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PROMOTION
EXAMINATION OF MAY, PHYSICS 02 1h 30 min Form 4 Sc. 2021/2022
2022
Competence
Understanding Beginning Science Physics
Not Acquired In Process of Acquisition Acquired

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS MCQs (40 Marks)

Instructions: Answer ALL questions neatly by drawing a horizontal line across the letter to join the square brackets for the
answer you have chosen. For example, if C is your correct answer, mark C as shown below:
[A] [B] [C] [D]
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1. Temperature is measured in 6. The sensitivity of a liquid in glass thermometer is the
[A] kelvin increase in length of liquid per unit rise in temperature.
[B] degree Fahrenheit Which of the following factors affects the sensitivity?
[C] degree Celsius [A] the cross sectional area of the bore
[D] all of the above [B] the size of the bulb
2. The temperature of a body is 360 K. What is this value [C] the thickness of the wall of the bulb
in degree Celsius? [D] the length of the stem
[A] 87 7. The lower and upper fixed points of a non-graduated
[B] 186 thermometer are at 6 cm and 42 cm marks respectively.
[C] 273 The fundamental interval of the thermometer is
[D] 260 [A] 36 cm
3. The energy transferred from one object to another [B] 42 cm
when there is a difference in temperature is [C] 48 cm
[A] heat energy [D] 6 cm
[B] potential energy
Questions 8-11
[C] kinetic energy
The figure below shows the setup used to determine the
[D] electrical energy
specific heat capacity of a liquid.
4. The most suitable thermometer for use in a school
laboratory is
[A] mercury-in-glass thermometer
[B] clinical thermometer
[C] thermopile
[D] constant volume gas thermometer
5. Which of these is a very important property for a liquid
used in a liquid-in-glass thermometer?
[A] Its volume should change linearly with temperature
[B] Its volume should change for small changes in
temperature 8. Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to:
[C] It should have a very high boiling point [A] raise a unit mass of the liquid by one degree Celsius
[D] It should be a good conductor of heat.
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 [B] change a unit mass of the liquid to gas at constant
temperature
[C] raise the temperature of the liquid by one degree
Celsius
[D] raise the temperature of a unit mass of the liquid by
one degree
9. The two other important items necessary for the 14. The amplitude of the wave is
experiment but that are NOT shown in the setup are: [A] 4 cm
[A] voltmeter and ammeter [B] 0.05 cm
[B] voltmeter and scale balance [C] 2 cm
[C] stopwatch and ammeter [D] 8 cm
[D] stopwatch and scale balance 15. The period of oscillation of the wave is
10. Lagging is used in the experiment in order to: [A] 50 s
[A] prevent heat exchange with the environment [B] 2.5 s
[B] reduce heat exchange with the environment [C] 0.01 s
[C] increase heat exchange with the environment [D] 0.02 s
[D] prevent direct contact between the inner container 16. If the wave is travelling at a speed of 100 m s−1, the
and the outer container wavelength of the wave is
11. A similar setup can be used to determine the specific [A] 5000 m
heat capacity of a metal block. The item in the setup [B] 150 m
above that will NOT be needed is the: [C] 2 m
[A] lid [D] 0.5 m
[B] lagging 17. Two points in phase on the waveform are
[C] thermometer [A] W and X
[D] stirrer [B] W and Y
12. Latent heat of vaporization of water is used to [C] W and Z
[A] raise the temperature of the water [D] X and Y
[B] increase the average speed of the water molecules 18. The wave property that makes it possible for sound to be
[C] raise the temperature of the air near the water heard round a bend is
[D] completely break the bonds between the water [A] diffraction
molecules. [B] reflection
13. The graph in the figure below is the cooling curve of [C] refraction
hot liquid. [D] interference
19. When a vibrating system reaches resonance
[A] its frequency is maximum
[B] its frequency is minimum
[C] its amplitude is minimum
[D] its amplitude is at its maximum
20. The diagram shows the trace produced on a cathode
At which part of the curve is the substance in the solid ray oscilloscope by a sound:
state?
[A] Between Y and Z
[B] Between W and X
[C] Between X and Y
[D] Between X and Z
Which trace is produced when both the loudness and
Questions 14-17 the pitch of the sound are increased?
The waveform in the figure below is produced by an
instrument vibrating at a frequency of 50 Hz connected
to a cathode ray oscilloscope.

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 [D] Electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in
free space.
28. A plastic ball is rubbed against a duster and the duster
gains two positive charges. The charge on the ball will
be
[A] 4 positive charges
[B] 2 positive charges
[C] 4 negative charges
[D] 2 negative charges
29. The figure below shows two identical charged bodies
hanging side by side.
21. A wave pulse was produced from a ship and it took 1.6
s for the sound to travel to the sea bed and back to the
ship. Given that the speed of the wave in water is
1300 m s −1 , the depth of the sea bed is
[A] 520 m
[B] 1040 m
[C] 2080 m If the distance X separating the bodies is doubled, the
[D] 4160 m force between them
22. Sound waves will not pass through a vacuum but light [A] doubles
will pass. This is because [B] remains the same
[A] sound has a lower speed in air than light [C] increases
[B] sound is a mechanical wave [D] reduces
[C] sound is longitudinal in nature 30. Metals are good conductors of electricity because
[D] sound cannot be seen like light [A] they have electrons in their shells
23. Which of the following does not affect the pitch of the [B] they are solid
note produced by a vibrating string? [C] their molecules vibrate about fixed positions
[A] Length of the string [D] they have electrons that wander freely.
[B] Tension in the string 31. A positively charged glass rod is one which has
[C] Amplitude of vibration of the string [A] gained protons
[D] Mass per unit length of the string [B] lost protons
24. An electromagnetic radiation which is emitted from the [C] gained electrons
nucleus of an atom is: [D] lost electrons
[A] alpha radiation 32. In electrostatics, induction is the process of
[B] gamma radiation [A] charging a body by contact with a metallic
[C] X-ray conductor
[D] infrared radiation [B] charging a body by contact with a charged plastic
25. Which of these electromagnetic waves has the longest rod
wavelength? [C] producing a separation of equal amount of positive
[A] Infrared radiation and negative charges without contact
[B] Gamma radiation [D] charging a plastic rod by rubbing it with a piece of
[C] Visible light woolen cloth.
[D] X-rays 33. An electrically charged conductor, P, is connected to
26. The following are electromagnetic waves EXCEPT an uncharged conductor, Q. Electrons flow from P to
[A] light Q. This implies that
[B] infrared [A] Q is at a higher potential than P
[C] sound [B] P is at a higher potential than Q
[D] X-rays [C] P and Q are at the same potential
27. Which of the following statements about [D] P is larger in size than Q
electromagnetic waves is not correct? 34. The sharp spikes of a lightning conductor are usually
[A] Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal connected to a large metal plate buried in the ground
[B] Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy using thick copper wire. Which of these is correct?
[C] Electromagnetic waves can travel between stars [A] Copper is a good absorber of heat, hence it absorbs
the heat generated during lightning.
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 [B] The sharp spikes reduce ionization of the air, hence [A] Calorimeter
lightning does not occur in the first place. [B] Ammeter
[C] The thick copper cable has a low resistance, hence [C] Voltmeter
does not melt when large current flows through it [D] Ohmmeter
[D] The large plate buried in the ground is a plastic 38. Electromotive force (EMF) is measured in:
material so as to reduce risk of electric shocks [A] newtons
35. A current of 2 A flows through a conductor. This means [B] ampere
that in every second [C] volts
[A] a p.d. of 2 V exists across the ends of the conductor [D] joules
[B] a current of 2 A flows through the conductor 39. The voltage across the battery terminals when not
[C] a charge of 2 C flows through the conductor supplying current is 24 V. This implies that
[D] the conductor converts 2 J of electrical energy into [A] it can produce 24 J of electric energy every second
heat [B] it can supply a maximum current of 24 A
36. A current of 3 A flows past a point in a wire in 20 s. [C] its electromotive force is 24 V
The quantity of charge that has moved past that point is [D] its p.d is 24 V
[A] 20 C 40. When two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω are connected in
[B] 23 C parallel, the effective resistance is
[C] 60 C [A] 0.7 Ω
[D] 6.7 C [B] 1.3 Ω
37. Which of the following meters measures the rate of flow [C] 6 Ω
of electric charge? [D] 8 Ω

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (20 Marks)

Instructions: Answer ALL questions using the spaces provided
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1. Name three ways through which a hot body can lose heat to the environment. (3 marks)
2. Waves can be classified as being either transverse or longitudinal waves. Distinguish between the two types of waves and
state one example of each. (4 marks)
3. The figure below shows plane waves moving from shallow to deep water in a ripple tank.

Copy the diagram and complete the wave pattern in the deep region. (2 marks)
4. Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air. Include in your description: (6 marks)
5. The voltage of an a.c source varies with time as shown in the figure below (5 marks)
Use the graph to determine
a) The peak voltage. The root mean square (rms) voltage.
b) The frequency of the source.

END
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 MARKING GUIDE
SECTION A:
1. D 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. B
11. D 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. D
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. D
31. D 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. B

SECTION B:
1. Conduction (1), convection (1) and radiation (1).
2.
Aspect considered Longitudina wave Transverse wave
Definition One in which the direction of One in which the direction of
vibrating particles is parallel to the oscillations is perpendicular
the direction of propagation of to the direction of propagation
the wave. (1) of the wave. (1)
Examples Sound waves (1) Electromagnetic waves (1)
3.

4. Workable diagram (1) with any two labeling (1)

Procedure/observation (1) (1)
Processing/conclusion (1)
Precaution (1)
Experiment to determine the speed of sound in air by the echo method (an indirect method)
Apparatus: stopwatch, clappers (hard wood), measuring tape, two persons (observers).
Diagram: (1) (1)

Procedure:
- The perpendicular distance, 𝑑, from the two persons to the wall is measured using a measuring tape (1).
- The two pieces of hard wood are clapped at regular intervals and the clapping rate is adjusted such that each clap
coincides with the echo of the previous one.
- Starting at zero as a stopwatch is started, the number of claps are counted and the stopwatch is stopped at the nth
clap (1).
Calculations:
- Time taken for 𝑛 claps is 𝑡
𝑡
- Thus, time taken for 1 clap will be 𝑛
- For 1 clap, the sound travels a total distance twice the distance (𝑑) between the clapper and the reflector.
𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 2𝑑 2𝑑𝑛
- Thus, speed (𝑣)= 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛
(1) = 𝑡⁄ = 𝑡
𝑛

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 Precautions:
- The experiment is repeated and the average value of 𝑣 calculated to minimize random errors (1).

OR
Experiment to measure the speed of sound in air by the firing method (direct method)
Requirements: gun, stopwatch, measuring tape, two persons
Diagram: (1) (1)

Procedure:
- Two persons are positioned on two hills at a distance of about 1 km from each other as measured using a
measuring tape (1).
- One person fires a gun into the air while the other starts a stopwatch when he sees the fire from the gun and stops
the stopwatch as he hears the sound from the gun (1).
- The experiment is repeated in the reverse direction to compensate for the wind effect, and the average time taken.
Calculations:

- Distance = 𝑑
𝑡1 +𝑡2
- Average time taken = 𝑡 =
2
𝑑 𝑑 2𝑑
- ∴ speed of sound in air, 𝑣 = 𝑡 (1) = 𝑡1 +𝑡2 =𝑡
1 +𝑡2
2

Precautions:
- The experiment is repeated and an average value of 𝑣 is determined to minimize random errors (1).
5.
(a) The peak voltage, 𝑉0 = 400 V (1)
The root mean square voltage is given by:
𝑉0 400 V
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠 = (1) = = 282.8 V (1)
√2 √2
(b) The frequency of the source is given by:
𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑛 2
𝑓= (1) = = = 50 Hz (1)
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜 𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑡 0.04 s

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