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Form 3 Physics Paper 3 End of Term 2 Examination 2022

Class: Form 3

Subject: Physics

Level: High School

Exam Category: Form 3 End Term 2 Exams

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QUESTION 1
You are provided with following apparatus
- A pendulum bob
- A cotton thread about1m long
- A retort stand and clamp
- A metre rule
- A stopwatch
- Two pieces of wood
- Vernier calipers(to be shared)
Proceed as follows
a) Using the vernier calipers measure the diameter of the pendulum bob. (1mk)
…………………………cm
b) Clamp the pendulum as shown starting with L=80cm
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c) Give the bob a small displacement and record the time t for 20 complete oscillations. Record also periodic time T for one complete oscillation.
d) Repeat the procedure above for values of L as shown in the table. Record and complete the table.(8marks)
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e) Plot the graph of T2 against L(m)(5marks)
f) Determine the slope of the graph(3marks)
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h) What is the significance of g.(1mark)

QUESTION 2
You are provided with the following apparatus:
- Ammeter
- Voltmeter
- Mounted resistance wire labeled W
- A new dry cell
- A cell holder
- 8 connecting wires
- A switch
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
a) Connect your apparatus as shown in the figure
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b) Place the crocodile clip at L=10cm, close the switch S. Read and record the current and the P.d readings. (3mks)
Current (I) =……………A P.d (V) =………………….V Resistance=………………….Ω
c) Repeat the procedure in (b) for other values of L, and complete the table below. (5mks)
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d) Plot a graph of p.d (V) against current (I) in the graph paper provided. (5mks)
e) Determine the slope S of the graph (3mks)
f) Given that the relationship between p.d (V) and current (I) supplied from the cell is given by the equation E=V+Ir, use your graph to determine the values of
i. E=………………… (1mk)
ii. r.=………………… (1mk

 

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