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Welcome back to our\u00a0Examination Paper Analysis<\/strong>\u00a0series!<\/p>\n

In this article, we will be reviewing the 2018 Xinmin Primary School (XMPS) P5 SA2 Science Examination Paper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

What Topics Are Covered In This Paper?<\/h2>\n

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As seen from the topics listed above, this paper includes questions from quite an even spread of lower and upper block topics, unlike other school papers that test more questions from the lower block topics instead.<\/p>\n

Another interesting aspect of this paper is that the main topic tested is Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, which is commonly taught in P6 in various schools. Out of the 28 multiple-choice questions in Booklet A, there are 9 questions on this topic. In Booklet B, almost 25% of the open-ended questions are also on this topic.<\/p>\n

\u2733\ufe0f Please note that the topic of Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is about explaining energy conversions and is actually different from the topic of Energy in Food<\/strong> which is about the process of photosynthesis.<\/p>\n

As I typically cover P4 & P5 topics in our other examination paper analysis articles, I will be discussing 2 questions on the topic of Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

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Read Also:<\/h3>\n
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  1. A Beginner\u2019s PSLE Science Guide To Kinetic Energy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. A Beginner\u2019s PSLE Science Guide To Elastic Potential Energy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Ultimate Science Practice Series: Energy (Practice Questions & Explainer Videos)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Let’s Take A Look At Q28<\/h2>\n

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    Source: Xinmin Primary School \u2013 2018 P5 SA2 Examination Paper [Q28]<\/em><\/p>\n

    In this multiple-choice question, it is mentioned that “Jason placed two cubes of different materials but of the same size on two identical springs. As a result, the springs were compressed as shown below.”<\/p>\n

    What are the important phrases in this sentence to take note of?<\/p>\n