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Physics Form Two Question Paper

Physics Form Two

Course:Physics

Exam Year:2012

LANGATA HIGH SCHOOL
ENTRY EXAM
PHYSICS
FORM II
TIME: 1 HR

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL the questions
1. When polythene is rubbed with wool, what charge does:
a. Polythene acquire. (2mks)
b. Wool acquire (2mks)

2. What is the meaning of earthing (2mks)

3. What is meant by electrostatic induction. (2mks)

4. Name five characteristics of images formed by plane mirrors. (5mks)

5.
a. A pinhole camera of length 20 cm is used to view the image of a tree of height 12 m which is 40 m away from the pinhole. Calculate the height of the image of the tree obtained on the screen. (5mks)

b. If the pinhole camera is moved 10 m towards the tree. What will be the height of the tree on the screen. (5mks)

6. In an hydraulic machine, the area of the larger syringe is 18 square cm and that of the smaller one is 8.0 square cm. A force of 2 N is applied on the smaller piston. Find the force produced at the larger piston. (5mks)

7. Calculate the pressure at the bottom of a beaker when is is filled with water to a height of 12 cm. Take the density of water as 1 g/cubic cm and g=10 N/kg. (5mks)

8.
a. The radius of a circle is 7 cm. Calculate the area of the circle in strape metres. (5mks)

b. Convert 97.5 km into centimeters. (2mks)

9. Name the factors affecting the stability of objects. (4mks)

10. Name the three states of equilibrium. (6mks)

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