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INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consist of section A, B and C with total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B 70marks and section C caries 15 marks
4. Where necessary the following constants may be used
�
Acceleration due to gravity, g =10 ��
1� 1000��
Density of water = ��3
�� �3
Pie, = �3.14

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 SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer ALL questions
1. Write the letter of the most correct answer in the space provided
i) Physics may be expressed as:
(a) A quantitative science
(b) The most basic of science
(c) An experimental science
(d) All (a), (b) and (c) are true
ii) An apparatus in physics laboratory is
(a) Set of instruction to carry out experiments
(b) Instruments used in the laboratory for experimentation
(c) Containers used to keep chemicals
(d) A place where physicist used to store their instruments
iii) The following are the fundamental types of forces, except:
(a) Force of gravity
(b) Electromagnetic force
(c) Strong nuclear force
(d) Pulling or pushing force
iv) An object floats in water with 20% of its volume above the surface. What
is the relative density of the object?
(a) 0.16
(b) 0.2
(c) 0.64
(d) 0.8
v) The variation of pressure is liquid depends on:
(a) Shape
(b) Mass
(c) Depth
(d) Temperature
vi) One of these properties of matter is used to remove salts from sea water
(a) Surface tension
(b) Diffusion
(c) Capillarity
(d) Osmosis
vii) The power required to accelerate a Noah car of mass 3000kg from the
rest to speed of 20m/s in 12seconds is:
(a) 50kW
(b) 72Kw
(c) 60Kw
(d) 20Kw
viii) The property of light which is responsible for formation of shadow is
(a) It travels in vacuum
(b) It transfer energy
(c) It radiates
(d) It travels in straight line

ix) Which of the following instrument is used for measuring mass

(a) Spring balance
(b) Barometer
(c) Beam balance
(d) Eureka cane

2. Match correctly item in list A with list B.

List A List B
(i) An instrument that A. Measuring cylinder
measures length, depth B. Pipette
internal and external C. Vernier calipers
diameter. D. Glass tumbler
(ii) An instrument that E. Spring balance
measures volumes of F. Clinical thermometer
liquids G. Magdeburg experiment
(iii) An instrument that
measures force of pull
(iv) An instrument that transfers
specific amount of liquid
from one container to
another
(v) An instrument that
measures body
temperature.

SECTION B (70 marks)

Answer ALL questions

3. Electricity is the energy that has several uses in our daily life. We use
electricity for lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration and operating electrical
and electronic appliances. In physics laboratory, electricity is used to conduct
several experiments. Thus, the presence of electricity is an important feature
of a physics laboratory. However, when an electric current passes through a
human body it cause an electric shock. Write seven (7) guidelines a first aider
should follow to help electric shock victim
4. Robert is a form one student who abscond physics subject, assuming that is
less important to his life. By giving five points (5), convince Robert the
importance of attending physics periods.

5. Using examples, explain how the following subjects related to physics

(a) History
(b) Geography
(c) Biology

6. (a) Label the parts F,B,N,E,L C,T,R,A,B by giving roman number respectively

(b) Make a sketch of a micrometer screw gauge showing a reading of

6.49mm.

7. Study the diagram below then answer the question that follows

(a) Force 1 and 2 are forces due to _____________________

(b) Force 3 is force due to _____________________________
(c) ______________ Force balances the force _______________ acting on
a needle.
8. (a) The figure below shows a man pushes a barrel, when the barrel move we
say he is do a work but when the barrel does not move we say he is not doing
a work why?

(b) Explain why a rotating wonder wheel becomes hot after a sudden stop.
(c) How much power is required for a car 1000kg in charging speed from
10m/s to 40m/s in 8s?

9. Pilato is a form one student at Pugu Secondary, the physics teacher has
instructed him to cut a piece of soap by using two wires varying in thickness.
Pilato at first used very thin wire to cut a bar of soap into half. What is the
difference when a bar of soap is cut using a thin wire and when a thick wire?
 SECTION C (Marks 15)
Anwer question number ten (10)
10. The hydrometer shown below is used to measure the densities of liquids
between 1g/cm3 and 0.08g/cm3. Assume that density of water = 1g/cm3, the
cross-section area of the stem is 0.5cm2 and the height of the stem above the
liquid level is 16cm. Determine the volume of the hydrometer below mark 1.0

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i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x

D B D D C D A D B C
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2.

i ii iii iv v
C A E B F
@1mark

3 (i) Do not touch the victim who is still in contact with electric current.

(ii) Break the contact by switching off the current at the switch or the main
switch if it can be reached easily

(iii) If it is possible to switch off the current, move the person from his or her
position by using a non-conductor materials, for instance a piece of dry wooden
plank or broom.

(iv) If you suspect that area has high voltage, call for professional help
immediately

(v) If the victim is un conscious, check the breathing and pulse rate, if he or she
has breathing problems, try to revive his or her breathing rate to normal.

(v) Administer first aid for shock, burns or other injuries sustained by the victim

(vi) Take the victim to the nearest heath facility 2marks

4 (i) The study of physics enables a person to answer questions about physical
properties of matter.

(ii) Enable us to acquire knowledge and skills

(iii) Helps to recognize the universe

(iv) Helps to get professional people like doctors of engineers.

(v) Help to know light and its properties. @ 2marks

5 (a) Some devices such as Carbon 14 used in history are made of the
application of physics

(b) The devices used to study weather in geography are made of the
application of physics e.g. Wind vane, Anemometer, Rain gauge etc

(c) Physics simplifies the study of microorganisms in biology by using microscope.

@ 2marks

6 (a) i) F- Metal frame (vi) C-Thimble scale

(ii) B-Object (vii) T-Thimble

(iii) N-Locking nut (viii) R-Ratchet

(iv) E-Sleeve (ix) A-Anvil

(v) L-Sleeve scale (x) P-Spindle @ (0.5mark)

(b) Solution

Start by drawing main scale showing reading close to 6.5mm (i.e not touching
the 6.5mm mark) then draw the thimble to show reading of 0.49 mm.

B 5 marks

7 (a) Surface tension 3 marks

(b) Gravitational pull (weight) 3marks

(c)Surface tension, due to gravity 2 marks

8 (a) For the work to be done, the body should move through a certain distance
since work is the of force and distance moved in the direction of force.

(b) Due to transformation of energy from kinetic energy to heat energy

(c) Solution

The work done on the car increases its kinetic energy

Work done = ∆��

1 1
=2 ��2 � − 2 ��2 �

1 1
= 2 × 1000�� × (40�/�)2 − 2
× 1000��(10�/�)2

= 750000J

The energy used by the car is 750000J

The power required is given by:

������ ����
P= ����

750000�
= 8�
= 93750�.

Car engines are often rated in horsepower (hp) where 1 hp=746 watts.

What is the required power measured in horsepower?

1ℎ�
P= 93750 × 746�

= 125.67hp

9. The difference when a bar of soap is cut using a thin wire and when using
thick wire is that, it was easier to cut a bar of soap when he used a thin piece of
wire than a thick one. This shows that the smaller the surface area it exerts
greater pressure.

10. The volume between 0.8 and 1.0 marks be V2

The volume below the 0.8 mark be V2

Then, V2= Area x height

= 16cm x 0.5cm3

=8cm3

So, V3 = V1 + V2 = (V1+8)cm3

The upthrust on the hydrometer when in water U= ������ × �1 × �

Upthrust on the hydrometer when in the liquid U= ������� × �3 × �
From the law of floatation,

The weight of the hydrometer = upthrust = upthrust is liquid

That is

������ × �1 × � = ������� × �3 × �
Thus,
������� × �3 �������
�1 = ������
= ������
× (�1 + 8)

0.8
V1= × (�1 + 8)
1.0

V1=0.8V1+6.4

0.2V1=6.4

V1=32cm3

Therefore, the volume of hydrometer below 1cm mark is 32cm3

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