Phy Year 8

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Define matter (1)
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a) Name three state of matter (3)

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b) State two differences between solids and liquids (2)
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c) Identify the processes involved in the diagram below. (4)
i. A
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ii. B
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iii. C
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iv. D
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2. 2. The density of aluminium is 2.7g/cm3. You have a piece of aluminium with a
volume of 50cm3.
i. Write down the formula you need to use to calculate its mass (1)
ii. Work out its mass (2)
3. Name two types of forces (2)

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a) What two forces affect an object on water (2)
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b) A boy’s weight is 500N. What upthrust does he need to float? Explain (2)
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c) The density of iron is 8g/cm3. . Explain whether a cube of iron will float in
mercury (the density of mercury is 13.6g/cm3) (2)
4. What is drag? (1)
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a) Name two types of drag (2)

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5. State one difference between transverse wave and longitudinal wave and give
example in each case (4)
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6. What is reflection (1)
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b) State two characteristics of images formed by a plane mirror (2)
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c) Label the: (5)
Incident ray Reflected ray Angle of Incidence Angle of Reflection Normal
d) State the law of reflection (2)

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e) What is the angle incidence and the angle of reflection
i. Angle of incidence (2)
ii. Angle of reflection (1)
7. What is refraction (1)

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a) Label the angle of incidence and the refracted ray (2)
8. Name three primary colours (3)

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9. State one similarity between eye and camera (2)
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10. What is temperature? (1)
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b) Temperature is always measured in (1)
o Degree Celsius
o Joules
c) Name three ways in which energy can be transferred by heating (3)

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d) Explain which will emit the most radiation: a mug of hot water or a mug of
cold water (2)
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e) Name two thermal conductors and one insulator (3)
i. Thermal conductor
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ii. Insulator
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f) A black car and a white car are parked next to each other on a sunny day.
Explain which car will become the hottest inside (2)
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Define matter (1)

a) Name three state of matter (3)

ii. Work out its mass (2)

3. Name two types of forces (2)

4. What is drag? (1)

a) Name two types of drag (2)

d) State the law of reflection (2)

i. Angle of incidence (2)

ii. Angle of reflection (1)

7. What is refraction (1)

8. Name three primary colours (3)

c) Name three ways in which energy can be transferred by heating (3)

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