PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

IKUNGI DISTRICT COUNCIL
FORM ONE JOINT TERMINAL EXAMINATION
PHYSICS
031
TIME: 2.30 HOURS Friday, 23rd May 2025 a.m
INSTRUCTIONS
 This paper consists of section A, B and C.
 Answer ALL questions in all sections.
 If necessary, use the force of gravity, g = 10 N/kg
SECTION A (15 MARKS) Answer all questions
1. For each of the items (i)-(vi), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet provided
(i) The headmistress at Franciscan girls secondary school advised form one
students to concentrate much on the subject which deals with the study of
properties of matter, energy and their mutual interaction. Which subject the
headmistress was insisting of?
A Physiology B Physicist C Science D Physics
(ii) The branch of physics that deals with the study of universe(cosmos) and everything
contained in it is known as
A Astronomy B Geophysics C Electronics D Atomic physics
(iii) Which of the following is a set of equipment used in school that use the
knowledge of physics.
A Sawmills, cranes and spanners B fax machines, air planes and train
C Computers, printers and projectors D X-ray, ultrasound and syringe
(iv) Physics is the study which deals with matter. What does it relate to?
A Power B Energy C Force D Work
(v) A set of techniques used by scientists to investigate a problem refers to:
A Scientific method B Hypothesis C Scientific investigation
D Experimentation
(vi) The word ASTRON in context to physics means
A Nature B Star C Law D Universe
(vii) Which of the following scientific statements needs to be proved through
scientific research?
A Hypothesis B Principle C Proposal D Conclusion
(viii) Which of the following questions need to be explained by physics?
A. How water corrode iron?
B. Why the person has to maintain balanced diet?
C. How plants synthesize food from sunlight?
D. Why the sky looks blue?
(ix) How does studying physics contribute to our understanding of the natural
world and universe?
A. Physics is not related to the study of natural world and the universe
 B. Physics helps understand the behaviour of matter and energy from
subatomic particles to celestial bodies
C. Physics only deals with artificial and human-made systems
D. Physics is not essential for understanding the natural world and the
universe
(x) Which of the following is a correct sequential arrangement of the first three
steps to be followed when carrying out scientific investigation
A. Conducting experiment →Hypothesis formulation→Data collection
B. Conducting experiment→Data collection→Reporting results
C. Problem identification→Hypothesis formulation→Reporting results
D. Problem identification→Hypothesis formulation→experimentation
2. Match the items in column A with their correct descriptions in column B.

LIST A LIST B
(i) It is used to measure small weight of a given mass. A. Force of gravity
B. Spring balance
(ii) It is used to measure small length of 0.001cm. C. Beam balance
D. Micro meter screw
(iii) It is used to support a ruler and simple pendulum gauge
bob to be suspending. E. Vernier caliper
F. Retort stand
(iv) It is used to measure quantity of a body it contains G. Beaker and
measuring cylinder
(v) It is used to measure coldness or hotness of a body H. Thermometer
I. Calorimeter

SECTION B (70 MARKS) Answer all questions

3. What is meant by the following terms as applied in physics
(a) Physikos’
(b) Physicist
(c) Matter
(d) Energy
(e) Hypothesis(2 marks @)
4. (a)Why physics is considered as fundamental subjects? (4 marks)
(b) Physics is related to other subjects in a very unique way. With vivid examples
explain how each of the following subjects is connected to physics.
(i) Chemistry
(ii) Biology
(iii) Mathematics (6 marks)
5. (a) Briefly explain five branches of physics (5 marks)
(b) complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in the
space provided.
(i) Basic physical proportions of measurement which cannot be obtained from any
proportions by either multiplication or division is called ……..
(ii) An instrument used for measuring length, which is calibrated in centimetres and
 millimetres is called ………………..
(iii) An instrument that measures the mass to accuracy of the thousandth (0.001 g) of a
gram ………………
(iv) The rate at which an event happens or occurs is known as…………
(v) An instrument which is most suitable for measuring the internal diameter of 100
ml beaker is …………. (1 mark@)
6. (a) Why it is not advisable to prove hypothesis in science through a single experiment
(b) Why scientists particularly physicists need to conduct experiments when carrying
out scientific investigation? (5 marks@)
7. Why is it important to study physics? Give five reasons (10 marks)
8. (a)(i) Define the term volume and give its SI unit. (1 mark)
(ii) List three common apparati used for measuring the volume of liquids. (3 marks)
(b) (i) The volume of block is given as 72cm3. Given that its length and width are 6
cm and 4cm Respectively. Calculate its height. (3 marks)
(ii) A beaker contains 120ml of liquid. A 25cm3 pipette is used twice to transfer the
liquid to Another beaker. What is the volume of the liquid left in the original
beaker. (3 marks)
9. (a) Tabulate four (4) differences between mass and weight. (6 marks)
(b) Suppose a rocket moves from the earth to a planet X. If it weighs 10000 N
on the earth and 300 N on planet X. Determine the acceleration due to
gravity on planet X. (4 marks)
SECTION C (15 MARKS) Answer the question no.10
10. (a)When a screw gauge with a least count of 0.1cm is used to measure the
diameter of a rod, the reading on the sleeve is found to be 1.6 cm and the reading on
the thimble is found to be 54 divisions. What is the correct diameter of the rod, if the
zero error for gauge is -0.003cm?(5 marks)
(b) The jaws of a Vernier caliper touch the inner wall of a beaker without pressure. The
position of zero of Vernier scale on the main scale reads 3.6 cm. The 4th of Vernier scale
division coincides with the main scale division. Vernier constant of caliper is 0.001mm.
Find the actual internal diameter of beaker, when it is observed that the Vernier scale has
zero error of 0.05cm. (6 marks)
(c) (i) what do you understand by the term an error? (1 mark)
(ii) Mention three possible errors that are likely to occur in physics laboratory during
conducting an experiment for measuring the diameter of wire using micrometer
screw gauge. Hence give one (1) precaution that should be taken to minimize each
source of error mentioned above. (3 marks)