FAITH INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL, OFF ALCON ROAD,

WOJI, PORT HACOURT.

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION.
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
CLASS: SSS 3
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST (30 MARKS)
INSTRUCTION: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. An object is placed in front of two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 120 o to each
other. Determine the number of images observed in the two mirrors.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6
1
2. The magnification of the image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is .
3
If the radius of curvature of the mirror is 24cm, what is the distance between the
object and its image?
(a) 8cm (b) 16cm (c) 24cm (d) 32cm
3. The distance between a concave mirror and an object placed in front of it is 1.0m. If
the radius of curvature of the mirror is 4.0m, the image formed will be
(a) 2.0m behind the mirror (b) 2.0m in front of the mirror (c) 1.25m in front of the
mirror (d) 1.25m behind the mirror
4. A ray of light meets the surface of a plane mirror at an angle of incidence i.
Determine in terms of i, the angle of deviation of the ray after reflection from the
mirror.
(a) 300-i (b) 180-i (c) 90-i (d) 180-2i
5. The displacement d produced in a glass block of thickness t and refractive index n
when an object is viewed through it is
1 1 1
(a) t-n (b) t (1+ ¿ (c) t (1− ¿ (d) t ( −1)
n n n
6. A note of frequency 2000Hz has a velocity of 400ms -1. Calculate the wavelength of
the note.
(a) 0.4m (b) 0.8m (c) 0.2m (d) 0.12m
7. A sound wave from a ship is received 8.4s later. What is the depth of the sea?
(speed of sound in water=1500ms-1)
(a) 6.3km (b) 7.2km (c) 8.4km (d) 10.3km
8. Which of the following statements correctly explains why a total eclipse would be
seen by people on only a small portion of the Earth’s surface? The
(a) moon is larger in diameter than the Earth.
(b) Earth is larger in diameter than the Sun.
(c) Earth revolves around the Sun
(d) Earth is larger in diameter than the Moon.
9. A luminous object is one that
(a) gives off dim blue-green light only in the dark (b) gives out light of its own
(c) shines by reflected light only (d) glows only in the presence of light.
10. Increasing the frequency of a sound wave produces a sound with
(a) longer wavelength (b) reduced loudness (c) higher pitch (d) more overtones
11. The colours of the visible light region of the electromagnetic spectrum that
have the shortest and longest wavelength respectively are
(a) red and blue (b) yellow and Blue (c) Indigo and Violet (d) Violet and red
12. Which of the following equations is not a correct mirror formula?
1 1 1 360 1 v
(a) = + (b) N = −1 (c) f = (d) m=
f u v θ D u
13. The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of a patient is a
(a) convex mirror (b) concave mirror (c) plane mirror (d) cylindrical mirror
14. Which of these is formed when light from a source is blocked by an opaque
body.
(a) Eclipse (b) rarefaction (c) revolution (d) shadow
15. A fathometer is used to send a wave down to the sea bed. The reflected wave
is received after 0.5seconds. Calculate the depth of the sea (speed of sound in
water=1500ms-1)
(a) 375m (b) 390m (c) 400m (d) 450m
16. The power of a lens is +2.5D. What is its radius of curvature?
(a) 2.5cm (b) 25.0cm (c) 40.0cm (d) 80.0cm
17. Two sound waves have frequencies 12Hz and 10Hz. Calculate their beat period.
(a) 0.5s (b) 1.0s (c) 1.2s (d) 2.0s
18. Materials that allow light to pass through them easily are
(a) Translucent (b) Transparent (c) Opaque (d) Solid
19. An example of a translucent material is
(a) Plastic (b) Clean water (c) Tissue paper d) Human body
20. Which of the following descriptions of the image formed by a plane mirror is
not correct?
The image is
(a) erect and of the same size as the object
(b) laterally inverted and of the same size as the object
(c) erect and bigger than the object
(d) virtual and of the same size as the object
21. The period of a 10KHz Radio wave travelling at 3.0 x 10 8ms-1 is
(a) 3.0 x 10-5s (b) 1.0 x 10-4s (c) 1.0 x 104s (d) 3.0 x 104s
22. Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is not correct?
(a) they carry energy as they travel through space.
(b) they travel with the speed of light (c) they are longitude
(d) the electric and magnetic fields are at right angles to each other.
23. A man will exert the greatest pressure on a bench when he
(a) lies flat on his back (b) lies flat on his body
(c) stands on one foot only (d) stands on toes of one foot
24. Electromagnetic waves which can be detected by their heating effect are
(a) infrared rays (b) gamma rays (c) ultra violet waves (d) radio waves
25. Two objects P and Q of masses 100kg and 20kg respectively are 1:2m apart on
a horizontal surface. Calculate the net gravitational force acting on Q (G = 6.67 x
10-11Nm2kg-2 )
(a) 1.11 x 10-7N toward P (b) 1.11 x 10-7N toward Q
(c) 9.26 x 10-8N to ward P (d) 9.26 x 10-8N toward Q
26. The acceleration due to gravity may be defined as the
(a) of attraction of the sun on the earth (b) with which the earth revolves around
the sun (c) with which the earth attracts one-kilogram mass (d) of the moon on the
earth
27. The gravitational force of the moon on a body is one-sixth that of the earth. If a
body weighs 6.0N on the moon, calculate its weight on the earth.
(a) 36N (b) 12N (c) 6N (d) 5N
28. The gravitational field intensity:
(i) has the unit Nkg-1 (ii) is equal to the acceleration of free fall due to gravity
(iii) increases with attitude. Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) ii only (c) i and ii only
(d) i, ii and iii only
29. Given that v, f and λ are the velocity, frequency and wavelength of a wave
respectively. Which of the following equations is correct?
v v f
(a) v=f 2 λ (b) f = (c) f = 2 (d) λ= 2
λ λ v
30. The distance between two successive troughs of a wave is 0.4m. If the
frequency of the source is 825Hz, calculate the speed of the wave.
(a) 165.0 ms-1 (b) 330.0 ms-1 (c) 412.5 ms-1 (d) 825.0 ms-1
31. A rainbow is formed when sunlight is incident on water droplets suspended in
the air due to (a) diffraction (b) refraction (c) dispersion (d)
interference
32. Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 20 o to each other. Determine the
number of images formed when an object is placed between them.
(a) 17 (b) 18 (c) 19 (d) 20
33. Two plane mirrors are inclined to each other such that an object placed
between them has 11 images. Determine the angle of inclination.
(a) 30o (b) 45o (c) 60o (d) 90o
34. The pitch of a note is not affected by
(a) frequency (b) tension in a vibrating string
(c) mass of a vibrating string (d) amplitude of sound wave
35. To obtain a virtual, erect and magnified image from a thin converging lens, an
object must be placed
(a) between the focus and the lens (b) at the focus
(c) between the focus and twice the focal length (d) beyond twice the focal length
36. Which of the following waves is not mechanical?
(a) waves in pipes (b) water waves (c) radio waves (d) sound waves
37. Two bodies of masses 3.0kg and 2.0kg are separated by a distance of 50 cm.
Calculate the force of attraction between them. (G= 6.67 x 10 -11 Nm2kg-2)
(a) 1.6 x 10-9N (b) 1.3x10-3N (c) 2.3x103N (d) 5.0x10N
38. Which of the following properties is not exhibited by sound waves?
(a) diffraction (b) polarization (c) interference (d) reflection
39. An image formed on a screen is always
(a) inverted (b) magnified (c) upright (d) virtual
40. In which of the following media is the speed of sound the least?
(a) air (b) brass (c) water (d) wood

SECTION B: ESSAY (30 MARKS)

INSTRUCTION: ATTEMPT ONLY FOUR QUESTIONS.
QUESTION 1 IS COMPULSORY
1. (a) With the aid of diagrams, describe the nature, size and position of images
formed by a bi-convex lens when the object is
(i) beyond 2Fi
(ii) at 2Fi
(iii) between 2Fi and Fi
(iv) at Fi
(v) between F1 and C
(vi) at infinity (5 marks)

(b) Study the ray diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow:
A

60°
 Calculate the
(i) values of P,Q and R.
(ii) refractive index n of the glass prism.
(iii) value of e.
(iv) total deviation D. (7 marks)

2. (a) State two conditions for total internal reflection to occur. (4 marks)
(b) State Snell’s Law of refraction. (2 marks)

3. (a) Calculate the force of attraction between a star of mass 2.00 x 10 30 kg and
the earth assuming the star is located 1.50 x 10 8 km from the earth.
(mass of earth = 5.98 x 1024 kg; G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2kg-2, g = 10 ms-2) (4
marks)
(b) What does the acronym LASER stands for? (2 mark)

4. (a) An inscription on the side mirror of a car reads” Objects in the mirror are
closer than they appear”
(i) mention the name of the mirror that is likely used as the side mirror. (2
marks) (ii) give a reason for the choice of mirror mentioned in (i) above (2
marks)
(b) What role does echo play in the construction of a concert hall?(2marks)

5. (a) A musical note of the same amplitude and frequency being played on a
flute, guitar and trumpet sound different. Identify the property of sound
exhibited. (3marks)
(b) Write a short note on Doppler Effect. (3 marks)

6. (a) A boy stands between two vertical walls and fires a riffle.
(i) Under what condition will he hear a single echo from both walls? (2 marks)
(ii) Calculate the distance between the walls if the single echo is heard 6s later.
(speed of sound in air is 330ms-1) (2 marks)
(b) Define escape velocity (2 marks)

7. (a) State Newton’s law of universal gravitation. (3 marks)

(b) Define critical angle. (3 marks)
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FAITH INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL, OFF ALCON ROAD,

WOJI, PORT HACOURT.
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION.
SUBJECT: PHYSICS PRACTICAL
CLASS: SSS 3
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
INSTRUCTION: ATTEMPT ONLY TWO QUESSTIONS. QUESTION 1 IS
COMPULSORY.

O D
M MI
β Z

P3
P1

A B

P2
P4

X N Y
 You are provided with a plane mirror, mirror holder, thumb pins, drawing board, plain
sheets and optical pins. Carry out the following instructions, using the diagram above
as guide.
1. Measure and record the length L of the plane mirror.
ii. Place the mirror vertically in the mirror holder on a sheet of paper and draw its
outline MM.
iii.Remove the mirror and mark a point 0 at the middle of MM’ and draw a normal ON
at O.
iv. Draw a line XO such that MOX = B = 70o
v. Fix two pins at P1 and P2 on the line XO
vi. Replace the mirror on MM’ with the reflecting surface facing the pins
vii. Looking into the reflecting surface, fix two other pins P3 and P4 such that the
pins appear to be in a straight line with the images of the pins P1 and P2
viii. Remove the pins and the mirror. Draw a line to join points O, P3 and P4
produced to Y
ix. With 0 as centre, draw a semi-circle of radius equal to half MM’ to meet OX at A
and 0Y at B
x. Draw a line from B to meet MM’ perpendicularly at D
xi. Measure and record OBD = ∝ and OD = Z
xii. Evaluate Sin∝= Q
xiii. Repeat the procedure for β = 60o, 50o, 40o and 30o.In each case, measure and
record the corresponding values of ∝ and Z. Also evaluate Q.
xiv. Tabulate your readings.
xv. Plot a graph of Z on the ordinate axis and Q on the abscissa axis
xvi. Determine the slope of the graph
xvii. Evaluate K = 25
xviii. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results. (10 marks)

U R
P1
P2
i Q
A B
U r

E d F
D C
T
P3
P4

You are provided with a rectangular block, a drawing board, drawing sheets, four optical
pins and other necessary materials. Use the above diagram as a guide to perform
the experiment.
i. Measure and record the width of the block
ii. Draw the outline ABCD of the block on a drawing sheet. Mark a point, Q on AB
such that AQ=1.5cm. draw the normal RQT as shown in the diagram above
iii. Draw a line UQ making an angle i=10o with the normal RQT.
iv. Insert pins P1 and P2 on the line UQ. Look through the side DC of the block and
insert two other pins, P3 and P4 which appear to be in a straight line with the
images of P1 and P2.
v. Remove the block and mark the positions of P3 and P4 and extend it to meet DC
at E.
vi. Produce a line UQ to meet DC at point F. draw a straight line EQ
vii. Measure and record the angle r, length EF=d and evaluate tani , tan r ∧V ¿ ¿
viii. Using different outlines of the block, repeat the procedure for i = 20, 30, 40 and
50. In each case, measure and record r, d and evaluate tan i, tan r ad V.
ix. Tabulate your results
x. Plot a graph with d on the vertical axis and V on the horizontal axis
xi. Determine the slope S of the graph.
xii. State two precautions taken to ensure good results. [Attach all traces to your
answer booklet.] (10 MARKS)

3.
Screen
Ray box

x y

You are provided with a converging lens, a lens holder, an illuminated object, a metre
rule and a screen. Using the diagram above as guide, carry out the following
instructions
i. Place the object O and the screen S on opposite sides of the converging lens L.
ii. Position the lens 30cm from the object and record the value for x.
iii. Adjust the screen until a sharp image of the illuminated object is obtained on the
screen. Measure the distance y
iv. Evaluate x−1and y −1
v. Repeat the procedure for four other values of x=35 cm , 40cm, 45cm and 50cm
respectively
vi. Tabulate your readings
vii. Plot a graph of y-1 on the vertical axis and x-1 on the horizontal axis
viii. Determine the slope S of the graph
ix. Determine the intercept on the horizontal axis
1
x. Evaluate F=
C
xi. State two precautions taken to ensure accurate results.
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