CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ABAKALIKI

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2024/2025 MOCK EXAMINATION FOR SS 3
SUBJECT: PHYSICS 1 TIME: 3HOURS
OBJECTIVE TEST - Answer all the Questions
1. The wave length of a wave in air is 3 x 10-7 m and its wave length in glass is 2 x 10 -7 m.
Calculate its retractive index A. 1.5 B. 0. 667 C. 2.0 D. 3.0
2. The dimensions of momentum are A. MLT B. ML-1T-1 C. MLT-1 D. ML-1T.
3. An atom excited to an energy level E2 (=-2.42 x 10-19J) falls to the ground level E0 (=-
21.8 x 10-19 J)2. Calculate the Frequency and the wave length of the emitted photon (h =
6.6 x 10-34 Js) A. 2.94 x 1015 Hz, 1.02 x 10-7m B. 10.2 x 10-7 Hz, 29.4 x 1015m C. 94.2 x
1015 Hz D. 10 x 1010 Hz, 5 x 1019m.
4. A body is dropped from the top of a tower. Due to air resistance, it reaches terminal
velocity, which of the following statement(s) about it is/are correct? i) The acceleration
of the body is zero ii) The net force on the body is zero iii) The velocity of the body
increases A. I only B. I and ii only C. ii and iii only D. I, ii and iii.
5. A man will exact the greatest pressure on a bench when he A. lies flat on his back B.
stands on both feet C. stands on one foot only D. stands on the toes of one foot.
6. Calculate the heat energy lost when 10g of boiling water changes to ice at 0oc. Specific
latent heat of ice = 330 Jg-1, specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 Jg-1k-1) A. 3360J B.
3420J C. 7560J D. 4200J.
7. A charge of 2.0 x 10-5c experiences a force of 80N in a uniform electric field. Calculate
the magnitude of the electric field intensity A. 3.0 x 108Nc-1 B. 4.0 x 106Nc-1 C. 4.0 x
104Nc-1 D.2.0 x 104Nc-1.
8. The region around a magnet in which magnetic force can be experienced is known an A.
Declination B. Flux density C. Field D. Flux.
9. A man and his son have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated i.om
apart, Calculate the gravitational force of attraction between them (G = 6.67 x 10-11
Nm2Kg-2) A. 1.59 x 10-14N B. 1.30 x 10-ZN C. 6.30 x 1013N D. 2.80 x 10-7N.
10. When the pointed end of an uncharged optical pins is brought near the cap of a
positively charged electroscope, it is observed that the gold leaves A. vibrate B. collapse
slowly C. are not affected D. diverge rapidly.
11. A waterfall has a height of 50m. Determine the temperature change in the water on the
top and at the bottom of the waterfall. Neglect energy lossen (specific heat capacity of
water = 4200 Jkg-1k-1) A. 0.119oC B. 0.840oC C. 1.190oC D. 8.400oC.
12. A load of mass 120kg is raised vertically through a height of 2m in 30s by a machine
whose efficiency is 100%. Calculate the power generated by the machine (g = 10 ms-2)
A. 60 W B. 80 W C. 100 W D. 120 W.
13. The main function of the mouth of a telephone is to convert sound energy into A. heat
energy B.Light energy C. Chemical energy D. Electrical energy.
14. The sagging of overhead electrical wire is caused by A. rough handling B. radiation of
heat C.Linear expansion D. Gravitational attraction.
15. The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of a patient is a A. convex mirror
B.concave mirror C. Plane mirror D. Cylindrical mirror.
16. The instrument used for measuring the angle of elevator of the sun is called A. Altimeter
B.Kaleidoscope C. Periscope D. Sextant.
 17. The diagram below illustrates the conversion of a galvanometer of resistance 2Ω to an
ammeter. The galvanometer given a full – scale deflection for a current of 10mA.
Calculate the value of R.
10A 10mA
rg = 2Ω

R
A. 2.0 x 10 Ω B. 2.0 x 10 Ω C. 2 x 103 Ω D. 2.0 x 10-3 Ω.
-2 2

18. A ball is projected horizontally from the top of a cliff 45m above the ground. If the body
lands at a distance 30m from the foot of the cliff, calculate the speed of the projection (g
= 10m/s2) A.30ms-1 B. 20ms-1 C. 15ms-1 D. 10ms-1.
19. A rainbow formed when sunlight is incident on water droplets suspended in air due to
A.Diffusion B. Refraction C. Dispersion D. Interference.
20. The universe of the time required for a wave to complete one full cycle is called A.
Frequency B. Wavelength C. Period D. Amplitude.
21.

Wire Q Fuse

Wire P Wire R

The diagram illustrates the wire connections to a three-pin plug. The wires P, Q and R
respectively are
A. Live, neutral and earth B. Neutral, earth and live C. Earth, Live and neutral D. Earth,
neutral and live.
22. In a cathode ray tube, the function of the x – plates are to A. Deflect the electron beam
horizontally B. Deflect the electron beam vertically C. Reflect the electron beam D.
Generate sinusoidal wave.
23. The maximum density of water occurs at a temperature of A. 0oC B. 4oC C. 37oC D.
273oC.
24. The phenomenon by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavy nuclide
with the release of energy is known as A. Radioactivity B. Nuclear fusion C. Nuclear
fission D. Chain reaction.
25. In a P – type semiconductor, the A. number of holes are equal to number of electrons
B.Electrical resistivity increase C. Electrons are the majority charge carries D. holes are
the majority charge carriers.
26. Let be the uncertainty in the measurement of position and p the uncertainty in
measurement of momentum. Then the uncertainty principle relation is given as ______
A. . p = h B. . = h C. . p h D. . p > h.
27. Which of the following sources of energy is renewable? A. Petroleum B. Coal C. Sun
D.Uranium.
28. The lower and upper fixed points of a thermometer are 30mm and 180mm respectively.
calculate the temperature in degree Celsius when the thermometer reads 45mm A. 10oC
B. 15oC C. 20oC D. 30oC.
29. Which of the following particles are termed nucleons in a neutral atom? A Protons and
neutrons B. Neutrons and electrons C. Protons and electrons D. Protons, electrons and
neutrons.
30. Two isotopes of Uranium are designated as 238U and 235U. The numbers 238 and 235
represents their A. Atomic numbers B. Nucleon numbers C. Proton numbers D. Neutron
numbers.
31. Which of the following processes is NOT a surface phenomenon? A. Condensation B.
Evaporation C. Photo emission D. Thermionic emission.
32. Electrical fuses are often made of a tin lead alloy because of it’s A. High melting point
B. Low melting point C. High resistivity D. Low resistivity.
33. The combination of sound waves with different frequences is known as ____ A.
Diffraction B.Resonance C. Interference D. Super imposition.
34. Power is transmitted on high tension to avoid ____ A. an increase in the electrical
resistance in the cables B. an increase in the back emf C. leakage of magnetic flux D loss
of energy in form of heat.
35. A plane is inclined at an angle of Ꝋ to the horizontal. Its velocity ratio is ____ A. sin Ꝋ
B. tan Ꝋ C. D. .
36. A converging lens has a total length of 10cm. At what distance from the object must it be
placed to produce a virtual image 5 times the size of the object A. 0.08cm B. 0.12cm C.
4.50cm D.8.00cm.
37. An inductor of inductance 0.5H stores 6.25J of energy. The current passing through it is
_____ A. 5.00A B. 0.25A C. 0. 50A D. 6.25A.
38. A transformer connected to a 240Vrms has 300 turns in its primary coil and 500 turns in
its secondary coil. Calculate the output voltage. A. 4000V B. 400V C. 40V D. 4V.
39. The resistance of a series R – C circuit is 5Ω. If the impedance of the circuit is 13Ω.
Calculate the reactance of the capacitor A. 16 Ω B. 65 Ω C. 12 Ω D. 14 Ω.
40. Bohr’s model of the atom could not explain the A. Composition of the nucleus B.
Stability of an atom C. Distribution of charges in an atom D. Penetration of an alpha
particle through a metal toil.
41. How any beta particle(s) are emitted in the radio active decay of 19879 Au 198
80Hg A. 2
B. 1 C. 5 D. 3.
42. A radioactive substances of mass 768g has a half life of 3 years. After how many years
does this substance leave only 6g undecayed? A. 21 B. 18 C. 15 D. 12.
43. The following are types of spectra, EXCEPT A. Absorption B. Band C. Discrete D.
Emission.
44. A metal with work function of 3.0ev is irradiated with ultra violet light of energy 4.0ev.
The kinetic energy of the ejected electron is _____ A. 0ev B. 3.0ev C. 4.0ev D. 7.0ev.
45. Which of the following properties is NOT applicable to X – rays? they A. travel in
straight line B. travel with the speed of light C. are deflated by magnetic field D. affect
photographic film.
46. Which of the following statements about a diode is correct? A. Reverse bias diodes have
low resistance B. Forward bias diodes have high resistance C. Forward bias diodes
produce high current D. Forward bias diodes function as a result of heat.
47. Which of the following is a component of satellite? A. Combustion chamber B. Lauch
lug C.Nose cone D. Solar Panel.
48. A bullet is fired from a rifle, the rifle jerks backwards. If the mass of the bullet is 20g
and leaves the rifle of mass 4000g with a velocity of 150ms-1. Calculate the velocity with
which the rifle moves backwards A. 0.20m/s B. 0.75m/s C. 150m/s D. 0.5m/s.
49. The function of the manganese (iv) Oxide in a Leclanché cell is to A. Decrease the emf
of the cell B. Prevent local action C. Prevent Polarization D. Increase the density of the
electrocyte.
50. The equation PxVyTz = constant is
Charles law if A. x = 0, Y =1 and Z = -1
B. x = 0, Y = -1 and Z = 1
C. x = 1, Y = 1 and Z = 0
D. x = 1, Y = 1 and Z = -1.

THEORY (PART 1)
Answer any five (5) questions.
1. An object of mass 20g is released from a catapult whose rubber is stretched through
5cm. If the force constant of the rubber is 200Nm-1. Calculate the speed with which
the object leaves the catapult.
2. Name three classes of magnetic materials.
3. State three differences between p – Type and n – Type semi-conductors.
4. A diverging lens of total length 18.0m is used to view a shark that is 90.0m away
from the lens. If the image formed is 1.0m long, calculate the; i) Image distance ii)
Length of the shark.
5. List three phenomena which can be explained by the molecular theory of matter.
6. Explain the terms i) Thermal equilibrium ii) Fundamental interval
7. a) What is dopping in a semi-conductor?
b) Draw the symbol for OR gate.
PART ANSWER ANY 3 QUESTIONS
8. a) State two deductions that can be made from a displacement – time graph.
b) If the distance between two equal masses is doubled and their individual masses
are also doubled, what would happen to the force between the? Support your
quantitatively.
c) State two factors that affect the maximum height attained by a bullet fired from a
gun
d) State two practical examples of mechanical resonance
9. a) Define Resonance
b) The equation of a transverse wave travelling along a very long string is given as Y
= 6.0sin (0.020π + 4.0πt) where and y are expressed in meters and t in seconds.
Calculate the:
(i) amplitude (ii) wavelength (iii) frequency (iv) speed (v) direction of propagation.
10. (a) (i) Define isotopes (ii) mention two uses of radioactive tracers in each of the
following areas: (α) Medicine (β) Industry (γ) Agriculture
 (b) When light of frequency 5.4 x 1014 HꝊ is incident on a metal surface, the
maximum energy of emitted electron is 1.2 x 10-19 J. Calculate the minimum frequency
of the radiation for which electrons can be emitted [ h = 6.6 x 10-14 Jc].
(c) State three features common to electromagnetic waves.
(d) Mention four components of nuclear reactors.
11. a) Explain the terms, “emf and internal resistance of a cell”.
b) Mention four renewable energy sources.
c) A voltmeter is connected in parallel with a variable resistance which is in series
with an ammeter and a cell. The cell is of emf E and internal resistance r. For one
value R, of the variables resistance, the ammeter reads 0.3A and the voltmeter reads 0.9V.
For another value R2 of the variables resistance the ammeter reads 0.25A and the voltmeter
reads 1.0V. Neglecting the resistance of the meters. Calculate the values of R1, R2, E and r.
12. ai) Define ionization potential
aii) State the three types of emission spectra.
b) What is an intrinsic semi-conductor?
c) Mention two practical uses of eddy current
d) A piece of copper of mass 40g at 300oC is quickly transferred into a copper
calorimeter of mass 60g containing 50g of water at 25oC. Neglecting heat losses. What will
be the final temperature of the mixture. (Specific capacities of copper and water are 0.4Jg-
1 -1
k respectively.

Physics 1 Practical Time 2¾hrs

Answer any two questions
Question 1
support support

pointer pointer

spring balance spring balance

beaker beaker
Object
M M object
Water liquid L

Study the diagrams above and use them as guides in carrying out the following instructions;
i. Using the spring balance provided, determine the weight of object of mass = 50g in
air. Record this weight as W1.
ii. Determine the weight of the object when it is completely immersed in water
contained in a beaker as shown in the diagram above. Record the weight as W2.
iii. Determine the weight of the object when it is completely immersed in the liquid
labelled L. Record the weight as W3.
iv. Evaluate U = (W1 – W2) and V = (W1 – W3).
v. Repeat the procedure with the objects of masses M= 100g, 150g, 200g and 250g.
vi. In each case, evaluate U= (W1 -W2) and (W1 – W3)
vii. Tabulate your readings.
viii. Plot a graph with V on the vertical axis and U on the horizontal axis.
ix. Determine the slope, s of the graph.
x. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
bi. State Archimedes’ principle.
ii. A piece of brass of mass 20.0g is hung on a spring balance from a rigid support and
completely immersed in kerosene of density 8.0 x 102Kgm-3. Determine the reading on the
spring balance (g= 10ms-2, density of brass = 8.0 x 103kgm-3.

QUESTION 2

II

You are provided with a converging lens, a plane mirror, a ray box, a screen and a meter
rule.
i. Mount the plane mirror behind the lens and place the ray box in front of it as shown
in figure Ꝋ above.
ii. Adjust the position of the ray box until a sharp image of the cross wire is obtained in
front of the box, beside the cross wire.
iii. Measure and record the distance of the cross wire from the lens. This position of the
cross wire is F1.
iv. Repeat the procedure with the lens reversed to obtain F2.
v. Replace the mirror with a screen.
vi. Move the ray box a distance d = 10cm from F2 and adjust the position of the screen
beyond F1 until a sharp image of the wire is formed on the screen as shown in
diagram Ꝋ.
vii. Measure and record the distance, L between F1 and the screen. Evaluate L-1.
viii. Repeat the procedures (v), (vi) and (vii) for four other values of d = 15. 20, 20 and
30cm. Tabulate your readings.
ix. Plot a graph of L-1 on the vertical axis against d on the horizontal axis
x. Determine the slope, s of the graph.
 xi. Evaluate
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xii. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
bi. Define the principle form of a converging lens.
bii. State three materials used for making optical fibres

QUESTION 3

R
A
Rheostat Resistance box

Key

i. Measure and record the emf of the accumulator provided.

ii. Connect the circuit as shown in the diagram above. With zero resistance in the
resistance box, adjust the rheostat to obtain the maximum possible reading on the
ammeter.
iii. Don’t adjust the rheostat again throughout the experiment. Open the key.
iv. With R= 1Ω, close the key, read and record the reading of the ammeter ꝊA. Calculate
Ꝋ-1A.
v. Repeat the experiment for R=2, 3, 4 and 5Ω respectively.
vi. In each case, read and record the value of ꝊA and calculate the corresponding value
of Ꝋ-1A.
vii. Now connect the resistor Q in series into the circuit and without altering the setting
of the rheostat, record the new ammeter readings ꝊB for R= 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5Ω.
viii. Calculate the corresponding values of IB-1 in each case. Tabulate all your readings.
ix. On the same graph and using the same axes and scales, plot the graph of (a) IA-1 on
the vertical axis and R on the horizontal axis. (b) IB-1 on the vertical axis and R on the
horizontal axis.
x. Calculate the slope SA in (a) and SB in (b) above. Determine the difference D
between the intercepts of the graphs on the vertical axis.
xi. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
bi. State Ohm’s law.
ii. A battery of emf 24V and internal resistance of 4 ohms is connected to a resistor of
32 ohms.
What is the p.d of the battery.