Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 3 Physics Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a separate document.

  The exam is designed for a duration of 2 hours. It is divided into two main sections: Section A and Section B. Section A consists of short-answer questions testing definitions, distinctions, and simple calculations. Section B, allocated 55 marks, features comprehensive structured questions that require data analysis, graphing (plotting Load against Extension), and detailed explanations of physical principles. The paper covers a broad range of physics topics suitable for the Form 3 level, including mechanics, waves, and fluid dynamics.

  The document covers the following topics:

  • Measurement (Distinction between mass and weight, Micrometer screw gauge reading)
  • Fluid Density (Calculation of density of mixtures)
  • Thermal Physics (Anomalous expansion of water and survival of aquatic life)
  • Bernoulli’s Principle (Effects of air flow on balloons, High-speed jets)
  • Current Electricity (Alkaline vs. Lead-acid batteries)
  • Magnetism (Properties of magnets, Magnetic shielding, Identification of polarity)
  • Heat Transfer (Distinction between convection and diffusion)
  • Electrostatics (Charging by induction, Gold leaf electroscope behavior)
  • Pressure (Liquid levels in tubes, Hydraulic braking systems)
  • Gravitational Field Strength (Calculations involving weight and mass)
  • Thermometry (Properties of thermometric liquids)
  • Light and Optics (Ray diagrams for concave mirrors, Disadvantages of convex mirrors, Shadows)
  • Turning Effect of Forces (Moments, Equilibrium, Application in tools like spanners)
  • Hooke’s Law and Elasticity (Spring extension, Elastic limit, Elasticity constant)
  • Sound Waves (Amplitude and loudness, Echo reduction, Speed of sound measurement)
  • Fluid Flow (Streamline vs. Turbulent flow, Equation of continuity)
  • Stability (Centre of gravity, Factors affecting stability, States of equilibrium)
  • Wave Motion (Longitudinal vs. Transverse waves, Analysis of displacement-time graphs)
• File Size:

  666.74 KB
• Length:

  11 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  PHYSICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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