NAME:________________________________________________________CLASS:_______

MARY MOUNT GIRLS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

2022 END OF TERM TWO ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATION

PHYSICS FORM 2

(100 marks)

Monday, 30th May, 2022. Time Allowed: 2 hours

7:30 – 9:30 am
Instructions Ques- Tick if Do not
tion answered write in
1. This paper contains 11 printed pages. Number this col-
Please check. umns

2. Fill in your Name at the top of each 1-20

page. 21
3. This paper contains three sections A, B
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and C. In Section A there are twenty mul-
tiple choice questions while in Section B 23
there are ten short answer questions
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and section C has three structured
questions. 25
4. Answer all the 33 questions in the spaces 26
provided.
5. Use of electronic calculators is allowed. 27
6. The maximum number of marks for each 28
answer is indicated against each question.
7. In the table provided on this page, tick 29
against the number of the question you 30
have answered.
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 marks)

Encircle the correct option provided below.

1. Magnetic force increases by 5. How do you know if an object is in motion?

A. Decreasing the distance A. It is moving relative to a reference point

B. Increasing the distance B. It has a direction

C. Attracting objects C. It is rolling

D. Repelling objects D. It has a location

2. Which of the following is not an effect of 6. Liquids and solids are similar in the way
current? that

A. Heating A. Their particles are regularly arranged

B. They both have a fixed shape
B. Magnetic
C. Their particles are closely packed D.
C. Chemical
They both fill the container
D. Stretching
7. Which instrument can be used to measure
3. Which type of wire is suitable for wiring the boiling point of water?
houses?
A. Measuring cylinder B.
A. Nichrome Thermometer

B. Copper C. Temperature D.
Beam balance
C. Aluminium
8. Why does a rotten egg float on water?
D. Iron
A. Its average density is less than the density
4. What energy changes take place as the stone
of water.
hits the ground?
B. Its average density is more than the density
A. Potential energy to heat energy and sound
of water
energy
C. Water exerts less force than the egg
B. Kinetic energy to heat energy and sound
energy D. The rotten egg exerts more force than
water
C. Potential energy to kinetic energy

D. Kinetic energy to potential energy

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9. If 24 062.5 J of energy is absorbed by a

copper block when it is heated from 20oC to
45oC, find the mass of the block. Given that
the specific heat capacity of copper is 385
J/kgoC.

A. 1.2 kg B. 2.5 kg
C. 3.0 kg D. 4.4 kg

10. Why does conduction not occur in space?

A. Because no matter exists in space B.

Because only convection occurs 13. Why should the force pulling the load up
be slightly more then 200 N?
C. Because the sun is far away from the earth
A. Because of the weight of the pulley system
D. Because the moon prevents heat transfer
B. Because of the weight of the person pulling
11. Which instrument is used to detect the
it
charges?
C. Because pulley Y is not moving D.
A. Microscope B.
Because of the force of gravity
Periscope
14. What would be the main purpose of
C. Electroscope D.
greasing the pulley?
Lightning rod/arrestor
A. To prevent rusting
12. Which one of the following is true about
light? B. To reduce energy loss in the form of heat

A. It travels in a straight line C. To reduce gravity

B. It passes through all substances D. To reduce mass of the pulley

C. It travels more slowly in air than in glass 15. If by dropping to level L from level K the
load loses 2 500 J, what is the distance from L
D. It can be produced from all substances
to K?
Figure 1 is a diagram showing a pulley system
A. 1.60 m B. 3.125 m C. 3.75 m
used to lift a 40 kg mass from M to K gaining
D. 6.25 m
4000 J of energy. Use this information to
answer questions 13 to 15 .

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Figure 2 is a diagram of a vacuum flask. Use it 17. Why is the surface of the part labeled Z
to answer questions 16 and 17. coated with a shinny material?

A. To prevent heat loss by radiation

B. To prevent heat loss by conduction

C. To prevent rusting of inner parts

D. To prevent heat loss by convection

Figure 3 is a diagram showing an electric

circuit. Use is to answer questions 18 and 19.

16. What is the function of X?

A. To prevent loss of heat by convection

B. To reflect heat 18. If A1 reads 0.3 A, what will be the reading
C. To prevent loss of heat by radiation D. of A2?
To prevent loss of heat by conduction A. 0.4 A B. 0.3 A C. 0.2 A
D. 0.1 A

19. When bulb B1, has blown off, A1 reads 0.4

A. What would be the reading of A3?

A. 0.0 A B. 0.1 A C.
0.2 A D. 0.4 A

20. A machine with a mechanical advantage of

5 is used to lift a load of 50 N. Calculate the
effort applied.

A. 0.1 N B. 10 N C. 55 N
D. 250 N

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SECTION B: (50 marks)

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

21. (a). State any two branches of Physics. (2 marks)

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(b). Mention any two career opportunities where Physics is applied. (2 marks)
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(c). Give any one reason why Physics is studied at your school. (1 mark)
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22. (a). The Figure 1 below shows a magnetic field between two magnets in proximity.

Identify the polarity of A and B. (2 marks)

A. _______________________________________________________________________

B. _______________________________________________________________________

(b). State the law of magnetism. (1 mark)

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(c). State and explain the observation made when a magnet is freely suspended
horizontal in air. (1 mark)
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(d). Explain why repulsion is preferred to attraction when testing magnetism. (1 mark)
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23. (a). Define the term “force” and state its SI unit. (2 marks)
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(b). State any one effect of force. (1 mark)

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(c). Name the device that is used to carry out the following energy transformations:

(2 marks)

(i). Electric energy to light energy _______________________________________________

(ii). Mechanical energy to electrical energy ________________________________________

24. (a). Express the joule in basic units. (2 marks)

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(b). During a class discussion, Vanessa stated “a machine can never be 100 % efficient”.

(1 marks)

Is this true? __________________________________________________________________

Explain
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(c). A bulb works on a 240 V supply allowing a current of 5 A through it. Calculate its
resistance. (2 marks)
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25. (a). Distinguish between heat and temperature. (2 marks)

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(b). State any two factors affecting the rate of conduction of heat in solids. (2 marks)
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(c). Which mode of heat transfer is the slowest? And why? (2 marks)
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26. (a). State any one factor that affect heating effect of an electric current. (1 mark)
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(b). Name any one device that rely on the heating effect of an electric current. (1 mark)
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(c). What do the following units measure? (3 marks)

(i). The volt _______________________________________________________________

(ii). The watt ______________________________________________________________

(iii). The Ohm _____________________________________________________________

27. (a). State the principle of “rectilinear propagation of light”. (1 mark)

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(b). Explain what the following terms mean: (3 marks)

(i). Luminous bodies

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(ii). Translucent bodies

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(iii). Beam of light

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(c). State the conditions under which annular eclipse occurs. (1 mark)
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28. (a). What is meant by “change of state”? (1 mark)

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(b). State any three differences between evaporation and boiling. (3 marks)

Evaporation Boiling

1.

2.

3.

(c). Explain why evaporation causes cooling. (1 mark)

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29. (a). Dry cells become soft even when not in use. Explain. (1 mark)
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(b). What is the difference between a primary cell and a secondary? (1 mark)
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(c). State two ways in which polarization reduces the current produced by a simple cell.

(2 marks)
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(d). State how polarization is reduced in cells. (1 mark)

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30. (a). A clinical thermometer has a constriction along its bore. What is the use of the
constriction? (1 mark)
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(b). State and explain any two disadvantages of anomalous expansion of water.

(2 marks)
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(c). (i). What is a fuse? (1 mark)

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(ii). What properties make a fuse suitable for use in electric circuits? (1 mark)
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SECTION C: (30 marks)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided below.

31. (a). Explain why the temperature remain constant during change of state. (2 marks)
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(b). Explain how a pressure cooker works. (4 marks)

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(c). State the differences between balanced forces and unbalanced forces. (2 marks)
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(d). Justify the statement: “Friction is a necessary evil”. (2 marks)

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32. (a). State any three ways by which fire can be started in Physics laboratory. (3 marks)
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(b). Why is it advisable to put on shoes when you are in the Physics laboratory?

(3 marks)
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(c). Explain any two reasons why it is very important to observe safety rules in a
laboratory. (2 marks)
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(d). Why is it important to know the meaning of safety symbols on bottles containing
chemicals? (2 marks)
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33. (a). Explain why bulbs in a house are connected in a parallel circuit rather than a
series circuit. (3 marks)
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(b). Explain why three bulbs in a series makes them dim while connecting them parallel
to each other makes them brighter. (3 marks)
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(c). Explain why resistance of the wire increases with an increase in length. (3 marks)
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(d). Explain why copper wire has very low resistance while nichrome wire has very
high resistance. (1 mark)
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