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This document contains instructions for a 2-hour physics pre-mock exam consisting of two sections worth a total of 80 marks. The instructions specify that candidates must write their name, index number, signature and date on the front page. Calculators may be used. Section A is worth 25 marks and contains 11 multiple choice questions. Section B is worth 55 marks and contains 5 longer answer questions involving topics such as electromagnetic waves, optics, and thermodynamics. Candidates are advised to check that all pages are present before beginning the exam.

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2017 Physics Pre-Mock Exam Paper

This document contains instructions for a 2-hour physics pre-mock exam consisting of two sections worth a total of 80 marks. The instructions specify that candidates must write their name, index number, signature and date on the front page. Calculators may be used. Section A is worth 25 marks and contains 11 multiple choice questions. Section B is worth 55 marks and contains 5 longer answer questions involving topics such as electromagnetic waves, optics, and thermodynamics. Candidates are advised to check that all pages are present before beginning the exam.

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Name: …………………………………………………………… Index No.

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Candidate’s Sign. ………………............

Date: ………………………………...

232/2
PHYSICS
PRE – MOCK 2017
TIME: 2 HOURS

232/2
PHYSICS
THEORY
PAPER 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:

Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
Sign and write the date of the examination.
This paper consists of two sections Iand II.
Answer allthe questions in section I andII in the spaces provided.
All working must be clearly shown.
Non- programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables and electronic
calculators may be used.

For Examiners’ Use Only

SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE


A 1-11 25
B 12 12
13 11
14 11
15 12
16 09
TOTAL 80

This paper consists of 8printed pages. Candidates should check to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no
questions are missing.

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SECTION A (25MKS)
Answer all questions in this section
1. A white paper is a good reflector of light but does not form image like a mirror. Explain this
observation (1mk)
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2. The diagram below shows a wave motion

x
Displacement

Time

(a) What does Y represent…………………………………………………………….. (1mk)


(b) What does X represent……………………………………………………………. (1mk)
3. State two conditions necessary for sound production (2mks)
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4. The figure below shows a dry cell;

Powdered carbon + manganese (IV) Oxide

Y
Ammonium chloride paste

(a) Name X and Y (2mks)


X…………………………………………………………………………………….………
Y…………………………………………………………………………………….………
(b) What is the function of X and Y (2mks)
X…………………………………………………………………………………….………
Y…………………………………………………………………………………….………
5. How would you identify the polarity of a magnet whose poles are not marked (2mks)
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6. A soldier standing 100m from a wall blows a whistle and hears its echo sometime later. If the speed
of sound in air is 330m/s. How long does it take the soldier to hear the echo of the whistle? (3mks)

7. Determine the effective resistance between points X and Y in the figure shown below (3mks)

X 4Ω 4Ω Y

2Ω 5Ω

8. Sketch a diagram showing how you can use a 450, 450, 900 prisms turn a beam of light through an angle
of 900 (2mks)

9. Explain why you might seepainted on the front of an ambulance (2mks)


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10. Figure below shows two rays of light leaving an object O and striking a plane mirror. Draw two reflected rays
and use them to find the position of the image (2mks)

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O

11. Draw a ray diagrams to illustrated the meaning of (i) critical angle (ii) total internal reflection(2mks)

SECTION II (55 MARKS)


Answer all questions in this section
12. Radio transmission is possible with a certain spectrum of waves that travel through space at 3x108m/s.
(a)Draw a diagram of the complete electromagnetic spectrum labeling the various types of radiation(3mks)

(b) State two differences between radio waves and the other types of radiation in the electro-
magnetic spectrum (1mk)
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(c) What is the importance of the ionosphere in radio wave propagation (2mks)
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(d) What is the frequency of the radio transmission on wavelength 1500m? (3mks)
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(e) State three properties common to all the electromagnetic waves (3mks)
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13. The table below shows the object distance u and the corresponding image distance v, for an object placed
infront of a concave mirror
U(cm) 20 25 30 40 50 70

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V(cm) 20 16.7 15 13.3 12.5 11.6

(i) Tabulate a suitable table below (3mks)

(ii) Plot a suitable graph using your table (5mks)

(a) From the graph, determine the focal length of the mirror (3mks)

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14. Figure below shows the patch of a ray of yellow light through a glass prism. The spread of yellow
light in the prism is 1.88x108m/s

60o
ө
r
Yellow light

(a) Determine the refractive index of the prism material for the light.
(speed of light in vacuum C=3x108ms-1) (3mks)

(b) Show on the figure the critical angle C, and determine its value (3mks)

(c) Given that r=21.20, determine angle (3mks)

(d) On the same figure sketch the path of the light after striking the prism if the prism was
replaced by another of similar shape but lower refractive index (2mks)

15. (a) An immersion heater rated 90W is placed in a liquid of mass 2kg. When the heater is switched
on for 15 minutes, the temperature of the liquid rises from 200C to 300C. Determine the

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specificheat capacity of the liquid (3mks)

(b) The figure below shows a circuit containing two capacitors of 2μF and 3μF respectively
2μF

A B

3μF

Determine the p.d acrossAB given that the total charge in the capacitors is 1x10-4coulombs (3mks)
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(c) The audible frequency for a certain person is 30Hz to [Link] the largest
wavelength of sound in air the person can detect. (speed of sound in air=330m/s) (3mks)

(d) A polythene rod may be charged negatively by rubbing it with a cloth, but a brass rod held in
the hand cannot be charged in this way.
(i) State clearly what happens when the polythene rod is being charged (2mks)
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(ii) Explain why the brass to cannot be charged by rubbing this way. (1mk)
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16. (a) Draw a well labeled diagram of an annular eclipse. (3mks)

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(b) State two differences between an image formed by a pinhole camera and an image formed
by a lens camera. (2mks)
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(c)An object is placed 15cm from a concave mirror of focal length 6cm. Find the
position, magnification and nature of the image formed. (4mks)
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Common questions

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For sound to be produced, there must be a vibrating source to create sound waves and a medium such as air, water, or a solid through which the sound waves can travel. Both conditions are essential for the sound to be heard.

In a dry cell battery, the ammonium chloride paste acts as an electrolyte that facilitates the flow of ions between the anode and cathode, allowing the chemical reactions necessary for electricity generation to occur within the cell.

Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from a medium with a higher refractive index to a lower one and hits the boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect entirely back into the higher refractive medium. The critical angle is the minimum angle of incidence at which this phenomenon occurs. In a ray diagram, this is shown by drawing incident rays at angles larger than the critical angle, reflecting back into the original medium.

The total distance the sound travels to the wall and back is 200 meters. Given the speed of sound is 330 m/s, the time taken is distance divided by speed, so t = 200 m / 330 m/s, which is approximately 0.606 seconds.

The polarity of an unmarked magnet can be identified using a compass. Bring one end of the unmarked magnet close to the compass; if the needle points towards the magnet, that end is the south pole. Conversely, if the needle points away, it indicates the end is the north pole.

A white paper reflects light diffusely because of its rough surface, causing the light to scatter in various directions instead of reflecting as a coherent beam. This scattering prevents the formation of a clear image, unlike a smooth mirror surface which reflects light in a single direction and forms an image.

The largest wavelength is associated with the lowest frequency in the person's audible range. Wavelength (λ) is calculated using the formula λ = speed / frequency. Thus, λ = 330 m/s / 30 Hz = 11 meters.

The ionosphere reflects or refracts radio waves back towards the Earth due to its ionized layer, allowing for long-distance radio communication. This process enables radio waves to 'bounce' between the ionosphere and the Earth's surface and travel beyond the horizon, facilitating global communication.

A brass rod cannot be charged by rubbing because it is a conductor. When rubbed, the charge is distributed through the conductor and neutralized by charges from the ground if held by a person. In contrast, a polythene rod, being an insulator, retains the charge on the surface, making it chargeable by rubbing.

Radio waves are the longest wavelength and lowest frequency waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. Unlike other types of electromagnetic waves, they can travel long distances and penetrate through various materials, making them suitable for communication. Other waves, such as gamma rays and X-rays, have much higher frequencies and energy, and cannot penetrate materials as effectively for communication applications.

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