Introduction to physics and applications — KCSE Physics

KCSE Physics · 37 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Introduction to physics and applications

State the meaning of physics and describe its major branches (mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetism, nuclear physics)

Identify applications of physics in technology, medicine, agriculture and everyday life

Describe safety precautions when using laboratory equipment and handling electrical apparatus

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Identify three properties of sound waves. [3 marks]

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Part (a) — 3 marks
Sound waves are longitudinal waves (1 mk)
Sound waves require a medium to travel (1 mk)
Sound waves can be reflected, refracted, and diffracted (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify two types of energy transformations that occur in a hydroelectric power station. [2 marks]

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Potential energy of water is converted to kinetic energy (1 mk)
Kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify four fundamental quantities in physics and their respective SI units. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks
Length - metre (m) (1 mk)
Mass - kilogram (kg) (1 mk)
Time - second (s) (1 mk)
Electric current - ampere (A) (1 mk)
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Identify three ways in which physics is applied in agriculture in Kenya. [3 marks]

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