencattz4t 2 0 2 3 [Tum over Scanned with CamScaExamination Number Centre Number d Page 10 of 18 [ LL | (b) The following Table B3.1 shows sizes of forces acting on the same car after it had covered a certain distance. (Take g as 10N/k9) Force A(N) [Fore B(N) [Force C(N)__| Force D (N) 800 7000 8.000 600 Table B3.1 Calculate the (mass of the car, Ma (1 (ii) resultant force on the car, O) (iii) acceleration of the car. Acceleration: t) (Total: 4 marks] Selene 124/1 202 3 ocannea wiin Camscaconto Numb LL B4 Figure B4.1 shows a crane at a construction site raising 2 7 Page 11 of 18 LT through a vertical height of 16m in 20 seconds. (a) (b) Sclonce/6124/1 2} Power input 1 000W Ground, Figure B4.1 Calculate the qi) work done by the crane, Work: (21 (ii) power developed by the crane. Power: 2 Given that the power input to the motor is 1 000W, calculate the efficiency of the crane. Efficiency: 2) [Total: 6 marks) 2 #0 2 3 [Tum over ocannea win Camoca[= nase | Examination Number | FLLELI Tit LLU ion of temperature (°C) with time (second) Page 12 of 18 BS Figure B5.1 is a graph showing the var when frozen water is heated for some time. 2 g 8 100-- 8 & 5 2 ° Time/s Figure B5.1 (a) What physical change was happening to the water at the point labelled A? ie3} (b) In which state is the water at the point between A and B? oO) (c) When the temperature starts to rise, the volume initially decreases and then increases. State the reason for this observation. [Total: 4 marks] ‘Selanca/s124/1 202 3 ocannea wiin CamscaExamination Number Centro Numb Page 13 of 18 BG Figure B6.1 shows a ray of light travelling from glass to air at an angle. The refractive index of glass is 1.52, Ray of light Semi-circular glass block Figure B6.1 (a) Define critical angle. O) (b) Calculate the critical angle in Figure B6.1. Critical angle: Zl (©) State two conditions for total internal reflection to occur. @ (1) (ii) (1) (d) Give one application or use for total internal reflection. (1) [Total: 6 marks] Sciencet5124/1 2 0 2 3 (Turn over ocannea win CamocaExamination Number coriro Number | ator with Its main components labeled A and B. Page 14 of 18 B7 Figure B7.1 shows an AC gene! Call Permanent magnets Figure B7.1 (a) Write down the names of the components A and B. @ A. Gi) B. (b) State three factors that increase t : 7 i Se lier e the magnitude of the electromotive force (e.m.f) o a 4) (iii) mn ~ (otal: 5 marks] Scleneats1244 2 #0 2 3 ocannea wiin CamscaExamination Numbor TEEPE Page 15 of 18 BB Figure BB.1 shows an electric circuit with a 59 resistor R connected to a 12V supply. av pe ‘A 5a Figure B8.1 (a) State Ohm’s Law, 1] (b) (i) Calculate the reading of the instruments labeled A and V. ie) a (ii) What is the cost of using resistor R for 6 hours a day for 30 days if power costs 15n per kWh? ~ DB) 6 marks) [Total Scionce/6124/1 2 0 2 3 [Turn over ocannea win CamocaPage 16 of 18 89 Figure B9.1 sho (a) (b) () Examination Number [TTI ‘through an electric field. ics =f [LI \liations P, Q and R passing 1 — Electric field wea pee” Wek | ——Radioactive source Figure B9.1. Identify the emission P and Q. @ P (1) (i) Q.. (1) Give one use of emission Q. f) Mention two differences between emissions P and R. @ : (1) (i) O [Total: 5 marks] Scanned with CamScaExamination Numbor LL TTT TTT page sors SECTION C: [20 MARKS] Answer any two (2) questions from this section in the separate Answer Booklet provided. C1 Figure C1.1 shows a velocity-time graph of a car of mass 1 200kg. = = 20. = 810 3 ° 8 Time(s) Figure C11 (a) Calculate the acceleration of the car in the first 2 seconds. (2) (b) Explain why the acceleration is 0 m/s? between 2s and 4s. (y) (c) Calculate the displacement of the car while its velocity was increasing. [2] (d) Calculate the resultant force on this car during its acceleration. 2] (e) Distinguish between speed and velocity. ul (f) Calculate the displacement of the car for the whole journey. (21 [Total: 10 marks] C2 Table C2.1 shows data collected from an experiment to determine the resistance of a conductor. Voltage(v) [0 [4 |10]16 [26 [42 [80 | Current (A) [0 [2 [4 |6 [8 [10 [i2 | Table C2.1 (a) Plot a graph of voltage (V) against current (A). [4] (b) Use the graph to estimate the resistance when the current is 5A. 2 (©) @®_ Does the conductor obey Ohm's Law? i (ii) Justify your answer in C (i). tt] (d) What term is used to describe such type of conductor? eu (e) _ Give an example of a conductor that behaves like this. (4 [Total: 10 marks} Sciencerst24r1 2 0 2 3 ocannea with ’CamocaExamination Number T 7 | | rire Number | Page 18 of 18 LT 3 Figure C3.1. shows an apparatus used by a Grade 12 learner to detect radioactive emissions. Background radiation was among the emissions detected. Counter Radioactive Detector source \ Figure 3.1 (@) (@)_ State what is meant by background radiation. re) (ii) Give one example of a background radiation. rey) (b) Table C3.2 shows the results obtained from the experiment after taking account of background radiation. [cout Rate 200 |100 /50 }25 | 125 (counts/minute) [Time (minutes) o |30 [60 |90 {120 Table C3.2 (Plot a graph of count rate (count/minute) against time (minutes). 4] From the graph, determine the half-life. 2] (iii) What fraction will have decayed at 120 minutes? (1] (©) Arnucleus of uranium-235 [3u] emits one alpha particle to form thorium (Th). Write an equation for this decay, (1) [Total: 10 marks] Scanned with CamSca