Monday, 16 July 2018

FORM ONE END-TERM EXAM


NAME…………………………………………………………………..……..ADM NO……………

Stream……………………………DATE…………………

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PHYSICS Form one
TIME: 1 ½ HOURS
July 2018
INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt all questions in the spaces provided below each question.

1.      Masses of a measuring cylinder before and after pouring some liquid are shown in the diagram. What is the density of the liquid?                                                     (2 marks)





2.      Weight changes from place to place, explain.                                                (2 marks)


3.      Define force and give its SI unit.                                                                    (2 marks)


4.      The diagram below shows three forces acting on a body. Sketch a new diagram to the resultant force on the body.                                                                            (2 marks)



5.      Trucks which carry heavy loads have many wheels. Explain.                       (2 marks)



6.      Give three factors that affect pressure in liquids.                                           (3 marks)



7.      A tall container has two holes one at the middle and the other near the bottom. Both holes are initially closed with plasticine. Both holes have equal diameter. Which hole is more likely to open when the container is filled with water? Give a reason for your answer.                                                                                                                                  (2 marks)






8.       
(a)   Explain why brakes of a vehicle fail when air enters in the brake pipes.       (2 marks)




(b)   (b)In the figure below, the pressure of the liquid due to force of 80N is able to lift a box.

(i)Find the pressure at piston L in N/m2.                                                        (3 marks)

(ii)Find the pressure at piston K.                                                                    (1 mark)


(iii)Find the force lifting the box.                                                                   (3 marks)


(c)Explain why liquid is used in hydraulic system instead of gas.                       (2 marks)




9.      Brownian motion of smoke particles can be studied by using the apparatus shown


a)      Explain the role of;                                                                                   (3 marks)
i)                   Convex lens


ii)                 Microscope


iii)               Smoke particles


b)      State and explain the observation made.                                                  (3 marks)


c)      State what will be observed if the temperature of the environment is lowered.                                                                                                                                (1 mark)


d)      What conclusion can be made from this experiment?                              (1 mark)


10.  The diagram below shows arrangement of particles in the states of matter.

a)      Name the processes                                                                                   (5 marks)

i)                   A___________________

ii)                 B___________________

iii)               C___________________

iv)               D___________________

v)                  E____________________

b)      Differentiate between solids, liquids and gases in terms of intermolecular forces.                                                                                                                           (3 marks)




11.  In the figure below, ammonia gas and acid gas diffuse and react to form a white deposit on the walls of the glass tube. The deposit forms nearer B.

a)      Which gas diffuses faster?                                                                        (1 mark)


b)      Explain why the gas in (a) above diffuses faster than the other.              (2 marks)


c)      State and explain the observation made if the experiment was conducted at a higher temperature.                                                                                          (3 marks)



12.  Explain three effects of anomalous expansion of water. (6 marks)

















13.  A man wants to fit a brass ring tightly into a steel rod of diameter equal to the inner diameter of the ring. Explain how this can be achieved.                                 (2 marks)






14.  The diagram below shows water in a round bottomed fitted with a narrow tube.





Explain the observation made on the level of the water if the set-up is placed in the refrigerator. (3 marks)

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