1. Name two instruments for measuring volume of liquids.
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2. Fig 1 shows a measuring cylinder.
a) Record the reading of volume, V1 of liquid in the measuring cylinder. (1mk)
b) Determine the reading on the measuring cylinder after 5 drops of water each of
volume 0.6cm3 are added. (2mks)
c) Mark the new reading of volume, V2 on the diagram. (1mk)
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3. The mass of a density bottle is 20g when empty and 45g when full of water. When full of
mercury its mass is 360g.
a) i. Calculate the mass of water that fills the density bottle. (2mks)
ii. Calculate the mass of mercury that fills the density bottle.
(1mk)
b) i. Given that the density of water is 1g/cm3, calculate the volume of water that fills the
density bottle. (2mks)
ii. Give the volume of mercury that fills the density bottle. (1mk)
iii. Calculate the density of mercury. (2mks)
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4. a) Define force and state its SI unit. (2mks)
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b) Differentiate between cohesive and adhesive forces.
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5. List two factors affecting surface tension. (2mks)
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6. A body weighs 65N. Calculate its mass (g= 10N/Kg) (2mks)
7. Define pressure giving its SI unit. (2mks)
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8. State two properties of the hydraulic brake fluid.
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9. Figure below shows a lift pump.
a) Name the valve that opens and the one that closes when the piston is pulled
upwards.
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b) Explain why valve Y closes when the piston is pushed downwards. (2mks)
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10. a) State the kinetic theory of matter. (1mks)
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The figure below shows a set up used to study motion of smoke particles in air.
State the purpose of:
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ii. Lens ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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b) Give two reasons why smoke particles are preferred in this experiment. (2mks)
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c) State and explain the nature of observed motion of the smoke particles. (2mks)
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11. Convert the following; (3mks)
a. 298K to oC.
b. -100C to K
c. 00C to K
12. State the three modes of heat transfer. (3mks)
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13. State three factors that affect rate of heat transfer by conduction of a given metal conductor.
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14. Give a reason why two thin blankets are warmer than one thick blanket.
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15. Complete the following basic physical quantities table. (3mks)
Basic physical quantity SI unit Symbol
Electric current Ampere A
Amount of substance mol
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Thermodynamic
temperature
