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Grade 8 Physics Exam Paper

1. The document provides instructions for an online physics exam for an 8th grade student. It outlines that the exam consists of 8 questions over 6 pages to be completed within 1 hour for a total of 50 points. 2. The first question tests knowledge of renewable energy sources by having the student complete sentences about solar panels generating electricity from radiation and wind turbines transforming kinetic energy. 3. Another question asks the student to calculate the efficiency of an electric kettle that transfers 1800J of 2000J total energy supplied to heat water.

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Grade 8 Physics Exam Paper

1. The document provides instructions for an online physics exam for an 8th grade student. It outlines that the exam consists of 8 questions over 6 pages to be completed within 1 hour for a total of 50 points. 2. The first question tests knowledge of renewable energy sources by having the student complete sentences about solar panels generating electricity from radiation and wind turbines transforming kinetic energy. 3. Another question asks the student to calculate the efficiency of an electric kettle that transfers 1800J of 2000J total energy supplied to heat water.

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  • Exam Information: Provides instructions and guidelines for the physics paper, including student details and exam format.
  • Renewable Energy Question: Asks questions about renewable energy sources and associated concepts like kinetic energy and total internal reflection.
  • Energy Losses and Kettle Question: Includes a diagram-based question about energy losses in households and a practical question about electric kettles.
  • Sankey Diagram and Plane Mirror Question: Involves a Sankey diagram exercise and questions about light reflection and image properties in plane mirrors.
  • Astronomy and Circuit Drawing Question: Consists of identifying astronomical objects and drawing an electrical series circuit.
  • Electrical Components and Wave Behavior Question: Combines electrical component identification with exercises on wave behavior and energy transfer.

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MLA International School


Online Tutorial
PHYSICS PAPER
Student Name: Eaint Hay Thar Kyaw Roll Number: _______2_______   
Section:       _________2__________ Class: Grade 8
Date: March 23rd, 2022 Time: 9:30 – 10:30
___________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS

● Answer all questions.


● Fill in the blanks at the top of this page with your registered name.
● Must open camera.
● Notes are NOT ALLOWED during exam time.
● Check your answers carefully before you post your paper.

INFORMATION

● This exam paper consists of 8 questions on 6 pages including cover page.


● Worth points are given beside of each question, for a total of 50 points.
● Students have a total of one hour to complete the exam.
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1. Complete the sentences using words from the boxes.

(a) The photos show equipment used for generating electricity from renewable sources.
(2 points)

    

  

i. The Sun transfers energy to the panels of solar cells by ___radiation_____.


ii. The wind turbines transform ____kinetic____ energy into electrical energy.

(b)

When light travels from air into glass the light will bend. This is called __refraction_____. The
light will bend __towards__ the normal. When light goes from water to air it will bend ___away
from_ the normal. In special circumstances the light does not bend but bounces back. This is
called _total internal reflection__.

(7 points)
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2. The diagram shows typical values for the percentage energy losses from a house in
colder countries.

The total percentage energy loss from the roof and the window is; 

a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40% (3 points)

    
3. This question is about an electric kettle.
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For every 2000J of electrical energy supplied to an electric kettle, 1800 J is to heat water and
200 J is transferred as thermal energy to surroundings.
Go on to the next page

(i) State the formula linking efficiency, useful energy transferred and total energy
transferred.
useful energy transferred
Efficiency = —------------------------------ x 100
total energy supplied

(2 points)

(ii) Draw a Sanky diagram to show the energy transfers involved. (3 points)

(iii) What is the efficiency of the kettle? (5 points)

a.   0.1
b. 0.9
c. 200
d. 1800

4. (i) Which of the following sentences are correct? (4 points)

The image in a plane mirror is:


a. As far behind the mirror as the object is in front 
b. Larger than the object
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c. Real
d. Virtual
e. Laterally inverted
f. Upright

(ii) The letter E is reflected in a mirror, sketch the image. (1 point)

5. Select the correct one for the following objects shown in Figures.
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A. B.

C. D.

Go on to the next page


i. A is a (i) comet (ii) planet (iii) star (iv) galaxy
ii. B is a (i) comet (ii) planet (iii) star (iv) galaxy
iii. C is a (i) comet (ii) planet (iii) star (iv) galaxy
iv. D is a (i) comet (ii) planet (iii) star (iv) galaxy (8 points)

6. Draw the complete series circuit by using one cell, one switch, two bulbs and one
ammeter. ( show the +,- signs on cell and ammeter)  (5 points)
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7. This question is about electrical components.

Copy and Draw a straight line from each electrical component to its correct symbol.

(4 points)
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8. This question is about wave behavior.


The boxes give three types of wave behavior and the diagrams give three examples of
wave behavior.
Copy and Draw one straight line from each wave behavior to the example that best
shows that behavior.
(6 points)
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BEST OF LUCK

1 MLA International School Online Tutorial PHYSICS PAPER Student Name: Eaint Hay Thar Kyaw Roll Number: _______2_______  
2 1. Complete the sentences using words from the boxes. (a) The photos show equipment used for generating electricity from re
3 2. The diagram shows typical values for the percentage energy losses from a house in colder countries. The total percentage
4 For every 2000J of electrical energy supplied to an electric kettle, 1800 J is to heat water and 200 J is transferred as th
5 c. Real d. Virtual e. Laterally inverted f. Upright (ii) The letter E is reflected in a mirror, sketch the image. (1 point)
6 A. B. C. D. Go on to the next page i. A is a (i) comet (ii) planet (iii) star (iv) galaxy ii. B is a (i) comet (ii) planet
7 7. This question is about electrical components. Copy and Draw a straight line from each electrical component to its correc
8 8. This question is about wave behavior. The boxes give three types of wave behavior and the diagrams give three examples o
9 BEST OF LUCK

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