PHYSICS IGCSE GRADE 10

Open Ended

DEFINE Matter?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Matter and Energy.

• Matter and Energy are two separate concept that does not interact

• Energy is a type of matter.

• Energy is the ability to do work on matter causing it to change or move.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of energy acting on matter to cause a change?

•  A cup sitting on a table.

• A magnet attracting a paper clip.

• A book lying on the floor.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena can be explained using Physics?

• A. Photosynthesis in plants

• B. Boiling of water

• C. Structure of the cell

• D. Digestion of food

Multiple Choice

Physics is important because it helps us understand:

• A. How people behave in society

• B. The structure and function of the human body

• C. Natural laws governing matter and energy

• D. How to plant crops

Multiple Choice

The word “Physics” is derived from a Greek word meaning:

• A. Life

• B. Nature

• C. Matter

• D. Energy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the relationship between 'length' and 'metre

• Both length and metre are fundamental units.

• Both length and metre are derived quantities.

• Length is a unit and metre is a quantity.

• Length is a quantity and metre is a unit.

Multiple Choice

A student measures the length of a room to be 5 meters. The 'meter' is best described as the:

• Fundamental Units

• Derived Unit

• Numerical value

• Physical quantity

Multiple Choice

The quantity 'speed' is calculated by dividing distance by time. Based on this, speed is a:

• physical quantity

• Fundamental quantity

• Derived quantity

• Numerical value

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a derived quantity?

• Amount of substance

• acceleration

• Mass

• Time

Open Ended

A student measures the temperature of a liquid. The 'Kelvin' is the:

Open Ended

What is the total number of fundamental quantities.