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20 December Math 12

The document outlines a Grade 12 GCE Math Test consisting of 30 questions covering various physics and mathematics concepts. Topics include significant figures, physical quantities, gas laws, wave properties, electrical concepts, and principles of mechanics. The test assesses students' understanding of fundamental scientific principles and their applications.

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20 December Math 12

The document outlines a Grade 12 GCE Math Test consisting of 30 questions covering various physics and mathematics concepts. Topics include significant figures, physical quantities, gas laws, wave properties, electrical concepts, and principles of mechanics. The test assesses students' understanding of fundamental scientific principles and their applications.

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20th December 2024

Grade 12 GCE Math Test

1. How many significant figures are in 2.0800


2. Name the physical quantity measured by a; Vernier callipers, stop watch
3. Give any two examples of; base quantities, derived quantities
4. State two factors that do not affect the period of a pendulum
5. Write in mm and cm the accuracy of a; micrometer screw gauge, Vernier callipers
6. If a pendulum swings from A through B to C and back to B, what will be the number of oscillations
7. Define radioactivity and mention three radioactive particles.
8. What is background radiation and mention two sources of background radiations.
9. Define a wave and distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves.
10. What do we call the distance between two successive crests or troughs
11. State each of the following gas laws; Boyle’s law, Charles law
12. What wave property affect each of the following characteristics of sound; pitch, loudness
13. Define an echo and give the range of frequencies audible to the human ear.
14. Define a transformer and distinguish between step up and step down transformers.
15. State the principle of moment and list three types of equilibrium.
16. Define centre of mass and mention two factors that affect stability of an object.
17. Define density and distinguish between mass and weight
18. Define force and state Newton’s second law of motion.
19. Define electrical current and state what DC and AC currents stand for.
20. Define electrical resistance and state the formula used to calculate total resistance in parallel circuit.
21. Define total internal reflection and write two conditions for total internal reflection to occur.
22. Define critical angle and give two uses of total internal reflection.
23. Define refraction of light and explain how a ray of light can bend towards the normal.
24. Mention two types of electrical circuits and write the quantity which doesn’t change in each.
25. Define half- life and distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
26. Define ultrasounds and write two applications of ultrasounds.
27. What do we call the release of electrons by a heated metal. Also state the use of a cathode ray
oscilloscope.
28. State Hooke’s law and distinguish between plasticity and elasticity.
29. List the components of electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency.
30. The following diagram shows how energy flows into and out of a coal- fired powered station.

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