Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises STAREHE GIRLS' CENTRE Physics Paper 1 Pre Mock Exam with Answers (Marking Scheme). The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a Pre-mock Physics Paper 1 (Theory) examination.

  This paper tests fundamental principles in mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermal physics, gas laws, and machines. It equips candidates with essential problem-solving techniques and analytical skills required for success in national physics examinations.

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80
  • Number of Questions: 17 (Questions 1 - 17)
  • Structure: Section A (25 marks) consisting of 12 short-answer questions (questions 1 to 12); Section B (55 marks) consisting of 5 compulsory multi-part structured questions (questions 13 to 17).

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A:
    • Measurement of volume using a measuring cylinder
    • Micrometer screw gauge readings, zero error correction, and density determination
    • Newton's first law of motion and inertia
    • Projectile motion and horizontal acceleration
    • Velocity-time graphs and kinetic energy calculation
    • Bernoulli's principle (inverted funnel and pith ball observation)
    • Thermal conductivity in composite rods (iron and wood)
    • Atmospheric pressure and surface tension with inverted wire gauze
    • Hooke's law and spring combinations in parallel and series
    • Thermal expansion of solids (sagging of heated wire)
    • Principle of moments, upthrust in air, and beam equilibrium
    • Fluid pressure and force calculations in water pipes
  • Section B:
    • Gas laws (Pressure Law / Gay-Lussac's law apparatus, constant volume temperature-pressure relationship, and tyre pressure calculations)
    • Archimedes' principle and law of floatation (variation of upthrust with depth, buoyant force, and melting of ice in liquids of varying densities)
    • Uniform circular motion (centrifuge separation, spin-dryers, and reaction forces on an aircraft in vertical circular loops)
    • Thermal physics and calorimetry (specific latent heat of fusion, power and efficiency of an energy-saving stove, boiling vs evaporation, and heat exchange with condensing steam)
    • Simple machines and mechanics (pulley and lever systems, pressure on trapped gas, inclined planes, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and horizontal range of a released air-drop package)
• File Size:

  335.23 KB
• Length:

  13 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  Physics
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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