PHYSICS - Questions n Answers - MSOMIBORA.COM-1
PHYSICS - Questions n Answers - MSOMIBORA.COM-1
(vii) In order to minimize zero error of an instrument the pointer should be adjusted to?
A. At zero mark B. Before zero mark C. At the middle mark D. After zero mark
(viii) Which phenomena are results of the earth being exactly along the same line between the centre of the sun
and moon ?
A. Lunar eclipse B. Penumbra C. Solar eclipse D. Umbra
(ix) The temperature of a certain liquid is measured to be 300k. What will be its temperature in degrees
centigrade?
A. 273°C B.27°C C.37°C D.573°C
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(x) A rectangular wooden block of force 10N has dimension 0.5m x 0.8mx1m. What minimum pressure will it
exert on a ground in N/M²
A.125 B.1.25 C.12.5 D.12500
2. Match the items in list A with the response in list B by writing the letter of the correct response on the box
beside the item given
List A List B
Answers
LIST A I II III IV V
LIST B
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(b) A crown made of gold and silver has a volume of 60cm³ and a mass of 1.05kg. Find the mass of gold
contained in the crown (4marks)
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4. (a).A uniform half –meter rule is balanced at 15cm mark when a load of 0.4N is hanging at the zero mark.
Draw a sketched diagram and indicating the arrow of weight of the rule acting through the centre of gravity hence
determine the weight of the half meter rule (5 marks)
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(b) A screw jack has a screw pitch of 5mm and the effort arm of 16cm.
(i) State two forms of energy in which the energy supplied to the screw jack is finally converted to.
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(ii) Determine the percentage efficiency of this screw jack, if it needs an effort of 30N to lift a load of 750N
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5. (a) (i) The law of conservation of energy has many applications in the field of science and technology, Give out
two (02) examples of the law in our daily life? (2marks)
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(ii)Accident always occur after two or more bodies interacts with each other, With the aid of two (2) points
distinguish between elastic collision and in elastic collision (04 marks)
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(b) An arrow of mass 100g is short into block of wood of mass 400g lying at rest on the smooth surface of an
ice rink .If at the moment of impact the arrow is travelling at 15m/s .Calculate the common velocity after the
impact?
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6.(a) CHACHA as an electrical engineer he was asking himself about the factor that affecting resistance of a
conductor .You as a form two student help to answer CHACHA the question by giving two (2) points
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(b) During physics practical session Leonard a form two student at Kinamapula secondary school, he was given
by physics teacher the following resistors .5Ω, 10Ω and 20Ω.What are minimum and maximum resistance
obtained by connecting those resistors? (5 marks)
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7 (a) Strong magnets used in industries for many purposes example lifting containers and so many others work as
a form two student how can you State the law of polarity and illustrate it by using sketched diagrams.
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(b) Noel a form one student at Namwawala secondary school, he was debate with his fellow form one student
that , magnets has no any applications in our daily life .You as a form two student ,help Noel and his fellow
form one ,by giving any five (5) applications of magnet
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b. Elaborate the law that govern (i) above and name it (2marks)
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9). (a)(i)Energy is the ability of doing work by using formula, definition and S.I unit, Explain the differences
between the types of mechanical energy (03 points)
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(ii) A 1000kg car is travelling down the road at the speed of 15m/s. How much kinetic energy does it have?
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b) If a crane lift a load weight 3000N through a height of 10m in 500 seconds. What is the power of the crane?
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10) (a) (i)What do you think are the reasons for why mercury is preferred to be used as thermometric
fluids?(give 3 points ) (03 marks)
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(ii)You as a form two student, how can you tell the society at your village about the function of
constriction in a clinical thermometer? (0ne point)
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b) (i) Renewable energy sources are only sources which are highly required in the third countries especially
Tanzania using two (02) examples, give out the differences between Renewable and Non-renewable energy
sources?
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ii. Hydroelectric power is the generation of electricity using flowing water to drive a turbine which powers a
generator, also is called water energy. What do you think are the advantages of using water energy? Give two (02)
points. (04 marks)
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MLIMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL
2.
LIST A I ii iii iV V
LIST B F G D H C
(05marks)@1mark
-Scientist work in architecture they use knowledge of measurements to identify densities of various building
materials. Therefore helps them to select best material for constructing different standards structures like
bridges, flyovers. (02 marks)
(ii) In hospital
Doctors use correct dosage by using appropriate apparatus and at a right time which is knowledge of
measurement. For example a patient could be injected 3cm³ at 04:00 clock. In this case measurement of volume
and time has been considered. (02 marks)
b. Solution
Data given
VT = mt/₰t
Mt=Mg + Ms.
Vg = (Mt - Vt₰s)
Vg = (1050 – 60 x 10.5)
(19.3 – 10.5)
Vg =47.73cm³
Mg = Vg x ₰g
Mg = 47.73cm³ x 19.3g/cm³
Mg = 921.14g
Therefore the mass of gold contained in the crown is 921.14g (02 marks)
I 15cm I 10cm I
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0.4N
W
From the diagram.
6Ncm = 10cm.W
W = 0.6N
b) Solution
Data given
4. A screw jack has a screw pitch of 5mm and the effort aim of 16cm.
1-kinetic energy (due to the motion of the effort aim). (01 marks)
ii). %efficiency =?
M.A = 750N/30N = 25
But VR = 2πR
P (0.5 marks)
Where; R = 16cm
(ii).
b).Solution
Data given
Mb = 400g mb
Ma = 100g ma
VC = 3m/s
Therefore the common velocity after the impact was 3m/s (01 mark)
-A short length of a wire has small resistance, while a long wire of the same material and thickness has a
larger resistance. i.e. R&L.
-The higher the temperature of the conductor the higher the resistance and the vice versa. i.e.R&T
-A nichrome wire has higher resistance than a copper wire of the same dimension.
4. Cross-sectional area (2.5 marks)
-A thin wire has higher resistance than a thick wire of the same length and material. I.e. R&1/A
B). Solution
Data given
Resistor (R1) = 5Ω
5Ω
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10Ω
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1/RT = 0.35
1/RT = 0.35/1
RT X 0.35 = 1
RT = 2.857 ≈ 2.9Ω
7. The law of Polarity states that “Like charges repel, like charges attract each other” (03 marks)
Sketched diagram
_ + - +
- + + _
(01 marks) (1 mark)
8. a) i. Inertia
Is the ability of a body to resist changes in motion (02 marks)
ii).Centre of mass
Is the point at which the whole mass of the body is assumed to be concentrated (02 mark)
iii).Centre of gravity
Is the point at which the whole weight of the body is likely to act (02 Marks)
b).The name of the law is called Newton`s first law of motion (01 marks),
>The law states that `` A body continues in its states of rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted
C).Examples experienced by the law above are: (01 marks) any one point
3. When a bus suddenly starts moving the passengers sitting or standing in the bus tend to fall backwards
4. When a bus suddenly stops the passengers sitting or standing in the bus is thrown forward.
9(a).i. Types of mechanical energy are 1.Kinetic energy and 2.Potential energy (03 marks Total)
01. (definition) Energy possessed by a body due Energy of the body at rest (0.5marks)
02. S.I unit is joule (J) (0.5 marks) S.I unit is Joule (J) (0.5 marks)
ii).Solution
Data given
k.e =112500joule
b).Solution
Data given
Power (P) =?
10) (a) (i).Mercury is preferred as thermometric liquid/fluid due to the following points.
3. It boils at 360°C
4. It freezes at ̶ 39°C
7. It expands steadily.
ii).Function of constriction in a clinical thermometer is to prevent mercury to return to the bulb after
1.Source of energy which occurs naturally, Source which will not be replenished in our life
2. Examples are sun, water, wind, sea wave, ocean Fossils(Natural gas,oil and coal),nuclear energy
tides, geothermal.
ii).Advantages of water energy is. (04 marks total) any two points
1. Industrial uses
2. Lighting purposes
4. in health facilities