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S.1 Physics Term 2

This document contains a physics exam with 6 questions covering various topics: 1) Physics deals with natural phenomena and its branches include mechanics and optics. Physics laboratories are used to study physical phenomena through observation and experimentation. 2) The SI units for various physics quantities like area, length, mass, time and force are listed along with whether they are basic or derived units. 3) Instruments for measuring volume, mass and converting between units are discussed. 4) The four states of matter and particle theory explanations for properties of solids and melting are provided. 5) Brownian motion and diffusion are defined with examples given, and factors affecting diffusion rates are mentioned. 6) Examples

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S.1 Physics Term 2

This document contains a physics exam with 6 questions covering various topics: 1) Physics deals with natural phenomena and its branches include mechanics and optics. Physics laboratories are used to study physical phenomena through observation and experimentation. 2) The SI units for various physics quantities like area, length, mass, time and force are listed along with whether they are basic or derived units. 3) Instruments for measuring volume, mass and converting between units are discussed. 4) The four states of matter and particle theory explanations for properties of solids and melting are provided. 5) Brownian motion and diffusion are defined with examples given, and factors affecting diffusion rates are mentioned. 6) Examples

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S.1 Physics.

End of term 2 examination.


Attempt all questions. 2 hours.
1. (a). Explain briefly what Physics deals with.
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(b). Mention any two branches of Physics.
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(c). Briefly explain the purpose of a Physics laboratory.

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(d). Explain briefly how Physics is important using any one area of human activity.
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2. (a). State the S.I units for the following physics quantities.
(i). Area. ________________________________________
(ii). Length. ______________________________________
(iii). Mass. _______________________________________
(iv). Time ________________________________________
(v). Force. ________________________________________
(b). Classify the quantities mentioned in (a) above under basic quantities or derived
quantities by completing the table below.

Basic quantities Derived quantities

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3. In each of the following, state the instrument that can be used to measure the given
quantities. In each case, express the quantity the units stated.
(a). the volume of a stone was found to be 420cm3.
(i). State the instrument that was used.
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(ii). Convert the volume of the stone to cubic metres.
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(iii). Express your answer in (ii) above in standard form.
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(b). the mass of a spoonful of baking powder was found to be 53.2g.


(i). state the instrument used.
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(ii). Convert the mass of baking powder to kilograms.
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4. (a). Mention the four states of matter.
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(b). (i). Explain the nature of solids using the Particle theory of matter.

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(ii). Use particle theory to discuss the melting of solids when heated.
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5. (a). Explain briefly what you understand by the following terms. Give one day to day
situation where the phenomenon occurs.
(i). Brownian motion.
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(ii). Diffusion.
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(b). (i).State one factor that affects the rate of diffusion.
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(ii). Use particle theory to explain Brownian motion.
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6. (a). Give two examples of each of the following.

Contact forces Non-contact forces


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ii

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(b). Calculate the weight of the following masses.

(i). M=3 .4 kg
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(ii). M=500 g
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(b). (i). if the forces are balanced, find the value of force F.

5N
12N
F

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(ii) Calculate the resultant force.

13N 5N

15N

END

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