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# Question
1

A stone of mass 500 g is lifted through a height of 2 metres. The potential energy gained by the stone is:
A. 100 J
B. 40 J
C. 70 J
D. 10 J


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2

A force of 25 N is used to move an object through a distance of 1.5 m in one minute. The power dissipated by the force is:
A. 37.5 W
B. 0.625 W
C. 37.5 J
D. 0.625 J


Multiple choices
3

Heat travels through vacuum by:
A. conduction
B. radiation
C. convection
D. osmosis


Multiple choices
4

(a) Define the following terms as used in Physics and give their SI units:
(i) Work
(ii) Energy


Short answers
5

A man lifts a load of 20 kg through a height of 4 m in 10 seconds. Calculate the:
(i) Work done.
(ii) Power developed by the man


Mathematical Calculation
6

A ball of mass 0.6 kg is kicked vertically up to a height of 6 m. The potential energy acquired by the ball is:
A. 0.36 J
B. 3.6 J
C. 36 J
D. 360 J


Multiple choices
7

A block and tackle containing 3 fixed and 2 movable pulleys is used to lift a load of 1200 N to a storey 15 m from the ground. if the work done in overcoming friction in the system is 6000 J. Calculate the
(i) Work done by the effort
(ii) Efficiency of the machine
(iii) Effort applied.


Mathematical Calculation
8

Two types of mechanical energy are:
(i)………..
(ii)……….


Short answers
9

The quantity of energy possessed by a body which causes the vibrations of its molecules is:
A. Temperature.
B. Energy.
C. Heat.
D. Current


Multiple choices
10

The mechanical advantage of a machine is 4. Find the effort needed to operate a machine of the load 1000 N:
A. 40 N.
B. 2800 N.
C. 250 N.
D. 1999 N.


Multiple choices