FORM ONE PHYSICS TERMINAL EXAMS

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE TERMINAL EXAMINATION

031 PHYSICS

Time: 2:30 Hours MAY, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS

  1.  This paper consists of three sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) printed questions
  2.  Answer all questions in both sections
  3.  Section A consists of fifteen (15) marks, section B consists of seventy (70) marks and section C consists of fifteen (15) marks.
  4.  Use blue or black ink except for drawings which MUST be drawn using a pencil
  5.  All unauthorized materials and communication devices are NOT allowed in the assessment room.
  6. Write your Assessment Names at the top right corner in every page

SECTION A (15 Marks) 

Answer all questions 

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

i. How does studying Physics contribute to our understanding of natural World and the Universe?

  1. Physics is not related to the study of natural world and the universe
  2. Physics helps us to understand the behaviour of matter and energy from subatomic particles to celestial bodies
  3. Physics is not essential for understanding the natural world and the universe
  4. Physics deals with man-made or artificial and natural systems of the world and the universe

ii. Physics is the fundamental branch of science because the knowledge obtained in studying physics is strongly connected to other branches of science. Which among the following statements describe how physics is connected to other disciplines like Chemistry and Biology?

  1. Physics deals with human mind and cognitive processes
  2. Physics studies the properties of matter and energy which are fundamental to all sciences
  3. Physics has many applications in medical field
  4. Physics focuses solely on celestial bodies and space exploration

iii. Which of the following instruments is most suitable for measuring the internal diameter of 100ml beaker?

  1. Meter ruler 
  2. Vernier caliper 
  3. Measuring tape
  4. External caliper

iv. A cuboid with length of 3cm, width of 4cm and height of 10cm is made from the wood. The actual volume of the wood will be:

  1. 120cm3 
  2. 240ml 
  3. 120m3
  4. 240cm3

v. A falling object is pulled down by the earth. The earth is pulled up towards the object. Why earth does not move?

  1. Because the earth has only gravity
  2. Because the earth has a large mass and small acceleration
  3. Because the earth has a very small mass and large acceleration
  4. Because the air resistance gets in the way

vi. It is the fact that any object always has a mass but does not always have weight. What must be present and acting on the mass for it to have weight?

  1. An acceleration due to gravity
  2. A set of scales for measurement
  3. Displaced water in a beaker
  4. Friction due to air resistance

vii. Physics is the study of matter, energy and interaction existing between them. What is the significance of the interaction of matter and energy in Physics?

  1. Helps to understand the human body and its function
  2. Allows people to explore different planets and their atmospheres
  3. Helps to explain the behaviour of objects and phenomena in the universe 
  4. It is not relevant to the study of physics

viii. In Physics test, students were asked to mention the examples of friction. The response of one candidate was as follows

  1. Tension in a spring
  2. Air resistance
  3. Weight

Which among the alternatives shows the correct examples of friction?

  1. 1 only 
  2. 1 and 3 
  3. 2 only
  4. 2 and 3

ix. A boy is pulling a box by a force of 100N, if the frictional force experienced by the box is 20N. What is the amount of force causing the motion of the box?

  1. 100N 
  2. 120N 
  3. 80N
  4. 5N

x. A force acting on the object causes some properties of the object to change. Which of the list contains properties that can be changed by the action of the force?

  1. Mass, motion and shape 
  2. Mass, motion and size 
  3. Mass, shape and size
  4. Motion, shape and size

ANSWERS

i.    

ii.    

iii.    

iv.    

v.    

vi.    

vii.    

viii.    

ix.    

x.    









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2. Match the descriptions of the Physics laws in LIST A with the corresponding law in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response below the item number in the table provided.

LIST A

LIST B

i. It explains the buoyant force experienced by an object submerged in the fluid as it helps to understand why objects sink or float

ii. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be transformed from one form to another

iii. When the pressure is applied at any point on the surface of a fluid contained in a closed container, the pressure transmitted undiminished and to the walls of the container iv. It explain the force needed to extend or compress the spring by the provided distance as it states that “Provided the elastic limit is not exceeded, the extension is directly proportional to the force applied

v. The crucial principle for understanding why a certain object rise or submerge in fluid basing on its density relative to the surrounding medium.
  1. Hooke’s law
  2. The law of floatation
  3. Archimedes principle
  4. Paschal principle
  5. Conservation of energy principle
  6. Magnetic principle
  7. Scientific theory

ANSWERS

LIST A

i.    

ii.    

iii.    

iv.    

v.    

LIST B




SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions from this section

3. For all graphs plotted from experimental data, it is important to remember that you should not just connect the dots. Data do not always follow a line or curve perfectly. By obtaining several experimental data points, any discrepancies in each data point can be removed. With regard to these given explanations, explain in details any five (05) common features that data points plotted can be fitted by drawing the best line that describes the distribution of data points.

4. A micrometer screw gauge gives readings with better precision than the Vernier caliper as it usually measure the diameters of a thin objects like wires and ball bearings. As a knowledgeable form one student, explain five (05) procedures measuring the diameter of a wire using a micrometer screw gauge to a person who has no the idea of doing so.

5. (a) What is coefficient of friction?

(b) Present the mathematical representation of the coefficient friction

(c) What is the coefficient of friction which is calculated in the context of brick with a mass of 8Kg being pulled on a rough surface with friction force of 26N (Use g = 10N/Kg)

6. (a) Explain how the components of screw including the sleeve and thimble readings as well as least count are utilized to determine the precise diameter of the rod. What factors should be considered to ensure the accuracy of this measurement?

(b) In this process of measuring the diameter of a rod using a micrometer screw gauge with a least count of 0.01mm, the sleeve shows a reading of 1.6cm and a thimble indicates 48 divisions. Calculate the accurate diameter of the road

7. Scientists communicate their results to others in final scientific report. It is very important to communicate scientific findings to the public in the form scientific publications, in articles, TV or radio programs. The experimental results are presented in a specific format so that others can read the very prepared work, understand and repeat the same experiment. Describe any five (05) things to consider when structuring a good scientific report.

8. Some forces in the environment occur naturally while others are derived from natural forces. The natural occurring forces are also known as fundamental forces while the derived forces are also referred as non-fundamental forces. Generally speaking, in Physics, there are four types of forces which are the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, strong force and weak force. Now, as a Physics expert with full knowledge on both types of forces, briefly explain five (05) properties of electromagnetic force.

9. The jaws of the Vernier caliper make contact with the inner wall of the calorimeter without exerting any pressure and the zero scale of the Vernier reading on the main scale is 3.4cm, the 6th Vernier scale division coinciding with a main scale division and the Vernier constant of 0.01cm.

(a) How might the presence of a negative zero error in a Vernier scale of the caliper impact the determination of the actual internal diameter of the calorimeter?

(b) Calculate the precise internal diameter of the calorimeter when it is noticed that the Vernier scale has a negative zero error of -003cm.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer question ten (10)

10. Discoveries in Physics have led to various inventions that influence our lives, electricity, motor vehicles and electronics in general are results of scientific and technological advancements. For example, the study of how tiny particles like electrons and protons led to the discovery of electronics which in turn led to the production of devices like calculators and computers. Using the experience gained from the knowledge of Physics, explain in details five (05) contributions of Physics subject resulting from its application to the development of the modern societies.

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REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PHYSICS FORM ONE TERMINAL EXAMINATION

CODE 031

TIME: 2:30 HOURS          

 

INSTRUCTIONS.

  • This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total number of ten(10) questions
  • Answer all questions in each section
  • Section A carries (15) marks, section B (70) marks and section C carries (15) marks
  • All writing must be in blue/black ink except drawing which must be in pencil
  • Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

 

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 sheet provided

  1.    A student wants to precisely measure the volume of a liquid. Which piece of apparatus would be the MOST suitable?

A. Ruler

B. Thermometer

C. Graduated cylinder

D. Spring scale

  1.    Which of the following is NOT a good safety practice in a physics lab?

A. Wearing safety goggles when working with chemicals.

B. Eating or drinking while performing experiments.

C. Knowing the location of the first-aid kit.

D. Cleaning up spills immediately.

  1.    The base unit for length in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

A. Meter

B. Kilogram

C. Second

D. Celsius

  1.    Imagine pushing a heavy box across the floor. Which of these will REDUCE the friction between the box and the floor?

        A. Making the box heavier.

B. Applying a lubricant to the floor.

C. Pushing the box harder.

D. Using a rougher floor surface.

  1.    Sarah observes that plants grow taller when exposed to more sunlight. To design an experiment, what should her next step be?

A. Form a hypothesis about sunlight's effect on plant growth.

B. Draw conclusions about the importance of light.

C. Measure and record the heights of the plants.

D. Find more information about why plants need light.

  1.    You stand on one foot instead of two. What happens to the pressure your foot exerts on the floor?

A. The pressure decreases

B. The pressure increases

C. The pressure stays the same

D. Pressure doesn't apply in this situation

  1.    Why does a large metal ship float while a small metal coin sinks?

A. Ships are hollow, making them less dense than water.

B. The coin is made of a denser type of metal.

C. Water pressure is less at the surface.

D. Ships are treated with a special coating that repels water.

  1.    Which of the following situations is an example of potential energy?

A. A bird flying through the sky.

B. A rock held at the top of a hill.

C. A car speeding down the road.

D. A burning candle.

  1.    If a chemical splashes into someone's eye, what should you do FIRST?

A. Rub the eye to remove the chemical.

B. Flush the eye with water at an eyewash station.

C. Put a bandage over the eye.

D. Close the eye tightly.

  1.    Anna builds a simple catapult with a rubber band, a spoon, and a popsicle stick. Which type of energy is stored in the stretched rubber band?

A. Chemical energy

B. Elastic potential energy

C. Gravitational potential energy

D. Kinetic energy

 

2. Match the physics apparatus in Column A to its primary use in Column B.

Column A

Column B
  1.           Triple beam balance
  2.           Bunsen burner
  3.           Multimeter
  4.           Stopwatch
  5.           Microscope

 
  1. Measuring electrical properties like voltage and current
  2. Magnifying small objects for detailed observation
  3. Heating substances or conducting flame tests
  4. Measuring time intervals
  5. Determining the mass of an object
  6. Determining current

 

SECTION B: 70 Marks

Answer all questions

3. (a)  List any three importance of studying Physics.

    (b) List any five areas where Physics is applied in real life.

4. (a) Laboratory safety is____________________________

 

    (b) Mention four laboratory safety procedures.

 

    (c) Mention five causes of laboratory accident.

 

 

5. (a) Mention five importance of first Aid

 

    (b) List five procedures to help a victim with small cut or wound.

 

 

 (c)  Mention four causes of laboratory fire.

 

 

6. (a) Define density and relative density

    (b) A block of metal of volume 25cm3 was dropped in water and volume raised to 65cm3. Find initial volume of water.

(c) A clean dry beaker has a mass of 400g. 112cm3 Kerosene is poured into the beaker with help of burette, if the mass of beaker and kerosene is 500g, find density of kerosene.

     

7. (a) Define volume of a substance.

    (b) Mention three apparatus used to measure volume of substance.

    (c) What is buoyancy

    (d) Explain why a ship floats in water.

 

8. (a) State the law of floatation

    (b) What condition are required for body to float?

    (c) What is up thrust?

    (d) State Archimedes Principle

 

9. (a) Distinguish between Floating and sinking and   Weight and up thrust

    (b) Why does hydrometer have wide bulb and Narrow stem.

10. (a) What is apparent weight?

    (b) Describe a simple experiment to determine apparent weight of an object.

    (c) When a body is totally immersed in fluid, its weight is found to be 45N the weight of liquid displace is 2.5N. Find weight of body in air.

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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.
  1. The ability or capacity of doing work is known as:
  1. Mass
  2. Matter
  3. Pressure.
  4. Energy.
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1.  Match the items from LIST A with the corresponding responses in LIST B by writing its letter in the box provided.

LIST A

LIST B

(i) Atmospheric pressure

(ii) Pressure

(iii) Pascal principle

(iv) Application of atmospheric pressure

(v) Razor blades and knife blades
  1. Minimum force
  2. Hydraulic press
  3. N/m2
  4. Pascal
  5. Maximum force
  6. Manometer
  7. High pressure
  8. Low pressure
  9. Aneroid barometer
  10. Bicycle pump

 

SECTION B. 70 MARKS.

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

 

3. (a) Define the following terms.

(i)     Physics

(ii)  Physicist

(iii) Science

(iv) Technology

(b) Give three importance of studying physics

 

  1. (a) Laboratory safety is____________________________

    (b) Mention four laboratory safety procedures.

    (c) Mention five causes of laboratory accident.

 

  1. (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?

 

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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.

LIST A

LIST B
  1. An instrument that measures length, depth, internal and external diameters.
  2. An instrument that measures volumes of liquid
  3. An instrument that measures force or pull
  4. An instrument that is used to transfer specific amounts of liquids from one container to another
  5. An instrument that measures body temperature.
  1. Measuring cylinder
  2. Pipette
  3. Vernier calipers
  4. Glass tumbler
  5. Spring balance
  6. Clinical thermometer
  7. Magdeburg experiment

 

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.

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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

i

ii

iii

iv

v

vi

vii

viii

ix

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

LIST A

LIST B

(i) Hypothesis

A. Gravitation pull on an object

(ii) Density

B. Mass per unit volume. 

(iii) Volume

C. An intelligent guess

(iv) Length

D. Amount of space that is occupied by matter

(v) Mass

E. Quantity of matter it contains

 

F. Distance between two points

 

G. Fundamental quantity

 

H. Derived quantity

LIST A

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

LIST B

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

ITEM

USES

(i)

 

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

  

 

 

 

(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 

C:UsersKYAMBOPicturesvernier-callipers-diagram.jpg

 (a) What is its name?

 

 (b) Name the party shown

 

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

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PHYSICS- TERMINAL EXAMINATION-MAY

FORM ONE

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 

(i) The branch of science which deals with the study of the relationship between matter and energy is:-

  1. Civics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Pshology
  4. Physics

 (ii) Physicist is a person whose occupation specializes in the science of:-

  1. Biology
  2. Physics
  3. Mathematics
  4. Chemistry

(iii) An object of mass 200g moving with velocity 50cm/s. What is its kinetic energy?

  1. 2.1 image 105, erg
  2. 2.0 image 105, erg
  3. 2.8 image105, erg
  4. 2.5 image 105, erg.

(iii) A machines do a work of 100 Joule is 20 seconds, what is its power?

  1. 120 watt
  2. 80 watt
  3. 5 watt
  4. 2000 watt

(iv) The SI –Unit of force is

  1. Newton
  2. Gravity
  3. Meter per second
  4. Meter squared.

(v) Force used to squeeze or press together

  1. Compressional force
  2. Frictional force
  3. Repulsive force
  4. Tensional force.

 (vi) Tiny particle that makes matter are called

  1. Molecules
  2. Element
  3. Atoms
  4. Electrons

(vii) Atoms in solid are closely packed together due to:-

  1. Cohesive force
  2. Adhesive force
  3. Capillarity
  4. Bond 

(viii) A girl of mass 40kg wears heels with an area of 1cm2 in contact with ground, pressure on ground will be:-

  1. 4 image 10-5
  2. 4 image 104
  3. 4 105
  4. 4 image105

(ix) Pressure is equal to

  1. A/F
  2. F/A
  3. d/F
  4. F/d

(x) Force responsible for elongation and restoration of body

  1. Torsional force
  2. Stretching and restoring force
  3. Repulsive force
  4. Attractive force

2. Match the following.

List A

List B
  1. SI – Unit of pressure
  2. Pressure in liquids
  3. Used to measure pressure
  4. Pressure on liquids depends on 
  5. One application of pressure.
  1. F/A
  2. Paschal 
  3. Phg
  4. Depth
  5. Hygrometer
  6. Manometer
  7. The syringe.

 SECTION B

3. Fill the gaps below

  1. Pressure in solids depends on __________
  2. Pressure in liquid depends on____________
  3. When pressure is applied on non – viscous liquid it is transmitted ________ in all directions
  4. Atmosphere exerts a pressure of approximately ________________Nm2 on earth’s surface.
  5. The mass of a substance does not change but…………..changes
  6. Two scales of venier caliper are ___________________  and ________________
  7.  Amount of matter in a substance is _______________
  8. Mass is measured by using__________________
  9. Are quantity that depend on other quantities_________________
  10. Used to measure fuel volume of a liquid____________

4. (a) Define the following terms.

  1. Physics
  2. Physicist
  3. Science
  4. Technology

(b). List any three importance of studying Physics.

5. (a) What is matter

    (b) Mention three states of matter.

    (c) Using diagram explain arrangement of particles in gas, solid and liquid.

 6.(a) Define the following:

  1. Cohesion
  2. Adhesion
  3. Capillarity
  4. Surface tension

 (b) Identify applications o elasticity in everyday life.

7. (a) State two factors which pressure in liquids depends 

    (b) Explain why

  1. Sharp knife cuts easily than blunt knife
  2. An elephant cannot easily sink in mud
  3. Tyres of a tractor are wide

 8.(a) State the law of floatation

(b) What condition are required for body to float?

(c) What is up thrust?

9.  (a) Distinguish between

  1. Floating and sinking
  2. Weight and up thrust

(b) Why does hydrometer have wide bulb and Narrow stem.

(c) State Archimedes Principle

10. (a)How can one make attractive force useful?

(b) Give four usefulness of frictional forces in our daily life

(c) Give two example of force that are result of bending or stretching object.

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