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Form One Physics Question Paper

Form One Physics

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2004

IDELERI SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM 1 PHYSICS END YEAR
EXAMINATION 2004.

Answer ALL Questions.

1. In relation to human health give two career opportunities in physics.

2. An object weights 960N on the earth surface,
a). What is its mass? (g = 10N kg) (2 mks)
b). If the same object weighs 360N on another planet. Find the gravitational constant on that planet. (2 mks)
c). Is the planet heavier or lighter than earth. Explain your answer. (2 mks)

3. State two uses of an electroscope. (4 mks)

4. Using a well labelled diagram describe rectlinear propagation light. (5 mks)

5. Draw the electric field pattern in the charges below. (4 mks)

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6. State the laws of reflection. (2 mks)

7. ¡) Define brownian motion. (2 mks)

¡¡). In terms of arrangement of molecules distinguish between the three states of matter. (3 mks)

8. Why would a scientist in the anti-actic region an alcohol thermometer for use. (2 mks)

9. State the factors affecting pressure in liquids. (3 mks)

10. Why does a bird safely porch on a high potential electric wire? (2 mks)

11. Give the characteristics of a thermometeric liquid. (4 mks)

12. What merits does an alcohol thermometer have over a mercury thermometer. (2 mks)

13. What are the disadvantages of anomalous expansion of water. (3 mks)

14. What are the conditions necessary for the formation of shadows. (3 mks)

15. Define Kinetic theory of matter. (2 mks)

16. Differentiate between a ray and a beam of light. (4 mks)

17. Draw a well labelled diagram of a thermos flask and give the functions of the parts. (7 mks)

18. Explain the process of diffusion in solids. (4 mks)

19. What are the conditions necessary for the occurrence of annular eclipse. (2 mks)

20. Two mirrors are inclined at an angle of 40° to each other. How many images are seen when an object is placed at the centre? (2 mks)

21. What instrument would you use appropriately to measure; (3 mks)
¡) The length of a dining table.
¡¡) Thickness of a paper.
¡¡¡) Diameter of a beaker.

22. State any two applications of expansion in liquids. (2 mks)

23. What is crystal cleavage? (2 mks)

24. How does the following factors affect heat transfer. (4 mks)
¡) Thickness of the conductor
¡¡) Length of the conductor
¡¡¡) Type of material
¡v) Temperature difference.

25. Hot water is poured into metallic and plastic mugs of the same size.
¡) Which sample cools faster. Explain (3 mks)
¡¡) Described a simple method you would use to keep water hot in each of the mugs for a longer time. (3 mks)

26. Give two applications of reflection of light. (2 mks)

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