Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Schools Division of Tarlac Province SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bamban,

Tarlac SEMI - FINALS in PHYSICS Name:_________________________________________ Section: _______________________________________ Score: ______/50 Date: February ___, 2014

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Situation: A log burns until it turns to ash as shown in the illustration below. Which of the following explain/s why the ash has lower mass than the log after burning? I Some amount of mass can be associated with the formation of vapor and other gases during burning II Small amount of mass can be associated with the change in energy that occurs during burning A. l only B. ll only C. Both l and ll D. Neither l nor ll

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If we burn the log in an enclosed system, how do the total massenergy of the system before and after the burning compare? A. The total mass-energy of the system before and after burning is much greater than the total mass-energy after burning. B. The total mass-energy before burning is much greater than the total mass-energy after burning. C. The total mass-energy after burning is much greater than the total mass-energy before burning. D. The total mass-energy after burning is a little less than the total mass-energy before burning.
The image formed by a plane mirror is LATERALLY INVERTED. Which of the following examples best describes this? A. When a boy moves toward the mirror, his image will move away from the mirror. B. When a boy moves toward the mirror, his image will move at the side of the mirror. C. When a girl raises her left hand, her image will also raise its left hand. D. When a girl raises her left hand, her image will raise its right hand

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Which situation below correctly describes an example of an image formed by a plane mirror? A. A boy waving his right hand is also waving his right hand in the mirror. B. A bottle is seen inverted in a plane mirror. C. The image of the girl is larger than her actual size. D. A girls ribbon on the right side of her head is seen on the left side of her image. The retina is the part of the eye where image is formed. What is its counterpart in the camera? A. film B. shutter C. aperture D. diaphragm Which statement/s is/are TRUE? I. The film regulates the amount of light that enters the camera by changing the size of the aperture II. The iris controls the amount of light that enters the eye by changing the size of the pupil A. Only I is true B. Only II is true C. Both I and II are true D. Neither I nor II is true Which statement is TRUE about how concave and convex lenses can be used to correct a persons eyesight defect? A. They can be used to minimize the glare of light. B. They can be used to adjust the size of the object. C. They can be used to redirect the light rays so that they may land on the retina. D. They can be used to increase or decrease the length of the rays so that they may land on the retina. How can convex lenses correct farsightedness? A. They select the light rays that can enter the eyes. B. They allow the light rays to spread before entering the eyes. C. They allow the light rays to pass in a straight line before entering the eyes. D. They make the light rays bend towards each other before entering the eyes.
Which of the following situations exemplifies the dispersion property of light? A. The swaying movement of a coin moving under water B. The rainbow in the sky after rain shower C. The image of a flower in the mirror D. The sparkling glow of a diamond ring

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What effect does interference of light waves have on the soap bubbles? A. They become heavier B. They produce different colors at the surfaces C. They become larger D. They produce images of object like a mirror

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The immediate or short term effect of exposure to large doses of ionizing radiation include the following EXCEPT A. Frequent vomiting B. Becoming prone to infection C. Formation of cancerous tumors D. Falling blood counts Which type of radiation has the least penetrating below? A. Beta radiation B. Alpha radiation C. Gamma radiation D. Cannot be determined How does irradiation helps in food preservation? A. It maintains the natural color of the food B. It adds more nutrients to food C. It hastens sprouting or growth of root crops D. It delays natural ripening of fruits Which of the following is a good medical practice when one is expose to radiation? A. Using gloves all the times B. Wearing mask while inside the hospital C. Drinking plenty of water before performing a radiological procedure D. Wearing a lead gown while performing a radiological procedure Given the same doses and time of exposure, which of the following types of radiation would have the greatest damage to human organs? A. Beta B. Alpha C. Gamma D. Options A, B, and C equally harm human organs Current (I), voltage (V) and resistance (R) are related to each by Sir George Simon Ohm through Ohms Law. Which of the following is NOT true about this law? A. I is directly proportional to V and inversely proportional to R. B. V is directly proportional to I and inversely proportional to R. C. R is directly proportional to V and inversely proportional I. D. Voltage is directly proportional to I and R. Based on the Coulombs Law equation below, what happens to the force (F) between two charged objects (Q1 and Q2) if their distances (d) are made twice farther from each other? A. It increases two times their original force B. It increases four times their original force C. It decreases four times their original force D. It remains the same How much current does a 440-watt rice cooker draw at 220 volts? A. .002 amperes B. .02 amperes C. 2.0 amperes D. 20 amperes

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If the incandescent bulb is used instead of the fluorescent bulb, how much would be saved for the given number of hours used if electrical energy costs Php. 6.00 per kWh? A. 1.80 B. 4.50 C. 6.30 D. 11.80 . If ten (10) 4watt bulbs were used for 8 hours day, how much would it cost for 2 days if one kWh costs Php. 5.50? A. 1.76 B. 17.60 C. 22.00 D. 35.20 Which of the following explains why it is important to switch off the electrical appliances first before cleaning them? A. Electrical appliances tend to malfunction when cleaned while switched on B. Electrical appliances may overheat and cause fire C. Metal parts of electrical appliances may develop rust D. Electrical fields in the wirings are present when the appliances are switched on Which of the following describes the transformation of energy in an electric motor? A. Mechanical energy Electrical energy B. Electrical energy Mechanical energy C. Chemical energy Mechanical energy D. Chemical energy Electrical energy Which of the following is NOT true about an electric motor? A. It works on direct current B. It converts mechanical energy to electrical energy C. It involves the interaction of magnetic field and currentcarrying conductors D. It operates on the same principles as generators Which of the following statements is TRUE about the energy possessed by an old bell that is hanging on top of a tall tower? A. It possesses its highest kinetic energy B. It possesses its maximum potential energy C. Its potential energy is equal to its kinetic energy D. Its energy is converted from kinetic to potential energy Which of the following situations correctly illustrates Newtons Law of Acceleration? A. The car moves slow due to the force exerted by the strong wind against its direction. B. The boy is thrown forward when his motorcycle bumps on the humps. C. The Skateboard has slowed down on its own when the girl stopped pushing it. D. The small box moves faster than the box given the same amount of pulling force.

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Which law of motion can be used to understand the effectiveness of using seatbelts to prevent injury? A. Law of inertia B. Law of interaction C. Law of acceleration D. Law of gravitational attraction If you have the control over a moving object that is sure to collide with another object, which of the following should you do to lessen the impact of collision? A. Decrease the momentum of the object over a short time B. Increase the momentum of the object over a short time C. Decrease the momentum of the object over a long time D. Increase the momentum of the object over a long time Most street barriers are made of hard rubber or plastic materials that easily give in or dent when hit. Why is this so? A. To reduce the vehicles kinetic energy when it collides with the barriers B. To store potential energy in the bumpers of vehicles C. To reduce the impact force when hit by a vehicle D. To reduce the impact time when the barriers hit the vehicles What is the effect of the shape and orientation of the wings of the airplane? The slope and orientation of the wings of an airplane produce ___________. A. an equal pressure above and below the wings producing a force that lift up the plane. B. an equal pressure above and below the wings that enables the plane to produce a force to fly vertically C. a difference of pressure above and below the wings that enables the plane to produce a force needed for take off and landing D. a difference of the pressure above and below the wings producing a net force that lifts the plane and allows it to fly horizontally.
Which of the following does NOT allow sound to pass through? A. air B. wood C. water D. vacuum Through which of the following does sound travel fastest? A. air B. wood C. water D. vacuum

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D. It operates worldwide with the use of computers and electromagnetic waves even without signals. The effect of information superhighway on society may not always be positive. Some of its disadvantages are the following EXCEPT A. Workforce is reduced B. Social interaction is reduced C. People become dependent on technology D. The transfer of information takes place rapidly

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Bulbs A and B are connected across a 12-V battery, as shown below. Which of the following relationships of voltage across each bulb is correct? A. A voltage = B voltage = 6 V B. A voltage = B voltage = 12 V C. A voltage = 9 V; B voltage = 3 V D. A voltage = 3 V; B voltage = 9 V An experiment to investigate the voltage-current relationship as performed using Resistors 1, 2 and 3. The results are summarized in the graph below. Which material/s has/have the greatest resistance? A. Resistors 2 and 3 B. Resistors 1 and 2 C. Resistors 2 only D. Resistors 3 only What is the total resistance of the circuit? A. 20 B. 14.7 C. 6.0 D. 1.6 What would be the order of the statements in the box to describe how electrical energy is transmitted from the power plant to the consumers?
1. A transformer lowers the voltage to 220 volts 2. A transformer increases the voltage to minimize power loss 3. The voltage is transmitted to distribution substations 4. The generator produces a voltage equal to 13, 000 volts 5. The voltage is reduced at the substation to about one-fifth of the original value.

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Which of the following BEST explains why an internet is considered an information superhighway? A. It is a network of networks connecting different countries through computers. B. It allows machines to access data and information from computers. C. It transmits different signals and information through computers.

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If you drop a feather and a coin at the same time in a vacuum tube, which will reach the bottom of the tube first? A. The coin B. The feather C. Both will reach the bottom at the same time

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When you apply face powder, you use a mirror to see if thepowder is evenly applied in your ace. What property of light allows you to see yourself in the front of a mirror? A. reflection B. dispersion C. absorption D. light
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C. Electrical force exists between charged objects D. Resistance of a conductor depends on the current What are the three essential elements for electric circuit? A. Volt, power and electricity B. Volt, current and resistance C. Volt, current and water D. Volt, electricity and power Bulbs A and B are connected across a 12-V battery, as shown below. Which of the following relationships of voltage across each bulb is correct? A. A voltage = B voltage = 6 V B. A voltage = B voltage = 12 V C. A voltage = 9 V; B voltage = 3 V D. A voltage = 3 V; B voltage = 9 V

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Prepared by: LEIRA C. BORJA Teacher I, Science

A. When the man reaches the lowest deep in the water before he moves up B. When the man is at the mid of the water and the diving board C. When the man reaches the water surface D. When the man is on top of the diving board

Checked: REAH P. PAYAD Master Teacher I, Science

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Which descriptions is TRUE about the radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum? A. It has the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency. B. It has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency. C. It has the longest wavelength and the higher frequency. D. It has the shorter wavelength and the lower frequency

Noted: LAUREL S. MEDINA Head Teacher III, Science Approved by: JESUS C. MERCADO Principal II

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Incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent light tubes are both sources of electric light. Who created the first lightning bulb? A. Thomas Edison B. Benjamin Franklin C. Albert Einstein D. Georg Ohm Which statement was proven by Benjamin Franklin? A. Lightning is an electrical phenomenon. B. Charged object has a high electrical potential