MARKING SCHEME FOR JSS1 BASIC SCIENCE THIRD TERM CAT 1

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST

ALLOCATION OF MARKS: ¼ mark each = 5 marks

 

SECTION B: ESSAY

ALLOCATION OF MARKS: 5 marks each = 10 ÷ 2 = 5 marks

1.(a) Force is any action that moves an object or alters its uniform motion in a given direction.

(2 marks)

(b) Uses of Force

  • It is needed to make objects move.
  • It prevents car wheels from slipping.
  • It makes it possible for the car to stop or slow down when the brakes are applied.
  • Friction between the sole of our feet and the ground makes it possible for us to walk.
  • Magnetic force is used to repair watches.
  • Magnetic force is applied to separate iron dust from solid non-magnetic substances like sulphur and sand.

(Any 3 at 1 mark each = 3 marks)

TOTAL = 5 MARKS

2.(a) \(GF = mg\)

(½ mark)

\(= 20 × 5 \)

(½ mark)

\(= 100N\)

(1 mark)

2.(b) Friction is the force that tries to stop a body from moving.

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