Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 3 Physics End of Term 1 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Form Three Physics End of Term 1 examination administered in 2026.

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80
  • Number of Questions: 18
  • Paper Structure: Section A (13 short-answer questions) and Section B (5 structured questions).
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is in a different document.

  The examination paper assessed learners’ understanding of key Physics concepts through calculations, explanations, interpretation of graphs, and practical applications of physical principles.

  • Section A (25 marks): Short-answer questions covering branches of Physics such as mechanics, interpretation of velocity–time graphs to determine motion and distance traveled, calculation of speed, the principle of conservation of linear momentum, recoil velocity calculations, differences between elastic and inelastic collisions, behaviour of light when moving between media, optical phenomena, Snell’s Law, critical angle calculations, Newton’s First Law of Motion, applications of soft landing in sports, calculation of moments of force, and the law of floatation.
  • Section B (55 marks): Structured questions focusing on the concept of refractive index and its determination using experimental diagrams, applications of total internal reflection, explanation of optical effects such as the apparent bending of objects in water, momentum calculations during collisions, factors affecting braking distance, inertia and motion in vehicles, calculation of resultant forces in motion, mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of machines, and electrical concepts including electric current and calculation of electric charge.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Mechanics and motion
  • Velocity–time graphs and distance calculations
  • Speed, distance, and time relationships
  • Conservation of linear momentum
  • Elastic and inelastic collisions
  • Newton’s laws of motion
  • Moments of forces and turning effects
  • Law of floatation
  • Refraction of light
  • Snell’s law and refractive index
  • Critical angle and total internal reflection
  • Optical effects in different media
  • Friction and braking distance
  • Machines, mechanical advantage, and velocity ratio
  • Basic electricity and electric current
  • Electric charge calculations
• File Size:

  93.21 KB
• Length:

  7 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  PHYSICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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