TOPICAL TEST 6 : LIGHT / HEAT

Section A
This question paper consists of 25 questions. Answer all questions. Every question is followed by four options A, B, C
and D. Choose the correct answer.

UNIT 6
1 Diagram 1 shows an activity that is carried out by a 5 Diagram 4 shows a position of a matchstick under
group of pupils. sunlight.

Diagram 1
Pupil J can see the light whereby pupil K cannot see
the light. What can be concluded based on the Diagram 4
activity? Which of the following would be the shadow in the
A Light can be seen. evening?
B Light travels in a straight line. A C
C Pupil K has eye problem.
D Pupil J has a very clear vision.

2 Diagram 2 shows the shadow formed when light is

shone on an object.
B D

Diagram 2
Which of the following explains the formation of 6 A shadow is formed when light is shone on an object.
shadow? Which of the following can increase the size of the
A Light can be bent. shadow?
B Light can be refracted. I Object is moved nearer to the light source.
C Light can be travelled in different way. II Object is moved farther from the screen.
D Light cannot pass through opaque objects. III Object is moved nearer to the screen.
IV Object is moved farther from the light source.
3 Which of the following shows the reflection of light A I and II C II and IV
from a mirror? B I and III D III and IV
A C
7 Diagram 5 shows the side mirror of a car.

B D

Diagram 5
A car driver can see the other cars coming from
4 Diagram 3 shows a boy uses a periscope to see a girl. behind.The side mirror of a car applies the principle
that light
A can pass through opaque objects.
B travels in a straight line.
C can be refracted.
D can be reflected.

Diagram 3 8 Ahmad unable to see the tree through his bent roll
Which of the following devices works on the same paper because
principle as the periscope? A light is reflected.
A Kaleidoscope C Microscope B light does not exist.
B Magnifying glass D Stethoscope C light moves in different.
D light travels in straight line.

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9 Diagram 6 shows an investigation carried out by a B K and M D L and N
group of pupils.
15 Diagram 8 shows part of a thermometer.

Diagram 6
At which positions S, T, U or V should the object be Diagram 8
placed to get the smallest shadow? The temperature is
A S C U A 32°C C 34°C
B T D V B 33°C D 35°C

10 Which of the following statements are true about 16 Diagram 9 shows cold water in a beaker being heated.
light?
I Light is a form of energy.
II Light travels slower than sound.
III Light can travel in a straight line.
IV Light can pass through everything.
A I and II C II and III
B I and III D III and IV
Diagram 9
UNIT 7 It is observed that the water becomes warmer after 3
minutes. State one reason (inference) which explains
11 Diagram 7 shows a torch shining on an object.
why the cold water becomes warmer.
A Water can become warmer.
B Water becomes warmer in 3 minutes.
C Water gives out heat energy when heated.
D Water becomes warmer when it gains heat.
Diagram 7
Which of the following shadow formed of the screen? 17 Table 2 shows the temperature of four objects.
A C Object W X Y Z

Temperature (°C) 90 18 72 54
B D Table 2
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of
the objects from the coldest to the hottest?
12 Table 1 shows the result of an investigation. A X, Y, Z, W C W, X, Z, Y
B X, Z, Y, W D W, Y, Z, X
Height of light resource (cm) 4 6 8 10
18 A cup of hot tea left on a table. The tea becomes
Length of the shadow (cm) 15 9 6
cooler after being left on the table for a few minutes.
Table 1 What can be concluded from this observation?
Predict the length of the shadow when the light source A The tea lost heat.
is 6 cm high. B The tea absorbed heat.
A 16 cm C 9 cm C The tea was left too long.
B 12 cm D 5 cm D The tea was not hot enough.

13 Which of the following factors that affect the size of a 19 Table 3 shows the result of an investigation where a
shadow of an object? beaker consisting of water was heated. The
I Type of object temperature of the water is recorded for every 3
II Position of light source minutes.
III Distance between object and the screen Time (minute) 0 3 6 9 12
IV Distance between object and light source
Temperature
A I and IV C II and IV 27 31 35 39 43
of water (°C)
B II and III D III and IV
Table 3
K – Book M – Ball 14 Predict the temperature of the water at the 24th
minute.
L – Glass plate N -
Transparency A 55°C C 65°C
Which of the following objects that produce shadow? B 59°C D 69°C
20 Diagram 10 shows beakers J and K are each filled
with 250 ml of water.
A K and L C L and M
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 Diagram 10
The temperature of water in both beakers J and K is
50°C. What is the new temperature when water from
beakers J and K is poured into beaker L?
A 100°C C 75°C
B 80°C D 48°C
21 Why do the ice cubes left in the open will melt after
some times?
A The ice cubes gain heat.
B The ice cubes lose heat.
C The temperature of the ice cubes decreases.
D The temperature of the ice cubes is constant.
22 Table 4 shows the temperature recorded from an
investigation carried out by a group of pupils to
measure the temperature of water.
Time (minute) 3 6 9 12 15 18
Temperature (°C) 27 31 35 39 43 100
Table 4
Which of the following statements is correct?
A The water becomes hot after 15 minutes.
B The water starts to boil again after 15 minutes.
C The temperature of water decreases with the
increase of time.
D The temperature of water remains the same once it
starts boiling.
23 Diagram 11 shows electric cables hanging loosely
from the poles.
Section B
Answer all the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1 Diagram 1 shows an investigation carried out by a
pupil to study the movement of light.
Table 1 shows the observations of the investigation.
Investigation Observation
A The light of candle can be seen
B The light of candle cannot be seen
Table 1
(a) What is the condition that enables the pupil in
investigation A to see the candle flame?
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) Based on the investigation, identify
(i) what is changed (manipulated variable):
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Diagram 11
The condition of the electric cables as shown is during
A morning. C evening.
B afternoon. D night.
24 Diagram 12 shows the gaps between railway tracks.
Diagram 12
What are the purposes of the gaps?
I To allow the tracks to expand during hot weather.
II To reduce the temperature of the tracks during hot
weather.
III To reduce the friction between the tracks and the
wheels.
IV To prevent the track from buckling during expansion.
A I and II C II and III
B I and IV D III and IV
25 The dented ping pong ball become round again. This
is because
A the air expand when heated.
B the air contract when cooled.
C the ping pong ball expand when heated.
D the ping pong ball contract when heated.
(ii) what is observed (responding variable):
____________________________________
[2 marks]
(c) Predict what will happen if one of the cardboard
in experiment A is replaced with a cardboard
without a hole.
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
(d) Based on the observation, what can be
concluded about the movement of light?
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
2 Diagram 2 shows an investigation carried out by a
pupil to test the ability of light to pass through
various objects. The apparatus set-up is shown in
Diagram 2. The experiment is repeated by replacing
object X with object Y.
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 (c) State the relationship between the temperature
of the water and size of the balloon.
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
Diagram 2 (d) What can be concluded based on this
experiment?
The result of the investigation are as follows:
1 When object X is used, no shadow is formed on _______________________________________
the screen. [1 mark]
2 When object Y is used, a shadow is formed on the
screen. 4 Diagram 4 shows an investigation carried out by a
(a) State one reason (inference) from the result group of pupils to study the rates at which different
gained by the pupil. materials gain heat.
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) State the characteristics of object Y.
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
(c) Give one example which can be represented as
object X. Diagram 4

_______________________________________ Three different types of rods are immersed in three

[1 mark] beakers consisting same volume of water that is
300 cm3. The temperature of water in the three
A blurred shadow is formed on the screen beakers is also the same.
When light is shone to object Z Table 2 shows the result of the investigation.
Beaker P Q R

Temperature of water 43 78 63
(d) Predict what is the object Z. after 30 minutes (°C)
______________________________________ Table 2
[1 mark] (a) Based on the investigation, state
(e) What can be concluded from this investigation? (i) what is changed (manipulated variable):
______________________________________ __________________________________
[1 mark] (ii) what is observed (responding variable):
__________________________________
UNIT 7 [2 marks]
3 Diagram 3 shows the investigation carried out by a (b) Why do you think that the temperature of water
group of pupils using three bottles and balloons. in the three beakers P, Q and R are different after

20 minutes?
_______________________________________
[1 mark]
(c) Which of the rod absorbs heat at the fastest rate?
R S T _______________________________________
Diagram 3 [1 mark]
(a) State the condition of balloon R.
(d) Which of the rod is most suitable to make the
_______________________________________ handle of a cooking pot?
[1 mark]
_______________________________________
(b) Give one reason (inference) for the observation [1 mark]
of S and T.
(e) Explain your answer in (d).
_______________________________________
[1 mark] _______________________________________
[1 mark]

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