PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT

PHYSICS FORM ONE 

TERMINAL EXAMS-MAY – 2023 

031

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions
3. Sections A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70) marks
4. All answers must be written in the space provided
5. All writing must be in blue or black ink except drawings which must be in pencil
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
7. Where necessary the following constants may be used:

1. Acceleration due to gravity, g=10m/s²
2. π = 3.14

1. For each of the items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer among the given alternatives write its letter in box provided

1. Matter is________________

1. Anything which has got mass and occupy a space.
2. Anything which contains mass and volume
3. Scientific study of energy.
4. A science which deals with the study of nature and physical properties.

2. The ability or capacity of doing work is known as:

1. Mass
2. Matter
3. Pressure.
4. Energy.

3. Which of the following is safety precaution in the Physics laboratory?

1.  Doing experiment in the laboratory
2.  Handling of apparatus in the laboratory
3.  Use equipment with care in the laboratory
4.  Do anything in the laboratory

4. A set of techniques used by scientists to investigate a problem refers to:-

1.           Data interpretation
2.            Scientific method
3.            Performing an experiment
4.           Data presentation

5. First aid is an immediate assistance or care given to a sick person or an accident victim before getting: -

1.           Help from nearby people
2.            Professional medical help
3.            Relatives and friends’ assistance
4.           Traditional medical care

6. Special room that have been designed and equipped for carrying out scientific experiments is called?

1.           Class room
2.            Staff room
3.            Bed room
4.           Laboratory

7. In one of the following areas, quantitative measurement knowledge plays an important role except.

1. In hospital
2. In agriculture
3. In schools
4. In smell testing

8. A physics teacher asked the students to explain briefly things which may cause fire in the physics laboratory. The students tried to answer but some explanations were not correct. Identify the explanations which were not correct.

1. Electrical faults
2. Presence of flammable materials
3. Carelessness in using gas lighter and match boxes
4. The colour of some chemicals supports combustion

9. Thermometer is a device that determine the measure of the kinetic energy that particles of an object possess. Part of a thermometer which prevents mercury from flowing back when temperature falls:

1. Stem
2. Constriction
3. Bulb
4. Neck

10. Which of the following instruments work under the Pascal’s principle of pressure transmission

1. Spring balance
2. Single fixed pulley
3. Inclined plane
4. Hydraulic press

2.  Match the items from LIST A with the corresponding responses in LIST B by writing its letter in the box provided.

SECTION B. 70 MARKS.

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a) Define the following terms.

(b) Give three importance of studying physics

4. (a) Laboratory safety is____________________________

    (b) Mention four laboratory safety procedures.

    (c) Mention five causes of laboratory accident.

5. (a) A micrometer screw gauge has a — 0.03 mm error. State the reading that is observed on the instrument when used to measure the diameter of a wire whose actual diameter is 0.38 mm. 

    (b). . It was observed that upon sucking the straw, milk did not rise up the straw. Explain this observation. 

6. In an experiment to determine the relative density of liquid x, form IB physics students obtained the following results after various measurements

Mass of relative density bottle, ml = 15g Mass of relative bottle and liquid x, m2 = 35g

Mass of relative density bottle and water, m3 = 40g

Volume of bottle, v = 25cm³

Calculate

(a)   Density of water in kg/m³

(b)   Density of liquid x in kg/m³

(c)   Relative of liquid x

(c) State two ways of reducing surface tension of a liquid. 

7. (a) Give application of relative density;

(b) Give the importance of measurement in daily life

8. (a) What is applied force?

(b) A conical flask with a base of diameter of 7cm and base radius of 3.5cm contain a liquid of density 840kg/m3. Find the total force due to the liquid on the base in Newton

9. (a) What is Archimedes principle?

(b) A balloon has a capacity of 20m³ and it is filled with hydrogen. The balloon fabric and the container have a mass of 2.5kg. What mass of instruments can be lifted by the balloon? (Density of hydrogen = 0.089kg/m³ and density of air is 1.29kg/m³) 

Data given

Total mass = mt = ml + mb

Volume capacity, v = 20m³

Volume cold air, vl =20m³

Mass of balloon, mb = 2.5kg

Density at v2, p2 = 0.089kg/m³

Density at vl, p1 = 1.29kg/m³

Mass of instrument), ml = ?

10.

(a)  Use the concept of pressure to explain why buildings are constructed with wide foundations.

(b) Mention two experiments which show the evidence that atmospheric pressure exists. 

(c) A woman of mass 64 kg is standing on sand soil with high heel shoes of area 2 cm²;

(i) Find the pressure exerted by the woman on the ground.

(ii) Why does her heel sink into the ground?

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

PHYSICS TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS MAY

FORM ONE-2022

Time: 2:30Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 10 questions
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A carries 30 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 20  Marks
4. All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.
7. Where necessary, the following constants may be used;

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

SECTION A (30 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section.

 1.  For each of items (i-xx) choose the correct its letter in the box provided

(i)The shortest length which can be measured by a meter rule is 

1. 0.1mm
2. 1.0mm
3. 10mm
4. 100m

(ii)Which of the following is a unit of force?

1. Kg m/s
2. Kg ms
3. Kg m/s²
4. Kg ms²

(iii) The minimum pressure exerted by a rectangular wooden block of 1kg measuring 4m x 3m x 2m on the bench is

1. 0.17Pascals
2. 1.25 Pascals
3. 21.67 Pascals
4. 0.83 Pascals

(iv)The normal body temperature of human beings is 

1. 13.8°F
2. 66.4°F
3. 98.4°F
4. 38°F

(v)A ratio of the density of the substance of the density of water is 

1. Mass per unit volume
2. Relative density
3. Upthrust
4. Density of a substance

(vi)The branch of science in which the relationship between matter and energy is studied is called

1. Chemistry
2. Biology
3. Physics
4. Agriculture science

(vii)measurement in Physics is

1. Calculation
2. Beam balance
3. Spring balance
4. The processes of assigning numbers to observations and events

(viii)A mass of 1 kilogram is pushed by the gravitation force towards the centre of the earth by a force of 

1. 1 Newton
2. 10 Newtons
3. 100 Newtons
4. 1000 Newtons

(ix)The SU Unit of length is 

1. Ammeter
2. Galvanometer
3. Micrometer screw gauge
4. Metre

(x)The pressure in liquid depends on 

1. Weight and energy
2. Liquid and container
3. Depth and density of liquid
4. Volume and height

(xi)Physics is applied in many fields such as 

1. Medicine and engineering
2. Matter and examinations
3. Air and books
4. None of the above

(xii)The temperature of Dodoma town was 40°C. This is equivalent to:

1. 313 Kelvin
2. 160 Kelvin
3. 240 Kelvin
4. 120 Kelvin

(xiii)An ammeter is an instrument for measuring 

1. Length
2. Resistance
3. Capacitance
4. Current

(xiv)A vernier scale reads 0.2mm when closed and 5.7mm when used to measure the diameter of a cylindrical body. What is the true diameter of the cylindrical body?

1. 0.2mm
2. 5.9mm
3. 5.5mm
4. 5.7mm

(xv)The branch of science in which the relationship between matter and energy is studied is called 

1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Agricultural Science

(xvi)The fundamental quantities of measurements are 

1. Length, Acceleration and Time
2. Length, Mass and Time
3. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
4. Length, Velocity and Time

(xvii)When fire hazard from an electric fault erupts in a house

1. Cut off all connecting wires
2. Switch off the main switch
3. Break the main switch
4. Switch off the switch sockets

(xviii)The Archimedes’ Principle states that 

1. The upthrust experienced by a body when partially or totally immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
2. Upthrust is equal to apparent loss in weight when a body is partially or totally immersed in a fluid
3. When a body is totally or partially immersed in a fluid it displaces its own weight of the fluid in which it is immersed
4. When a body is partially or totally immersed in a fluid, it experiences a big loss in weight.

(xix)Laboratory rules are useful in 

1. Making students enjoy science subjects
2. Making students conduct experiments freely
3. Ensuring safety while in the laboratory
4. Ensuring good communication with other students and the teachers

(xx)The SI Unit of density is 

1. Kg/m³
2. Kg/m²
3. g/m³
4. g/m²

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

3.

1. One similarity between Micrometer screw gauge and vernier calipers that ______
2. Heat is _________ while temperature is __________
3. The formation of shadow is evidence that light
4. Mass, length and ______ are the three fundamental quantities of measurement in Physics

4.Diagram 1 below depicts one of the instruments used in making measurements

1. What is its name?
2. Name the parts shown
3. The instrument is used to measure ……… and ………. of objects

5.(a)Matter is made up of small particles known as 

1. ______________________
2. ______________________

(b)Three basic apparatus in a physics laboratory are

(c) force are of several kinds. Mention any three:

6.(a)Mention three states of matter:

(b)A car of mass 150kg is moving with a velocity of 2m/s

1. The energy possessed by the car in joules is ……………….
2. The type of energy possessed by the car is …………………

7.State the SI Unit of each of the following 

1. Current
2. Density
3. Heat
4. Speed

8.(a)State Archimedes’ Principle 

(b)An object weights 500N in air and 400N when immersed in alcohol. Find the upthrust on the object.

9.Differentiate between boiling and evaporation. (Give four differences)

10.(a)What is atmospheric pressure?

(b)If the pressure of the day is 650mm of mercury column, express this in SI Unit.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

PHYSICS TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS MAY

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 10 questions
2.              Answer all questions.
3.              Section A carries 30 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 20  Marks
4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.
7.              Where necessary, the following constants may be used;

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

 SECTION A (30 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

 1.  For each of items (i-xx) choose the correct its letter in the box provided

 (i) Result obtained from Physics experiment can form

  (a) scientific laws   (b) scientific principle

  (c) scientific theories  (d) scientific procedure

 (ii) Which of the following are used to stop fire?

  (a) Matches   (b) Extinguishers

  (c) Fuel    (d) Brushes

(iii) Micrometer Screw gauge reads 5.0mm and 0.9mm for sleeve and trimble respectively,  the length of object will be

 (a) 5.95mm   (b) 59.5mm

 (c) 0.59mm   (d) 0.0595mm

(iv) Physics is defined as the 

 (a) Study of matter and energy and how they interact

 (b) Foundation of all physics sciences

 (c) Study of energy  (d) Study of energy

(v) The scientific who is involve in the study of Physics is known as a:-

 (a) Physician   (b)  Psychologist

 (d) Physicist   (c) Physiologist

(vi) The following are steps of a scientific investigation EXCEPT one. Which are:-

 (a) Identification of problem (b) Preparing a research proposal

 (c) Formulation of hypothesis (d) Experimentation.

(vii) What is your understand of the term ‘’Hypothesis’’?

 (a) The problem to be researched on

 (b) A researcher’s intelligent guess

 (c) An opinion   (d) An idea

(ix) Which one of the following is a safety precaution in a Laboratory

 (a) Run in the laboratory  (b) Eat and chew in the laboratory

 (c) Use equipment with care and for their right purpose.

 (d) Do as you wish in a laboratory

(x) Which of the following is a foundation quality?

 (a) Speed    (b) Pressure

 (c) Time    (d) Force

(xi) Which one of the following is a derived unit?

 (a) Energy    (b) Newton

 (c) Kilogram   (d) Metre.

(xii) One of the following groups of instruments is for measuring volume only

 (a) Pipette, measuring cylinder, (b) Metre rule, spiral balance caliper

 (c) Burette voltmeter, caliper (d) Caliper, spring balance voltmeter

(xiii) A body has a mass of 200g and density of 5g/cm³. Its volume is ……

 (a) 40cm³    (b) 1000cm³

 (c) 0.025cm³   (d) 40

(xiv) The density of lead is 11.3g/cm³. The expression in kg/cm³ is ………

 (a) 1.13 x 19^-8kg/m³   (b) 1 x 10⁴kg/m³

 (d) 1 x10⁵kg/m³

(xv) Fist aid kit is placed in laboratory for …………

 (a) Curing diseases   (b) Preventing accidents

 (d) Keeping tools for giving first aid (d) Extinguishing flames

(xvi) A state of matter has definite shape and definite volume. This is ……

 (a) Vapor     (b) Liquid

 (c) Gas     (d) Solid

(xvii) The following are the instrument used to measure length EXCEPT 

 (a) Burette     (b) Micrometer screw gauge

 (c) Venire caliper    (d) Metre rule

(xviii) Amount of quantity of space that is occupied or enclosed by matter

 (a) Volume     (b) Density

 (c) Mass     (d) Time

(xix) The three basic fundamental quantities are as follows:-

 (a) Mass, time, length    (b) Volume, density, time

 (c) Mass, relative density, length  (d) Time, volume, area

(xx) Find the mass of an object whose weight is 750N

 (a) 75kg     (b) 75g

 (c) 40kg     (d) 20g

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

3. Complete of the following statement by writing the correct answer in the space provided.

 (i) The relative density of a liquid can be easily determine by……………………

 (ii) Mass per unit volume ……………………………………………………………………..

 (iii) A room where experiments are done ……………………………………………..

 (iv) The SI Unit of length is …………………………………………..

 (v) ………………………. Is an immediate care given to a sick or injured person 

  before taking him/her to the hospital. 

SECTION B (50 MARKS)

4. (a) What is meant the term measurement 

  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 (b) Define the term Relative density

  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(c) The mass of substance is 40g. The mass of an equal volume of water is 20g. Calculate the relative density of the substance.

5. (a) Differentiate between the following term

  (i) Mass and Weight

   ………………………………………………………………………………………………

   ………………………………………………………………………………………………

  (ii) Density and relative density

   ………………………………………………………………………………………………

   ………………………………………………………………………………………………

 (b) Fundamental quantities and derived quantities

  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 (c) Give the reading of Vernier Calipers shown in the diagram below

6. (a) Define the following terms

  (i) Experiment ………………………………………………………………………….

  (ii) Matter  …………………………………………………………………………

 (b) List down any five components of the first aid kit given the use of each

(c) Convert the following masses as directed 

 (i) 150Kilograms to tones

 (ii) 75 tones to grams

7. (a) Mention the steps of scientific investigation in descending order

  (i) ………………………………………………………………………

  (ii) ……………………………………………………………………..

  (iii) …………………………………………………………………….

  (iv) …………………………………………………………………….

  (v) ………………………………………………………………………

 (b) Mention at least five (5) safety rule in a Physics Laboratory

  (i) ………………………………………………………………………….

  (ii) …………………………………………………………………………

  (iii) …………………………………………………………………………

  (iv) ………………………………………………………………………..

  (v) ……………………………………………………………………….

(c) A square lead block has sides of length 5cm. If has a mass of 2kg. Calculate the density of the lead block.

 (i) In g/cm³

 (ii) Inkg/m³

8. (a) What is volume ………………………………………………………………………………….

  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 (b) Define relative density of a body

  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) The mass of a density bottle is 15g. When it is filled full with a fluid of density 1.3g/cm³, its mass is 51g. Find the volume of the bottle.

SECTION C

9. (a) Convert 1g/cm³ into kg/m³

 (b) Convert the time as directed

  (i) 1 day to second

  (ii) 1 weak to second 

  (iii) 1 hour 40 min to second

  (iv) 46750 second to days.

(c) The density of milk is 1.03g/cm³. While its relative density is 1.03. What is the density of water in its SI Unit?

 Diagram 1 below depicts one of the instrument used in making measurement 

 (a) What is its name?

 (b) Name the party shown

(c) The instrument is used to measure ………………………………………………. and ……………………….. object.