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THIRD TERM EXAM S.S 1 Physics

The document is a physics examination for S.S 1, consisting of multiple-choice questions and theory questions covering topics such as electric current, potential difference, Hook's law, surface tension, and crystalline structures. It includes questions on definitions, calculations, and comparisons between different physical concepts. The exam assesses both theoretical understanding and practical application of physics principles.

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THIRD TERM EXAM S.S 1 Physics

The document is a physics examination for S.S 1, consisting of multiple-choice questions and theory questions covering topics such as electric current, potential difference, Hook's law, surface tension, and crystalline structures. It includes questions on definitions, calculations, and comparisons between different physical concepts. The exam assesses both theoretical understanding and practical application of physics principles.

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THIRD TERM EXAMINATION.

PHYSICS : S.S 1.

1. Which of the following is a good conductor? a. Wood. b.Rubber c.plastic. d. Copper

2. The s.i unit of potential different is --------. (a)ohms. (b)ampere. (c) volts (d) voltmeter

3. 'The electric current in a given metallic conductor is directly proportional to the potential different applied, provided
that the temperature remains constant'.This law is stated by ----. (a)ohms. (b)Charles. (c)Boyles (d) Graham's

4. If four identical cells, each of 2volts are connected in series. The equivalent potential different is --- (a)2 v. (b)4v (c)6v
(d)8v

5. If 8C of charge passes through a wire at a steady rate in 2sec. Calculate the current. (a)16A. (b)4A. (c)32A. (d)10A

6. Electrical energy is measured in -----. (a)Watt. (b)Kilowatt. (c)Kilowatt/hour. (d) Joules

7. The following are example of fuse except ---- fuse- (a) re-wireable. (b)merger. (c) Cartridge. (d)high breaking capacity

8. -------- is the smallest particles of an element which can have a separate existence. (a) Molecules. (b) Atom. (c)Ions.
(d)Element

9. The following are factors affecting the rate of diffusion except ----. (a) density. (b) temperature. (c) pressure. (d)volume

10. Crystal structure is generally used to describe -------.(a)the external structure of solids. (b)the internal structure of
solids. (c)the internal structure of liquids. (d)the external structure of liquids

11. The property of a liquid to make it's surface behave as though and covered by an elastic skin is know as ---- (a)surface
tension. (b) elasticity. (c)liquid tension (d) none of the above

12. Which of these can be used to reduced surface tension. (a) detergents. (b)diesel. (c)powder. (d)lubricating oil

13. ------- is the tendency of liquids to rise and fall in a narrow capillary tubes. (a) capillarity. (b) cohesion. (c)adhesion.
(d)acceleration

14. Cohesion force is the force of attraction bbetween ------ of the same substance. (a) Ions. (b)misture. (c) molecules. (d)
element

15. The tendency of a material to regain it's original size or shape after deformation is called -----. (a) rubber. (b)force
constant. (c) elasticity. (d)elastic limit

Use the graph below to answer questions 16- 17

16. The part label (iv) in the graph above illustrate -------. (a)yield point. (b)elastic limit. (c) maximum load. (d)breaking
point

17. Which part of the graph, when stretched wire do not return back to it's original position? (a) I. (b)ii. (c) iii. (d)iv

18. The s.i unit of tensile stress is ----- (a) N/m. (b)Nm. (c)N/m. (d)me

19. ------- is the ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain. (a) adult modulus. (b) young modulus. (c) elasticity. (d)hooks law

20. Which of these is a fundamental quantity. (a)mass (b)area. (c)speed. (d)density

THEORY:w

1. A load of 5N gives an extension of 0.56cm in a wire which obeys Hooks law. What is the extension caused by a load of
20N? (3marks)
b. State the Hook's law of elasticity. (3 marks)

2. Define the following terms:

I. Electric current

Ii. Potential

Iii. Electric circuit. (3mark)

b. A work of 30joules is done in transferring 5 milli-couloms of charge from a point B to a point A in an elastric field. What
is the potential difference between B and A? (2marks)

3. Define a crystalline structure. (3marks)

b. In tabular form, write three differences between crystalline solid substances and amorphous solid substances.
(3marks)

4. What is surface tension? (3marks)

b. Highlight two ways of reducing surface tension. (2marks)

c. Differentiate between cohesive force and adhesive force. (2marks)

5. A car fuse is marked 15A and operates normally on a 12v battery. Calculate the resistance of the fuse wire. (3marks)

b. State Ohm's law. (3marks)

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