Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises LENANA SCHOOL NAIROBI INTERNAL EXAMS Physics Paper 2 2026 Mock Exam with Answers (Marking Scheme). The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Physics Paper 2 examination.

  This paper evaluates candidates on electromagnetic theory, wave phenomena, geometrical optics, electrostatics, mains electricity, and circuitry. It assesses theoretical derivations, quantitative problem-solving, and practical circuit troubleshooting.

  • Total Marks: 80
  • Number of Questions: 16 (Questions 1-16)
  • Structure: Section A (25 marks, questions 1-11) and Section B (55 marks, questions 12-16).

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A:
    • Geometrical optics: Reflection in plane mirrors and wave diffraction through apertures
    • Static electricity: Electrostatic earthing safety in fuel tankers
    • Wave mechanics: Wave parameters, displacement-time graphs, and transmission of sound through media
    • Current electricity: Internal resistance in parallel cell networks and resistivity calculations
    • Cathode Ray Oscilloscope: Trace calculations involving time-base and Y-gain settings
    • Electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths and electromagnetic circuit breaker operations
  • Section B:
    • Electrostatics and capacitance: Parallel plate electroscope divergence, equivalent capacitance, charge, and stored energy
    • Refraction and thin lenses: Critical angles, apparent and real depth, prism refraction, lens magnification graphs, and eye defects
    • Electromagnetic induction: Mutual induction, induction coils, and step-down transformer calculations
    • Mains electricity: High-voltage grid transmission, household circuit safety mistakes, fuse ratings, and electrical energy cost computations
• File Size:

  415.07 KB
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  Physics
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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