Sda 3 Form 4

SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD
Paper 3
Name……………………………………………………………………..
Surname…………………………………………………………………...
DURATION: 2 HR
The diagram below shows a Vernier calliper after measuring a conductor with its outside jaws
………………………………………… [2]
What is the resistance of the copper wire that is 3.0m long and use the answer above? , its resistivity
is 1.68 ×10−8 Ωm
L
R=P
A
………………………………………………. [3]
The diagram shows the face of a stop watch
Record the time in shown on the stop watch
Time=………………………………….. S [1]
A stop watch shows a measurement made of the time taken for 10 swings of a pendulum. How can
the accuracy of the measurement be improved
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…..[2]
Fig. 1.1 shows a speed-time graph of an object. The object was projected vertically upwards from the
ground and held briefly at its maximum height. It was then released to fall to the ground. Ignore air
resistance. (g = 10m / S2)
(a) Use the graph to determine the time

(i) taken by the object to reach its maximum height,
time = ……………………………………...s [1]

(ii) the object was held at the maximum height.
time = ………………………………………..s [1]
(b) Calculate the maximum height reached by the object.

maximum height =……………………………… [2]
(c) The mass of the object is 0.5 kg.
(i) Calculate the kinetic energy of the object as it leaves the ground.
kinetic energy =….…………………………. [2]
Fig. 1.2 shows a speed-time graph of a car.
(a) Describe the motion of the car between A and C.

AB…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
BC ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(b) Calculate
(i) the total distance covered by the car,
(ii) the average speed of the car.
distance = ……………………………………………[2]
speed = ……………………………………………….[2]
a car starts from rest accelerates to 80km/h in period of 4s (i) what is the rate of acceleration in 4s (ii)
what is the distance reached in that 4s, the car then maintains a constant velocity after 4s, the driver
then see a donkey 150m away and proceeds to hit the brakes (ii) find out if the donkey was hit or not
if it took the driver 7s to come to a complete stop
i) = …………………………………………… [2]
ii) = ……………………………………………….[2]
iii)= ….……………………………………………[2]
the figure below shows a setup of a pendulum
Calculate the period and frequency

When the bob swings from A to C in 4 seconds,
[2]
When the bob swings from A to C then back to B in 6 seconds
[2]
What effect do the following hsve on the the period of the pendulum ?
i)increasing the mass of the bob

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii) decreasing the length of the string

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
Sodium is an element in Group I of the Periodic Table.
It has the electron configuration of 2, 8, 1.
(a) State why sodium is in Group l.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(b) ln which period is sodium found?
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
Explain your answer.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
(c) State how the sodium atom reacts with atoms of non-metals.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
Draw a dot and cross of a NaCl

[2]
Shows the structure of two forms of carbon
a) Name the form X.
What is the term used to describe two different forms of an element in the same physical
state?
…………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]
Below some objects made from diamond and X

i) State the property that makes each form suitable for the use shown
Diamond…………………………………………………………………………………….
X…………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]
ii) Give one other use of diamond

……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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b) Two isotopes of carbon are 6C 6C
i) What is the difference between the two isotopes?

…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
ii) State one reason why the isotope react similarly

…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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iii) Draw an atomic structure showing the arrangement of electrons in an atom of 6C
And the number and position of neutrons and protons
[2]
Shows an experimental set-up to investigate the rate of diffusion of hydrogen chloride, HCL and
ammonia NH3. Damp blue and red litmus papers were both placed at position Y
a) Name the process by which the gases move from the cotton wool to meet at position X.
…….………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) i) calculate the relative molecular mass of ammonia NH3
[1]
(ii) The relative molecular mass of hydrogen chloride is 36.5.
Explain why the position X where the gases meet is nearer to the hydrochloric acid end of the
tube.
…….………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(iii) What colour change will be observed in the litmus paper at position y?
…….………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(iii) Why are damp litmus papers used instead of dry litmus papers?
…….………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
Fig. 13.1 shows a longitudinal section of a leaf.

(a) Why is it an advantage to have:
i) Most chloroplasts in the palisade layer?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
….………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
ii) Most air spaces in the spongy layer?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
….………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
b) High temperatures may slow the rate of photosynthesis. Suggest possible reasons for this.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
….………………………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]
c) The vascular bundle and turgid cells provide support to the leaf. Explain how this adapts
the leaf for efficient photosynthesis.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
….………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ..[2]
The fig below shows a fruit

Draw a magnification of the fruit sample
[2]
Calculate the magnification of your drawing
……………………………………….. [4]
Shows a variegated leaf, which was used to investigate the necessity of a certain condition for
photosynthesis
A. Name the condition that was under investigation
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
B. A student tested a leaf to find out which parts had been photosynthesising. Describe the
four steps he would take, and give reasons for each step
Step Reason
1
[8]
C. State the expected observation
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
Write down the a well-balanced equation of photosynthesis
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
What’s the purpose of sodium hydroxide carbonates and soda lime in the investigation of
photosynthesis?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… [2]

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SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD

Record the time in shown on the stop watch

(a) Use the graph to determine the time

time = ……………………………………...s [1]

time = ………………………………………..s [1]

(b) Calculate the maximum height reached by the object.

Fig. 1.2 shows a speed-time graph of a car.

(a) Describe the motion of the car between A and C.

the figure below shows a setup of a pendulum

Calculate the period and frequency

i)increasing the mass of the bob

ii) decreasing the length of the string

(a) State why sodium is in Group l.

(b) ln which period is sodium found?

Draw a dot and cross of a NaCl

Shows the structure of two forms of carbon

a) Name the form X.

Below some objects made from diamond and X

ii) Give one other use of diamond

i) What is the difference between the two isotopes?

ii) State one reason why the isotope react similarly

b) i) calculate the relative molecular mass of ammonia NH3

Fig. 13.1 shows a longitudinal section of a leaf.

ii) Most air spaces in the spongy layer?

The fig below shows a fruit

Calculate the magnification of your drawing

A. Name the condition that was under investigation

Write down the a well-balanced equation of photosynthesis

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