CLEMMY HIGH SCHOOL FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2018/2019 SESSION.

SUBJECT: PHYSICS CLASS: YEAR 12

PAPER TYPE: A
TIME: 2hrs, 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTION: Answer all the questions in this section. (50marks).
1. Calculate the escape velocity for a satellite from the earth’s surface at a point where the
acceleration due to gravity is 10m/s 2 and the radius of the earth is 6×106m. (a)3.5×107m/s
(b)1.1×104m/s(c)6.0×107m/s (d)7.8×103m/s .
2. The capacitance of parallel plate capacitors varies (a)inversely as the square of the distance
between the plates directly as the distance between the plates (b)directly as the distance
betweenthe plates (c)directly as the square of the distance between the plates (d)inversely
as thedistance between the plates.
3. Calculate the resistivity of a wire of length 2m and cross sectional area 0.004cm 2 if the
resistance is 3.0Ω (a)6.0×10-5Ωm (b)6.0×10-7Ωm (c)6.0×10-3Ωm (d)2.7×10-5Ωm
4. The resultant capacitance in the figure below is

(a) 1/4 x10^-6F (b) 4 x10^-6F (c) 3/12 x10^-6F (d) 18 x10^-6F

5. The angle between the direction of the earth’s magnetic field and the horizontal is called
(a)magnetic angle(b)direction of magnetic flux (c)angle of dip (d)angle of declination
6. An image that can be formed on the screen is said to be (a)inverted (b)real (c)virtual (d)blurred

7. A collection of rays of light is known as (a) light propagation (b) beam of light (c) light reflection (d) light refraction

8. A capacitor of 10µF is connected across a cell of 12V. Calculate the energy stored in the
capacitor.(a)1.4×10-3J (b)7.2×10-4J (c)1.4×103J (d)1.2×10-2 J
9. The mass of copper deposited on the cathode of a copper voltameter when a current of
0.53A is passed through it for 1800 seconds is (take e.c.e of copper as 0.00033gc -1) (a)0.560g
(b)0.150g (c)0.315g (d)0.250g
10. Local action is normally prevented from taking place in a simple electric cell by (a)not drawing
current continuouslyfor long period (b)amalgamating the surface of the zinc plate
(c)introducing an oxidizing agent into the acid (d)using a porous pot to isolate the zinc plate.
11. Which of the following represents electric field intensity E?
(a) q (b) q2 (c) q3 (d) 1
2 2
4πξor 4πξor 4πξor 4πξoqr
-5
12. A charge of 2.0×10 C experiences a force of 80N in a uniform electric field. Calculate the
magnitude of the electricfield intensity (a)2.0×104NC-1 (b)8.0×106NC-1
(c)4.0×106NC-1 (d)4.0×104NC-1
 13. Lunar eclipse occurs when (a) the earth comes between the sun and the moon (b)the moon comes between the sun and
the earth (c)when the sun is between the moon and the earth (d)the earth and the moon are in positions where they
intersect.

14. What image is produced by placing an object 6 cm away from a convex lens of focal length 3 cm?
(a) 6cm (b) 8cm (c) 12cm (d) 9cm

15. Which of the following radiations has its frequency lower than that of infrared radiation?
(a)Ultraviolet rays (b)Gamma rays (c)Microwaves (d)X-rays.

16. The temperature at which the saturated vapour pressure of a liquid is equal to the external
atmospheric pressure is known as its (a)dew point (b)boiling point (c)lower fixed point
(d)triple point.
17. A cricket ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 40mls. Find (i) its velocity after 3 seconds
(a) 10 m/s (b) 20m/s (c) 30m/s (d) 40 mcs
18. Determine the gravitational force of attraction between two objects of mass 2×1020kg and
1025kg separated bya distance of 1015m. (G =6.67×10-11Nm2kg-2)
(a)1.334×105N (b)1.334×103N (c)1.334×1065N (d)1.250×105N
9. Which is the correct formula for resistivity?
a) RA/L (b) l/RA (c) pl/A (d) RA/L^2

20. The ratio of the size (or height) of the image to the size (or height) of the object is known as (a) critical angle (b)
magnification (c) interference (d) reflection
21. A body is under the action of two forces 10N and 16N. Find the resultant of the two forces if
the forces are parallel and act in opposite direction. (a)12N (b)6N (c)26N (d)28N
22.
A diverging mirror is used as a driving mirror because it (a)produces a real image (b)has only one focus (c)produces an image
the same size as the object (d)has a wide field of view

23. A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3m/s 2 for 8seconds. Calculate the
distance covered by the body during this acceleration. (a)48m (b)24m (c)96m (d)12m
24. A platinium resistance thermometer has a resistance of 4Ω at 0 oc and 10Ω at 100oc. Assuming
the resistance changes uniformly with temperature, calculate the resistance of the thermometer
when the temperature is 45oc (a)14.0Ω (b)6.7Ω (c)3.2Ω (d)2.7Ω
25. The resistance of a wire is ---- to the area (a) equal (b) proportional (c) inversely proportional (d) directly proportional

26. The current flowing through a potentiometer is adjusted with a rheostat so that the
galvanometer reads zero When a standard cell of EMF 1.02v connected to the slider
intercepts 40.0 cm of the potentiometer wire. When a cell, c1 of Unknown emf is substituted
from the standard cell, the balance point is at 49.0cm Calculate the EMF of the cell. (a) 2.5v (b)
1.25v (c) 12.5v (d) 25v

27. Which of the following sources of energy is renewable? (a)Petroleum (b) Coal
(c) Uranium (d)Sun
28. The reading accuracy of a micrometer screw gauge is (a)0.01mm (b)0.01cm (c)0.1mm
(d)0.1cm
29. The resistance of a wire is ---- to the length (a) equal (b) proportional (c) inversely proportional (d) directly proportional
30. A car fuse marked 3A operates optimally on a 12V battery. Calculate the resistance of the
fuse (a)36Ω (b)4Ω (c)9Ω (d)15Ω
31. The rise or fall of a liquid in a narrow tube is called (a)osmosis (b)diffusion (c)upthrust
(d)capillarity
32. The unit of resistivity is (a) ohmmeter (b) Farad (c) ohms (d) amperes

33. The refractive index of a medium relative to air is 1.8 . Calculate the critical angle for the
medium to the nearest degree . (a)18 o (b)45o (c)34o (d)68o
34. The inverse of conductivity is (a) conductivity (b) resistivity (c) capacitance (d) resistance

35. When white light passes through a triangular glass prism, it is separated into its component colours. This phenomena
is known as
(a)dispersion (b)refraction (c)reflection (d)diffraction
36. The inverse of resistivity is (a) conductivity (b) resistivity (c) capacitance (d) resistance

37. Which of the following types of energy is stored by a dry Leclanche cell? (a)Current (b) Electrical (c) Kinetic (d)
Chemical
38. A measure of the extent to which a material will allow
current to flow through it is known as its (a)
conductivity (b) resistivity (c) capacitance (d) resistance

39. Materials that exhibit very strong magnetic effects are described as (a)ferromagnetic (b)diamagnetic
(c)permeable (d)paramagnetic.
40. The ions that go to the cathode are called (a) cations, (b) anions (c) electrodes (d) cathodes
41. In which of the following situations will total internal reflection not occur when light travels through?

(a) Glass to air (b) Water to air (c) Water to glass.

(d) Glass to water
42. What is the effective capacitance of the capacitor below?

(a) 12/13 micro Farad (b) 13/12 micro Farad (c) 20/9 Micro Farad (d) 9 Micro Farad
43. The angle of incidence where the angle of refraction is 90 degrees is known as
(a) angle of incidence (b) angle of refraction (c) critical angle (d) refractive index
44. . The positive electrode through which current enters the electrolyte is called

(a) anode (b) cathode (c) electrode (d) ions

45. The ions which go to the anode are called .. (a) anions (b) cations (c) cathode (d) anode

46. Which of the following radiations has its frequency lower than that of infrared radiation?
(a)Ultraviolet rays (b)Gamma rays (c)Microwaves (d)X-rays.
47. The mass of the sun is 1.99 × 10 30 kg and the mass of the earth is 5.98 × 10 24 kg. If the gravitational force of attraction
between them is 5.53 × 1022 N, calculate the distance
between them. ( G= 6.67 × 10 -11kg )(a) 1.2 × 1011 m (b)1.4 × 1022 m (c)1.2 × 1022 m (d)2.2 × 1011 m
48. For total internal reflection to occur
(a) angle of incidence must be equal to the critical angle

(b) angle of incidence must be less than the critical angle

(c) angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle

(d) critical angle must be greater than the angle of incidence

The bending of a light ray as it crosses the boundaries between two media of different densities is known as (a) reflection (b)
refraction (c) interference (d) diffraction
49. A particle starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration of 0.5ms -2. The distance covered by the particle
in 10s is (a) 25m (b)5.0m (c)2.5m (d)50.0m
50. A wave has a frequency of 2Hz and a wavelength of 30cm. The velocity of the wave is (a) 60ms -1 (b)6ms-1
(c) 1.5ms-1(d)0.6ms-1

51. A copper and a silver voltameter are connected in series, and at the end of a period of time, 5.0 g of
copper was deposited, calculate the mass of silver deposited at the same time. Chemical equivalent of
copper = 31.5. Chemical equivalent of silver = 108. A. 47 g B. 17.14 g C. 20.17 g D. 23 g
(Ece of copper = 31.5gc^-1, Ece of Ag = 108gc^-1
52. The electrochemical equivalent of a metal is 0.126 x 10-6 kgC-1. The mass of the metal that a current
of 5 A will deposit from a suitable bath in 1 hour is
A. 0.0378 x 10^-3 kg B. 0.227 x 10^-3 kg C. 0.378 x 10^-3 kg D. 0.595 x 10^-3 kg
53. Ions are ..... ...... ...... ..... particles which exists in electrolytes and take part in electrolysis A. Non
charged B. Charged C. Neutral D. Positive
54. Calculate the time in minutes required to electroplate an article of area 300 cm2 with a layer of copper
0.06 cm thick if a constant current of 2 A is maintained. Assumed that the density of copper is 8.8 gcm-3
and that one coulomb liberates 0.00033 g of copper. A. 400 minutes B. 4000 minutes C. 4500 minutes D.
5000 minutes.
(Assume that the density of copper is 8.8 g cm^-3 and that one coulomb liberates 0.00033 g of copper.
That is Z = 0.00033 g c^-1).
55. In an electrolysis experiment, the ammeter records a steady current of 1A. The mass of copper deposited is 0.66g in
30 minutes. Calculate the error in the ammeter reading (Electrochemical equivalent of copper = 0.00033g C−1)
(a) 1.11A (b) 11.1A (c) 0.11A (d) 111A
56. In electrolysis A cart of mass 5 g is found to weigh 5.01 after A current of 5A flows for 50 seconds What is
electrochemical equivalent Of the deposited substance? (a) 0.00004g/C (b) 4000g/c (c) 0.4g/c (d) 0.04g/c
57. Find the thickness of the layer of silver deposited uniformly on the Cathode of surface area100 cm^2 In a silver
voltametre by the passage of a current of 2A for 50 minutes( Density of silver equal to 10.5 * 10^-3 Kg/m^3, Ece of silver
=1.12 * 10^- 6 kg/c)
(a) 6.4 X 10^-3m (b) 3 8x10^-3 m(c) 64 m(d) 6.4m
58. The mount of substances deposited by the passage of same amount of electric current will be proportional to their
equivalent weights. This is Faraday's (a) first law of electrolysis (b) Second law of electrolysis (c) law of universal
gravitation (d) Law of electromagnetic induction
59. Calculate the electrochemical equivalent of silver if a current of 0.8 A passed through a
silver voltmeter deposits 1.8 g of silver after 30 minutes.
(a) 1.25 X 10^-6 kg/c (b) 125x10^-6kg/c (c) 0.125x10^-6kg/c (d) 12.5x10^-6kg/c
60. Which of the following statements about electrolysis is correct?
a. Organic acid solution can be used as electrolyte
b. Cations are negative charges c. The charge carriers in electrolytes are ions
d. The material to be electroplated is used as the anode.
61. In an electrolyte there are positively and negatively charged particles called ions. This
statement is (a) Faraday's first Law of electrolysis (b) Faraday's second law of electrolysis (c)
The ionic theory (d) Coulomb's law
63. A liquid or molten substance which conducts a current and is decomposed by it is known
as (a) electrolyte (b) electrolysis (c) cathode (d) anode
64. A device used to study the flow of current through a liquid is known as (a) voltmeter (b)
voltameter (c) galvanometer (c) thermometer
65. Liquids such as solutions of acids, bases and salts are generally (a) good conductors (b)
poor conductors (c) neutral (d) alkaline
66. Good conductors are known as (a) non-electrolytes (b) electrolytes (c) insulators (d)
electrodes
67. Which of the following properties is an advantage of alkaline accumulator over lead acid accumulator?
(a) possesses low internal resistance.
(b) can be recharged
(c) has higher life span
(d) possesses higher emf
68. Which of the following properties is an advantage of a lead-acid accumulator over alkaline
accumulator? (a) Possesses low internal resistance.
(b) Can be recharged
(C) Has shorter life span
(D) Possesses higher EMF
69. A capacitor of capacitance 5Πf(micro Farad) is subjected to a potential difference of
1000v across its terminals. Calculate the energy stored in the capacitor. (a) 25J (b) 250J
(c) 2.5J (d) 0 25J
70. An image that can be formed on the screen is said to be (a)inverted (b)real (c)virtual (d)blurred

71. Solar eclipse occurs when (a) the earth comes between the sun and the moon (b)the moon comes between the sun and
the earth (c)when the sun is between the moon and the earth (d)the earth and the moon are in positions where they
intersect .
72. The light that has one wavelength is known as (a) monochromatic light (b) impure spectrum (c) pure
spectrum
73. What image is produced by placing an object 6 cm away from a convex lens of focal length 3 cm?
(a) 6cm (b) 8cm (c) 12cm
74. The phenomenon that makes sound waves persist when its source has been removed is known as (a)acoustic vibr
75. When two mirrors are placed parallel to each other, the number of images formed is/ are (a)one (b)two (c)five
(d)infinite

76. The reflection of pools of water on the road on a hot day is known as (a) field of view (b) mirage (c) magnification (d) none
of the above

77. What is the critical angle for light travelling from water to air if the refractive index of water is 4/3 ?(a) 48.6 (b) 1.33 (c) 133
(d) 486

78. An object is placed 15cm in front of a convex mirror and an image is produced 5cm behind the mirror. Calculate the focal
length of the mirror. (a)3.8cm (b)-8.5cm (c)-4.5cm (d)-7.5cm

79. The real depth of a river is 10m and the apparent depth is 7.5m. Find the refractive index of water (a) 0.75 (b) 1.33 (c)17.5
(d) 75
80. Convex mirrors are also known as (a) converging mirrors (b) diverging mirrors (c) concave mirrors (d) none of the above

Theory

PART I (15 marks)

Answer any five questions from this part. (All questions carry equal marks)

1. (a)Define trajectory. (b) A particle is projected horizontally at 10m/s from the top of a tower 20m high. Calculate the
horizontal distance travelled by the particle when it hits the level ground. (g =10m/s 2)
2. (a) List three Classes of magnetic materials . (b) State two differences between electromagnetic waves and
mechanical waves.
3. Calculate the force of repulsion between two protons of 1.6 x 10^-19 C each if the distance between them is 5.3 x
10^-11 m ( = 9.0 x 10^9 NM^2C^-2)
4. A wire has a resistance of 1.32 Ω, a length of 110 cm and an area of cross-sectional of 0.00415 cm 2. (i)Find the
resistivity of the material of which it is made (ii)What is its conductivity?
5. The mass of the sun is 1.99 × 1030 kg and the mass of the earth is 5.98 × 10 24 kg. If the gravitational force of attraction
between them is 5.53 × 1022 N, calculate the distance
between them. ( G= 6.67 × 10 -11kg

6. A galvanometer of resistance 40Ω which gives a full-scale deflection for 2mA, is to be adapted to measure currents up
to 6A.
Calculate the resistance of the resistor required.
7. Calculate the Electric potential at a point 40 cm from a charge of 3 x 10-6 C. (Take 1/4π£0 = 9 x 10^9 Nm2c^-2 )

PART II (45 marks)

Answer three questions from this part. (All questions carry equal marks).
8. (a) A ball is kicked with a velocity of 8m/s at angle of 30 o to the horizontal. Calculate the range of the ball and the
maximum height attained. (g=10m/s2)
(b) (i) What is a projectile? (ii) Give the reason why the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains
the same at every point of its flight.
 (c) An electron moves with a speed of 4.0 × 107m/s in an orbit in a uniform magnetic field of 3.2×10-3T. Calculate the
radius of the orbit. (Mass of an electron = 9.11×10-31kg;
charge on an electron = 1.6×10-19C).
(d) State four factors that affect the resistance of a conducting wire.

9. (a) A supply of 100V is connected across capacitors of 4µF and 8µF in series. Calculate the
(i)charge stored in each capacitor (ii)potential difference across each capacitor. (iii)energy stored in each
capacitor.
(b)State two advantages of a lead-acid accumulator over a Leclanche cell.
(c) The electrochemical equivalent of a metal is 1.0×10 -5gc-1. Find the mass of the metal that a current of 4A will
deposit from a suitable bath in 2 hours.
(d) Calculate the escape velocity of a satellite from the earth’s gravitational field. (g = 9.8m/s 2, radius of the earth=
6.4× 106m)

10. (a) A wire of length 20cm carrying a current of 5.0A is placed between the poles of a powerful electromagnet of
magnetic flux density 2.0 W/m2. Calculate the (i)force on the wire when it is parallel to the field.
(ii)maximum force on the wire (iii)force on the wire when it makes 30 o with the field.
(b) Calculate the area of a capacitor of capacitance 1 micro Farad, if the distance between the plates is 76cm
(€0= 8.85*10^-22 fm^-2)
(c)State Newton's law of universal gravitation.
(d) Draw a well labeled diagram of a voltameter and explain the terms electrodes in the electric cells.

11 (a) What is the equivalent capacitance of the circuit below?

(b)Distinguish between primary and secondary cell

(c) State four factors that on which capacitance depends.
(d)A parallel plate capacitor consists of two plates each of area 9.6 × 10 -3 m2, separated by a dielectric of thickness
2.25 ×10 -4 m and dielectric constant 900.
Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. (ξo= 8.85 ×10 -12 Fm-1 )