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Physics Mid Form One

This document contains a physics exam with multiple choice and short answer questions covering topics like SI units, density, forces, measurements, and scientific instruments. It is divided into 3 sections testing knowledge of basic concepts, problem solving abilities, and laboratory skills/safety. The exam was created by the Physics Department of Coach Ally Vocational Training Center to assess student understanding of key principles in the field.

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COACH ALLY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

FORM ONE {P-Q}

PHYSICS PAPER
TIME 3:HOURS
INSTUCTIONS:
1.Answer all questions in both section.
2.Where necessary the following constant may be used;
I. Acceleration due to gravity, g=10m/s2
II. Density of water =1g/cm3 or 1000kg/m3

SECTION A (30MARKS)

1.For each of the items (i)-(xx),choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its correct letter
in the box provided.
(i).The S I units of the basic quantities we have to measure in mechanics are.
A. Newton, Watt and joule.
B. Newton, kilogram and second.
C. Kilogram, metre and second. [ ]
D. Newton, metre and second.

(ii).A length of 680 cm is equal to;


A. 6.8 m
B. 68m
C. 680000m [ ]
D. 0.68m

(iii).A body of mass 9.0 kg has a weight of;


A. 9.00N
B. 9.0N
C. 0.9N [ ]
D. 90N
(iv). The density of a block with dimension 0.24m x 0.08m x 0.2m and mass of 2.4kg is;
A. 1.6 x103 kg/m3
B. 625kg/m3
C. 2.4kg/m3 [ ]
D. 500kg/m3
(v).176°F is equal to;
A. 100°c
B. 348°c
C. 259°c [ ]
D. 80°c
(vi).The S I unit of power is;
A. Joule
B. Joule second [ ]
C. Watt
D. N/M2

(vii). A n atom is electrically neutral because it consists of an equal number of;


A. Protons and neutrons
B. Protons and electrons [ ]
C. Electrons and neutrons
D. Protons, electrons and neutrons
(viii). The up thrust on a body totally immersed in a liquid is equal to;
A. The weight of liquid displaced
B. The mass of liquid displaced
C. The volume of liquid displaced [ ]
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D. The weight of the spring balanced used
(ix). 1litre is equal to;
A. 500cm3
B. 2m3
C. 1000cm3 [ ]
3
D. 1m
(x). The S I unit of pressure is ;
A. Joules
B. Newton metre
C. Newton second [ ]
D. None of the above
(xi). The force of friction between layers of liquid is called;
A. Surface tension
B. Strain
C. Viscosity [ ]
D. Electricity
(xii). ------------------------------- is the SI unit of force;
A. Mass
B. Newton
C. Temperature [ ]
D. Metre
(xiii). The branch of science deal with the study of matter in relation to energy is called;
A. Biology
B. Physician
C. Physics [ ]
D. Physicists
(xiv). The quantity of matter in an object Is called------------------------------
A. Mass
B. Newton
C. Gas [ ]
D. Energy
(xv). A force of 10Newtons causes a body to accelerates at 5m/s2.The mass of the body is;
A. 50kg
B. 5kg
C. 2kg [ ]
D. 20kg
(xvi). Newton is a force which has the following units;
A. Kg m/s
B. Kg/m2s2
C. Kgs/m2 [ ]
2
D. Kg m/s
(xvii). A piece of metal of volume 0.24cm3 and mass 0.72kg has a relative density of;
A. 3.0kg/cm3
B. 3.0kg/m3 [ ]
C. 0.3
D. 3.0
(xviii). Measure mass of substance -------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Spring balance
B. Beam balance
C. Spectrometer [ ]
D. Gold leaf electroscope
(xix). If a body float in a liquid ;
A. Its weight is less than the up thrust on it
B. Its weight is greater than up thrust
C. Its weight is equal to the up thrust on it [ ]
D. Its volume is equal to the volume of liquid displaced
(xx). A temperature of 100°F is equal to;

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A. 33.3°c
B. 37.8°c
C. 47.8°c [ ]
D. 73.3°c
E.

2. Match each item in list A with correct responses in list B by writing a letter of a correct responses
below the corresponding item number in the table provided.
LIST A LIST B
i. An instrument that measure length, A. Mag debug instrument.
depth, internal and external diameters. B. Measuring cylinder.
ii. An instrument that measure volumes C. Vanier calliper.
of liquid. D. Glass tumbler.
iii. An instrument that measure force of E. Spring balance.
pull. F. Clinical thermometer.
iv. An instrument that transfer specific G. Pipette.
amount of liquid from one container to
another.
v. An instrument that measure body
temperature.

ANSWERS:
LIST A I II III IV V
LIST B

3. Complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in space provided.
i. Basic physical proportions of measurement which cannot be obtained from any other proportions
by either multiplication or division are called……………………………..........................
ii. Stair cases , winding roads uphill, wedges and a screw are physical example
of………………………………………………………………
iii. The resistance of a body to change it is state of rest is
called………………………………………………………………..
iv. Materials which do not obey Hooke’s law are known
as……………………………………………………
v. For a stretching elastic materials…………………………………is directly proportional to
extension provided that……………………………………………………..is not exceeded.
vi. Objects which emit light when they are hot are
called………………………………………………………..
vii. SI unit of time is……………………………………………..while the SI unit of length
is……………………………………………………
viii. Vanier callipers measures length to an
accuracy of………………………………

SECTION B (50MARKS)
(Answer all question in this section)
4.(a) Define the term force and state its SI unit
(b). list five types of forces
(c). distinguish between a stretching force and resting restoring force

5.(a) Define first aid


(b) mention five importance of first aids
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(c)mention five rules used in physics laboratory

6. (a) define the term measurements


(b)how many seconds are there in one day
(c)complete the following table below which shows the measurements and its SI unit and
symbols.
QUANTITY SI UNIT ABREVIATION
i. Length M
ii. Mass
kilogram ………………………..
iii. second S
…………………….
iv. Amount of substance mole
………………………….
kelvin Mol
v. …………………

vi. Acceleration ……………………… m/s2

vii. ………………………. ampere A

7.(a) i/. Define density


ii/. Relative density of a substances
(b). Mention five applications of density and relative density in every day life.
(c). A piece of copper metal of 5.1cm3 has a mass of 41.6g. Calculate the relative density of
copper

8.(a) Define vennier calliper.


(b). Draw a well labelled diagram of vennier calliper

SECTION C (20 MARKS)


(answer all question in this section)
9.(a)Define micrometer screw gauge(M S G)
(b). Draw a well labelled diagram of micrometer screw gauge
(c). give three (03) differences between mass and weight.

10.(a). Define scientific method.


(b)Mention (08) eight steps applicable in a steps of scientific investigation.
(c). Draw the following warning signs.
I/ .TOXIC
II/.FLAMMABLE
III/. OXIDIZING AGENT
IV/.CORROSIVE
V/. RADIOACTIVE

………..THE END………….

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

BY BROTHER JUMA S

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