O-Levels Physics Exemplar

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

PHYSICS 4023/1
PAPER 1 Multiple Choice
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour

Additional materials:
Multiple Choice answer sheet
Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)
Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical tables
TIME 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces
provided unless this has already been done for you.
There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four
possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice
in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet.
Read very carefully the instructions on the answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
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This specimen paper consists of 16 printed pages.
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1 Which of the quantities is a base quantity?
A energy
B force
C time
D volume
2 What is the reading shown on the vernier scale?
3 4
cm
0 10
A 3.34cm
B 3.42cm
C 3.70cm
D 3.73cm
3 The diagrams show different sections of a ticker tape being pulled from left to right by a
trolley.
Which section A, B, C or D shows the decreasing speed of the trolley?
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4 Which statement is true about two objects of different masses in free fall near the earth’s
surface?
A greater acceleration for the bigger object
B greater acceleration for the smaller object
C less acceleration for the mass with less speed
D same acceleration for both masses
5 A load of 50 N is added to a steel spring of length 10 cm, its length increases to 17 cm,
What is the spring constant?
A 0.14 N/cm
B 2.94 N/cm
C 5.00 N/cm
D 7.14 N/cm
6 Which of the following can not be changed by a force?

A acceleration
B mass
C momentum
D volume
M2
7 The diagram shows a system in equilibrium. What is the mass ratio M1?
12 m 8m
m1 m2
2
A 3
B 3⁄
2
C 1⁄
2
2
D 1
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8 The diagram shows a U-tube manometer.
PA
Pg
What is the formula for calculating gas pressure?
A pgh
B h + pgh
C PA + hpg
D pgh − h
9 The diagram shows a pulley system.
80 N
16 Kg
What is the V.R?
A 1.6
B 2.0
C 3.0
D 5.0

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10 The diagram below shows a truss.
A D
C
Which part A, B, C or D shows where compressional forces are acting?
11 Which is the best method of joining steel blocks together?
A brazing
B glueing
C soldering
D welding
12 Bricks are used in construction because they
A resist compressional forces.

B resist tensile forces.
C resist shear forces.
D resist heat.

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13 The diagram shows an electric motor supporting a load of 12 000N at a height of 15m.
Electric motor
12 000 N
load
15 m
What is the work done by the electric motor?
A 0J
B 800J
C 12 000J
D 180 000J
14 Which of the following energy conversion takes place in an electric bulb when it is
operating?
A light to heat.
B heat to light.
C chemical to light.
D electrical to heat.

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15 The diagram shows a girl of weight 400N running up the stairs of total height of 360cm.
h = 360 cm
What is the workdone by the girl?
A 144 000 J
B 14 400 J
C 1 440 J
D 144 J
16 Why do temperatures of the sea rise and fall very slowly compared to that of the land?
A Water absorbs large amount of heat for a very small temperature rise.
B Land absorbs large amount of heat for a very small temperature rise.
C Sea surface is bigger than land surface.
D Land surface is bigger than sea surface.
17 In good conductors of heat, thermal energy is transferred by

A density changes only.
B particle vibration only.
C density change and electron diffusion.
D particle vibration and electron diffusion.
18 Oil is used in car engines because

A it increases the efficiency of the engine.
B it cools the engine.
C it is used as a fuel.
D it cleans the engine.
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19 A petrol filter is used for
A storing petrol.
B cleaning the petrol.
C spraying petrol into the carburetor.
D controlling amount of petrol into the carburetor.
20 Light waves in glass have a wavelength of 6.0 × 10−7 m and a speed of 2.0 × 108 ms −1.
They enter into water and their speed becomes 2.3 × 108 ms −1 . What is the wavelength
of the waves in water?
A 6.9 × 10−7 m
B 5.2 × 10−7 m
C 1.9 × 106 m
D 1.4 × 106 m
21 The diagram shows the variation of displacement of a wave with time.
displacement / mm
10
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 time / s
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What is the frequency of the wave?
A 2.0 Hz
B 1.0 Hz
C 0.5 Hz
D 0.02 Hz
22 Loudness of sound is related to
A amplitude.
B frequency.
C speed.
D wavelength.

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23 The diagram shows a light ray incident on a glass-water boundary.
B C
glass A D
water
Which letter A, B, C or D represents the angle of reflection?

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24 Which diagram shows a light ray incident on a glass-air boundary at an angle of

incidence greater than the critical angle?
glass
air
glass
air
glass
air
glass
air

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25 What is the nature of an image formed by a diverging lens?
A magnified, real
B magnified, virtual
C diminished, real
D diminished, virtual
26 A neutral atom contain equal number of
A neutrons and electrons.

B neutrons and protons.
C protons and electrons.
D electrons and nucleons.
27 Which combination results in the resistance of a wire being doubled?
Cross-sectional area length

A double double
B double no change
C halve halve
D halve no change
28 An electric kettle is rated 240V, 10A. How much will it cost to run it for an hour at
10cents per unit?
A 24 c
B 240 c
C 2 400 c
D 24 000 c
29 Which pair of metals will be picked up by an electromagnet?
A aluminium and brass

B brass and copper
C copper and iron
D nickel and cobalt

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30 A compass is placed beside a bar magnet as shown.
Compass
S N
In which direction will the compass needle point?
A B
C D
31 Which diagram shows field lines for a current carrying conductor with current coming
out of the paper?
A B C D
32 Which is not a factor affecting magnitude of induced emf?
A amount of current flowing

B number of turns on the coil
C speed of magnet
D strength of magnet

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33 The advantage of alternating current over direct current is that it
A can be used for industrial purposes.

B is used by most electronic components.
C can be easily stepped up or down.
D has more power.
34 The diagram shows an electronic circuit.
To CRO
The circuit is used in
A full wave rectification only.

B half wave rectification only.
C full wave rectification and smoothing.
D half wave rectification and smoothing.

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35 The diagram shows the potential divider circuit.
What is the potential difference across XY?
15W
40V Y
5W
A 5V
B 10V
C 15V
D 30V

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36 The diagram shows a logic circuit.
Which of the outputs A, B, C or D is the correct output for the circuit?
INPUTS OUTPUTS
X W A B C D
0 0 0 0 0 1
0 1 0 1 1 0
1 0 0 1 1 0
1 1 1 1 0 0
37 Which pair of nuclides are isotopes?
59 58
A X and Y
24 25
59 59
B X and Y
24 23
57 59
C X and Y
24 26
58 56
D X and Y
23 23
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38 Which type of radiation is a fast moving electron?
A alpha.
B beta.
C gamma.
D x-rays.
39 The most dangerous radiation once inside the human body is
A alpha.
B beta.
C gamma.
D x-rays.
40 The diagram shows radiation from a source passing through different materials.
A B C D
radioactive
Which radiation A, B, C or D shows gamma radiation?

PHYSICS 4023/2
PAPER 2: Theory
SPECIMEN PAPER 2 hours
Additional materials: Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical table
Graph paper
Allow candidates 5 minutes to count pages before the examination
This booklet should not be punched or stapled and pages should not be removed.
TIME: 2 hours
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and
Centre number and candidate number on top of the right corner of every page of this paper.
Check if the booklet has all the pages and ask the invigilator for a replacement if there are
duplicate or missing pages.
Section A
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Section B
Answer any three questions.
Write your answers on the spaces provided on the question paper
Do not fasten the booklet
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question paper.
Candidates are reminded that all quantitative answers should include appropriate units.
Candidates are advised to show all their working in a clear and orderly manner, as more marks are
awarded for sound use of Physics than for correct answers.
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Section A
Answer all questions from this section.
1 Figure 1.1 shows an instrument used to measure diameter of a wire.
Wire
Ratchet
15
0 5
10
Fig. 1.1
(a) Name the instrument in Fig. 1.1.
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(b) State the reading shown on the instrument.
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(c) State three precautions which should be taken when using the instrument
in Fig. 1.1 to measure the diameter of the wire.
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2 (a) Define velocity.
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(b) A car travels at a constant speed of 10 ms-1 for 8.0 s and is then brought
to rest in 4.0 s by a constant braking force.
v/ms -1
14
12
10
0 t/s
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Fig. 2.1
(i) Draw a graph on Fig. 2.1 to represent the car’s motion. [2]
(ii) Determine the total distance travelled by the car.
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3 (a) (i) State one non-renewable source of energy.
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(ii) Explain why charcoal is a renewable source of energy.
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(iii) Describe the main energy conversions which occur at

Hwange Thermal Power Station.
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4 (i) State any two renewable resources.
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(ii) State the advantage of using multiple cylinders in an engine.
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(iii) Explain the effect of worn out fuel jets on the efficiency of an engine.
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5 Figure 5.1 shows an electric circuit.
4.5 V
bulb 1 bulb 2
Fig. 5.1
Each bulb has a resistance of 5.
(i) Calculate the current I when the bulbs are at maximum brightness.
[2]
(ii) The switch is then closed. Deduce what happens to:
1. the current I,
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2. bulb 1,
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3. bulb 2.
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6 Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete ray diagram to show the image formed by a plane mirror.
Mirror
Fig. 6.1
(i) Complete the rays to show the position of the image. [3]
(ii) State the properties of the image in Fig. 6.1.
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7 (a) Define the term radioactive decay.
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(b) An isotope has a mass of 64mg and a half life of 4 days.
(i) Calculate the mass of the isotope that remains after 16 days.
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(ii) Suggest a reason why radioactive isotopes of very short half lives are
used in medicine.
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8 Fig 8.1 shows the symbol of a logic gate.
Input A
Output
Input B
Fig. 8.1
(a) Name the logic gate shown in Fig. 8.1
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(b) Construct a truth table for this logic gate.
[1]
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(c) Fig 8.2 shows a system designed to warn an owner if someone tries to steal his/her
TV set.
TV set
Alarm bell
Stand with pressure
sensitive device e.g.
(strain gauge)
Fig 8.2
Suggest how the system works.
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SECTION B
Answer any three questions.
9 (a) Two boats start together and race across a 20km wide lake and back.
Boat A goes across at 20kmh-1 and returns at 20kmh-1. Boat B
goes across at 40 kmh-1 and returns at10 kmh-1.
(i) Deduce the average speed of Boat A.
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(ii) Explain your answer in (i).
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(iii) State two similarities between distance and displacement.
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(b) Fig 9.1 shows the motion of a car.
-1
V/ms
Z
50
40
V W
30
20
10
X Y
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
t/s
Fig 9.1
(i) Calculate the distance between X and Y.
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(ii) Calculate the acceleration of the car between Y and Z.
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(iii) Calculate the car’s average speed from V to X.
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(iv) Describe the car’s motion from W to Z.
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(v) Use Fig 9.1 to show that the deceleration of the car has the
same numerical value as its acceleration.
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(c) Explain why an object going round a circle cannot have constant
velocity even though the speed is constant.
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(d) A parachutist falls from an aircraft which is flying. The parachute opens
sometime after the start of the fall and attains terminal velocity. Explain how
terminal velocity is attained.
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10 (a) (i) Distinguish between a petrol and a diesel engine.
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(ii) Describe the operation of a four stroke petrol engine in

relation to the movement of position and condition of valves.
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(b) (i) State the role of the carburetor.
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(ii) Explain what you understand by the efficiency of an engine.
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(iii) Suggest two ways in which the efficiency of a petrol

engine may be reduced.
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(c) Describe the economic implication of using fuels.
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11 (a) (i) Define refractive index.
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(ii) Fig 11.1 shows a ray of light entering a glass block of refractive
index 1.5.
60
Fig. 11.1
Complete Fig 11.1 to show the path followed by the ray in and out
of the block. [2]
(iii) Calculate the 1. angle of refraction,
[2]
2. speed of light in glass if the speed of light

in air is 300 000 km/s.
[2]
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(iv) Explain what causes refraction of light.
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(b) (i) Define the term critical angle.
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(ii) Fig 11.2 shows an optical fibre used in telecommunications.
optical fibre
light ray
Fig 11.2
(iii) 1. Explain what happens to the ray in the fibre.
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2. State one advantage of using optical fibres over radio

waves in telecommunications.
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(c) (i) Distinguish between a real and virtual image formed by a lense.
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(ii) 1. Illustrate with the aid of a diagram the term long sight.
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2. Explain how long sight can be corrected.
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12 (a) Fig 12.1 shows a transformer.
Input Output
y
Primary Coil Secondary Coil
Fig 12.1
(i) Explain how the transformer works.
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(ii) Suggest what could be done to Fig 12.1 to make the

output voltage smaller than the input voltage.
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(iii) Name the type of transformer in (a).
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(iv) Suggest with reasons, what will happen to the working

of the transformer if the core is split at xx and yy then
separated by 35cm.
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(v) Suggest why the core is made of soft iron.
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(b) An ideal transformer is used to step up the voltage supply from 200 V
to 400 V. A resistor is connected to the output. The current in the
primary coil is 3A.
Calculate the current in the secondary coil.
[3]

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12 (c) Fig 12.2 shows a model generator.
magnet core
To C.R.O
NS
coil
iron core
Fig 12.2
Fig 12.3 shows a trace on the C.R.O. as the magnet rotates.
Fig 12.3
On Fig 12.3b, 12.3c and 12.3d, draw new traces produced for each of the
following changes.
(i) Magnet rotates at the same speed but in the opposite direction.
Fig. 12.3b
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(ii) The magnet rotates at the same speed, in the same direction as the
original, but the number of turns of the coil is doubled.
Fig 12.3c [1]
(iii) The magnet rotates at twice the speed, in the same direction, with the
original number of turns of the coil.
Fig 12.3d [1]
(iv) Suggest three reasons why the power input is greater than
the power output in practical transformers.
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PHYSICS 4023/3
PAPER 3 Practical Test
Candidates answer on the spaces provided on the question paper.

Additional materials:
As listed in Instructions to Supervisors
A4 sheet (bond paper)
Electronic calculator and/or Mathematical tables
Graph paper
TIME 2 hours
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.

For each of the questions. You are expected to record all your observations as soon as these observations
are made. All your answers should be written in the spaces provided on the question paper. An account
of the method of carrying out the experiments is not required.

Additional sheets of graph paper should be used only if it is
necessary to do so. FOR EXAMINER’S USE
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each 1
question or part question. 2
TOTAL
This question paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page.
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1 In this experiment you will determine the specific heat capacity of water.
(a) (i) Set up the apparatus as shown in Fig 1.1
thermometer
cork
Flat
bottomed
flask
water
wire gauze
Burner /
Carnistor
Fig 1.1
(ii) Pour 100ml of water in the flask.
(iii) Simultaneously apply heat and start timing.
(iv) Record time taken for temperature to raise by 3℃ in the Table 1.1.
Table 1.1
Volume /cm3 time/s
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
[5]
(v) Using other volumes in Table 1.1, repeat (a) (iii) and (iv)
to complete Table 1.1.

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1 (b) (i) Given that 1 cm3 weighs 1 gram, complete Table 1.2
Table 1.2
Mass (g)
Time (s)
[2]
(ii) Plot graph of mass (y – axis ) against time (x – axis).
[4]
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(iii) State the relationship between time and mass.
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(c) (i) Determine the gradient from the graph.
[3]
(ii) Theory suggests that
3 300
m = 𝑡
𝑐
Determine the value of c.
[3]
(iii) Suggest two ways of improving the accuracy of this experiment.
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2 In this experiment you will determine the resistance of a fixed resistor.
(a) Set up the apparatus as shown in Fig 2.1.
fixed resistor R
V
Fig 2.1
(b) (i) Adjust the variable resistor until the ammeter reads 0.02 A.
Record this with the corresponding voltage in the table.
(ii) Repeat (b)(i) with other measurements of I in Table 2.1.
(iii) Calculate the values of R and find the average.
(iv) Table 2.1
I/ V/ R=𝑰/
𝒗
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
AVERAGE R.
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(c) (i) Plot a graph of V (y-axis) against I (x-axis).
[4]
(ii) Determine the gradient of this graph
[3]
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(iii) Comment on the values in b (iii) and c (ii).
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PHYSICS 4023/3
PAPER 3 Practical Test
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPERVISOR
Prior to the examination, the Supervisor should ensure that all apparatus provided for the
candidate, as listed in these instructions, are in good working condition.
No access to the Question Paper is allowed before the examination Date and Time.
The Supervisor is NOT allowed to access the question paper before the examination Date and Time.
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These Instructions consist of 6 printed pages and 2 blank pages.
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Instructions for preparing apparatus
1 In addition to the usual equipment of a Physics laboratory, candidates will require the
apparatus specified on pages 3 and 4.
Enough apparatus must be provided to ensure that

(a) no candidate is kept waiting at the end of the allocated time for each question,
(b) spare apparatus is immediately available in the event of failure or breakage of any item.
2 If a candidate is unable to proceed with any of the experiments, the Supervisor is expected to
give sufficient help to enable the candidate to do the experiment. If the Supervisor sees that a
candidate is proceeding incorrectly, he should give the minimum help to enable the candidate
to do the experiment correctly. In giving help, the following regulations should be followed:
(a) No help may be announced to the candidates as a whole.
(b) Candidates should be told that the Examiners will be informed of any help given.
(c) A report must be made of any assistance given to any candidate, identified by name and
index number.
Supervisors may find it useful to make the following announcement to the candidates at the
start of the examinations. ‘The examiners do not want you to waste time when you are
unable to do the experiment. Any candidate who is unable to get on with an experiment
may come and ask for help. I will report to the Examiners any help given and some
marks may be deducted.’
3 Supervisors are asked to provide the information required by the examiner (if any) at the end of
each list of items to be supplied. Page 6 should be used to provide information about any help
given to candidates. Pages 5 and 6 should be detached and attached to the ‘Supervisor’s
Results’ before despatch to the Examiner.
4 Candidates should be instructed at the start of the examination that all of their work should be
written on the spaces provided on the question paper.
5 The Supervisor must perform the experiments and submit with the candidates’ answers,
a sample set of results in the same form as that expected of the candidates.
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Question 1
The five different volumes of water should be in 5 different bottomed flasks to ensure
they all start at same temperature.
After each measurement, the thermometer should be inserted in a beaker with water at
room temperature ( should start at room temperature)
Apparatus per candidate:
alcohol thermometer (−10°C 𝑡𝑜 110°C
500ml beaker
burner /carnister
wire gauze
triple stand
box of matches
5 x 300 ml flat bottomed flask
wooden stopper (centre holded) to support the thermometer
100 ml measuring cylinder
stop watch

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Question 2
Apparatus per candidate:
 1 x 200 Ω, 1 A variable resistor
 1 x 22 Ω carbon resistor sealed and labelled R
 3 x 1.5 V dry cell (Eveready or duracell)
 1 x 7 connecting leads (with banana and crocodile clips
 1 x switch
 1 x circuit board
 1 x 100 mA Analogue Ammeter
 1 x 3 V Analogue voltmeter
Instruction To Supervisor
To start the experiment the variable resistor should be set at maximum value. All readings or
measurement should start by decreasing value of resistance of variable resistor.

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This form must be completed and returned with the scripts.
REPORT ON PRACTICAL PHYSICS
1. Please submit details of the results obtained by the Supervisor for all the questions on a spare
copy of question paper clearly marked ‘Supervisor’s Results’ showing the Centre number.
2. The Supervisor is asked to give the following details using the space provided on page 6 where
necessary.
(a) Any help given to a candidate.
(b) Any general difficulties encountered in preparing the apparatus.
(c) Any difficulties experienced by particular candidates. This should include reference to
difficulties due to faulty apparatus or materials and accidental damage to apparatus or
materials. Candidates should be identified by name and index number.
3. Other cases of hardship, such as disability or illness, should be reported to ZIMSEC in the
normal way.
4. The Supervisor is asked to provide a plan of the work benches, giving details by index numbers
of the places occupied by the candidates for each session. The plan should be enclosed with
the question papers.
5. Declaration to be signed by the Supervisor
The preparation of this practical examination has been carried out so as to fully maintain the s
ecurity of the examination.
Signed ____________________________________________
Name (block capitals) ____________________________________________
Centre number ____________________________________________
Centre name ____________________________________________

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Signature ______________________ Date _____________________

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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

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1 Which of the quantities is a base quantity?

2 What is the reading shown on the vernier scale?

Which section A, B, C or D shows the decreasing speed of the trolley?

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6 Which of the following can not be changed by a force?

8 The diagram shows a U-tube manometer.

What is the formula for calculating gas pressure?

9 The diagram shows a pulley system.

What is the V.R?

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10 The diagram below shows a truss.

11 Which is the best method of joining steel blocks together?

12 Bricks are used in construction because they

A resist compressional forces.

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What is the work done by the electric motor?

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What is the workdone by the girl?

17 In good conductors of heat, thermal energy is transferred by

18 Oil is used in car engines because

19 A petrol filter is used for

21 The diagram shows the variation of displacement of a wave with time.

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 time / s

What is the frequency of the wave?

22 Loudness of sound is related to

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23 The diagram shows a light ray incident on a glass-water boundary.

Which letter A, B, C or D represents the angle of reflection?

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24 Which diagram shows a light ray incident on a glass-air boundary at an angle of

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25 What is the nature of an image formed by a diverging lens?

26 A neutral atom contain equal number of

A neutrons and electrons.

27 Which combination results in the resistance of a wire being doubled?

Cross-sectional area length

29 Which pair of metals will be picked up by an electromagnet?

A aluminium and brass

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30 A compass is placed beside a bar magnet as shown.

In which direction will the compass needle point?

32 Which is not a factor affecting magnitude of induced emf?

A amount of current flowing

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33 The advantage of alternating current over direct current is that it

A can be used for industrial purposes.

34 The diagram shows an electronic circuit.

The circuit is used in

A full wave rectification only.

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35 The diagram shows the potential divider circuit.