Form 1 Physics Exams and Marking Schemes Free
Form 1 Physics Exams and Marking Schemes Free
Name:……….………………………………………………..Class:………Adm No:……..
JOINT EXAMINATION
PHYSICS
FORM 1
TERM 3 –
TIME: 2HRS
INSTRUCTION.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- a) Mechanics is one of the branches of physics state what it deals with. (1mk)
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- b) Name the branch of physics that deals with:
- i) Propagation of energy through space. (2mks)
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- ii) Behaviour of light as it traverses various media.
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- c) One basic laboratory rule is proper dressing. Give an example of proper dressing. (1mk)
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- Name two instruments for measuring volume of liquids. (2mks)
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- Fig 1 shows a measuring cylinder.
- Record the reading of volume, V1 of liquid in the measuring cylinder. (1mk)
- Determine the reading on the measuring cylinder after 5 drops of water each of volume 0.6cm3 are added. (2mks)
- Mark the new reading of volume, V2 on the diagram. (1mk)
- The mass of a density bottle is 20g when empty and 45g when full of water. When full of mercury its mass is 360g.
- a) i. Calculate the mass of water that fills the density bottle. (2mks)
- Calculate the mass of mercury that fills the density bottle. (1mk)
- b) i. Given that the density of water is 1g/cm3, calculate the volume of water that fills the density
bottle. (2mks)
- Give the volume of mercury that fills the density bottle. (1mk)
iii. Calculate the density of mercury. (2mks)
- a) Define force and state its SI unit. (2mks)
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- b) Differentiate between cohesive and adhesive forces. (2mks)
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- List two factors affecting surface tension. (2mks)
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- A body weighs 65N. Calculate its mass (g= 10N/Kg) (2mks)
- Define pressure giving its SI unit. (2mks)
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- Fig 2. Below shows a liquid manometer being used to measure gas pressure contained in a small bag.
- Name the pressure acting on surface of water at: (2mks)
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- State why pressure at X is equal to pressure at Z. (1mk)
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- If h=10cm, atmospheric = 103000N/m2 and density of water is 1000kg/m3, determine the pressure of the gas in the small bag. (3mks)
- State two properties of the hydraulic brake fluid. (2mks)
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- Figure below shows a lift pump.
- Name the valve that opens and the one that closes when the piston is pulled upwards. (2mks)
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- Explain why valve Y closes when the piston is pushed downwards. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- a)State the kinetic theory of matter. (1mks)
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The figure below shows a set up used to study motion of smoke particles in air.
State the purpose of:
- Apparatus A…………………………………………………………………… (2mks)
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- Lens …………………………………………………………………………..
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- b) Give two reasons why smoke particles are preferred in this experiment. (2mks)
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- c) State and explain the nature of observed motion of the smoke particles. (2mks)
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- Figure below shows bimetallic strip at room temperature and the same strip at 100o
- Compare linear expansivity values of the two metals. (2mks)
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- State how the two metals are joined together. (1mk)
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- State one application of the bimetallic strip. (1mk)
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- Give a reason for each of the following.
- In building and construction steel metal is used to reinforce concrete.(2mks)
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- Ordinary glass tumbler breaks when hot water is poured in it. (2mks)
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- State one advantage of alcohol over mercury when used as a thermometer liquid. (1mk)
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- Convert the following; (3mks)
- 298K to o
- -100C to K
- 00C to K
- State the three modes of heat transfer. (3mks)
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- State three factors that affect rate of heat transfer by conduction of a given metal conductor. (3mks)
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- Explain why metals conduct heat faster than non-metals. (2mks)
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- Give a reason why two thin blankets are warmer than one thick blanket. (1mk)
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- Give two differences between mass and weight. (4mks)
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- Complete the following basic physical quantities table. (3mks)
Basic physical quantity | SI unit | Symbol |
Electric current | Ampere | A |
Amount of substance | mol | |
Thermodynamic temperature |
- The figure below, ammonia gas and an acid gas diffuse and react to form a white deposit on the walls of the glass tube, the deposit forms nearer end B.
- State which gas diffused faster. (1mk)
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- Explain how the rate of diffusion depends on the density of a gas. (2mks)
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- Explain the effect of performing the experiment above at a higher temperature
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