Daybridge International School.

Nikape Road ,Nedimala Dehiwala.

Physics - Form II A/B

[Term End -2012 July]
2 hours
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Write your answers neatly & in good English.
Answer on the paper itself.
Do not rough work in this booklet.
Cross through any work you do not want marked.
Mark allocations are shown in brackets.
Write your name & the grade in the space given above.
The maximum marks available for this paper is 100.

Mobile phones, electronic dictionaries & other memory retrieving devices are not allowed.
Exam regulations are strictly enforced.

Teacher: Mr.Deepal Prasanka B.Sc(Colombo),M.Sc,DIPOM.

All Rights Reserved.
2012

(01).Underline the most suitable answer.

(1).the person who made an observation on the electromagnetism is,
a)
b)
c)
d)

Isaac Newton
Michael faraday
Hans Christian oerstead
Benjamin Franklin

(2).What is the hearing frequency range for humans?

a)
b)
c)
d)

0 Hz to 2000 Hz
20 Hz to 20000Hz
20 Hz to 50000 Hz
20000 Hz to 75000 Hz

(3).Loudness of sound depends on the,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
None of the above

(4).Pitch of the sound depends on the,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
None of the above

(5).What are the primary colours ?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Red ,green and blue

Red ,yellow and blue
Red ,blue and black
Red ,green and black

(6).The rainbow appears due to,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Reflection of light by rain drops

Refraction of light by rain drops
Polarization of light by rain drops
None of the above

(7).Colour dispersion takes place when light,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Travels through a glass prism

Travels through water
Falls on a plane mirror
None of the above

(8).Amplitude, of a wave is defined as

a)
b)
c)
d)

The maximum displacement of the particles from the mid point

The separation between two crests
The number of turns per second
None of the above

(9).Frequency of a wave is defined as ,

a)
b)
c)
d)

The maximum displacement of the particles from the mid point

The separation between two crests
The number of turns per second
None of the above

(10).Loudness of sound is measured in,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Hertz
Decibels
Meters
Watts

(11).Speed of sound in a medium depends on,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Both the temperature and the nature of the medium

The temperature only
The amplitude only
None of the above

(12).What is the best explanation for the given diagram,

a) Diffuse
reflection
b) Smooth
reflection
c) Partial
refraction
d) None of the above

(13).Shadows are formed when,

a)
b)
c)
d)

The light passes through a transparent material

The light reflects from a shiny object
The light is blocked by an opaque material
None of the above

(14).What is the name given to the following component?

a)
b)
c)
d)

A relay
A reed switch
A buzzer
An electric bell

(15).What are the materials that show the magnetic property ?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Steel , Chromium and nickel

Magnesium , cadmium and boron
Sodium ,platinum and zinc
None of the above

(16).Magnetic field lines are concentrated at,

a)
b)
c)
d)

The poles of the magnet

The middle
The north pole only
The south pole only

(17).A periscope can be used to,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Observe distant object when a person is in a crowd

Observe the refraction of sound
Observe the magnetic field
None of the above

(18).Sound waves do not travel through,

a)
b)
c)
d)

The vacuum
The solids
The gasses
The liquids

(19).A magnetic field can be found around a conductor when,

a)
b)
c)
d)

It carries a current
It doesnt carry a current
It is wound on a piece of metal
None of the above

(20).Aurora borealis is also called as,

a)
b)
c)
d)

Southern light
Northern light
Tsunami
None of the above
(20 marks)

(02). What are the advantages and disadvantages of pressure. Explain with the examples.

(10 marks)
(03).Explain the formation of the Aurora effect using the magnetism of the earth.

(10 marks)
(04).The following picture shows the configuration of letters of the word Ambulance on the
bonnet of an emergency vehicle.

What is the name of this effect?. Explain it using your knowledge of reflection of light.

(10 marks)
(05).The flowing diagram shows a bicycle dynamo. Explain its role.

(10 marks)
(06).
a) Write down three uses of ultra sound

b) Write down three characteristics of an image formed by a plane mirror.

(10 marks)
(07).How can you find the magnetic field lines ( flux lines) using a magnetic compass. Draw a
suitable diagram and explain the procedure.

(10 marks)
(08).Explain about the following topics
Aerosols

Hovercraft

(10 marks)
(09).Explain about the following topics
The speed trap gun

Stop watch

(10 marks)

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