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Second Quarter, SY 2022-2023

MASTERY TEST IN SCIENCE 10

SET A

Name: __________________________________ Score: ____________

Grade & Section: _________________________ Date: ____________
Teacher: ________________________________

General Directions:
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Use black or blue ink pen only.
3. Write your answers on the space provided.
4. Observe intellectual honesty.

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE (Rx1). Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the
statement is false, change the underlined word to make the statement correct.
____________________________ 1. Images that are formed behind a mirror are known as real images.

____________________________ 2. A ray passing through the center of curvature is reflected along itself.

____________________________ 3. The dangers brought by electromagnetic waves depend on their

frequency.

____________________________ 4. Wavelengths that lie from 300 GHz to 300 MHz belong to the visible
light spectrum.

____________________________ 5. Shorter wavelengths produce less energy and longer wavelengths

produce more energy.

____________________________ 6. Convex mirror always forms real images because its reflected rays
spread out the mirror.

____________________________ 7. In the magnification equation, if M > 1, the image formed is bigger

than the object.

____________________________ 8. Concave mirrors are called a diverging type of mirror as the reflected
rays intersect at one point.

____________________________ 9. Images formed by a plane mirror are always virtual, upright, same size
and distance, and laterally reversed.

____________________________ 10. Non-ionizing radiation consists of the electromagnetic spectrum that

has a lower frequency and longer wavelengths.

____________________________ 11. Reflection is the process of bouncing back light into a different
medium it has been traveling after striking a surface.

____________________________ 12. Airport securities make use of computer axial tomography which is a
kind of x-ray that examines the inside of a passenger's luggage.

____________________________ 13. Magnetic resonance imaging in hospitals is used for viewing internal
parts of the human body and produces microwaves along the process.

____________________________ 14. Frequencies of gamma rays, x-rays, and ultraviolet radiation are
considered penetrative and harmful when exposed over a long period of
time.

____________________________ 15. The electromagnetism spectrum can either be characterized from

lowest frequency to highest frequency and longest wavelength and

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shortest wavelength.

II. SEQUENCING (Rx1). Arrange the following items in increasing order of wavelength

____________ 16. Gamma rays

____________ 17. Radio waves
____________ 18. Visible light
____________ 19. X-rays
____________ 20. Infrared rays
____________ 21. Ultraviolet radiation
____________ 22. Microwaves

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE (Rx1). Identify what is being referred to. Write CAPITAL LETTERS only.
For Numbers 23-25, identify the type of mirror.

________ 23. It is a type of mirror that is typically used in rear view mirrors in cars or convenience stores.
A. Concave mirror B. Convex mirror
C. Plane mirror D. Two-way mirror

________ 24. Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope to see the visible region of the EM spectrum which
uses what kind of mirror?
A. Concave mirror B. Convex mirror
C. Plane mirror D. Two-way mirror

________ 25. Lia who is a frequent shopper usually tries tops and bottoms inside the fitting room. What kind of mirror
is present in fitting rooms?
A. Concave mirror B. Convex mirror
C. Plane mirror D. Two-way mirror

___________ 26. Kai was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. The doctor suggested to undergo radiotherapy
(gamma rays) to lessen the growth and kill the cancer cells. Which of the following are NOT TRUE about
radiotherapy?
A. Radiotherapy kills both healthy and cancer B. Over usage of radio therapy can cause mild
cells reddening of the skin to serious burns
C. Overexposure to radiotherapy can alter an D. None of the above
individual’s DNA make up.

________ 27. Overexposure to non-ionizing radiation can still pose a threat to humans. Which of the following
statements are TRUE about overexposure to non-ionizing radiation?
A. Radio waves can interfere with pacemakers B. The red region of the visible light can cause
eye damage
C. Microwaves can cause cataracts D. Both A and C are true

________ 28. A concave mirror has a radius of 30 cm and an object was placed at 60 cm in front of the mirror. The
nature and position of the image shall be…
A. Real, upright, and bigger than the object B. Real, inverted, and smaller than the object
C. Virtual, inverted, and same size as the object D. Virtual, upright, and bigger than the object

________ 29. Blue light causes more damage to the eye instead of other colors present in the visible light. This is
because of…
A. Long wavelength B. Low energy
C. Low frequency D. High energy

_________ 30. If the frequency is doubled, the wavelength will be…

A. one-fourth B. doubled

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C. one-half D. tripled

V. ESSAY (Rx3). Read and analyze the question. Answer it in not more than 5 sentences.

Rubric for Grading Essay

3 The essay is well written based on facts and previous learnings. It answers the question directly to the point and in a concise manner.

2 The essay is well written but it lacks support for facts or providing information necessary to the question.

1 The essay is not well written and it lacks information that would answer the given question.

0 The students weren’t able to answer the question at all.

31. Given that there are various effects and benefits caused by electromagnetic waves, are all regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum considered to be safe? Explain.
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V. PROBLEM SOLVING (Rx3). Provide what is being asked. Show your complete solutions. Use the GRESA
method.

32. The laser in a compact disc (CD) player uses light with a wavelength of 840 nm. What is the frequency and
energy of this light? (1 m = 1 x 109 nm)

33. A concave mirror has a radius of curvature of 20 cm. Eloy placed a 2.0cm-tall object 30 cm from the mirror. What
is the position of the image and height?

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34. Determine the focal length of a convex mirror that produces an image that is 17.5 cm behind the mirror when the
object is 34.3 cm from the mirror.

35. An object is placed 25.6 cm from a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 12-cm. What is the distance of the
image and its image characteristics? Draw its ray diagram.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so
that we may fear less.” —Marie Curie

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MASTERY TEST IN SCIENCE 10

SET B
Name: __________________________________ Score: ____________
Grade & Section: _________________________ Date: ____________
Teacher: ________________________________

General Directions:
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Use black or blue ink pen only.
3. Write your answers on the space provided.
4. Observe intellectual honesty.

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE (Rx1). Write TRUE if the statement is true; or change the underlined statement that
makes the sentence incorrect and write the correct answer on the space provided.
____________________________ 1. Radio waves have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic
spectrum.

____________________________ 2. Gamma rays are categorized as non-ionizing waves.

____________________________ 3. X-rays are considered to be ionizing waves.

____________________________ 4. The human eye can detect Microwaves.

____________________________ 5. Despite its visual undetectability, gamma rays can still damage the
eyes.

____________________________ 6. Radio waves can cause cancer and DNA alteration.

____________________________ 7. Purple light in the visible light spectrum has a higher frequency
compared to Ultraviolet light.

____________________________ 8. The human eye can only detect visible light.

____________________________ 9. Plane mirrors refract images.

____________________________ 10. The Law of Reflection indicates that the angle of incidence and
reflection are dissimilar.

____________________________ 11. Concave and convex mirrors both reflect light to form images.

____________________________ 12. Convex mirrors only produce virtual images.

____________________________ 13. Images formed in concave mirrors beyond the curvature produce
small and real images.

____________________________ 14. The radius of curvature of mirrors is typically twice the focal length.

____________________________ 15. The images formed in concave mirrors on exactly the point of
curvature produce a real and same-sized image.

II. SEQUENCING (Rx1). In chronological order, arrange the different forms of electromagnetic waves based on their
level of frequency. (1 being the highest frequency - 7 being the lowest frequency)

______16. Microwaves
______17. Visible light
______18. X-rays
______19. Radio Waves
______20. Infrared

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______21. Ultraviolet
______22. Gamma rays

IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE (Rx1). Choose the correct answer among the following set of items and write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided.

___23. It converges the light rays incident on it to some point.

a. Concave mirror b. Convex mirror
c. Plane mirror d. Two-way mirror

___24. It diverges the light rays incident on it to some point.

a. Concave mirror b. Convex mirror
c. Plane mirror d. Two-way mirror

___25. After refraction, light rays move away from each other.
a. Concave mirror b. Convex mirror
c. Plane mirror d. Two-way mirror

____26. Considering its nature of having high frequency, which among the following EM waves are best suitable for
killing cancer cells?
a. Ultraviolet rays b. Gamma rays
c. Microwaves d. Infrared

____27. This EM wave is considered non-ionizing, that is why it can be used in daily living without having many
precautions.
a. Radio Waves b. Visible light
c. Microwaves d. All of the above

____28. When you look at yourself in a plane mirror, what image is likely to appear?
a. Real image on the surface of the mirror b. Virtual image in front of the mirror
c. Real image in front of the mirror d. Virtual image behind the mirror

____29. What would be the color of the light of the previous spectrum if the proceeding EM wave is ultraviolet rays?
a. Blue b. Purple
c. Indigo d. Violet

____30. What would be the previous EM wave if the proceeding visible light is colored red?
a. Gamma rays b. Ultraviolet Rays
c. Infrared rays d. X-rays

V. ESSAY (Rx3). Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Rubric for Grading Essay

3 The essay is well written based on facts and previous learnings. It answers the question directly to the point and in a concise manner.

2 The essay is well written but it lacks support for facts or providing information necessary to the question.

1 The essay is not well written and it lacks information that would answer the given question.

0 The students weren’t able to answer the question at all.

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31. Explain how and why the electromagnetic spectrum can become useful or harmful in human society.
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VI. PROBLEM SOLVING (Rx3). Use the GRESA method

32. Identify the energy that will be produced by this violet light in the visible light spectrum with its given wavelength
of 380 nm.

33. Draw a ray diagram showing the orientation, type and nature of the image with the given problem: An object is
placed beyond the curvature of an unidentified mirror with a focal length of 16cm.

34. An unidentified object has a curvature of -24.0 cm. A 6.0 cm pencil was placed 6.0 cm away from this mirror.
Determine the height and distance of the image and its magnification.

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35. Ali stands 8 cm away from a makeup mirror. Her image appears to be 24 cm in front of the mirror. What is the
focal length of the mirror? Determine the image characteristics.

“Mathematics and Sciences reveal its secrets only to those who approach it with pure love, for its
own beauty.”

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ANSWER KEY SET A

I. Modified True or False

1. In Front of the mirror
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. Microwaves
5. More; less
6. Never
7. TRUE
8. Converging
9. TRUE
10. TRUE
11. Same
12. TRUE
13. TRUE
14. TRUE
15. Electromagnetic Spectrum

II. Sequencing
16. 1
17. 7
18. 4
19. 2
20. 5
21. 3
22. 6

IV. Multiple Choice

23. B
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. D
28. B
29. D
30. C

V. Essay

31. The electromagnetic spectrum consists of different wavelengths and frequencies that can be both beneficial
and harmful for us. We can infer that the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are safe at a low level.
Those with higher frequency should only be used when it is necessary and at the right amount.
Overexposure to the EM spectrum can still pose a threat to our human health (disturbances in pacemaker,
formation of cataracts, eye damage, skin burns, etc.) There is a saying that too much of something is
harmful and it works the same way with the EM spectrum.

VI. Problem Solving

32. G = 𝜆 = 380 nm
R = f (frequency) and E (energy)
v
E=f= and E = hf
λ
3.0 x 10 ⁸
S= f= = 7.89 x 10¹⁴ Hz
3.8 x 10 ⁻⁷
S = E = (6.63 x 10⁻³ ⁴ٰٰ)(7.89 x 10¹⁴ Hz) = 5.23 x 10⁻¹⁹ J
A = 7.89 x 10¹⁴ Hz and 5.23 x 10⁻¹⁹ J

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33. G = ho = 2.0 cm; do = 30 cm; R = 20 cm

R = di (distance of the image) ; hi (height of the image)
1 1 di
E= − (distance of the image); f = R/2 (focal length; hi = (ho) (magnification)
f do do
S = f = 20/2 = 10 cm (focal length)
1 1 1
S= = − = 0.067
d i 10 30
0.067 di 1
S= = = 14.93 cm
0.067 0.067
(ho)d i 2(14.93)
S = hi = =
do 30
A = 14.92 cm (distance of the image); 0.99 or 1cm (height of the image)

34. G = di = 17.5 cm; do = 34.3 cm

R = f (focal length)
1 1
E= +
di do
1 1 1
S= = + = 0.086
f 17.5 34.3
1 1
A= = =11.63 cm
f 0.086

35.G = do = 25.6 cm; R = 12 cm

R = f (focal length); di
E= −
1
f
1
do
(distance of the image); f = R/2 (focal length); | |
−d i
do
(magnification)
S = f = 12/2 = 6
1 1 1
S= = + = 0.13 = 7.69 cm (distance of the image)
d i 6 25.6
S= |
−7.69
25.6 |
= 0.30
A = 7.69 cm, real, smaller than the object, inverted

ANSWER KEY SET B

I. Modified True or False

1. Longest wavelength

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2. Ionizing waves
3. TRUE
4. Cannot
5. TRUE
6. Cannot
7. Lower frequency
8. TRUE
9. Reflect
10. Similar
11. TRUE
12. TRUE
13. TRUE
14. TRUE
15. TRUE

II. Sequencing
16. 2
17. 4
18. 6
19. 1
20. 3
21. 5
22. 7

III. Multiple Choice

23. A.
24. B.
25. A.
26. B.
27. D.
28. B.
29. D
30. C

IV. Essay
31. The electromagnetic spectrum can either be useful or harmful depending on the intensity and amount. A
sufficient amount of any EM can be utilized properly as the energy it provides can be bearable depending on
what object receives. The only things that cause absolute harm in the spectrum are the cosmic or gamma
rays as their energy and frequency is far beyond human usage.

V. Problem Solving
32.
Given: 380 nm
Required: Energy: ?
Equation: Conversion 380nm x 1 m/1.0x10^9 nm; E=hf
Solution:
380nm x 1 m/1.0x10^9 nm = 3.8x10^-7 m
f = c/lambda = 3.0x10^8 m/s / 3.8x10^-7 = 7.89x10^14
E = hf = (6.63x10^-34 J/s)(7.89x10^14) = 5.23 x 10^-19

Answer: 5.23x10^19 J

33.
Given: f = 16cm
Required: Image orientation, nature, size
Equation: multiplication
Solution:
C = 16(2) = 32 cm
The object is placed beyond C; beyond the curvature.

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Answer: C = 32cm; real, inverted and smaller

34.
Given: c = -24cm = f = -12; ho = 6cm; do = 6cm
Required: Height of the image, magnification
Equation: 1/f = 1/do + 1/di (mirror equation); m = hi/ho = -di/do
Solution:
1/-12 = 1/6 + 1/di
12di (1/-12 = 1/6 + 1/di) 12di
- di = 2di + 12
-3di = 12
di = -4cm (virtual image)
hi/ho = -di/do = hi/8 = 4/6
6hi/32 = hi = 5.3
m = 5.⅜
m = .6
M < 1; .6 < 1
The image is upright and taller.

Answer: di = -4cm; hi = 5.3cm; m = .667

35.
Given: do = 8 cm; di = 24 cm
Required: f and image characteristics
Equation: 1/f = 1/do + 1/di and m = hi/ho = -di/do
Solution: 1/f = 1/8 + 1/24 = 0.167
= 1/0.167 = 6cm
M = 24/8 = 3 cm
Answer: The focal length is 6cm and the image is smaller than the object.

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