Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises ACK Maseno South Diocese Physics Paper 1 Pre-Mock 2026 Joint Examination with Answers (Marking Scheme). The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Physics Paper 1 examination.

  This paper assesses mechanics, heat, and properties of matter, requiring students to apply physical laws, interpret graphs, and solve quantitative problems.

  • Month Administered: March/April 2026
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Total Marks: 80
  • Number of Questions: 17
  • Structure: Section A (25 marks), Section B (55 marks).

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Linear Motion (Velocity-time graph, Kinetic energy)
    • Measurement (Micrometer screw gauge)
    • Newton's Laws of Motion (Inertia)
    • Surface Tension
    • Gas Laws (Diffusion, Porous pot experiment)
    • Thermometers (Clinical thermometer features)
    • Centre of Gravity and Stability
    • Pressure (Atmospheric pressure and altitude)
    • Particulate nature of matter
    • Measurement of thin films (Oil drop experiment)
    • Calibration of thermometers
    • Fluid pressure (Rising bubbles)
  • Section B
    • Circular Motion (Centrifuges, Aircraft loops, Centripetal force)
    • Machines (Pulley systems, Velocity ratio, Mechanical advantage, Efficiency)
    • Thermal Physics (Specific heat capacity, Specific latent heat of vaporization, Evaporation)
    • Archimedes' Principle (Upthrust, Relative density, Tension in a weather balloon)
    • Gas Laws (Pressure-Volume graphs, Boyle's law)
    • Linear Motion (Acceleration, Projectiles off a cliff/bench)
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  PHYSICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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