Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises KCSE 2026 Physics Paper 2 Prediction Paper with Answers (Set 2). The PDF version is also available upon request. The marking scheme is provided in a separate document.

  It is a KCSE Physics Paper 2 prediction examination designed to prepare candidates for the national assessment.

  A comprehensive theory examination focusing on geometrical optics, electrostatics, wave motion, current electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, and modern physics. It targets analytical calculations, ray diagrams, and waveform interpretations.

  Examination Details

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Total Marks: 80

  • Number of Questions: 18 (Questions 1 - 18)

  • Structure:

    • Section A: 25 Marks, Compulsory Questions 1 - 13

    • Section B: 55 Marks, Compulsory Questions 14 - 18

  Topics Covered

  Section A

  1. Geometrical Optics

     • Reflection in plane mirrors

     • Image ray paths

  2. Electrostatics

     • Electric field patterns between point charges

     • Electric field patterns around charged rods

  3. Refraction and Thin Lenses

     • Linear magnification in simple microscopes

     • Critical angle at glass-water boundaries

  4. Electromagnetic Spectrum

     • Order of electromagnetic radiations

     • Properties of electromagnetic radiations

     • Industrial and medical uses of electromagnetic radiations

  5. Heating Effect of Electric Current

     • Filament lamp materials

     • Properties of tungsten

  6. Waves

     • Refraction of ripple tank wavefronts across shallow regions

  7. Magnetism

     • Comparison of magnetic field strengths

     • Magnetic field patterns around current-carrying conductors

     • Motor effect

  8. Semiconductors

     • Behaviour of the diode depletion layer under forward bias

  9. Sound

     • Echo ranging

     • Distance calculations using echoes

  10. X-Rays and Modern Physics

      • Behaviour of X-ray beams in electric fields

      • Photoelectric effect

      • Kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons

  Section B

  11. Current Electricity

      • Domestic power ratings

      • Energy consumption and cost calculations

      • Electrical fuse ratings

      • Series and parallel resistance circuits

      • Factors affecting electrical resistance

  12. Wave Motion

      • Transverse and longitudinal waves

      • Wave equation: v = f x lambda

      • Waveforms on slinky springs

      • Amplitude

      • Wavelength

      • Frequency doubling

  13. X-Ray Technology and Cathode Ray Oscilloscope

      • Structure and functions of modern X-ray tubes

      • Quality and hardness of X-rays

      • Energy conservation equations

      • CRO signal voltage and period determinations

  14. Electromagnetic Induction

      • Structure and operation of an AC generator

      • Transformer equations

      • Turns ratio

      • Voltage relationships

      • Ideal transformer current relationships

      • Lenz's law in solenoids

  15. Radioactivity

      • Radioactive decay count-rate curves

      • Background radiation corrections

      • Half-life determinations

      • Diffusion cloud chamber detectors

• File Size:

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• Length:

  9 pages
• Category:

  KCSE Prediction Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  Physics
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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