FORM 2 EXAMINATION TRIALS

PHYSICS
PRACTICE TEST4
SECTION A (25MARKS)
Answer all question this section
1. Distinguish between mass and weight of a body stating the S.I units for each.
(2mks)

2. The figure below shows part of scale of vernier calipers.

8cm
7cm

0 10

What is the reading indicated on the scale …………………………………………..

(1mk)
3. 180cm3 of fresh water of density 100kg/m 3 is mixed with 2200cm3 of sea water of density
1025kg/m3. Calculate the density of the mixture
(4mks)
4. Explain why fish can survive under water when the surface is already frozen
(2mks)
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5. Two inflated balloons are at the same level while suspended from threads a short distance
apart as shown below;

Air

Some air is blown gently in the space between the balloon in horizontal direction.
Explain
what happens to the balloons.
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6. State one advantage of an alkaline battery over a lead acid battery.
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7. The diagram below shows a permanent magnet suspended by a spring. State with reason
the behaviour of the magnet when the switch is closed.
(2mks)
X Y Spring
N S

S
+ -
A
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8. Convection and diffusion both involve motion of fluids. Distinguish between the two.
(2mks)
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A negatively, charged rod is brought close to (but not touching ) an uncharged sphere. If
the
sphere is momentarily earthed and then the rod is removed, briefly explain what happens.
(2mks)
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9. Indicate on the diagram below, the level of mercury in the tubes X and Y
(2mks)

X Y

Mercury

10. An object weighs 1200N on a certain planet. What is the gravitational field strength of
this
planet if the object is 60kg? (3mks)
 11. State two properties of a thermometric liquid.
(2mks)
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SECTION B (55MARKS)
Answer all question this section
12.
a) Define pressure and give its S.I nits.
(2mks)
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b) The diagram below represents a motor car hydraulic braking system;

B
A
Brake pedal

Master
piston
Slave piston brake fluid

1. State two properties of the liquid used as a brake fluid (2mks)

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 2. Given that in the diagram (b) above the master piston has an area of 15cm2 and
the slave
piston has an area of 50cm2 a force of 100N is applied on the master piston. Find the
force
used to stop the car. (3mks)

c) Compare the values of pressure in the two pistons above and give a reason for
your
answer. (2mks)
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d) Give a reason why gas is not suitable for use in place of the brake fluid.
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e) Xcm3 of substance A which has density of 800kg/m3 is mixed with 100cm3 of

water with a
density of 1000kg/m3. The density of the mixture is 960kg/m3. Determine the
value of X (3mks)

13.
1. Give reasons why it is necessary to leave the caps of the cells open when
charging an accumulator
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2. Define current and state its SI unit (
2mks)
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3. A charge of 120 coulombs flow through a 1 am every minute. Calculate the
current flowing through the lamp. ( 3mks)

4. What do you understand by open and closed circuits. (

2mks)

D C

a) State the polarities of A and B. (2

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 b) Name the chemical substances in the parts labeled C and D ( 2mks)

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14.
i. The figure shows an arrangement of source of light, an opaque object and a
screen. Using A, B and C as point sources, sketch on the same diagram labeled a
ray diagram to show what is observed on the screen.
(3mks)

ii. In a certain pinhole camera, the screen is 10cm from the pinhole. When the
pinhole is placed 6cm away from a tree, a sharp image of a tree 16cm high is
formed on the screen. Find the height of the tree.
( 3mks)

iii. Distinguish between Lunar and Solar eclipse by stating the events that lead to the
formation of each (4mks)

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iv. A girl stands 4 m in front of a plane mirror
a) What is the distance between the girl and the mirror
(3mks)

b) Explain how you would use an electroscope to distinguish between a conductor

and an insulator
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15.
1) Fill in the table of charges appropriately (
5mks)

Charge on Electroscope Charge brought near cap Effects on leaf divergence

+ +
- -
+ or - Uncharged body

2) What is the name given to the method of charging an electroscope where it

requires an opposite charge to the one of the charging materials?
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3) Distinguish between a basic physical quantity and a derived physical quantity
giving an example of each.
(3mks)
Physical quantity Derived physical quantity

4) State any two ways by which frictional force between two surfaces can be
reduced.
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5) Explain why large mercury drops form oral ball on a glass slide
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……………………………..Explain why a man using a parachute falls through
air slowly while a stone falls through air very fast.
(2mks)
 FORM 2 EXAMINATION TRIALS
PHYSICS
PRACTICE TEST5
1) Explain the following: (2mks)
c) Wet floors and wet roads are dangerous to walk on.

d) Racing cyclist usually wears smooth tight clothes.

2) Convert each of the following from Kelvin to oC. (2mks)

5. 0 K

6. 167 K.

3) A mixture consists of 40cm3 of water and 60cm3 of liquid x. If the densities of water and
liquid x are 1.0g/cm3 and 0.8g/cm3 respectively. Calculate the density of the mixture.
(3mks)
4) The air pressure at the base of a mountain is 75.0cm of mercury while at the top 60.0cm
of mercury. Given that the average density of air is 1.25kg/cm 3 and the density
13600kg/m3, calculate the height of the mountain. (4mks)

5) (a) Define the term Brownian motion and its cause. (2mks)

(b) Differentiate the three states of matter with relation to intermolecular space and
intermolecular force. (3mks)

6) (a) Define the term temperature and state its SI unit. (2mks)

(b) Explain why in construction, concrete beams are reinforced with steel.
(2mks)

(c) Explain three effects of anomalous expansion of water. (3mks)

7) State there advantages of mercury over alcohol as thermometric liquid.(3mks)

8) (a) State the three modes of heat transfer. (3mks)

(b) State three factors affecting thermal conductivity. (3mks)

(c) Explain why the ventilators for a room are put near the roof and not near the floor.
(2mks)

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

10) Explain two dangers of electrostatics. (2mks)

11) State two applications of electrostatics. (2mks)

12) List three methods of demagnetizing a permanent magnet. (3mks)

13) What is the reading indicated by the micrometer screw gauge below.
(3mks)
3
0 1 2 3 4
2
2

14) A uniform metal rod of length 80cm and mass 3.2kg is supported horizontally by the two
vertical spring balances C and D. Balance C is 20cm from one end while balance D is
30cm from the other end. Find the reading on each balance.
(3mks)

15) A convex mirror of focal length 9cm produces an image on its axis 6cm from the mirror.
Determine the position of the object. (3mks)
16) Explain how an electric bell works. (3mks)

17) Two very light identical springs P and Q are arranged as shown below.

P Q

4
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A weight of 4.8N is supported by the spring. Given that each spring has a spring constant
of 10N/cm; determine the total extension of springs P and Q.
(3mks)

18) Differentiate between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.(2mks)

19) The figure below shows a wave form in a string.

5
(cm)

5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (cm)

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 Given that the speed of the wave is 10m/s. With reference to this wave motion,
determine;
6) Wavelength. (1mk)

7) Amplitude. (1mk)

8) Frequency. (2mks)

9) Period (2mks)

20) What is the relationship connecting frequency, wavelength and velocity of sound in air?
(1mk)

21) A person standing 49.5m from the foot of a cliff claps his hands and hears an echo 0.3
seconds later. Calculate the velocity of the sound in air.
(3mks)