THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH 2025

PHYSICS FORM THREE

TIME: 2:30HRS

Instructions

1. This paper consist of sections A, B and C with total of eleven (11) questions

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.

3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B fifty four (54) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks

4. Non-Programmable calculators and mathematical table may be used.

5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

6. Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1.    Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s ²
2.    Density of water = 1.0 g/cm ³
3.    Linear expansivity of brass = 19 × 10 ⁻⁶°C ⁻¹
4.    Linear expansivity of iron = 10 × 10 ⁻⁶°C ⁻¹
5.    Specific heat capacity of aluminium = 900 J/kg°C

SECTION A (16 Marks)

(Answer all questions in this section)

1. For each of the items (i –x) choose the most from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet (booklet) provided.

(i) A car is initially at rest on a flat road. The driver applies a force on the accelerator, and the car starts moving forward. Which of the following correctly explains this situation?

1.  The applied force causes the car to overcome inertia and accelerate.
2.  The applied force increases the car's weight, causing it to move forward due to gravitational force.
3.  The applied force interacts with the car's fuel, generating a combustion force that propels the car forward.
4.  The applied force acts as a magnetic force, enabling the car to move forward through electrostatic interactions.
5.   The applied force causes the friction between the car and the road to decrease, allowing the car to move forward.

(ii) In a wind turbine, which factor affects the amount of electricity generated the most?

1.  Wind speed
2.  Blade length
3.  Wind direction
4.  Turbine weight 
5.   Turbine height

(iii) In a laboratory experiment, a metal rod and a plastic rod are taken out from a freezer and placed on a table. Both rods start to warm up and their temperatures start to increase. Which of the following best describes why the metal rod feels colder to touch compared to the plastic rod?

1.  Metal conducts heat better than plastic
2.  Metal has a lower specific heat than plastic
3.  Metal has a higher thermal expansion than plastic 
4.  Metal evaporates heat faster than plastic
5.   Metal has a higher temperature coefficient of resistance than plastic

(iv) What causes water to form droplets on a freshly waxed car when it is raining? 

1.  Cohesion between water molecules
2.  Adhesion between water molecules
3.  Adhesion between water and the waxed surface 
4.  Cohesion between the wax and the car surface
5.   Adhesion between the car surface and the raindrops

(v) A group of students are setting up a system of pulleys to lift a heavy object. The weight of the object is 400 N. They want to make it easier to lift the object by reducing the effort force required. Which of the following arrangements of pulleys would be most suitable for this purpose?

1.  A single fixed pulley
2.  A single movable pulley
3.  A system with two fixed pulleys
4.  A system with two movable pulleys 
5.   A system with three fixed pulleys

(vi) A body is said to be in equilibrium if

1.  It moves with uniform speed
2.  The net force acting on it is zero
3.  The upward and downward forces are equal
4.  Its center of gravity is low positioned
5.   Its center of gravity is high

(vii) What happens when a liquid changes into gaseous state?

1.  Some surface molecules absorb latent heat of vaporization and escape
2.  It gives its own latent heat that can be used to heat up the surrounding
3.  The potential and kinetic energies of the molecules increase
4.  The molecules attractive forces to one another increases and their average kinetic energy decreases
5.   There is no adhesive force between molecules.

(viii) A bus carrying heavy load on its top carrier is likely to overturn because;

1.  It runs faster 
2.  Its center of gravity is low 
3.  Its center of gravity is high
4.  Its equilibrium is neutral 
5.   It is at stable equilibrium

(ix) The extremely narrow bore on the liquid-in-glass thermometer in which the thermometric liquid flows during expansion or contraction is known as;-

1.  Capillary tube 
2.  Steel index 
3.  Stem 
4.  Constriction 
5.   Bore

(x) Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for a body to float?

1.  Apparent weight is equal to the difference between real weight of the body and its up thrust
2.  Upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
3.  Real weight of the body equals to its upthrust
4.  Apparent weight is equal to the product of real weight of the body and its upthrust
5.   Density of a body is equal to the density of surrounding fluid

2.       Match the property of the mirror in list A with their corresponding mirrors in list B, by writing the letter of the correct response beside the corresponding item number

 SECTION B (54 Marks)

3.       (a) Form one students from Mzumbe secondary school visited Kilimanjaro Mountain. When climbing the Mountain to high altitude, one of the students got the problem of nose bleeding.

i.      Comment on why student got such problem?( 02 marks)

ii.      Why astronauts wear space suits?(02 marks)

 (b)  The acceleration due to gravity on Jupiter is about 2.6 times that on the earth. A spacecraft has a weight of 24500 N on earth.

  (i) What is the mass of the spacecraft?(03 marks)

  (ii) What would be its weight on Jupiter?(03 marks)

4.  (a) (i) Explain why sun is seen is moving from east to west.

 (ii) In building construction Architecture wants to add two forces in order to obtain the resultant of two force. Identify two laws which guide the architecture and state them.

(b)  (i) Explain why it is easy to keep moving body than to start stationary body to move.

 (ii) A body of mass 40kg is placed in a straight track inclined at an angle of  to horizontal. If the body is held from shipping by friction, calculate normal 

reaction and friction force.

5.  (a) Mr. Samwel put the coin on a card placed over the mouth of a bottle. When the card is flicked away with the figure the coin drops neatly into the bottle.

 (i) Which law demonstrated by Mr.Samwel? (01 mark)

 (ii) State the law identified in (i) above (02 marks)

(b)   A screw jack has a screw pitch of 5mm and the effort arm 16 cm 

 (i) State two forms of energy in which the energy supplied to the screw jack is finally converted     to (2 marks).

(ii) Determine the percentage efficiency of this screw jack, if it needs an effort of 30N to lift a     load of 750N. (04 marks)

6. (a) A pulley system machine is used to lift a body of weight 400N when an effort of 100N is applied. If the efficiency of this machine is 80%, draw a sketched diagram of this machine (5 marks)

(b) Uniform metal beam of length 5 m and mass 9 kg is suspended horizontally by two wires attached at 50cm from the left end of the beam and 150 cm from the right end of the beam. Furthermore, loads of 60N and 150 N are placed at the quarter and three-quarter length of the beam respectively, from the left end. Determine the tension in each wire? (4 marks)

7. (a) Vectors are totally different from scalars in all aspects including direction. What do you think are two conditions to be satisfied for two vectors to be equal? [4 marks]

(b) State and explain practically the meaning of triangle law of vector addition. [2 ½ marks]

(c) Two vectors, one of 8N and the other 6N, are acting on a body. Given that the two forces are acting perpendicularly to each other. Find the magnitude of the third force which would just counter balance the two forces. [6 marks]

8. (a) A body dipped in a liquid experiences an upthrust. Explain three factors on which the upthrust depends. (4.5 marks)

(b) Two identical free running trolleys are on a smooth horizontal runway. One trolley is at rest and the other approaches it at constant speed of 20m/s.

(i) Use the principle of conservation of momentum find the common speed of two trolleys after the collision. (3.5 marks)

(ii) Why the kinetic energies before and after the collision are different? (2 marks)

9. a) A cube of wood of side 5.0cm and density 600kgm^-3 is placed in water

i. What fraction of the volume of the wood would be immersed in water?

ii. What force must be applied to the cube so that the top surface of the cube is on the same level as the water surface?

b) A passenger ferry boat with vertical sides has a water-line area of 1500m². When fully loaded with passengers it sinks by 0.6cm. If the average mass of a passenger is 60kg. Calculate the number of passengers on boat.

10. a) Use a well labeled diagram to explain the working principle of a hydraulic press in a simple machine

b) A uniform pencil AB weighing 40g can be balanced horizontally on a knife edge at 2cm from the end A when a mass of 60g is hung from this end. What is the length of a pencil?

SECTION C. 15 MARKS

11. (a) A bottle containing ammonia solution is placed at the back of the laboratory. Give a reason why its smell may not be detected in other parts of the laboratory if the temperature of the solution is kept very low. (04 Marks)

(b) (i) What is a windmill?

(ii) Mention three disadvantages of energy caused by wind.

(iii) Does wind itself possess energy? Explain. (05 Marks)

c) A pressure cooker will cook beans faster than an open saucepan. Give explanation on this observation. (04 Marks)

(d) An alloy of copper and tin has a volume of 1005cm³. The density of copper is 8.905g/ cm³ and of tin 7.305g/cm³. How much volume of each metal must be used if the alloy is to have the density of 7.625g/cm³? (05 Marks)

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM THREE  PHYSICS ANNUAL  EXAMINATION

PHYSICS

TIME: 3 HOURS        OCTOBER, 2024

Instructions

1. This paper consists of three sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions. 

2. Answers all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions in section C. 

3. Read each question carefully before you start answering it. 

4. Non-programmable calculators and mathematical tables may be used. 

5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room. 

6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s) provided. 

7. Wherever necessary you may use the following: 

(i) Acceleration due to gravity = 10m/s² 

(ii) Pie π

(iii) Density of water = 1.0g/cm³ or 1000kg/m³ 

(iv) Density of sea water = 1.3g/cm³ or 1300kg/m³ 

(v) Specific heat capacity of ice = 2100J/kg°C 

(vi) Specific heat capacity of Copper = 420J/kg°C 

(vii) Specific heat capacity of water = 4200J/kg°C 

(viii) Coefficient of limiting friction force = 0.61 

(ix) Coefficient of dynamic friction force = 0.42 

SECTION A (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in answer booklet(s) provided. 

SECTION A. (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items [i] – [x], choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number

(i) The SI unit of acceleration is:

A) Meter (m)

B) Kilogram (kg)

C) Second (s)

D) Meter per second (m/s)

E) Meter per second squared (m/s²)

(ii) According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, force (F) is equal to:

A) Mass (m)

B) Mass x Acceleration (ma)

C) Acceleration (a)

D) Weight (mg)

E) Work (W)

(iii) An object submerged in a fluid experiences an apparent buoyant force equal to:

A) Its weight in air

B) The volume of fluid displaced by the object

C) The weight of the fluid displaced by the object

D) The density of the object

E) The density of the fluid

(iv) Opposite poles of magnets attract each other, while like poles repel each other.

This principle is the foundation of:

A) Electromagnetism

B) Electrostatic force

C) Nuclear force

D) Gravitational force

E) Strong force

(v) A changing magnetic field can induce an electric current in a nearby conductor.

This phenomenon is described by:

A) Ohm's Law

B) Kirchhoff's Laws

C) Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction

D) Lenz's Law

E) Coulomb's Law

(vi) A car accelerates uniformly from rest to a speed of 20 m/s in 5 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?

A) 1 m/s²

B) 4 m/s²

C) 5 m/s²

D) 10 m/s²

E) 20 m/s²

(vii) Most materials expand when heated and contract when cooled. This

phenomenon is primarily due to:

A) Phase change

B) Increased atomic mass

C) Increased intermolecular spacing

D) Decrease in density

E) Change in chemical composition

(viii) A convex lens can be used to:

A) Magnify objects (act as a converging lens)

B) Diverge light rays (act as a diverging lens)

C) Measure distance

D) Detect electric current

E) Separate colors of light (act as a prism)

(ix) When a plastic pen was rubbed against dry hair seriously, the pen was able to attract small pieces of paper. This meant that _______________ 

A. Hair become negatively charged 

B. Hair become positively charged 

C. Hair gain electrons 

D. Paper loses electrons 

E. Both hair and paper are positively charged 

(x) A block of wood rests on the horizontal surface. A form three student says that the friction between the block and the surface depends on; 

1. Surface area in contact 

2. Nature of the surface 

3. Weight of the block 

Which of A, B, C, D and E is correct? 

A. 1, 2 and 3 

B. 2 and 3 

C. 1 and 2 

D. 1 and 3 

E. 2 only 

2. Match the items  in LIST A with corresponding response in LIST B by writing the letter of correct answer beside item number in answer sheet provided.

SECTION B 54 MARKS

Answer all questions

3. (a) What is the refractive index for a certain medium, if the light in air enters the medium at an angle of 30° and refracted at 22°?

(b) A vertical object 10 cm high is placed 20 cm away from a convex mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm. using a ray diagram, determine

(i) Image distance

(ii) The height of the image formed

(iii) The magnification of the image

4. (a) Describe how a lens camera operates the same as human eye. Give three points

(b) Briefly explain how conduction of heat can be applied in your daily life (three reasons)

5. (a) NYAMWERU was at home cultivating. He had two hoes, sharp and blunt hoe. Blunt hoe was not cutting well as how sharp hoe did. Explain to him why sharp hoe cuts well than blunt hoe. 

(b) A cube of sides 2cm is completely submerged in water so that the bottom of the cube is at a depth of 10cm. find:

i. Difference in pressure between bottom and top of the cube.

ii. Different of force between bottom and top of the cube.

6. (a) Explain why does a solid weigh more in air than when immersed in a liquid?

(b) By using a help of diagram explain what happen to the two parallel straight conductors when current is moving in the same direction and in opposite direction.

(c) A block of wood of mass 5kg is placed on a rough inclined plane, at 60° to the horizontal. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the wood and the plane is 0.3, determine the acceleration of the wood down the plane.

7. A metal rod has a length of 2.00 meters at room temperature (20°C). When heated to 100°C, the rod expands by 1.6 mm.

a) Calculate the linear expansivity of the metal.

b) Predict the length of the rod if it is cooled down to -10°C.

c) Explain why bridges often have expansion joints built into their structure.

8. A car of mass 1200kg is accelerating on a straight track. The graph below shows how the force acting on the car varies with time.

(a) Describe how the acceleration of the car will change over time.

(b) Calculate the acceleration of the car when the force is 3000 N

(c) Explain why the force needed to accelerate the car increases over time.

SECTION C. 30 MARKS

Answer any two questions

9. (a) George Ohm observed that as the current flows through the circuit, it

encounters some opposition. This opposition determines the amount of current flowing in electric device depending to the particular material

i. State the law that Mr. George formulate.

ii. Briefly explain factors affecting resistance of a conductor observed by Mr. George Ohm to sum up his observation.

(b) (i) Distinguish between the concept of conductors, semiconductor and insulators in term of energy bands

(ii) Give out one structural difference between A.C and D.C generators.

10. (a) After a long flight a plane may be charged 

(i) What causes a charge? 

(ii) Why is passenger in a plane not charged but an attended who immediately opens the door from outside after landing of the plane is at risk? 

(b) (i) Explain how submarine can either float or sink. 

(ii) A piece of cork with a volume of 100cm3 is floating on water. If the density of the cork is 0.25g/cm3. Calculate the volume of cork immersed in water and the force needed to immerse the cork completely. (Assuming mass of 1g has a weight of 0.001N)

11. (a) When a simple pendulum displaced at a small angle swings to and fro, in this motion potential energy and kinetic energy changes by alternating each other.

With the aid of diagram verify the alternation of these energies.

(b) A 50kg girl runs up a staircase of 50 steps each step is 15cm in height in 5s.

Find Work done against gravity by the girl and Power she use to run.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM THREE MID TERM EXAMINANTIONS AUG/SEPT-2024

PHYSICS

PHYSICS FORM THREE

Where necessary use the following constants

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10m/s²

Density of water = 1g/cm³/ 1000kg/m³

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

SECTION A (16 Marks) 

Answer all question in this section

 (i) A car is initially at rest on a flat road. The driver applies a force on the accelerator, and the car starts moving forward. Which of the following correctly explains this situation?

1.  The applied force causes the car to overcome inertia and accelerate.
2.  The applied force increases the car's weight, causing it to move forward due to gravitational force.
3.  The applied force interacts with the car's fuel, generating a combustion force that propels the car forward.
4.  The applied force acts as a magnetic force, enabling the car to move forward through electrostatic interactions.
5.   The applied force causes the friction between the car and the road to decrease, allowing the car to move forward.

(ii) In a wind turbine, which factor affects the amount of electricity generated the most?

1.  Wind speed
2.  Blade length
3.  Wind direction
4.  Turbine weight 
5.   Turbine height

(iii) Sam is measuring the temperature of a cup of hot coffee using two different thermometers. The first thermometer has a resolution of 1°C, while the second thermometer has a resolution of 0.1°C. If the temperature of the coffee is 65.6°C, which thermometer will provide a more accurate measurement?

1.  The first thermometer 
2.  The second thermometer
3.  Both thermometers will provide equally accurate measurements 
4.  None of the thermometers will provide an accurate measurement 
5.   It is impossible to determine which thermometer is more accurate

(iv)  A person sitting on a plastic chair gets up and experiences a small electric shock. What is the most likely cause of this shock?

1.  Static electricity buildup
2.  Friction between the chair and the person's clothes
3.  Transfer of charges between the person and the chair
4.  Electromagnetic induction due to nearby electrical appliances 
5.   Gravity acting on the person's body

(v)  Heat would be lost in the thermos flask if the walls of the glass container were not coated with silver. Which process contributes to this kind of heat loss?

1.  Radiation
2.  Conduction
3.  Convection
4.  Absorption
5.   Transmission

(vi)  In a light experiment, observing an object through a certain material showed that less light was transmitted and the image was distorted. Which type of material was used

1.   A translucent material
2.   An opaque material
3.   A luminous material
4.   A transparent material
5.    A non-luminous material

(vii) A body is said to be in equilibrium if

1.  It moves with uniform speed
2.  The net force acting on it is zero
3.  The upward and downward forces are equal
4.  Its center of gravity is low positioned
5.   Its center of gravity is high

(viii) What happens when a liquid changes into gaseous state?

1.  Some surface molecules absorb latent heat of vaporization and escape
2.  It gives its own latent heat that can be used to heat up the surrounding
3.  The potential and kinetic energies of the molecules increase
4.  The molecules attractive forces to one another increases and their average kinetic energy decreases
5.   There is no adhesive force between molecules.

(ix)  A red tie was viewed by using light from a torch which was blue. The colour that was seen was black. What happened to the blue colour from a torch when it met with red tie?

1.  Reflection
2.  Absorption
3.  Transmission
4.  Refraction
5.   Diffraction

(x)  Ntanguye was cooking ugali in a good conducting container, but she seems to use iron handle which is covered by plastic at its holding handle to hold a cooking container. Why did she use plastic handle and not iron?

1.  It is good conductor of heat
2.  Its particles are closely to each other
3.  It reflects heat
4.  It is a poor conductor of heat 
5.   It is a good heat emitter

2. Match the property of the mirror in list A with their corresponding mirrors in list B, by writing the letter of the correct response beside the corresponding item number

SECTION B

3. (a) A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly for 10 seconds, reaching a final velocity of 30 m/s. It then maintains this velocity for another 5 seconds before coming to a stop. Determine the total distance covered by the car during this time by using equations of uniformly accelerated motion.

(b) A rectangular block of iron has a mass of 2.5 kg and dimensions 10 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm. Determine the density (in kg/m³) and relative density of the iron block.

4. (a) During a scuba diving session, a diver descends into the ocean. As the diver goes deeper, does the pressure on their body increase or decrease? Explain your answer.

(b) In a collision between two objects, object A with a mass of 5 kg and object B with a mass of 3 kg, object A was initially at rest, and object B was moving with an initial velocity of 10 m/s . After the collision, object A gained a velocity of 4 m/s in the opposite direction. Calculate the velocity of object B after the collision.

5. (a) Briefly explain how does the transfer of thermal energy occur in a metal spoon that has been placed in a pot of boiling water?

(b) A 2 kg block of aluminum is initially at a temperature of 20°C. If 20,000 J of thermal energy is added to the block, what will be its final temperature?

6.(a) Explain why does a solid weigh more in air than when immersed in a liquid? (04 marks)

2.  By using a help of diagram explain what happen to the two parallel straight conductors when current is moving in the same direction and in opposite direction. (04 marks)
3.   A block of wood of mass 5kg is placed on a rough inclined plane, at 60^° to the horizontal. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the wood and the plane is 0.3, determine the acceleration of the wood down the plane. (05 marks)

7. (a) NYAMWERU was at home cultivating. He had two hoes, sharp and blunt hoe. Blunt hoe was not cutting well as how sharp hoe did. Explain to him why sharp hoe cuts well than blunt hoe. (03 marks)

(b) A cube of sides 2cm is completely submerged in water so that the bottom of the cube is at a depth of 10cm. find:

1.    Difference in pressure between bottom and top of the cube. (3.5 marks)
2.    Different of force between bottom and top of the cube. (2.5 marks)

8. (a) Form one students from Mzumbe secondary school visited Kilimanjaro Mountain. When climbing the Mountain to high altitude, one of the students got the problem of nose bleeding.

i. Comment on why student got such problem?( 02 marks)

ii. Why astronauts wear space suits?(02 marks)

 (b)  The acceleration due to gravity on Jupiter is about 2.6 times that on the earth. A spacecraft has a weight of 24500 N on earth.

  (i) What is the mass of the spacecraft?(03 marks)

  (ii) What would be its weight on Jupiter?(03 marks)

9. (a) Mr. Samwel put the coin on a card placed over the mouth of a bottle. When the card is flicked away with the figure the coin drops neatly into the bottle.

 (i) Which law demonstrated by Mr.Samwel?(01 mark)

 (ii) State the law identified in (i) above(02 marks)

(b)   A screw jack has a screw pitch of 5mm and the effort arm 16 cm 

 (i) State two forms of energy in which the energy supplied to the screw jack is finally converted     to (2 marks).

(ii) Determine the percentage efficiency of this screw jack, if it needs an effort of 30N to lift a     load of 750N. (04 marks)

10.  (a)  Describe how a lens camera operates the same as human eye. Give three points (06 marks)

 (b)  Briefly explain how conduction of heat can be applied in your daily life(three reasons)(04 marks)

SECTION C

11. (a) An ice forms at the top of ocean and other water bodies during freezing condition but not at the bottom. Identify the name given to this phenomenon and the significance of this phenomenon. Hence draw the graph of density against temperature that leading to the phenomenon. (05 marks)

(b) The specific heat capacity of water is 42003/kg/c what does this statement mean?, If a student of mass 50kg wanted to take a bath mixed 4kg of water at 80°C with 6kg of water at 20°C. What is the final volume and final temperature of the water (4 marks)

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED EXAMS

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

FORM THREE ANNUAL EXAMINATION

031   PHYSICS

TIME: 3HRS  NOVEMBER, 2023

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with a total of eleven (11) questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and any two (2) questions from section C
3. Show clearly your work
4. Section A carries fifteen (15)marks, section B sixty (60) marks and section C carries twenty five (25) marks
5. All writing should be in blue or black pen except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil.
6. Non-programmable calculator may be used
7. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
8. Write your examination number on each page of your answer sheet(s)
9. Where necessary, use the following constants

• Acceleration due to gravity(g) = 10m/s²
• Density of water = 1g/cm³ or 1000kg/m³

SECTION A (16 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of items (i) – (ix), choose the most correct answer from among given alternatives and write its letter beside item number in answer sheet provided

1. A bus carrying heavy load on its top carries is likely to overturn because.

1. It runs faster
2. Its center of gravity is low
3. Its center of gravity is high
4. Its equilibrium is neutral
5. It is at stable equilibrium

2. Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for a body to float?

1. Apparent weight is equal to weight of the fluid displaced
2. Real weight of the body equals to its upthrust
3. Upthrust equal to weight of fluid displaced
4. Apparent weight is equal to product of real weight of the body and its upthrust
5. Density of a body is equal to density of surrounding fluid

3. In an experiment, A simple pendulum showings between A and B. The amplitude of Oscillation is

1. Distance A to B
2. Half the distance A to B
3. Distance A to B and Back
4. Twice the distance A to B
5. The distance from A in one direction

4. From four students were discussing on properties of matter, where one of them said that solid has define shape and all member of group agreed. Which one could be the reason behind for solid to have definite shape?

1. It has high adhesive force
2. It has high surface tension
3. It has low viscosity
4. It has high cohesive force
5. It has low adhesive force

5. Angle was in a car, she tried to look at her friend who were outside of car through glass window, but she did not see well. You as a form as a form four student, what conclusion could you make on that glass window?

1. It is transparent material
2. It is translucent
3. It is opaque
4. It is not cleaned
5. It is black

6. Mndeme was cooking ugali in a good conductor container, but she seems to use iron handle which is covered by plastic at its holding handle to hold cooking container. Why did she use plastic handle and not iron?

1. Its good conductor of heat
2. It reflects heat
3. Its particles are dose to each other
4. It is poor conductor of heat
5. It is a good heat emitter

7. Which of the following do not affect the rate of evaporation of water in a dam?

1. Surface area
2. Depth
3. Humidity
4. Barometric pressure
5. Temperature

8. Racing cars rarely get accidents despite their high speed because

1. Have greater momentum
2. Have big tyres with treads
3. Have wide base and low center of gravity
4. Exert greater frictional force
5. Have less mass

9. Retina in human eye has same function as which part of the lens camera.

1. Shutter
2. Diagram
3. Film
4. Convex lens
5. Adjusting knob

10. Which of the following factors influence friction between the surface of the road and tyres of a car moving with a constant speed?

1. Weight and speed
2. Nature of the surface and weight
3. Surface area of the tyres and speed
4. Acceleration and Nature of surface
5. Speed and Nature of the surface

2. Match the following concept in List A with relevant description in List B by writing its letter beside the items number in sheet provided

SECTION B (54 Marks)

3. (a) Students from Mwenge University were climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Suddenly one of them started experiencing nose bleeding

1. Comment on why the student experienced nose bleeding
2. Why do astronauts wear space suits

(b) The acceleration due to gravity on Jupiter in about 2.6 times that of earth. A spacecraft has weight of 24500N on earth

1. What is the mass of space craft
2. What would be its weight in Jupiter

4. (a)(i) What do you understand by the term specific heat capacity and specific latent heat of vaporization

(ii) Explain the factors that affect boiling point of water.

(b) What is the index of refraction for a certain medium if the light in air enters the medium at an angle of 30° and refracted at 22°C?

5. (a)Describe how a lens camera operates the same way as human eye. Give three points

(b) Briefly explain how conduction of heat can be applied in your daily life (Three reasons)

6. (a)Briefly explain why the doors of oven are made loosely fitting

(b) A steel bridge over a motor way is 20m at 0°C. How much longer is it at 20°C?

7. (a)Explain why a bat can fly in the dark without hilting objects

(b) A soldier standing in front of a vertical cliff fires a gun, he hears the echo after 3sec. On moving closer to the diff by 82.5m, he fires again, and hears the echo after 2.5 sec. Find

1. The distance of the diff from initial position of the mars
2. The speed of sound

8. (a)You read a newspaper because of the light that it reflects. Why do you not see even a faint image of yourself in a newspaper?

(b) Name factors on which the angle of deviation produced by a prism depend

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions

9. (a)A wire is Answer is carrying current is it charged?

(b)Explain the following

1. A Kettle of water with steady supply of heats taken much longer time to boil dry it does to reach its boiling point.
2. How does molecular theory of matter account for drop in temperature which results when for evaporation of volatile liquid occurs

(c)Why is a dull Black surface a better absorber of heat than a brightly polished surface?

10. (a) In which way does a wire carrying electric and placed between the poles of two magnets as shown in figure below tend to move? Explain your answer

(b)Explain any four (4) causes of power looses in a transformer that can reduce the efficiency of the transformer

(c)A 240V mains transformer has 1000 turns in its primary coil and it is designed to supply electrical energy to a 12V, 24W lamp. Determine the efficiency of the transformer if the current drawn from the 240V mains is 0.125A

11. (a)(i)State Ohms Law

(ii) How does Ohm’s law explain the fact that the resistance of a conductor depends on area of Cross-section of the conductor.

(b) (i)Explain why the path of lighting is not straight but zigzag

(ii)Two negative charges were brought together as shown below, re-draw a well diagram to show the magnetic field lines on how these two charges interact, remember to indicate neutral point.

(c) Study the circuit below and answer questions that follow.

1. Calculate the equivalent resistance
2. What is the reading of Ammeter
3. What is the reading of Voltmeter?

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED EXAMS

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

FORM THREE MID TERM-2 EXAMINATION

031  PHYSICS

TIME : 3HRS AUG,2023

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with a total of eleven (11) questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and any two (2) questions from section C
3. Show clearly your work
4. Section A carries fifteen (15)marks, section B sixty (60) marks and section C carries twenty five (25) marks
5. All writing should be in blue or black pen except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil.
6. Non-programmable calculator may be used
7. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
8. Write your examination number on each page of your answer sheet(s)
9. Where necessary, use the following constants

• Acceleration due to gravity(g) = 10m/s²
• Density of water = 1g/cm³ or 1000kg/m³

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the following items (i-x) choose the correct answer from the among the given alternative and write its letter beside the item number in your answer sheet

i. Which property of a concave mirrors is suitable for a dentist to consider when selecting concave mirrors for repairing dental related activities?

1. The one that produce diminished images
2. The one with wide field of view
3. The one which produce virtual and erect image
4. The one which produce larger magnification
5. The one in which objects and images are seen clearly

ii. Why is mercury preferred in clinical thermometer as a thermo metric liquid as compared to water and alcohol?

1. Its denser than other liquids
2. It is opaque and does not need colouring
3. It is more sensitive to temperature 
4. It is active and does not net the glass 
5. It is poor conductor of heat

iii. When a plastic pen is rubbed against a dry hair, the pen attracts small pieces of paper. This means that

1. Hair becomes negatively charged
2. Hair becomes positively charged 
3. Pen loses electrons
4. Paper loses electrons 
5. Hair gains electrons 

iv. Which of the following statements is correct when the resistance “R” if a wire is measured using an ammeter, voltmeter and Rheostat?

1. The ammeter is in parallel with R
2. The voltmeter is in series with R
3. A graph of V against I has a gradient equal to R
4. A graph of I against V has a gradient equal to R
5. The Rheostat is in parallel with R 

v. A form three student wishes t check the upper fixed point and the lower fixed point on Celsius scale thermometer. The student has four beakers namely P, Q R and S

P- Contains a mixture of boiling salt solution

Q- Contains a mixture of ice and water

R- Contains a mixture of ice and salt

S- Contains boiling water

Which beaker should a student use to check the fixed points?

1. P and R 
2. P and S 
3. Q and S 
4. Q and R 
5. S and R 

vi. Refractive index of glass block cannot be evaluated from the following relation-

1. sin i to sin r
2. velocity of light in air to velocity of light in glass
3. real depth to apparent depth
4. Velocity of light in glass to the velocity of light in air 
5. A and C

vii. A force prevents a body from sliding is called?

1. Compression force 
2. stretching force
3. Frictional force 
4. restoring force 
5. Repulsion force 

viii. A stone is thrown from the top of a building 45m high at a speed of 12m/s. How long does it take to reach the ground?

1. 15 sec 
2. 5 sec 
3. 3sec 
4. 8sec 
5. 2.03sec

ix. Racing cars rarely gets accident despite their high speed because they-

1. Have greater momentum
2. Have big tyres with big treads
3. Have wide base and low centre of gravity
4. Have less mass
5. Exert greater frictional force 

x. “Extension of material is proportional to force applied” where is this statement belongs?

1. Dalton atomic theory
2. Archimedes principle
3. Charles law
4. Hook’s law
5. Newton’s law 

2. Match the items in list A response to list B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the items number in your answer booklet provided

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3. a)i) A form three students from a certain school was unable to know the rules of locating an image by using converging mirror. List three rules that will help the students to locate an image when an object is placed in front of converging mirror perpendicular to its principal axis.

ii) A concave mirror is used to form an image of a pencil with the same size as a pencil’s objects. By using a well labeled diagram show the position of the image and state its characteristics.

b) A ray of light is travelling from air to water make an angle of incidence of 60^o given that the refractive index of water is ⁴/₃, what is the angle of refraction of the ray of light?

4. a)i) What is the turning effect of a force?

ii) How can the moment of a force be increased considerably in practical life? Give two examples.

b) i) Briefly explain why the handle of a door is near to its outside edge?

ii) A uniform meter ruler AB is pivoted at a distance of 80cm from end B. If 20g mass hang at end B. At what distance from end A must 100g mass hang on a meter rule in order to balance the rule horizontally? (Neglect the mass of the rule).

5. a) i) Distinguish between light spectrum and dispersion of light.

ii) Briefly describe how a light ray passes through an equilateral glass prism.

b) Figure below represents three primary colours combined together and answer the questions that follow

1. Identify the colours represented by A, B C and D.
2. What general name is given to the colours obtained by mixing two primary colours
3. Name the colour produced as a result of mixing three primary colours.

6. a) Suppose you are given a bar magnet whose poles are not located. Briefly explain how you can determine which end of a bar is the North pole in the laboratory.

b) Explain the meaning of magnetic shielding.

c) Draw the following diagram.

1. Arrangement of atoms or magnetic domains in a non-magnetic materials.
2. Arrangement of atoms or magnetic domains in a magnetic iron bar.

7. a) State the relationship between pressure, force and area.

b) Explain why one feels not comfortable when he/she lift a bucket of water by its handle made of thin metal. What will be the pressure experienced if the handle is made of thicker metal?

c) The mss of the cube is 120kg, if it measures 50cm x30cm x20cm, what is maximum pressure that it can exert?

8. a) A positively charged rod is brought near body A and B if body A is at a distance of 1cm and body B is a distance of 3cm, which of the two bodies will be attracted more?

b) i) What happens when two positively charged bodies brought into contact?

ii) Explain why a pieces of paper attracted by a plastic charged pen after few seconds fell off?

SECTION C (25 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section

9. a) A resistor of 4? is connected in series with two bulbs of 3? and 6? connected in parallel. If two cell (battery) of 3V is connected across the circuit.

i) Draw the circuit diagram to show the arrangement.

ii) What is the P.D across the 3? bulb?

b) What is the advantage of parallel arrangement of a bulbs over series arrangement during electric installation at home.

10. a) i) State the law of flotation.

ii) Mention two conditions that can make an object to float.

b)i) Why hydrometer contain a large number below and small number above.

ii) Draw a well labeled diagram of Hydrometer.

c) A body weight 0.8N in air and 0.5N when completely immersed in water. Calculate,

1. The relative density of a body.

2. The density of a body

11. a) Car A is moving with a velocity of 20m/s while car B is moving with a velocity of 30m/s. Calculate the velocity of car B relative to car A if,

1. They are moving in the same direction
2. They are moving in the opposite directions

b) i) What is resolution of a force?

ii) Figure below shows a block being pulled along a horizontal surface. If a force of 20N is applied in direction of A at an angle of 60^o. What is the resolved part of the force in direction B?

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

031/1 PHYSICS FORM THREE 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023 

Time: 3 Hours 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries fifteen (16) marks, section B sixty (54) marks and section C carries twenty five (30) marks
4. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Non-Programmable calculators may be used
6. Write your examination number on every page of your answer booklet(s)
7. Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1. Acceleration due to gravity, g=10m/s²
2. Density of water = 1.0g/cm³
3. Pie, π = 3.14
4. Speed of light waves = 3.0 x 10⁸m/s

SECTION A (16 marks)

1. For each items in (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternative and write its letter in box provided

1. In a process of charging by induction in static electricity

1. A conductor is rubbed with an insulator
2. A charge in procedure by friction
3. Negative and positive charges are separated
4. A positive charge includes a positive charge
5. Elections are sprayed into an object.

2. The acceleration of a moving body may be found from

1. The area under its velocity-time graph
2. The slope of the velocity-time graph
3. The distance under its distance-time graph
4. The slope of the distance-time graph
5. The slope of peak of its distance time-graph

3. Which of these energy is non-renewable?

1. Ware energy
2. Bio fuels
3. Radiant energy
4. Fossil fuel
5. Geothermal energy

4. _____ is the area around a magnet current carrying conductor where magnetic strength can be detected by compass

1. Magnetic domain
2. Magnetic field
3. Magnetic poles
4. Induced filch
5. Neutral point

5. Which of the following apparatus is used to measure volume of irregular solid?

1. Pipette
2. Beaker
3. Measuring tape
4. Measuring cylinder
5. burette

6. A car moving with a velocity of 40km/h can be stopped by applying braces in2m. If the same car is moving with speed of 80km/h, what is the minimum stopping distance?

1. 16m
2. 12m
3. 8m
4. 4m
5. 2m

7. What are two factors that determine Buoyancy?

1. Volume of fluid displaced and mass of the object
2. Weight and mass of object
3. Density of fluid and weight of object
4. Volume of fluid displaced and density of fluid
5. Mass of object and density of object.

8. Which physical phenomenon is observed when tea bag is dipped into a cup of hot water?

1. Steaming
2. Diffusion
3. Osmosis
4. Evaporation
5. Boiling

9. Which process is involved in producing reverberation?

1. Refraction
2. Multiple reflection
3. Interference
4. Diffraction
5. Reflection

10. Which of the following is a scalar quantity

1. Electric current
2. Force
3. Veracity
4. Displacement
5. Acceleration

2. Match each item in List A with a correct response in LIST B by writing a letter of correct response below the number of corresponding item in LIST A in table provided.

SECTION B (54 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. (a)Vectors are direction. What do you think are two conditions to be satisfied for two vectors to be equal?

(b) State and explain practical meaning of Triangle law of vector addition

(c) Two vectors, one of 8N and another 16N are acting on a body. Give that the two forces are acting perpendicularly to each other. Find the magnitude of the third force which would just counter balance the two forces.

4. (a)how are the principle focus of a convex mirror explained as far light in concerned

(b)A concave mirror is used to form an image of an object pin where the object must be placed to obtain,

1. Upright enlarged Image
2. Image same size an object

(c)A diagram below shows the path of a ray of light through one corner of a cube ice. Finds,

1. Angle of incidence as the AB
2. The angle of refraction of this face

5. (a)A uniform half meter rule in balanced at 15cm marks when a load of 0.4N is hanging at the zero marks. Draw a sketched diagram indicating the arrow of weight of the rule acting through the centre of gravity hence determine the weight of the half meter rule.

(b)Screw Jack has a screw pitch of 5mm and effort arm of 16cm

1. State two forms of energy in which the energy supplied to screw jack is finally converted to
2. Determine the percentage efficiency of Screw jack if it need an effort of 30N to left a load of 750N

6. (a)State one use of convex mirror and indicate why it is preferred to a plane mirror

(b)An object in set 20cm in front of a lens and the real, inverted, magnifies and at greater distance image was formed. State the type of lens used and determine the value of focal length.

7. (a) state Newton’s laws of motion

b) (i). Give reason why a person doing high jump bend a little his legs on landing 

(ii). Why it’s necessary to use seat belt in a car?

c) A tennis ball whose mass is 150 g is moving at a speed of 20 m/s. it is then brought to rest by one player in 0.05 s. find average force applied

8. (a) (i) When the pulling force is applied to the handle of the door, the hinge acts as the axis of rotation, and the door turns about. What do you understand by the term turning effect?

(ii) When forces are in equilibrium, it means that there is no net force to cause any movement. Describe conditions for parallel forces to be in equilibrium.

(b) A heavy uniform metal beam AB weighting 500kg is supported at its ends. The beam carries a weight of 3000kg at a distance of 1.5m from end A. If the beam is 4m long, determine the thrusts on the supports A and B.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions from this section

9. (a) A form two student is in the physics laboratory. He is provided with density bottle, sand, digital balance and water. He is required to determine the density of sand using the instruments provided above, show how will he determine the density of the sand?

(b) In an experiment to determine the density of sand, Sophia obtained and recorded the following results.

Mass of the density bottle, M1 = 200g

Mass of density bottle and sand, M2 = 490g

Mass of density bottle, sand and water, M3 = 550g

Mass of density bottle and water, M4 = 300g

(i) What was the density of sand?

(ii) Determine the relative density of sand.

10. (a) You are provided with two types of mirrors, concave mirror and convex mirror. What type of the mirror among the two will you prefer or driving a car to see the traffic at your back? Explain your choice.

(b) A far-sighted woman has a near point of 1.5m. Calculate the focal length of the lens for her ` eyeglasses so that she can read a book held at 25cm. Also find power of the lens.  

11. (a) A pressure cooker will cook beans faster than an open saucepan. Give explanation on these observations.

(b) An insulated cup holds 0.3kg of water at 0^oC. 0.2kg of boiling water at standard pressure is poured into the cup. What will be the final temperature?

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

PHYSICS                                                                        FORM             THREE

TIME: 3 HOURS                                                                             NOVEMBER 2022

Instruction

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of eleven [11] marks
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two [2] questions from section C
3. Mathematical table and non – programmable calculator may be used
4. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your Examination number on every page of your answer sheet provided
6. Where necessary the following constants may be used

• Acceleration due to gravity g = 10mls²
• Density of water, p= 1000 kg /m³or 1g/cm³

SECTION A [15 MARKS]

1. For each of the items [i] – [x] choose the correct among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheets provided.

1. Which one among of the following is a factor on which up thrust exerted on a body by fluid depends:

1. Volume of the fluid B. Mass of the fluid C. Viscosity of the fluid D. Density of the fluid E. Temperature of the fluid

2. A layer of colour less water is carefully floated in a cylinder on top of blue copper sulphate solution after a time, the water becomes blue, because of?

1. Liquid friction B. Density changes C. Diffusion

4. Viscosity E. Pressure changes

3. If the mass of copper over the volume of copper is 8.9g/cm³. Find the volume 89g of copper

1. 10 ^-5 cm C. 10^-5m³
2. 0.1 cm³D. 100CM³E. 10cm³

4. Aluminum is used in making motor engines, pistons and cylinders due to

1. Its low density and high conductivity
2. Low density and maximum pressure
3. High density and varying mass
4. Its high conductivity and high density
5. Its heavy weight and low conductivity

5. The acceleration of a moving body may be found from;

1. The area under its velocity-time graph.
2. The slope of the velocity-time graph.
3. The area under its distance-time graph.
4. The slope of the distance-time graph.
5. The slope of the peak of its distance-time graph

6. Oil is used as a lubricant in a machine because it has

1. Low density
2. High viscosity
3. Low pressure
4. High pressure
5. Low viscosity

7. When light is totally internally reflected from the boundary of a certain transparent material and air the critical angle is found to be 50⁰ the speed of light in the material is

1. 2.1 x 10⁸m/s
2. 2.2 x 10⁸m/s
3. 1.94 x 10⁸m/s

D.2.3 x 10⁸m/s

E. 3.0 x 10⁸m/s

8. Why buildings are constructed with wide foundation?

1. Because of power
2. In order to reduce pressure exerted by the building on the ground
3. So as to build large house
4. To increase pressure of the ground so as to maintain holding the house.
5. To avoid earth quake

9. The energy from the hot rocks within the earth is called.

1. Tidal energy
2. Water energy
3. Cool- burning energy
4. Biomass energy
5. Geothermal energy

10. A reference was a certain device to judge football game in 90 minutes at MKAPA arena, that device was:-

1. Football C. Stop watch
2. Tape measure D. 90 Minutes E. Line man

Section B [60 marks]

Answer all questions

3. [a]. By using well labeled diagram, explain in short why the stem of the hydrometer is made thin and weighted with mercury or lead shorts? [06 marks]

[b]. A ship is made of steel and it is expected that it should sink in water. However it does not sink. At the same time a coin once dropped in water it will sink. How can you solve this contradiction so as to help a form one student who is totally confused? [04 marks]

4. [a]. It has been found the efficiency of a pulley system is always less than 100%. Giving two reasons explain the secret behind. [04 marks]

[b]. A meter rule is pivoted at its mid-point. If two objects of weigh 1.0N and 2.0N are suspended at 30cm and 90cm respectively from one end, calculate the position

5. [a]. State the laws of refraction of light

[b]. The diagram below shows a ray of light incident on a glass prism at an angle.

Complete the diagram to show as it emerges from the other side [05marks]

[c]. Sketch a ray diagram to show the formation of a solar ellipse [03marks]

6. [a]. Give one difference and one similarity between a fuse and a circuit – breaker [04 marks]

[b]. A cell supplies a current of 0.6A through a 2? coil and a current of 0.2Athrough a752? coil. Calculate the e.m.f and internal resistance of the cell [06marks]

7. [a]. Explain on the basic of conservation of linear momentum, how a fish propels itself forward by swishing its tail back and forth [04 marks]

[b]. A block and tackle system of 5 pulley is used to raise of 490N steadily through a is then 1800 J. calculate the efficiency of the system and efforts applied[06 marks]

8. (a) Explain four (4) factors affecting resistance of a conductor. (6 marks)

     (b) Describe two (2) defects of simple cell(4 marks)

Section C [25 marks]

Answer two [2] question form this section

9. When a simple pendulum displaced at a small angle swings to and fro, in this motion potential energy and kinetic energy changes by alternating each other. With the aid of diagram verify the alternation of these energies.(8.5 marks)

(b) A 50kg girl runs up a staircase of 50 steps each step is 15cm in height in 5s. Find Work doneagainst gravity by the girl and Power she use to run(4 marks)

10. (a) A drum at station A is connected to a wire string at station B. A man at A beats the drum while another person at B places his ear at the wire and hears two sounds separated by the time interval of 0.5 seconds. If the velocity of sound in the wire string is 5280m/s. How far apart are the two men. (5 marks)

(b) How long will it take a 240V, 3000W electric immersion heater to raise the temperature of 150 litres of water in a well lagged copper tank of mass 20kg from 15? to 70?. Also find the cost at 5 shillings per kwh. (5 marks)

11. (a).A plane mirror and concave mirror both they produce an image from the given object. Draw the diagram to represent the formation of image in each case (for the concave mirror consider an object to be at the center of curvature, (C). Hence show two similarities and two differences of images formed. ( 6 marks)

(b) Explain the formation of mirage (4 marks)

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM THREE EXAMINATIONS SEPT 2022

NEW NECTA FORMAT

PHYSICS

PHYSICS FORM THREE

Where necessary use the following constants

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10m/s²

Density of water = 1g/cm³/ 1000kg/m³

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

1. (a)For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.

1. A force F newton’s gives a mass of 2kg an acceleration of 4m/s². A force of 3F newton will give a mass of 8kg an acceleration in m/s² of?

1. 1
2. 3
3. 6
4. 12
5. 24

2. A Uniform beam XY is pivoted at one end X and a vertically upward force of 4N at Y keeps the beam horizontal. The weight of the beam in Newton’s is

1. 8
2. 6
3. 4
4. 2
5. 1

3. In the process of charging by induction in static electricity

1. A conducter is rubbed with an insulator
2. A charge is produced by friction
3. Negative and positive charges are separated
4. A positive charge induces a positive charge
5. Electrons are sprayed into an object.

4. In a single rope 4-pulley system, the mechanical advantage is less than 4 because

1. The effort may vary
2. The load is raised
3. The upper pulleys do not move
4. Friction acts on the pulleys
5. The weight of the pulleys may be neglected

5. Which of the following are non-renewable energy sources

1. Wave energy
2. Biofuels
3. Fossil fuels
4. Radiant energy
5. Geothermal

6. An airship is floating stationary high above the ground in this case

1. Up thrust = airship weight
2. Air temperature inside the ship = Air temperature outside the ship
3. Air density outside the ship is greater than air density inside
4. Air density outside the ship is less than air density inside the ship
5. The air up thrust is greater, than the air weight

7. Which of the following describe the particles in a sold at room temperature

1. Close together and vibrate
2. Close together and moving around at random
3. For apart and moving at random
4. Close together and stationary
5. Far apart and stationary

8. The relationship between the local length (f) and radius of conture of a concave mirror (r)is that

1. f=2r
2. f =r
3. 
4. 

9. When two cars A and B are morap in the same direction; the velocity of A relative to B is given by

1. V_AB=V_A – V_B
2. V_{AB =} V_AB – V_A
3. V_AB = V_A + V_B
4. None of the above

10. The following work on the principle of total internal reflection except

1. Prism Pens copes
2. fibre optic cable
3. mirage
4. mirror pens cope

2. Match the items in List A with a response in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

3. (a)With the aid of a ray diagram, explain why a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror

(b)A convex mirror of focal length 15cm is used to produce an image an object placed 20cm from the pole of the mirror 

Find the position and nature of the image formed

4. (a)How is absolute velocity different from Relative velocity

(b)A bird is plying at 80/km/hr. due East relative to the air. A wind is blowing at 30km/hr in the north East direction as seen from the ground. What is the velocity of the bird relative to the observer on the ground? 

(c) Identify three ways of reducing friction force acting on a body

5. (a)Explain why it is not possible for you to push a car when you are seated inside it

(b)A uniform beam of mass 50kg and length 6m is supported by two vertical strings at A and B such that each pant is 0.5m from each end A mass of 40kg is also hung at m from A. Find the tension in the strings at points A and B

6. (a)(i)Draw a well labelled diagram of a hydrometer

(ii) Explain the important of the following on a hydrometer 

1. Narrow stem
2. Wide bulb

(b) A cube of side 10cm and mass 400g floats in water

1. What fraction of the cube is under the water
2. What is the extra force that must be exerted on the cube such that it is completely submerged in the water

7. (a)With a clear diagram show how a prism can be used to produce a spectrum when white light falls on its

(b)A compound microscope has objective lens of focal length 8cm and eyepiece lens of focal length 4cm the distance between the lenses is 28cm. the lens is adjusted such that the final image is at infinity

1. Calculate the position of the object from the objective lens
2. What is the angular magnification of the lens

8. (a)Explain the importance of anomalous expansion of water to marine organision

(b)A wheel and exle has wheel radius of 20cm and axle radius of 5cm. The efficiency of the machine is 90%

1. What is the velocity of the machine
2. What is the effort required to raise a load of 2000N

SECTION C

ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

9. (a)Explain why during the installation of electrical wires that transmit electricity from one place to another the wires are left sagging and not tight

(b)The figure below shows a bimetallic strip having two metals invar and brass. (Brass has a higher linear expansitivity than invar)

Explain how the bar will bend if it is heated to a higher temperature than room temperature

(c) A telegraph wire has a length of 30m and is made of metal of linear expansitivity 0.00002/K

Find the change in length from a hot day temperature 30°C to a very cold day - 5°C

10. (a)What are the laws that govern friction force

(b)Explain why coefficient of Kinetic friction is always smaller than coefficient of state friction 

(c)Three forces act on a body as shown below

Find the value of T and F

11. (a)Explain the appearance of a  blue shirt with red spots when viewed through

1. Blue light
2. Red light
3. Green light

(b)Convex mirrors are always used as driving mirrors. With the aid of a diagram explain why these kinds of mirrors are used in this case 

(c)What is the maximum magnification produced by a convex lens of local length 5cm.

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FORM THREE-2022

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11)  questions.
2.    Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions  from section C.
3.    Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in  the examination room.
4.    Non-programmable calculators may be used.
5.    Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer  booklet(s).
6.   Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1.                       Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s ²
2.                      Density of water = I .0 g/cm ³ 
3.                      Pie= 3.14.
4.                       Coefficient of linear expansivity of the brick 1.2 x 10 ^-5 K ^-1
5.                       Speed of light in air = 3 x 10⁸ m/s. 
6.                      Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

1.              Measurement of mass by using equal ­arm beam balance uses the principle of

1.             conservation of momentum.
2.             conservation of energy
3.             moments
4.             gravitational pull of the earth
5.              conservation of matter.

2.           The principle of fluid pressure which is used in hydraulic brakes, is the

1.             pressure is the same at all levels in a fluid B
2.             increases of pressure are transmitted equally to all parts of a fluid
3.              the pressure at a point in fluid is due to the weight of the fluid above it
4.             increases of pressure can only be transmitted through fluids
5.               the pressure at a given depth is proportional to the depth in the fluid.

3.         The surface tension of a fluid is due to

1.             molecules on its surface
2.             a semi­permeable membrane which covers it
3.             the Brownian motion of surface molecules
4.             the cohesive force between its surface molecules
5.              the adhesive force between molecules of different materials

4.         Given cubical expansivities of mercury and glass are 1.8 x 10 ­4 /K and 1.0 x 10 ­5 /K respectively? a glass vessel of capacity 100ml holding mercury to the brim, heated through 100°C will expel mercury of the following volume.

1.             18ml
2.              28ml
3.             10ml
4.              8ml
5.              17ml.

5.            A rod of insulating material is charged positively by rubbing against a piece of fabric and the latter is tested for electric charge. The fabric will be expected to have a

1.             positive charge equal to that on the rod
2.             positive charge less than that on the rod
3.              negative charge equal to that on the rod
4.             negative charge greater than that on the rod
5.              negative charge less than that on the rod.

6.         A gearwheel X is used to turn another gearwheel Y. X has 15 teeth and Y has 5 teeth. When Y makes 6 revolutions X has made

1.             A 6 revolutions
2.              2 revolutions
3.             3 revolutions
4.             5 revolutions
5.               18 revolutions.

7.       A material which allows some light to pass through it but one cannot see through it is said to be

1.             transparent
2.             translucent
3.              luminous
4.             opaque
5.              colorless.

8.    The positive pole of a dry cell is made of

1.             carbon rod
2.             zinc can
3.             ammonium chloride
4.              copper rod
5.               manganese dioxide.

9.         Each scientific instrument is limited in accuracy. What is the shortest length that can be accurately recorded or measured by a metre rule?

1.             0.02 mm
2.             0.2 mm
3.              0.2 cm
4.              0.02 cm
5.               0.2 m.

10.            A body weighs 10 N in air and 8 N when completely immersed in water. Neglecting upthrust in air, its weight in a liquid of density 1.5 g/cm 3 will be;

1.             3 N
2.              18 N
3.             10 N
4.             2 N
5.              7 N

11.         When a person perspires on a hot day

1.             A evaporation occurs and helps to cool the body
2.             heat is conducted away from the body
3.             latent heat keeps the body warm
4.              the body is insulated from the warm air
5.              condensation occurs and helps to cool the body.

2. Match the items in list A with the responses in list B by writing the letter of the correct response

beside the item number.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) (i) Explain the pressure of a gas in terms of the kinetic theory of gases. (2 marks)

(ii) How is diffusion explained by the kinetic theory of gases? (2 marks)

(b) (i) State Charles’s Law. (1 mark)

(ii) Sketch the graph of volume against temperature for a perfect gas.(2 marks)

(c) (i) What is the absolute zero of temperature?(1 mark)

(ii) 150 cm 3 of dry gas at 30°C was heated until its volume became 450 cm 3 . What was the final temperature?

4. (a ) (i) Name, draw and mention one use of the three different types of diverging lenses?

(b) Where should an object be placed such that its image as formed by a converging lens will be

(i) at infinity (ii) of the same size (iii) erect?

(c) A nail 6.0 cm long is placed 15 cm away from a convex lens of focal length 10.0 cm. The nail

is stuck perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens. Determine the positions and height of the nail

5. (a ) Explain the terms potential energy and kinetic energy giving one example of each.

(b) A pendulum bob of mass 50g is pulled aside to a vertical height 20 cm from the horizontal and then

released. Find

(i) the maximum potential energy of the bob

(ii) the maximum speed of the bob

(c) (i) Suppose the length of the thread of the pendulum in discussion was 1.0 m, what could its periodic time of oscillation be?

(ii) State the principle applied by the pendulum experiment.

6.(a) A cricket ball of mass 180g bowled with a velocity of 20m/s is hit back towards the bowler at a velocity of 15m/s. The impact lasts for 0.4s. Calculate

1.              The impulse,
2.           Force applied on the ball

(b). A car of mass 1000kg travelling at 36km/h is brought to rest by applying brakes. Calculate the distance travelled by the car before coming to rest, if the frictional force between the wheels and the road is 2 000N

(c) An effort of 250N raises a load of 900N through a distance of 5m. If the effort moves through 25m, calculate 

1.              The work done in raising the load,
2.           The work done by the effort,
3.         The efficiency of the machine.

7. Give scientific reasons for the following statements

1. If a mercury thermometer with a ‘thick’ glass bulb is dipped into hot water, the mercury level first drops slightly and then rises quickly in the bore.
2. Steel bridges are usually supported by rollers
3. The telephone cables “sag” in warm weather and tighten in cold weather
4. The mouth of a glass bottle is gently heated when the glass stopper is rigidly stuck to the mouth so as to remove it.
5. A sealed plastic bottle filled with water to the brim breaks after some time if it is placed in the freezing compartment of a refrigerator.

8. Explain the following statements

1. Electric kettles and geysers have the heating coils at the bottom
2. In a room, the windows are at a lower level and the ventilators at a higher level
3. During the day cold air flows from the sea to land
4. The bottom of cooking vessels are usually blackened
5. A metal knob of a wooden door fees much colder than the door
6. Electric metal kettles are fitted with wooden or plastic handles
7. People wear woollen garments in cold weather to keep their bodies warm.

9. (a) The extension produced in a spiral spring is 6cm when a mass of 300g is attached to it. Calculate the spring constant of the spring 

(b) When a body of mass 400g is completely immersed in a liquid, the upthrust on the body is 1.4N. Find the weight of the body in the liquid.

SECTION C (10 Marks)

Answer one (1) question from this section.

10. (a) State Pascal’s principle of transmission of pressure. (01)

(b) A piston of small cross section area of 30.0 cm 2 is used in hydraulic press to exert a force

of 300.0N on the enclosed liquid. A connecting pipe leads to a large piston of cross

section area 600.0 cm 2 . Find

(i) the force sustained by the larger piston (03)

(ii) the force applied on the smaller piston to support 2.0 tonnes on the larger piston.

(03)

(iii) the mechanical advantage (MA) of the pistons of the press. (02)

11. (a) What is meant by magnetic materials? Give two examples.

(b) State the law of magnets.

(c) Explain with an illustration how one can locate the position of a north-pole of a bar magnet.

(d) Explain with an illustration how to magnetize a steel bar using an electric current.

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2022- MARCH/APRIL

TIME: 2:30 HRS

Instructions

1.   This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11)  questions.
2.    Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions  from section C.
3.    Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in  the examination room.
4.    Non-programmable calculators may be used.
5.    Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer  booklet(s).
6.   Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1.  Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s ²
2. Density of water = I .0 g/cm³
3. Pie= 3.14.
4.  Coefficient of linear expansivity of the brick 1.2 x 10 ^-5K ^-1
5.  Speed of light in air = 3 x 10⁸ m/s. 
6. Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Which pairs of instruments would you use to correctly measure the diameter of a small ball bearing?

1.  Measuring tape and vernier caliper
2.  Slide rule and micrometer screw gauge
3.  Vernier caliper and slide rule
4.  Micrometer screw gauge and vernier caliper
5. Metre rule and micrometer screw gauge

(ii)Which one is a characteristic of a plane mirror?

1. It forms image which is real and opaque.
2. It forms an image which is larger than the object.
3. It forms an image which is real and laterally inverted
4. It forms an image which has the same size as the object.
5. It forms an image which is smaller in size than the object.

(iii) The correct arrangement of metals in ascending order of their linear expansivities is?

1. Iron, Copper, Invar, Brass and Nickel
2. Nickel, Brass, Invar, Copper and Iron
3. Brass, Copper, Nickel, Iron and Invar
4. Invar, Iron, Nickel, Copper and Brass.
5. Nickel, Brass, Iron, Invar and Copper.

(iv) Which of the following is the correct weight of a body of mass 48 g when placed on the moon surface?

1.  0.48 N 
2.  4.8 N
3.  0.80 N
4.  0.048 N
5.  80.0 N. 

(v)The correct formula to find the elastic force constant (k) of a spring is

1. Tension/extension
2. mass/extension
3. extension/mass
4. extension/tension
5. tension/mass

(vi) Why is oil used as a lubricant?

1. It has low density.
2. It is highly viscous.
3. It is flammable.
4. it is inflammable    
5. It is less viscous. 

(vii) A bar of copper is heated from 293 K to 333 K. Identify a false statement among the following:

1. Its density will increase slightly
2. Its length will increase slightly
3. Its electrical conduction will decrease slightly
4. Its mass will not change
5. Its weight will remain unchanged.

(viii) Which among the following is not a property of magnetic lines of force due to a bar magnet?

1. They have a direction from North Pole to South pole outside the magnet
2. They do not exist inside the magnet
3. They have a direction from South pole to North pole inside the magnet
4. They tend to be close inside the magnet but are wider apart outside the magnet 
5. They form complete loops.

(ix) When an object moves around a horizontal circle of centre O with a constant speed, its acceleration will be

1. zero
2. towards the centre
3. away from the centre
4. along the tangent to the circle
5. along the direction of rotation.

(x) Which statement about a wet-and-dry bulb hygrometer is correct?

1. Wet bulb thermometers measure the temperature of the surrounding air.
2. The temperature recorded by a wet-bulb thermometer is always larger than that recorded by a dry-bulb thermometer.
3. When the difference in temperature recorded by wet and dry-bulbs is larger no water evaporates.
4. The value of relative humidity is low when the temperature of wet and dry bulbs is the same.
5. Wet-bulb is cooled by the process of evaporation of water.

2. Match the items in List A with responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) Write down the second and third equations of motion in a straight line.

(b) Explain the following terms as they are applied in motion in a straight line:

(c)A stone is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 50 m/s.

(i) Calculate the time that the stone will take to return back to the thrower.

(ii) What will be the maximum height reached?

4. Three resistors of 2 ?, 4 ?   and 6 ?   are connected in series to a battery of e.m.r 24 V and have negligible internal resistance.

(a) Draw the circuit diagram including the battery, ammeter, switch and the three resistors.

(b) Find the current flowing in the circuit drawn in 4 (a) above.

(c) Find the potential difference at the ends of each resistor in 4 (a).

5. (a) (i) What is meant by the term thermal expansion?

      (ii) Mention two applications of thermal expansion of solids.

(b)    (i) List three areas where bimetallic strips are used.

  (ii) Why a bimetal strip made of brass and invar is curved outside with brass?

(c)    Describe how simple fire alarm system operates.

6.  (a) State Pascal’s principle of pressure 

 
(b)  What are the three factors that affect the liquid pressure?

(c)  Calculate the area of an object if the pressure exerted is 0.2 N/m² and its force is 2 N.

7.  (a) What are the uses of the following devices?

(i)  Manometer 

(ii)  Hare’s apparatus (inverted U-tube)

(iii)  U-tube 

(iv)  Barometer 

(b) Why a big Elephant manages to walk comfortably in muddy soil without sinking while a human being may sink easily?

8.  (a) Mention three uses of current electricity

(b) Why is it advised to connect bulbs in parallel arrangement during installation of electricity in most buildings?

SECTION C (25 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

9.(a) State two conditions for a body to be in equilibrium.

(b) Distinguish between centre of mass and centre of gravity.

(c) A uniform metre rule AB is balanced horizontally on a knife edge placed 5cm from B with a mass of 60g at B. Find the mass of the ruler.

10.(a) Define the following terms as applied in Physics:

(i)Machine

(ii)Load

(b) Why is efficiency of machine less than 100%? Explain briefly.

(c) Simple machine was used to raise a load of weight 4000 N through a height of 0.8 m using an effort of 800 N. If the distance moved by effort was 4.8 m, calculate the: (i) Mechanical advantage. (ii) Velocity ratio.

11. (a) (i) Distinguish between primary and secondary cells, giving one example of each.

(ii) Identify two defects of a simple cell.

(b) (i) Explain why lead – acid accumulators are used in car batteries rather than dry cells?

(ii) A cell of unknown e.m.f, E and internal resistance 2? is connected to a 5? resistance. If the terminal p.d, V is 1.0V. Calculate the e.m.f, E of a cell.

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   ANNUAL   EXAMINATION

FORM THREE-NOVEMBER 2021 

PHYSICS 1

Instructions

l. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.

2.  Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.

3.  Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B sixty (60) marks and section C carries twenty five (25) marks.

4.  Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.

5.  Non-Programmable calculators may be used.

6.  Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

1. Where necessary the following constants may be used:

(i)Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s² or 10 N/kg

(ii)Specific heat capacity of mercury is 1395 J/kg°C

(iii) 1g of water is equivalent to 1 cm³ 

(iv)    Pi = 3.14.            

SECTION A (30 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i)The correct formula to find the elastic force constant (k) of a spring is

1. Tension/extension
2. mass/extension
3. extension/mass
4. extension/tension
5. tension/mass

(ii) Why is oil used as a lubricant?

1. It has low density.
2. It is highly viscous.
3. It is flammable.
4. it is inflammable    
5. It is less viscous. 

(iii)Which one is a characteristic of a plane mirror?

1. It forms image which is real and opaque.
2. It forms an image which is larger than the object.
3. It forms an image which is real and laterally inverted
4. It forms an image which has the same size as the object.
5. It forms an image which is smaller in size than the object.

(iv) In a light experiment, the results showed that less light was transmitted and the image was distorted. Which type of material was used?

1. A translucent material
2. An opaque material
3. A luminous material 
4. A transparent material
5. A non-luminous material

 (v)  What quantity of heat is required to raise the temperature of 25 kg sample of mercury from 20°C to 30°C?

1. 1,743,750J
2. 348,750J
3. 345,750J
4. 413,750J
5. 1,550,750J

(vi) Why is Mercury preferred in clinical thermometers as a thermometric of a liquid to water and alcohol?

1. It is denser than other liquids.
2. It is opaque and does not need colouring.
3. It is more sensitive to temperature.
4. It is active and does not wet the glass. 
5. It is a poor conductor of heat.

 (vii) Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?

1. Electric current 
2. Force
3. Velocity
4. Displacement
5. Acceleration

(viii)What role does the iris play in the human eye?

1. To hold the lens in position.
2. To prevent internal reflection.
3. To control the size of the pupil.
4. To control the thickness of the lens.
5. To protect the eye from light.

(ix) A launderer was thinking about a proper day for washing and drying clothes. Which day would he prefer most among the following?

1. Dry day 
2. Hot day 
3. Windy day
4. Still day 
5. Cold day

 (x) What will be the resistivity of a wire 2 metres long with a cross-sectional area of 0.50 mm² and a resistance of 2.20? 

1.  5.5 x 10^-7 ?m 
2.  6.5 xlO^-7?m 
3. 2.3 x 10^-7 ?m 
4.  1.1 x 10-⁶?m
5.  5.5 x 10^-6?m.

2. Match the items in List A with responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) Briefly explain why hydrometer 

(i) is weighed with lead shots.

 (ii) has a narrow stem.

(b)    A piece of rubber of volume 100 cm³    and the density of 0.45 g/cm³ floats in water. Calculate:

(i) The volume of rubber that partially immersed in water.

(ii) The force required to immerse the rubber completely.

4.       (a) List four factors which affect the rate of evaporation of liquids.

(b)    (i)  Define relative humidity.

(ii)  Calculate the relative humidity given that the reading on dry bulb hydrometer is 24°C and the wet bulb temperature reading is 16°C.

(c)    With the aid of a sketched graph, explain how temperature affects the saturated vapour pressure of water.

5. (a) Briefly explain why hydrometer 

(i) is weighed with lead shots.

 (ii) has a narrow stem.

 (b)    A piece of rubber of volume 100 cm³    and the density of 0.45 g/cm³ floats in water. Calculate:

(i) The volume of rubber that partially immersed in water.

(ii) The force required to immerse the rubber completely.

6. (a) How does the increase of length and cross-section area of a conductor affect its resistance?

(b) (i) State the function of a circuit breaker in a wiring system.

(ii) Determine the ratio of resistance of wire A to that of wire B which are made up of the same material such that wire A has half the length and twice the diameter of wire B.

7. (a) Give two examples which illustrate the rectilinear propagation of light.

(b) (i) The refractive index of light passing from water to air is 3/4. Calculate the critical angle. (ii) Outline two differences between primary and secondary rainbows.

(c)    In Figure 1, identify the names of colours labeled A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

11. (a) Mention two practical examples in our daily life in which the principle of conservation of energy is applied.

(b)(i) What is a simple pendulum.

(ii) Describe the energy changes that take place when a simple pendulum swings from one side to another.

(c)Name a machine or an apparatus used to change the following forms of energy.

1. Heat energy to mechanical energy.
2. Mechanical energy to electrical energy.
3. Electrical energy to sound energy.
4. Sound energy to electrical energy.
5. Heat energy to electrical energy.

SECTION C (25 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

9. (a) State the following rules: 

(i)  Cork screw rule.

 (ii)       Dynamo rule.

(b)    (i) Give one structural difference between A.C. and D.C. generators. 

(ii)      Mention one application of induction coil.

(c)    Figure 2 shows a transformer used to step down power. Assuming that there are no power losses, what will be the ammeter reading on the output part?

10. (a) (i) What is meant by the term thermal expansion?

      (ii) Mention two applications of thermal expansion of solids.

(b)    (i) List three areas where bimetallic strips are used.

  (ii) Why a bimetal strip made of brass and invar is curved outside with brass?

(c)    Describe how simple fire alarm system operates.

11.(a) (i) What are sustainable energy sources?

(ii) State four applications of energy generated from water.

(b)(i) Define geothermal energy.

(ii)Briefly explain how geothermal energy can be harnessed.

(c)(i) What is a windmill?

(ii)Mention three disadvantages of energy caused by wind. (iii) Does wind itself possess energy? Explain.

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MID TERM EXAMINATION

PHYSICSFORM-3

2021- AUG/SEPT

TIME: 2:30 HRS

Instructions

1.   This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11)  questions.
2.    Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions  from section C.
3.    Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in  the examination room.
4.    Non-programmable calculators may be used.
5.    Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer  booklet(s).
6.   Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1.  Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s ²
2. Density of water = I .0 g/cm³
3. Pie= 3.14.
4.  Coefficient of linear expansivity of the brick 1.2 x 10 ^-5K ^-1
5.  Speed of light in air = 3 x 10⁸ m/s. 
6. Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) A bar of copper is heated from 293 K to 333 K. Identify a false statement among the following:

1. Its density will increase slightly
2. Its length will increase slightly
3. Its electrical conduction will decrease slightly
4. Its mass will not change
5. Its weight will remain unchanged.

(ii) Which among the following is not a property of magnetic lines of force due to a bar magnet?

1. They have a direction from North Pole to South pole outside the magnet
2. They do not exist inside the magnet
3. They have a direction from South pole to North pole inside the magnet
4. They tend to be close inside the magnet but are wider apart outside the magnet 
5. They form complete loops.

(iii) When an object moves around a horizontal circle of centre O with a constant speed, its acceleration will be

1. zero
2. towards the centre
3. away from the centre
4. along the tangent to the circle
5. along the direction of rotation.

(iv) The image formed by plane mirrors are always

1. real, magnified and laterally inverted
2. virtual, laterally inverted and same in size
3. magnified, virtual and erect
4. laterally inverted, same in size and real
5. erect, real and magnified.

(v) The battery in the circuit shown in the following diagram has an e.m.f. of 2 V and negligible internal resistance.

What will be the current flowing in the 6 ? resistor?

1.  0.15 A
2. 0.64 A
3. 1.42 A
4. 0.10 A
5. 0.33 A

(vi) A body is said to be in equilibrium IF

1. it moves with uniform speed
2. the net force acting on it is zero
3. the upward and downward forces are equal
4. its centre of gravity is low positioned
5. its centre of gravity is high.

(vii) Tow forces of 5 N and 8 N are acting at the same point and are inclined at an angle of 45° to each other. What will be their resultant force?

1. 11.2 N
2. 12 N
3. 22.4
4. 1.2 N
5. 1.12 N

(viii) A solid metal cube has each side doubled to make a solid cube of the same metal eight times bigger in volume. The ration of resistivity of the new cube to resistivity of the old cube is

1.  8:1
2.  6:1
3.  1:1
4.  1:6
5.  1:8 

(ix) A green card with red flowers when viewed in a red light will appear:

1.  completely red
2.  completely yellow
3.  completely green 
4.  yellow with red flowers 
5.  green with red flowers. 

(x) Colours are produced when white light passes through glass prism because

1.  light waves interfere
2.  glass prism colours the light
3.  in glass different colours travel at different speeds
4.  different colours are filtered
5.  diffraction of light occurs.

2. Match the following items.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) In a light experiment, a narrow beam of light directed onto a glass prism leaves the prism and falls on a white screen. Draw a labelled diagram to show the experimental set-up and observation seen on a screen. 

 (b)     Explain two ways in which lens cameras differ from human eye.

4. (a) Briefly explain why hydrometer 

(i) is weighed with lead shots.

 (ii) has a narrow stem.

(b)    A piece of rubber of volume 100 cm³    and the density of 0.45 g/cm³ floats in water. Calculate:

(i) The volume of rubber that partially immersed in water.

(ii) The force required to immerse the rubber completely.

5.       (a) List four factors which affect the rate of evaporation of liquids.

(b)    (i)  Define relative humidity.

(ii)  Calculate the relative humidity given that the reading on dry bulb hydrometer is 24°C and the wet bulb temperature reading is 16°C.

6. (a) (i) What peculiar property does the effort has in all classes of levers?

(ii) A metre rule of weight 1.0 N is supported horizontally on two knife edges each placed 10.0 cm from its ends. If the weight of 1.5 N is placed at its mid-point, calculate the reaction at the supports.

(b) (i) State the law of floatation.

(ii) Find the fraction of the cork that partially immersed when a piece of cork of density 0.25 g/cm³and a mass of 20 g floats in water.

7. (a) Write down the second and third equations of motion in a straight line.

(b) Explain the following terms as they are applied in motion in a straight line:

1. Velocity.
2. Retardation.

(c)A stone is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 50 m/s.

(i) Calculate the time that the stone will take to return back to the thrower.

(ii) What will be the maximum height reached?

8. Three resistors of 2 ?, 4 ?   and 6 ?   are connected in series to a battery of e.m.r 24 V and have negligible internal resistance.

(a) Draw the circuit diagram including the battery, ammeter, switch and the three resistors.

(b) Find the current flowing in the circuit drawn in 8 (a) above.

(c) Find the potential difference at the ends of each resistor in 8 (a).

SECTION C (25 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

9. (a) A beaker containing ice is heated from -5°C to 0°C and then from 0°C to 15°C. With the aid of a diagram, explain the variation of density with temperature. 

(b) A brick at 20°C has a dimension of 30 cm, 18 cm and 10 cm for length, width and height respectively. If a brick is heated to a new temperature of 150°C, calculate the new dimensions.

10.(a) State two conditions for a body to be in equilibrium.

(b) Distinguish between centre of mass and centre of gravity.

(c) A uniform metre rule AB is balanced horizontally on a knife edge placed 5cm from B with a mass of 60g at B. Find the mass of the ruler.

11. (a) Define the word coulomb.

(b) States Ohms law.

(c) Two resistors of 30 and 60 are connected in parallel to a 3V battery.

(i)Draw the schematic diagram.

(ii)Find the effective resistance of the circuit.

(iii)Calculate the current passing through the 60 resistor.

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER   EXAMINATION SERIES

PHYSICS  FORM-3

2020

TIME: 2:30 HRS

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11)          questions.
2.  Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions     from section C.
3.  Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in          the examination room.
4.  Non-programmable calculators may be used.
5.  Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer     booklet(s).
6. Where necessary the following constants may be used:
7.  Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 m/s ²
8. Density of water = I .0 g/cm ³ 
9. Pie= 3.14.
10.  Coefficient of linear expansivity of the brick 1.2 x 10 ^-5 K ^-1
11.  Speed of light in air = 3 x 10⁸ m/s. 
12. Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Which pairs of instruments would you use to correctly measure the diameter of a small ball bearing?

1.  Measuring tape and vernier caliper
2.  Slide rule and micrometer screw gauge
3.  Vernier caliper and slide rule
4.  Micrometer screw gauge and vernier caliper
5. Metre rule and micrometer screw gauge

(ii) When the sun shines on the dark-coloured driving wheel of a car, the wheel feels warm. Why?

1.  It is because the sun warms the car by induction.
2.  It is because the sun gives energy to the wheel by convection.
3.  It is because the sun radiates thermal energy to the wheel.
4.  It is because the sun radiates heat to the glass windows.
5. It is because the sun conducts thermal •energy to the wheel.

(iii)Which one is a characteristic of a plane mirror?

1. It forms image which is real and opaque.
2. It forms an image which is larger than the object.
3. It forms an image which is real and laterally inverted
4. It forms an image which has the same size as the object.
5. It forms an image which is smaller in size than the object.

(iv)What role does the iris play in the human eye?

1. To hold the lens in position.
2. To prevent internal reflection.
3. To control the size of the pupil.
4. To control the thickness of the lens.
5. To protect the eye from light.

(v) The correct arrangement of metals in ascending order of their linear expansivities is?

1. Iron, Copper, Invar, Brass and Nickel
2. Nickel, Brass, Invar, Copper and Iron
3. Brass, Copper, Nickel, Iron and Invar
4. Invar, Iron, Nickel, Copper and Brass.
5. Nickel, Brass, Iron, Invar and Copper.

(vi) The suspended magnetic needle always comes to rest with its axis in a vertical plane called?

1. Geographic meridian
2. Magnetic meridian
3. Geographic declination
4. Magnetic declination
5. Geographic North Pole.

(vii) Which of the following is the correct weight of a body of mass 48 g when placed on the moon surface?

1.  0.48 N 
2.  4.8 N
3.  0.80 N
4.  0.048 N
5.  80.0 N. 

(viii) A car moving at steady speed has a frictional force on its surface whose size depends on its

1.  speed and surface area
2.  speed
3.  surface area
4.  weight 
5.  wheels speed. 

(ix) The image formed by plane mirrors are always

1. real, magnified and laterally inverted
2. virtual, laterally inverted and same in size
3. magnified, virtual and erect
4. laterally inverted, same in size and real
5. erect, real and magnified.

(x)Lenz’s law can be applied to predict the

1. magnitude of back e.m.f. in a circuit
2. magnitude of induced current in a circuit
3. direction of applied e.m.f. across the circuit 
4. direction of induced e.m.f. in a circuit 
5. direction of the applied e.m.f. within a circuit.

2. Match the items in List A with responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) Why a bubble of air increases in volume as it rises from the bottom of a pond of water to the surface? Briefly explain.

(b) A half meter rule AB is freely pivoted at 18 cm from end A and balances horizontally when a body of mass 35 g is hung 48 cm from end B. Calculate the mass of the rule. 

4. (a) Briefly explain why hydrometer 

(i) is weighed with lead shots.

 (ii) has a narrow stem.

(b)    A piece of rubber of volume 100 cm³    and the density of 0.45 g/cm³ floats in water. Calculate:

(i) The volume of rubber that partially immersed in water.

(ii) The force required to immerse the rubber completely.

5. (a) Give two examples which illustrate the rectilinear propagation of light.

(b) (i) The refractive index of light passing from water to air is 3/4. Calculate the critical angle. (ii) Outline two differences between primary and secondary rainbows.

6. (a) (i) What is the essential of kinetic theory of matter?

(ii) Sketch a graph showing how force applied in a stretched string varies with its extension.

(b) (i) State Hooke’s law.

(ii) List two applications of gamma rays.

7. (a) (i) Define turning effect of force and give its SI unit.

(ii) How the moment of force can be increased considerably in practical life? Give two examples.

(b) (i) List two factors that affect stability of a body

(ii) Briefly explain why the handle of a door is near its outside edge?

8. (a) (i) Distinguish between light spectrum and dispersion of light.

(ii) Briefly describe how a light ray passes through an equilateral glass prism.

(b) Study Figure 1 which represents three primary colours combines together and answer the questions that follow.

1. Identify the colours represented by the letters A, B, C and D.
2. What general name is given to the colours obtained by mixing two primary colours?
3. Name the colour produced as a result of mixing three primary colours.

SECTION C (25 Marks) 

Answer two ( 2) question from this section.

9. (a) (i) What is meant by the term thermal expansion?

      (ii) Mention two applications of thermal expansion of solids.

(b)    (i) List three areas where bimetallic strips are used.

  (ii) Why a bimetal strip made of brass and invar is curved outside with brass?

(c)    Describe how simple fire alarm system operates.

10. (a) (i) Distinguish between primary and secondary cells, giving one example of each.

(ii) Identify two defects of a simple cell.

(b) (i) Explain why lead – acid accumulators are used in car batteries rather than dry cells?

(ii) A cell of unknown e.m.f, E and internal resistance 2? is connected to a 5? resistance. If the terminal p.d, V is 1.0V. Calculate the e.m.f, E of a cell.

(c) (i) List two devices that are important when checking electrical faults in domestic appliances.

(ii) Briefly explain why a very high voltage is necessary when transmitting electrical energy from power station?

11. (a) (i) What is meant by impulse of a force?

(ii) Briefly explain why seat-belts are designed to stretch in a collision.

(b) i) Define momentum.

1. The cork of a bottle of mass 4 g is ejected with a velocity of 10 m/s in 0.1 second. Find the force exerted on the bottle.

(c)A car of mass 2000 kg is travelling along a straight road at a constant velocity of 10 m/s developing 3.0 kilowatts. If the engine of the car is switched off:

1. Calculate the energy lost by the car in coming to rest
2. Briefly explain the energy changes in the process stated in (c) above.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, LOCAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PHYSICS- TERMINAL EXAMINATION-MAY

FORM THREE

Time 3:00 Hours                                                                      MAY 2020 

Instructions 

• This paper consists of two sections A B and C. 
• Answer all questions in Section A and B and two question from section C
• Show clearly all working for each question
• Mathematical tables, geometrical instruments and graph paper may be used where necessary 

SECTION A. 15 MARKS

1. (i) A point where the incident parallel rays of light converge or appear to diverge after passing through a lens is called?

1. Center of curvature
2. Focus
3. Optical center
4. Aperture.

(ii) The diameter of a lens is called?

1. Focal length
2. Principal axis
3. Aperture
4. Radius

(iii) Point at which all rays converge in termed as

1. Converging point
2. Focal point
3. Focal center
4. Converging center

(iv) Distance of virtual image and object is equal from mirror. This statement is

1. Right
2. Wrong
3. May be right or wrong
4. Neither right nor wrong

(v) Voltage is a form of:-

1. Kinetic energy
2. Potential energy
3. Both potential and kinetic energy
4. None of the above.

(vi) Ohm’s Law states which relationship between electrical quantities

1. Volts = current  resistance
2. Volts = current amps
3. Volts = coulomb  charge
4. Volts = resistance  charge

(vii) Process of heat transfer that involves continual emission of infrared waves from surface of bodies and transmission of these waves without aid of medium is known as

1. Conduction
2. Convection
3. Radiation
4. None of the above

(viii)Vacuum in a vacuum flask prevents heat transfer through process of

1. Conduction only
2. Convection only
3. Conduction and Convection
4. Radiation only

(ix) The act process or state of change in place or position of a body with respect to time and relative to observes is to be 

1. Rest 
2. Stationery
3. Motion
4. All of above

(x) Which of the following is a type of motion?

1. Circular
2. Rectilinear
3. Periodic
4. All of above

2. Match the following items

           SECTION B. 60 MARKS

3. (a) A Jet air plane travelling at speeding of 500km/h ejects its products of combustions at speed of 1500km/h relative to jet plane. Find speed of the later with respect to an observer on the ground.

(b) A car moving along a straight line with a speed of 126km/h is brought to a stop within a distance of 200m. What is the retardation of the car? And how long does it take for the car to stop?

4. (a) (i) What is meant by specific latent heat of vaporization. 

 (ii) Name two factors which affect the boiling point and freezing point of water.

(b) Explain in terms of kinetic theory of matter;

 (i) What changes is taking place while the liquid is boiling? 

(ii) Why it takes longer time to boil a tea on top of high mountains than at the sea level? 

(c) (i) Define heat capacity

 (ii) Calculate the final temperature of water formed if 8.4 KJ of heat is supplied to 0.02 kg of ice at 0 °C. 

5. (a) What is meant by refraction of light?

    (b) Mention the three points to be considered when drawing a ray diagram to form the    image in lens.

    (c) Mention four effects of refraction of light.

6. (a) What is sea wave energy?

    (b) Explain three ways of harvesting sea wave energy

    (c) Describe challenges of sea wave energy.

7. (a) State what you understand by

1. Magnetic field
2. Magnetic line of force.

(b) Sketch lines of force between (2) bars of magnet placed horizontally on table with;

1. Their N – poles facing each other
2. Their N – poles facing South pole.

    (c) Explain why;

1. Strength of magnet cannot be increased beyond certain limit.
2. Increase in temperature destroys a magnet.

 8. (a) Explain the image formed by curved mirror in terms of:-

1. Position
2. Nature
3. Size

   (b) An object 20cm high is placed 40cm from a concave mirror of focal length 15cm. Determine position, nature and size of image formed by drawing a ray diagram.

 SECTION C

Answer only two questions from this section.

 9. (a) What is a microscope?

    (b)Explain how light microscope works

    (c) Mention three uses of compound microscope.

    (d)What is a projection lantern

    (e) Give five uses of a projectile lantern. 

10. (a) State the energy conversion is a solar cell and give two practical application of it.

 (b) Explain why solar cells are not likely to be used to generate electricity in future?

 (c ) Discuss the problems associated with fuel energy to the environment.

 11. (a) Define the following terms; 

(i) Evaporation (ii)Temperature.

(b) Give four differences between boiling and evaporation. 

(c) An immersion heater rated 2kW is used to heat water of specific heat capacity 2200j/kgK in an insulated container of negligible heat capacity for 30minutes. Calculate the mass of water heated if the temperature of water rises from  20°C to 65°C. 

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

MID TERM EXAMIATIONS

031                                                                 PHYSICS- THREE

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of TEN (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions 
3. All writing must be in blue or black ink except drawing which must be in pencil.
4. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.
6. Where necessary the following constant may be used; 

1. Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10m/s²
2. Density of water = 1g/cm³ or 1000kg/m³

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)­(x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i)        The irregular motion of tiny particles suspended in a fluid is called; 

1. Mobility   
2. B. Kinetic motion    
3. C. Random motion   
4. D. Brownian motion 

(ii)       The colours which are added together to produce white light are called complementary colours, which of the following are complementary colours;

1. Red and Cyan    
2. B. Magenta and Blue    
3.  C. Random and motion 
4. D. Brownian motion 

(iii)      The property of the material to recover its original shape and size on removal of a stretching force is called;

1. Elasticity    
2. B. Plasticity    
3. C. Hooke’s law     
4. D. Cohesively 

(iv)      A vector has both magnitude and direction and the examples are;

1. Work and displacement 
2. displacement and speed 
3. speed and momentum 
4. acceleration and momentum 

(v)       The laws of vector addition are; 

1. The triangle law only. 
2. The triangle law and the polygon law only 
3. The polygon law, triangle law and the parallelogram law. 
4. The parallelogram law. 

(vi)      The forces of 4N and 3N act on a body due East and North respectively. The resultant force is; 

(vii)     The forces F₁ = 5N, F₂ = 13N and F₃ are the equilibrium forces which act on a body as shown in the figure below; 

                                    F3                         F2

                                                            F1 

                The Magnitude of F3 is;

(viii)    The relative velocity of a body is the velocity of a body with respect to another; 

1. body at rest. 
2. moving body or at rest 
3. body of smaller mass
4. body of higher velocity 

(ix)              A floating body experiences an upthrust which is equal in magnitude to the; 

1. Weight of the fluid displaced 
2. Weight of the fluid which the body floats 
3. Density of the fluid displaced 
4. Weight of the body when filled with the displaced fluid 

(x)               A bus carrying a very big load on its carrier can easily overturn because; 

1. It cannot run fast 
2. Its equilibrium is state 
3. Its centre of gravity is low 
4. Its centre of gravity is high 

2. Match the times in List Awith responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B. 60 MARKS

3.     (a) (i)What effect does an increase in temperature have on the density of most liquids? 

       (ii) Explain the procedure of using methylated spirit, water and a pendulum bob to   find the relative density of spirit.                                                                                                                                                             

        (ii) Briefly explain why does a ship sink deeper in fresh water than in sea water?       

1. When a piece of wood is put in a graduated cylinder containing water, the level of     the water rises from 17.7cm³to 18.5cm³. Calculate the
2. Mass of a piece of wood.
3. Total volume of a piece of wood given that its relative density is 0.60.                       

4. (a) Define the term friction. 

(b) State the advantages and disadvantages of friction. 

(c) State the laws of solid friction. 

(d) A box of mass 50kg resting on a wooden floor force. Calculate the frictional force if the coefficient of dynamic friction 

5. (a) Define pressure and state the SI unit. 

(b) A Hare’s apparatus was used in experiment using methanol water the length’s of the methanol and water columns were found to be 16cm and 12cm respectively. Find the relative density of methanol   if the length column of the ethanol was altered to 22cm. 

6. (a) State and describe two factors on which pressure exerted by the liquid depends. 

(b) Hydraulic press has a large circular piston of diameter 0.7M and circular piston to which the effort is applied is 0.2M. A force of 300N is exerted on a small piston. Find the force required to lift the  heavy load. 

7. (a) Whenever you want to remove a very tight nut from your bicycle you have to choose a longer  spanner, why is it so? 

(b) A rocket expels gas at the rate of 0.5kg/s. If the force produced by the rocket is 100 newtons, what  is the velocity with which the gas is expelled? 

8. A vehicle moves from rest with a uniform acceleration of 1.5m/s² for the first 10s and continues accelerating at 0.5m/s² for a further 20s. It continues at constant speed for 90s and finally takes 30s to decelerate uniformly to rest. 

1. Draw a graph of speed against time for the journey. 
2. From your graph, reduce the total distance travelled. 
3. What is the average speed of the train for the whole journey? 

SECTION C. 25 MARKS

Answer all questions in this section

9. (a) Mention two conditions for an object to remain in equilibrium when subjected to a number of parallel forces

(b) A uniform bar 100cm long weighing 90g is suspended horizontally by two spring balances each holding the ends x and y. an 80g mass is hang 40cm from the end x. Calculate the reading of each spring balance in grams.

10. (a) Mention two factors affecting pressure in liquids

(b) Calculate pressure exerted by water at the bottom of a pond 76cm deep

(c) Mention any three applications of atmospheric pressure 

11. Define the following terms;