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GAUGE 1 PHYSICS PP2 FINAL GAUGE PREDICTION 2024 EXAMINATION

Instruction to The Candidates

a) Write your name and ADM number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of two Sections A and B.
d) There are 14 printed pages, with 18 questions check to confirm that your paper is complete.
e) Answer all the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
f) All working must be clearly shown in the spaces provided.
g) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
For Examiners Use Only

Section Question Total Score Candidates Score

A 1-13 25

B 14 8
15 9
16 11
17 14
18 13

Total 80

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 SECTION I (25 MARKS)
1. State the number of images formed when three objects are placed between two plane
mirrors which parallel to each to each other. (1mk)
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2. The figure shows a highly negatively charged electroscope. A pointed pin M which is earthed
is brought closer to the metal cap N as shown.

State and explain the observations that will be made. (3mks)

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3. The figure below shows an electric circuit. S1, S2 and S3 are switched and L1,L2 and L3 are
lamps. A constant potential difference is applied across X and Y.

i) Other than L1 state the lamp that will light when S1 and S2 are closed. (1mk)
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ii) How does the brightness in L1in (i) above compared with its brightness when all the switches
are closed. (1mk)
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4. One method of magnetization is by single stroking. State the disadvantage of this method. (1mk)

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5) A pendulum bob takes 0.5seconds to move from its mean position to maximum
displacement. Calculate its frequency. (2mks)
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6. The figure below shows part of a rainbow.

State what happens at part

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7. State one factor that affects resistance of metal conductor other than temperature.(1mk)
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8. The figure shown a network of three capacitors

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 Determine the effective capacitance. (2mks)
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9. The figure shows sound waves emitted by a drum stick.

Explain way the wave fronts are directed to the ground (2mks)
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10. Write a nuclear equation of a radioactive cobalt 60

26 Co which undergoes a  decay to form
element W. (2mks)
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11. The figure below show an object O placed in front of concave mirror.

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On the same figure construct a ray diagram to locate the image of the object. (3mks)
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12.a) State one property common to all electromagnetic waves. (1mk)
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b) On the axis provided, sketch a frequency wavelength graph for electromagnetic waves. (1mk)

13.a) The figure below shows a p-n junction connected to a cell.

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 What type of biasing will occur if the terminals of the cell are interchanged (1mk)
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b) The graph below shows the output obtained with time during rectification process

State the number of diode used in this process. (1mk)

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SCTION II (55 MARKS)
Answer all the question in the space provided
14.a) State Ohm’s law (1mk)
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b) Study the circuit diagram below and answer the question that follows.

Calculate
i) The effective resistance (2mks)
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ii) Current flowing through the ammeter (2mks)
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iii) Current flowing through the 4  resister. (3mks)
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15.a) State one use of echoes (1mk)
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b) Explain why there is gradual decrease in amplitude of a progressive wave (1mrk)
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c)i) Distinguish between Refraction and reflection of waves (1mk)
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ii) In the figure below complete the diagram to show how plane wave move in the shallow and
deep region there after (2mks)

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iii) The figure below shows how water wave interferes in a ripple tank. The amplitude and
wavelength of each wave is 8cm and 5cm respectively.

Determine the amplitude of the water wave at point

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iv) If the Vibrator at S1 and S2 in part (iii) above produce coherent waves of frequency 40Hz,
determine the speed of the water wave. (2mks)
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16.a) Determine the term principal focus for a convex lens. (1mk)
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b) A certain student accommodates objects situated at a distance greater than 80.0cm from
the eye.
i) Define the term accommodation in reference to eye vision. (1mk)

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ii) State with a reason this type of eye defect (2mks)
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iii) Identify the type of lens that would enable the student to see. (1mk)
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c) The graph below is a plot of image distance (v) against object distance (u) for a convex lens.

From the graph determine the focal length of the convex lens. (2mks)
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d) An object of height 4cm is placed 2cm from a diverging lens of focal length 3cm calculate:
i) The image distance. (2mks)
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ii) The height of the image (2mks)
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17.a) The figure below shows a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)

i) State the function of the component labeled: (3mks)

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ii) What would be the effect on the CRO if the temperature of the filament of the electron gun
was raised. (1mk)
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iii) Name and state the function of the part labeled X. (2mks)
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b) Apart from thermionic emission name the other method of emitting electrons from a metal
surface. (1mk)

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c) State two factors that affect photoelectric effect on a metal surface. (2mks)
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d) The graph below shows how kinetic energy varies with frequency f in an experiment using a
photocell.

Given the k.e max=hf-Ø determine from the graph :

i) Plank constant h (3mks)
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ii) The Constant Ø (2mks)
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18.a) State the Lenz’s low of electromagnetic induction. (1mk)
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b) The figure below shows two coil connected using a soft iron core

i) Name the part labeled X (1mk)

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ii) State and explain what happens when the switch is closed (3mks)
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ii) State the observation made on X when the D.C supply is replaced with A.C (1mk)
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c) A generator produces 250kW is connected to a factory by a cable which has a total
resistance of 10  . Determine the voltage at which the generator produces power if the
maximum current in the cable is 8.0A (2mks)
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d)i) State two ways through which power loss is minimized in a transmission cables. (2mks)
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ii) The figure below shows part of a wiring circuit for a house.

Identify three faults made in the wiring. (3mks)

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-

• Write your Name, Index number, Admission number and school in the spaces
provided above.
• This paper consists of two sections; A and B
• Answer all the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
• All working must be clearly shown.
• Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
• This paper consist of 19 printed pages. You are advised to ascertain that all pages are
printed as indicated.
• Take the earth’s gravitational field strength g = 10 m/s2.
For Examiner’s Use Only:

SECTION QUESTION TOTAL SCORE CANDIDATES

SCORE
A 1 – 12 25

B 13 10

14 9

15 8

16 9

17 9

18 10

TOTAL 80

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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 1. The diagram below shows two parallel mirrors M1 and M2 and a ray of light being
incident on one of the mirrors as shown.
M1

20° M
2

Trace the ray of light through the mirrors and indicate the angle of incidence on M1 (2 mks)

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2. Two pins are hanging from a magnet as shown in the diagram below.
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Explain why the pins spread as shown in the diagram. (2mks)

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3. An image I is formed infront of a concave mirror and on the principal axis as shown in
the figure below.

C F

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 4. The figure below shows a set up by a student.

Electric buzzer

Steam from
boiling water

State and explain what happens to the sound from the buzzer as the bottle and its
contents are cooled to 0°C.
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5. Arrange the following waves in order of decreasing wavelength. (1mk)

Infrared, X-rays, Microwaves, Radio waves, Red light.

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6. Figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet.

Core

A B

Complete the circuit by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core such
that A and B are both North poles when the switch is closed. (1mk)
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 7. Figure represents a step in charging a material B negatively by induction.

Y
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A
(i) What is the charge on Y? (1mk)
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(ii) Explain what happens at A. (1mk)

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8. The graph below shows the variation of p.d. (V) across the terminals of a cell and
current drawn from the cell.

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 a) Use the graph to determine the electromotive force (emf) of the cell. (1mk)
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b) Draw a circuit diagram that may be used to obtain the values plotted in the
graph. (2mk)
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9. A vibrator is sending out eight ripples per second across a water tank. The ripples are
observed to be 4cm apart. Calculate the velocity of the ripples. (3mks)
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10. The figure below shows part of electric cooker coil.

i. Why is the material labeled Y coiled? (1mk)

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ii. State the property of material Y that makes it suitable for its use. (1mk)
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11. An immersion heater rated 1500W is used continuously for 30 minutes per hour per
day. Calculate the cost of electricity per week if the rate is Ksh. 6.70 per unit. (2mks)
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 12. Fig below shows a conductor y placed in a magnetic field. The conductor carries
a current flowing into the paper.

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N S

(i) Sketch the resultant magnetic field between the poles of the bar-magnet. (1mk)

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(ii) Show on the diagram the direction of the force, F acting on the conductor (1mk)

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SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.
13.
a) Figure below shows the path of light through a transparent material placed in air.
Air

1400

Transparent material
Ray of light.

i. Give a reason why the above ray is not refracted at the interface of air and the
transparent material as shown in the diagram. (1mk)
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ii. Calculate the refractive index of the transparent material. (3mks)

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 b) An image is formed 10cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 15cm. calculate the
position of the object in respect to the lens. (3mks)
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c) You are provided with the following apparatus to determine the focal length of a lens.
• A lit candle.
• A white screen.
• A metre rule.

With a aid of a labelled diagram, describe the procedure you would follow to
determine the focal length of the lens. (3mks)

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14.
a) The figure below shows metal plates X and Y each fixed to an insulated stand. X is
charged and Y is earthed. X is connected to an uncharged electroscope with a
conductor.

If plate Y is moved away from plate X,

i. State what happens to the amount of charge on the plates. (1mk)
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ii. State and explain the observation made. (3mks)
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b) The figure below shows an arrangement of capacitors connected to a 12V dc supply.

12V

1μF 3μF 4μF

Determine:

i. The total capacitance of the arrangement. (2mks)

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ii. The voltage across the 3μF capacitor. (3mks)

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15.
a) The figure below shows an attempt to supply each of the three lamps L1, L2 and L3
with a switch.

S1 S2 S3

To the mains
L1 L2 L3

i. Give a reason why this is a poor connection. (1mk)

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ii. Redraw the diagram to show the correct positioning of the switches. (1mk)
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b) A wire placed between the pole of two permanent magnets is connected to a
galvanometer as shown below.
G

N Wire

i. State what is observed when the wire is moved up and down. (2mks)
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ii. Suggest two ways of increasing the magnitude of the effect you have stated in (i) above.(2mks)
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iii. The figure below shows a simple transformer. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.

Primary coil Secondary coil

Soft iron core

State and explain which coils are thicker. (2mks)

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16.
a) The figure below shows Zinc plate placed on the cap of a negatively charged
electroscope.

Ultra violet radiation

Zinc plate

Ultraviolet radiation is made to fall on the plate as shown on the diagram.

i. What happens to the leaf of the electroscope? (1mk)

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ii. What would happen if radiation was red light? (1mk)

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b) In an experiment to find the relationship between frequency of a radiation and

kinetic energy of the photoelectrons in a photoelectric device, the following graph
was obtained.

(Hz)

Use the graph to determine the Planck’s constant h. (3mks)

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 c) Figure below shows the features of an X-ray tube.

D G

Oil in

Oil out

Y
Copper fins

A B
C x-rays

i. Explain the function of part labelled P. (1mk)

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ii. Explain why the part labelled C gets very hot during production of X-rays. (2mks)
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iii. Explain what is done to produce X-rays of shorter wavelength using the above X-ray
tube. (1mk)
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 a) The figure below shows monochromatic source of light L behind a barrier with a single
slit S placed behind another barrier with two identical slits S1 and S2. A screen PQ is
placed in position as shown.

L S1

S2

Q
i) What is the significance of S1 and S2? (1 mk)

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ii) Explain what is observed on screen PQ. (2 mks)

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b) Waves pass from deep water to shallow water and refraction occurs.

Calculate the speed of the waves in the shallow water. (2 mks)

c) The figure below shows an a.c. signal on the screen of a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.

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Determine the frequency of the signal given that the time base is set at 10ms/division. (2mks)

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d) Diagram (a) below shows the position of the bright spot on the screen of a C.R.O. when
there is no signal on both Y and X plates.

(a)
Indicate on the diagram (b) below what is observed on the display screen when the Y-
plate is connected to a.c. signal and for (c) when X-plate is connected to a d.c.
signal. (2mks)

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18.
a) The following reaction is part of a radioactive series.
𝑟 𝛼
210
83𝑋 →→→ 210
84𝑌 →→→ 𝑏𝑐𝑍
i. Identify the radiation r. (1mk)
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ii. Determine the value of c. (1mk)
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b) At a certain instant the corrected count-rate registered on a detector placed close to an
α-particle emitter is 200 per second and this falls to 50 per second in 12 minutes.
Determine the half life of the source. (3mks)
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c) Study the rectification circuit below and use it to answer questions that follow.

X Y
R
a.c

Q
D2

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 i. Briefly explain how the circuit works to rectify the alternating current. (3mks)
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ii. Show on the diagram how a capacitor should be connected to smooth the output voltage (1mk)

iii. In the grid provided, sketch a curve of smoothed output voltage against time. (1mk)
Voltage (V)

Time (s)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

A) This paper consists of two sections A and B.

B) Answer all the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
C) Non-programmable silent electronic calculators may be used.
D) This paper consists of 11 printed pages.
E) Candidates should check the questions to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated
and that no question is missing.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY.

SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

A 1-13 25
14 10
15 13
B 16 11
17 11
18 10
TOTAL 80

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SECTION A: (25MARKS)

1. What is observed when the hole of a pinhole camera is enlarged? (1mk)

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2. State one use of a charged electroscope (1mk)

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3. The chart below shows an arrangement of a section of the electromagnetic spectrum

P Q R UV Light S Gamma rays
Name the radiation represented by letter Q (1mk)

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4. Draw a circuit diagram to show P-N junction diode in the forward biased mode.(2mks)

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5. Explain why the walls of studio are padded with woolen materials (1mk)

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6. (a) Define half- life as used in radioactivity (1mk)

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(b)The initial mass of a radioactive substance is 20g.The substance has half-life of

5yrs.Detemine the mass remaining after 20yrs. (2mks)

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 7. Give a reason why it is necessary to leave the caps of the cells open when charging
lead-acid accumulator (1mk)

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8. (a) State one property of soft iron that makes it suitable for use as a transformer
core. (1mk)

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(b)The primary coil of a transformer has 1200 turns and the secondary coil has 60 turns. The
transformer is connected to a 240V a.c source. Determine the output voltage. (3mks)
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9. State two ways of minimizing electrical power losses during transmission (2mks)

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10. A convex mirror is preferred to a plane mirror for use as a driving mirror. Explain
why. (1mk)

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11. An electric bulb is rated 60W, 240V. Determine the current that flows through it
when it is connected to a 240v supply (2mks

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 12. The figure below shows a defect of vision

(i) Name the defect. (1mk)

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(ii) List two possible causes of the defect. (2mks)

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13. A broadcasting station produces radio waves of wavelength 600m. Determine their
frequency in MHz (speed of air is 3X108m/s) (3mks)

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SECTION B (55MARKS)

14. (a) Define the refractive index of a medium (1mk)

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(b) The figure below shows a ray of light incident on a glass-air interface

Air

θ
Glass

Given that the refractive index of the glass is 1.5, determine angle θ (3mks)

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(c) State one condition for total internal reflection to occur (1mk)
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(d) The diagram below shows a narrow beam of white light shone onto a glass prism

(i) What is the phenomena represented in the diagram? (1mk)

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 (ii) Name the colours at A and at B (2mks)

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(iii) Explain the reason for your suggestion of the colours named above. (1mk)

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What is the purpose of the slit. (1mk)

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15. (a) State one factor that affect the resistance of a metallic conductor (1mk)

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(b) The figure below shows resistors in a circuit. The internal resistance of the
battery is negligible

3Ω 1Ω
P Q

4Ω 2Ω

5.6Ω 6V

(i) Calculate the effective resistance of the circuit (2mks)

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(ii) Find the total current in the circuit (2mks)

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(iii) Find the P.d between P and Q (2mks)

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(c) What is the effect of decreasing the distance between the plates of a parallel plate
capacitor on the capacitance (1mk)

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(d) The figure below shows electrical circuit with three capacitors A, B and C of capacitance
5µF, 6µF and 4µF respectively connected to a 12V battery

Determine

(i) The combined capacitance of the three capacitors (2mks)

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(ii) The potential difference across the capacitor B (3mks)

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16. (a) Name two factors which determine the frequency of sound from a stretched wire
at room temperature (2mks)

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(b) The figure below shows two loud speakers S1 and S2 connected to a signal
generator

B1
S1

A A1
S2

B2

(i) An observer walks along B1B2. State what is observed. (1mk)

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(ii) Give reasons for observation above (2mks)

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(iii) Another observer walks along AA1, state and explain what he observed (2mks)

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 (c) A stretched string is vibrating between two fixed ends. The figure shows how the
string is vibrating

(i) State the name of: (2mks)

[I] Distance a:

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[I] Distance b:

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(ii) On the diagram, label the node and the antinode (2mks)

17. The figure below shows a block diagram of a cathode ray oscilloscope(CRO)

(a)(i)State the names of the parts labelled B1 and B2 (2mks)

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(ii)State and explain the function of the part marked A (2mks)

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(ii)Why is the tube highly evacuated? (1mk)

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(b)Give a reason why the target in an X-ray tube is made of tungsten or molebdnum (1mk)

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(c) X-rays are used for detecting cracks inside metal beams.State with a reason which type
of X- rays is used. (2mks)

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(d) In a certain X-ray tube the electrons are accelerated by a p.d of 12kV.Assuming all the
energy goes to produce X-rays, determine the frequency of the X-rays produced .(Planks
constant h=6.62x10-34 Js and charge of an electron =1.6x10-19C) (2mks)

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18.(a) state two factors that affect photoelectric emission (2mks)

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(b)Light of wavelength 4.0x10-7 m is incident on two different metal surfaces ,nickel and
potassium (Take speed of light as 3.0x108 m/s and planks constant h=6.63x10-34Js)

(i)Determine the energy of the incident radiation (3mks)

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(ii)If the work function of nickel is 8.0x10-19 J and that of potassium metal is 3.68x10-19J,state
with a reason which of the two metals given light will eject electrons (2mks)

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(iii)Determine the velocity of the emitted electrons from the metal surface in b(ii).( Take
mass of an electron as 9.1x10-31 kg) (3mks)

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Instruction to Candidates
(a) Write your name, index number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) This paper consists of two sections: A and B.
(d) Answer all the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
(e) All working must be clearly shown.
(f) Silent non-programmable electronic calculators may be used.
(g) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

For Examiners Use Only

Maximum Candidate’s
Section Question
Score Score
A 1 – 12 25
13 12
14 12
B 15 12
16 9
17 10
Total Score 80

This paper consists of 12 printed pages, candidate should check the questions to ascertain
that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing

SECTION A 25 MARKS

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

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1. The figure below shows a ray of light incident on a mirror at an angle of 45o. Another mirror
is placed at an angle of 45o to the first one as shown. Sketch the path of the ray until it
emerges. (2 marks)

2. The figure below shows a transverse stationary wave along a string.

Name P and Q and explain how each is formed. (3 marks)

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3. The diagrams below show a positively charged acetate strip and a negatively charged
polythene strip freely suspended and isolated.

Two rods X and Y are brought up in turn to these strips. X attracts the acetate strip but repels
the polythene strip. Rod Y does not repel either the acetate or the polythene. State the type of
charge on

each rod.

X (1 mark)

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Y (1 mark)

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4. The figure below shows how magnets are stored in pairs with keepers at the end. Explain
how this method of storing helps in retaining magnetism longer (1 mark)

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5. The diagram below shows waves generated from a tuning fork. If the wave takes 0.1 second
to move from point A to B. determine the frequency of the wave. (3 marks)

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6. In the figure 9 and 10 below, sketch a graph for each to show the variation of voltage with
time as displayed on a CRO screen. (2 marks)

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7. Other than current state two other factors that affect the magnitude of force on a current
carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. (2 marks)

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8. Concave mirrors are used by dentists to examine teeth. By use of a ray diagram show how
this is achieved. (2 marks)

9. A student connected the set up below in the laboratory. Explain the observation made on the
bulb when the set-up below is taken to a dark room (2 marks)

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10. The figure below shows a fully charged capacitor

(i) State the observation made on the voltmeter when the switch is closed. (1 mark)
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(ii) State the function of resistor R (1 mark)

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11. Calculate the maximum number of 100W bulbs that can be safely connected to 240V in a
circuit fitted with 13A fuse. (2 marks)
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12. The figure below part of electromagnetic spectrum.

Identify radiation A and state its source. (2 marks)

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SECTION B 55 MARKS

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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13. (a) The figure below shows a X-ray tube.

(i) Name the part labelled C (1 mark)

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(ii) State the property of the material labelled B on the diagram which makes it suitable
for use in the X-ray tube. (1 marks)
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(iii) Why is C inclined at an angle of 45o? (1 mark)

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(iv) State the adjustment that can be made to vary

I. The quality of X-rays (1 mark)
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II. The quantity of the X-rays. (1 mark)
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(v) An x-ray tube has an accelerating potential of 100KV. Determine the maximum
frequency of the x-rays produced.
(Plank’s constant = 6.63 × 10 -34 Js, e = 1.6 × 10-19C) (3 marks)

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(b) In a CRO, waveform given below was displayed on the screen when the sensitivity at the
Y plate was10V/cm and time base set at 20 milliseconds/cm.

Determine:
(i) peak voltage (2 marks)

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(ii) frequency of the signal (2 marks)

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88 𝑅𝑎 decays into 86 𝑅𝑛 by emission of an alpha particle. Write a nuclear equation
for the decay (1 marks)

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i) What do you understand by the term half-life of a radioactive substance? (1 mark)

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ii) A G.M tube registers 20 counts. When a radioactive source is brought close to it, it
registers 3220 counts and 120 counts 30 hours later. What is the half-life of this
substance? (3 marks)
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c) The figure below shows a G.M tube.

Anode Aluminium casing

Mica window

Argon gas mixed

with little bromine

Scalar or ratemeter

i) What is the purpose of the mica window? (1 mark)

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ii) Explain the purpose of the bromine (2 mark)

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iii) Why should argon gas be kept at low pressure (1 mark)

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iv) What is meant by the term “dead time” as used in GM tube (1 mark)

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v) Briefly explain how GM tube works. (2 marks)

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15. (a) State the Ohms Law (1 mark)

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(b) You are provided a rheostat, 2 cell, a voltmeter, an ammeter, a switch and a fixed resistor.
i) Draw a circuit diagram that can be used to verify Ohms law. (2 marks)

ii) Describe how the above set up can be used to determine Ohms law. (4 marks)
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(c) Study the circuit diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

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16. a) State Snell’s law (1mark)

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b) A ray of light travelling from water to glass makes an angle of incident of 300. Find the
angle of refraction in the glass. Refractive index of water = 4⁄3. Refractive index of glass

= 3⁄2 (3 marks)

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 c) State the necessary and sufficient conditions for total internal reflection to occur.
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d) The figure below shows a human eye defect.

(i) State one possible cause of this defect. (1 mark)

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(ii) On the diagram, show how the defect is corrected. (2 mark)

17. (a) State the Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction. (1 mark)

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(b) A bar magnet is moved into a coil of an insulated copper wire connected to a zero

centre galvanometer as shown below

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 (i) Show on the figure above the direction of the induced current in the coil
(1 mark)

(ii) State and explain what is observed on the galvanometer when the south pole of the
magnet is moved into and then withdrawn from the coil. (2 marks)

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(c) A transformer has 800 turns in the primary and 40 turns in the secondary winding.
The alternating voltage connected to the primary is 240V and current of 0.5.A. If 10%
of the power is dissipated as heat within the transformer, ddetermine the current in the
secondary coil.
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(d) The diagram below shows a three-pin plug.

(i) Name the colour of conductors P and Q (2 marks)

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 (ii)
Why is the earth pin longer than the rest in the three-pin plug shown above?
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GAUGE 5 PHYSICS PP2 FINAL GAUGE PREDICTION 2024 EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name, admission number, index number, name of school and signature in the spaces
provided above.
• This paper consists of two sections A and B
• Answer all questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
• All working must be shown in the spaces provided.
• Mathematical tables and non-programmable electronic calculators may be used

FOR OFFICIAL USE

SECTION QUESTION MAX. SCORE CANDIDATE’S

SCORE
A 1-14 25
15 14
16 12
B 17 13
19 09
18 07
TOTAL SCORE 80

This paper consists of 14 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to
ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no pages are missing.

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided

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1. Figure 1 shows a ray of light incident on a plane mirror. The mirror is rotated anticlockwise
through an angle of 100.

Figure 1

Determine the angle between the incident ray and the new reflected ray. (2marks)

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2. Figures 2 (a) and 2 (b) show two circuits with identical cells and bulbs.

(a) (b)
Figure 2

State, with a reason, in which circuit the bulbs will be brighter. (2 marks)

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3. Figure 3 shows a wooden rod placed between two bar magnets.

Figure 3

Sketch the resulting magnetic pattern in the arrangement in figure 3. (1 mark)

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4.Figure 4 shows a circuit used by a student to investigate the effect of current on a coil.

Figure 4

(i) The coil feels warmer after closing the switch. Explain. (1 mark)

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(ii) The ammeter and voltmeter reading in figure 4 is 1.5A and 4.1V respectively.
Calculate the energy developed in 1 minute. (2 marks)

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5.Give the difference between Infra-red and Ultraviolet radiation in terms of their production (1 mark)

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6. On the grid provided below, show the display on the CRO screen of an AC signal peak
voltage 400V and a frequency 50Hz when the time base is on. (Y-gain at 200V/div, time base at
5ms/div) (2 marks)

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7. Figure 5 shows a virtual image I formed by a convex mirror.

Figure 5

Draw a ray diagram to locate the object. (3 marks)

8. The figure 6 shows a cathode ray beam entering a magnetic field, perpendicular to the plane
of the paper. Complete the diagram to show the path of the beam in the field. (1 mark)

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Cathode rays

Figure 6

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9. Uranium 235 was bombarded with a neutron and fission took place in the following manner.
𝟐𝟑𝟓 𝟏 𝟗𝟎 𝐚 𝟏
𝐔 + 𝐧→ 𝐑𝐧 + 𝐗 + 𝟏𝟎 𝐧
𝟗𝟐 𝟎 𝟑𝟖 𝐛 𝟎

Determine the values of a and b (2 marks)

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10. Figure 7 shows bulbs connected in a household.

Figure 7

(i) Identify any mistake in the circuit. (1 mark)

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(ii) Draw the correct connection of the circuit. (1 mark)

11. The resistance of a metal conductor increases with increase in temperature. Explain (2 marks)

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12. State what is meant by the term doping as used in diode. (1 mark)

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13.Two students stand 300m from a wall. One bangs two pieces of wood together and at the
same time, the other starts a stop watch. They hear an echo after 1.8 seconds. Determine the
speed of sound in air (2 marks)

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14. Define wavelength as used in longitudinal wave. (1 mark)

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SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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15 a) Figure 8 shows the parts and circuit of a modern X-ray tube.

Figure 8

(i) State and explain how the following changes affect the nature of X-rays produced:
I. increasing the potential across MN. (2 marks)

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II. increasing the filament current. (2 marks)

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(ii) The material of Q should withstand a lot of heat. State the source of heat in the tube (1 mark)

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(iii) State the property of lead which makes it suitable as a shield. (1 mark)

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(iv) Give a reason for the shape of part R. (1 mark)

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b) A 5F and a 3F capacitor are connected in series with a 6V battery.

(i) Sketch and label the circuit diagram showing the arrangement. (2 marks)

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(ii) Determine;

I. The potential difference across the 5F. (4 marks)

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II. The charge stored in the circuit. (1 mark)

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(d) State one use of a charged gold leaf electroscope. (1 mark)

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16.(a) State what is meant by the term mutual induction. (1 mark)

(b) Figure 9 shows two coils wound on a laminated soft iron core. It is connected to a
300V mains supply.

Figure 9

(i) Identify the type of the transformer in figure 9. (1 mark)

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(ii) The transformer in figure 9 loses 20% of the input energy into heat per second. Determine the
maximum current measured on the ammeter, if the input current (3 marks)

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(iii) Explain how energy losses in the transformer in figure 9 are minimized by
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(I) a soft iron core. (1 mark)

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(b) Figure 10 shows two identical copper coils X and Y placed close to each other. Coil X
is connected to a DC power supply while coil Y is connected to a galvanometer.

Figure 10

i) Explain what is observed on the galvanometer when the switch is closed. (4mks)

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17. (a) Apart from light moving from an optically denser medium to less dense medium, state the
other condition for total internal reflection. (1 mark)

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(b) Figure 11 below shows the path of light through a transparent material placed in air.

Figure 11
Determine the refractive index of the transparent material.
(3marks)

c) (i) Figure 12 shows an object O placed in front of an objective lens Lo whose focal length
fo is less than fe the focal length of the eye piece lens Le. Complete using ray construction how
the arrangement would produce the final image. (3 marks)

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 Figure 12

(i) An object is placed 25cm from the objective lens of focal length 15cm.On the other
side of the objective lens another converging lens of focal length 30cm is placed as
the eye piece lens. The distance between the two lenses is 52.5cm. Determine;

I. The position of the first image. (3 marks

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II. The position of the final image from the eye piece lens. (3 marks)

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18. State two factors which determine the speed of photoelectrons emitted from a metal
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c) Figure 13 shows a graph of the square of the maximum velocity (Vmax)2 of the emitted
photoelectrons against the frequency (f) of the radiation causing photoelectric effect
on a clean zinc plate.

Figure 13

(i) Determine the slope of the graph. (2 marks)

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The equation of the line is V2 = f – fo where m = 9.11 x 10-31 kg
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(ii) From the graph determine the:

(I) minimum frequency of the radiation that will cause emission of electrons from the
zinc surface. (1 mark)

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(II) Planck’s constant. (2 marks)

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19. Figure 14 shows a set up for observing interference of waves from two sources S1 and S2. The
points C and D represent positions of the constructive and destructive interference respectively as
observed on the screen.

Figure 14

(a) If the observation was made in a ripple tank, describe:

(i) How the two sets of coherent waves were produced. (2 marks)

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(ii) How the constructive and destructive interferences are identified. (1 mark)

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(b) Explain how the constructive interference C and destructive interference D patterns are
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(c) Draw:

(i) The line joining all points where waves S1 and S2 have travelled equal distance.
Label it A. (1 mark)

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