PHYSICS

Quality of heat
1. (a) Define specific latent heat of vaporization.
(b) In an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization of water,
steam at 1000C was passed into water contained in a well lagged copper calorimeter.
The following measurements were made
Mass of calorimeter = 50g
Initial mass of water = 70g
Initial temperature of water = 50C
Final mass of calorimeter + water + condensed steam = 123g
Final temperature of mixture = 300C
Specific heat capacity of water is 4200JKg-1k-1 and specific heat capacity of copper is 390JKg-1k-1 )
(I) Determine the:-
(i) Mass of condensed steam.
(ii) Heat gained by the calorimeter and water.
(II) Given that L is the specific latent heat of vaporization of steam.
(i) Write an expression for the heat given out by the steam.
(ii) Determine the value of L.
c) 500g of water at 20oc is mixed with 200g of water at 55oc. Find the final
temperature of mixture
2. a) Define specific latent heat of fusion of a substance (1mk)
b) A 4 g mass is receiving heat at the rate 100 KJ per minutes and its
temperature at various times recorded as follows
Time t (min) 0 1 2 6 13 18 23 28 29 30
Temperature T (k ) 230 250 270 270 270 310 350 390 390 390
(i) Plot a graph of temperature against time on the grid provided (4mks)
(ii) Use your graph to find
a The specific heat capacity of the substance in its liquid state ( 3mk)
b Its boiling point (1mk)
c Its melting point (1mk)
d The specific latent heat of fusion of the substances (3mks)

3. a) Define specific heat capacity (1mk)

b) State two factors that would raise the boiling point of water (2mks)
c) In a cooling system 100g of steam at 1000C was passed into cold water at 400C. The

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 temperature rose to 700C (specific heat capacity of water = 4200J kg-1K-1, latent heat of
vaporization of steam = 2.2 x 106Jkg-1)
Calculate
i) Heat lost by steam
ii) Heat lost by condensed steam
iii) The mass of cold water used
(c) 50g of steam at 100oC was passed into cold water at 20oC. The temperature on the
water rose to 60oC. Determine the mass of cold water used (specific heat capacity of
water = 4200J/KgK and specific latent heat of vapourisation of water = 2.26 x 106 JKg-1)
4. a) Define specific latent heat of vaporization of a substance (1mk)
b) Explain why food cooks faster in a pressure cooker than in an open sufuria (3mks)
c) 32g of dry ice was added to 200g of water at 250C in a beaker of negligible heat capacity.
When all ice had melted, the temperature of water was found to be 100C. (Take specific
heat capacity of water to be 4200JKg-1K-1)
i) Calculate the heat lost by water (2mks)
ii) Write an expression for total heat gained by ice to melt and for temperature to
rise to 100C (2mks)
5. (a) Define the term specific heat capacity.
(b) A block of metal of mass 300g at 1000c is dropped into a logged calorimeter of heat capacity
40Jk-1, containing 200g of water at 200c. The temperature of the resulting mixture is 340c.
(Specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg-1k-1)
Determine:
(i) Heat gained by calorimeter.
(ii) Heat gained by water.
(iii) Heat lost by the metal block.
(iv) Specific heat capacity of the metal block.
6. (a) State two differences between boiling and evaporation.
(b) 200g of a solid was uniformly heated by a 0.2 kw heater for sometime. The graph in the
figure below shows how the temperature of the solid changed with time.

C
550

A B
350
Temp (K)
O
200

0
Figure 8 100 2 300 500
Time (sec)
 (i) Explain what is happening between OA and AB.
(ii) Calculate the specific heat capacity of the solid.
(iii) Calculate the specific latent heat of fusion k of the solid.
7. (a) Define the term heat capacity
(b) A block of metal of mass 150g at 100oC is dropped into a logged calorimeter of heat capacity
40Jk-1 containing 100g of water at 25oC. The temperature of the resulting mixture is 34oC.
(Specific heat capacity of water = 4200J/KgK)
Determine;-
(i) Heat gained by calorimeter
(ii) Heat gained by water
(iii) Heat lost by the metal block
(iv) Specific heat capacity of the metal block
8. (a) Distinguish between evaporation and boiling
(b) A jet delivering 0.44g of dry steam per second, at 100oC is directed on to crushed ice
at 0.0oC contained in an unlagged copper can which has a hole in the base. 4.44g of water
at 0.0oC flow out of the hole per second
(i) How many joules of heat are given out per second by condensing steam and cooling to
0.0oC of water formed?(Latent heat of vaporization of steam = 2.26 x 106JKg-1,
c for water = 4200JKg-1K-1)

(ii) How much heat is taken in per second by the ice which melts?
(iii) Suggest why these amounts above are different

9. An electric heater 1KW 240V is used to raise the temperature of a 5kg copper block from
15oC to 33oC. If the specific heat capacity of copper is 400JKg-1K-1 and assuming no heat is
lost to the surrounding,
Calculate the time taken
10. (a) Define specific latent heat of fusion
(b) 0.5kg of naphthalene contained in an aluminium can of mass 0.4kg is melted in a water
bath and raised to a temperature of 100oC . Calculate the total heat given out when the
can and its contents are allowed to cool to room temperature, 20oC . Neglect losses by
evaporation during heating process and give your answer to the nearest kilojoule.
(For naphthalene melting point = 80oC , Specific heat capacity for both liquid and
solid =2100J/KgK; specific latent heat of fusion = 170000J/Kg.
For aluminium: specific heat capacity = 900J/Kgk
(c) Briefly explain two ways other than direct heating by which quantity of liquid may be made to
evaporate more quickly

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GAS LAWS REVISION QUESTIONS FORM 3 2017
1. a) State the pressure law for an ideal gas (1 mark)
a) A rubber tube is inflated to a pressure of 2.7 x 105 pa and volume 3800cm3 at a temperature of
25oc. It is then taken to another place where the temperature is 15oc and the pressure 2.5 x 105
pa. Determine the new volume. (3 marks)

2. (a) State Boyle’s law. (b) Air is trapped

inside a glass tube by a thread of mercury 250mm Hg long. When the
tube is held horizontally, the length of the air column is 250mm. What is the length of
the air column when:-
(i) Vertical with the open end up.
(ii) Vertical with open end down (inverted).
Atmospheric pressure = 760mmHg

3. A balloon is filled with air to a volume of 200ml at a temperature of 285K. Determine the volume
when the temperature rises to 353K at the same pressure (3mks)
4. The volume of a fixed mass of gas is 25cm3 at a temperature of 27oC. Find the new volume when
the temperature is increased to 567oC and pressure remains constant. (3 mks)
5. a) State what is meant by absolute zero temperature (1mk)
b) In an experiment to determine the relationship between volume and temperature, of a
given mass of a gas at constant pressure, the following results were obtained.
Volume (cm3) 31 33 35 38 40 43
Temperature (0C) 0 20 40 60 80 100
i) Plot an appropriate graph to show the relationship between volume and temperature.
ii) Use the graph to calculate the increase in volume of air per unit rise in
temperature
iii) Give a reason why the volume of a real gas cannot be reduced to zero by cooling

6. (a) State Boyle’s law

(b) The volume of a bubble at the base of a container of water is 3cm3. The depth of water
is 30cm. The bubble rises up the column until the surface ;
(i) Explain what happens to the bubble as it rises up the water column
(ii) Determine the volume of the bubble at a point 5cm below the water surface
(c) A faulty thermometer records 11oC instead of 0oC and 98oC instead of 100oC. Determine
the reading on the thermometer when dipped in liquid at a temperature of 56oC

7. (a) State Boyles law

Some students carried out an experiment to verify Boyle’s law and recorded their results as

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 shown in the table below:-
Pressure KN/ M2 400 320 160 180
3
Volume (m ) 2.0 2.5 5.0 10.0
1 -3
/V (mm )
(i) Complete the table
(ii) Plot a graph of pressure against 1/volume
(c) Determine the gradient for the graph and state its units
(d) A sample of gas has a pressure of 1.0 x 105Pa when its temperature is 10oC. What
will be its pressure if its temperature is raised to 100oC and its volume doubled

8. (a) State Charles’ law

(b) A mass of gas occupies a volume of 150cm3 at a temperature of -73°C and a pressure of
1 atmosphere. Determine the 1.5 atmospheres and the temperature 227 °C
9. In an experiment to verity Boyle’s law, two quantities were advised to be kept constant
(a). State the quantities.
(b). the results of experiment to verify Boyle’s law were recorded in the table below.
Pressure(atmospheres) 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
Volume (litres) 0.62 0.521 0.450 0.391 0.351
Plot a suitable graph to verify the law.
(c). Determine the volume of the gas when the pressure is two atmospheres.

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 HISTORY HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
1. Identify two chemical methods used by Archaeologists to date fossils and artifacts (2marks)

2 Name two areas where the Abasuba settled after migration into Kenya in the 19th century (2marks)

3. Give two religious functions of the Orkoiyot among the Nandi. (2 marks)

4. Name one written source of information about the Kenyan Coast upto the 16th century (1 mark)

5. Give one reason why the East African Coast was of strategic importance to the Portuguese in the 15th
Century. (1mark)

6. Under the bill of rights, identify two rights of persons in Kenya (2 mark)

7Identify two sources of information on history and government ( 2 marks)

8.State two uses of tools by early man (2 marks)

9.State two disadvantages of using steam as a source of industrial energy (2 marks)

10.Give two limitation of Barter trade during the trans-Saharan trade (2 marks)

11.State two advantages of motorcycle as a means of transport ( 2 marks)

12.Give two ways in which Islam spread to Africa in the 19th century (2 marks)

13.Give one political function of the Odiwira festival among the Asante ( 1 mark)

14.Give two economic activities which the Maasai acquired as a result of interacting with the Agikuyu

during their settlement in Kenya. (2 marks)

15. State one way in which the Abaguii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre-colonial period.(1mark)

16. Identify two written evidences of contacts between the Kenyan coast and the outside world before
1500 AD (2 marks)

17. State one way in which possession of iron technology facilitated migration and settlement of the
Bantu into Kenya. (1 mark)

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18. State two main factors which enabled traders from Arabia to come to the Kenya coast before 1500.

(2 marks)

19. State two reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa. (2 marks)

20. Identify one archaeological site in Africa outside East Africa. (1 mark)

21. Mention Two physical features that separated human beings from apes. (2 marks)

22. Identify two scientific discoveries that contributed to food preservation in the nineteenth century.

(2 marks)

23. State one role that the Tuaregs played in the Tran Saharan Trade. (1 mark)

24..Mention Two early forms of written communication. (2 marks)

25...Identify Two inventions which improved the textile industry in Britain during the eighteenth century.

(2 marks)

26. Name the main dispersal Centre of iron smelting in Africa. (1 mark)

27. Mention one initial problem that London faced when it was established. (1 mark)

28. Give one reason why early urban centers in Ancient Egypt developed in the Nile valley. (1 mark)

29. Give one main reason why early visitors from Arabia came to the Kenyan coast before 1500.
(1 mark)

30. State two results of interaction between the Akamba and the Mijikenda (2 marks)

31. (a) State three reasons which led to the migration of the Cushites from

their original homeland into Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (3mks)

(b) Explain six results of the interaction between the Bantu and the Cushite
during the pre-colonial period. (12mks)

32. (a) What factors enabled missionaries to carry out their activities in Kenya

by 1920? (5mks)

(b) Explain five ways in which the introduction of Christianity undermined

African culture. (10mks)

33. (a) State three ways in which the constitution promotes national unity. (3mks)

(b) Explain six importance of national Integration in Kenya. (12mks

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 C.R.E
1. a.Christian teaching on irresponsible sexual behaviour.
b.Marriage
c.Family
1. Define the following terms;
a. Religion
b. Human sexuality
c. Marriage
d. Family
2. Discuss the effects of irresponsible sexual behaviour.
3. Explain social factors that lead to abortion
4. State the causes of prostitution in Kenya.
5. Explain reasons why Christians strongly oppose prostitution.
6. List factors that one should consider when choosing a marriage
partner.
7. Give similarities between traditional and Christian teachings on
human sexuality.
8. Why is polygamy common in traditional African communities?
9. What are the effects of divorce on families today?
10. Explain the importance of courtship and bride wealth in a Traditional
African Marriage.

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 GEOGRAPHY

1a).Define the term vegetation.

b).Name three main types of vegetation.

c).Explain each of the vegetation types named in (1b) above.

2).Explain factors influencing distribution of vegetation.

3a).Draw a map of Kenya showing a summary of vegetation types

b).Describe the characteristics of savanna type of vegetation

c).Explain how arid and semi-arid type of vegetation is adapted to this type of
climate

4).Define the following terms:

a).Forest

b).Forestry

c).Explain factors influencing the distribution and types of natural forests

5).Describe the characteristics of the following types of forests.

a) Tropical rainforest
b) Coniferous forest
c) Mediterranean forests
d) Tropical desert vegetation
e) Tropical hardwood forests
6).Explain the significance of vegetation

7).Explain the importance of forests and forest products in Kenya.

8).Explain measures being taken by the Kenya government to manage and

conserve forests

9).Explain problems facing forestry in Kenya

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10. Compare and contrast softwood forests in Kenya and Canada

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 BUSINESS STUDIES

1. Explain the role played by insurance industry in promoting the development of Kenyan
economy.
2. Explain the principles of insurance highlighting the significance of each to the insured.
3. Describe the procedure that should be followed when taking an insurance policy.
4. Explain benefits of ‘pooling of risk’ to an insurance company.
5. Explain the factors that an insurance company would consider before determining the
premiums to charge.
6. State the importance of product promotion.
7. Highlight the circumstances under which persona selling is appropriate.
8. Outline the advantages of trade fairs as a method of product promotion.
9. Outline the various forms of personal selling.
10. Highlight the various types of advertising.
11. Outline the disadvantages of newspapers as a means of advertising.
12. Highlight the functions of advertising agencies.
13. Outline the disadvantages of advertising to the customer.
14. With the aid of appropriate examples differentiate between free publicity and special
feature publicity.
15. Explain the benefits that a customer may get from advertising.
16. Explain reasons why a producer would prefer to use radio to newspapers to advertise.
17. Explain circumstances under which a manufacturer would use informative advertising.
18. Explain the factors to be considered when choosing a promotional method.
19. Explain the steps involved in the personal selling process.
20. Explain ethical issues in product promotion.

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 AGRICULTURE

1. Give a reason for each of the following: (2marks)

a) At no time can the urethra in bulls allow both sperm and urine out at the same time.
b) Thousands of sperms are produced in one ejaculation yet only one is needed for
fertilization.
2. State the meaning of the following terms. (2marks)
a) Ovulation.
b) Pregnancy
3. State the part of the reproductive system of a hen described below. (4marks)
a) Site for temporary storage of egg prior to laying.
b) Part with calcium deposit
c) Site where the egg takes the longest time.
d) The longest part of the reproductive system of a hen.
4. Name the hormone responsible for each of the following activities in a cow. (3marks)
a) Stimulates the secretion of oestrogen
b) Stimulates oestrus
c) Maintains pregnancy in cattle.
5. State the meaning of: (2marks)
a) Gene frequency
b) Hereditary
6. Define; (2marks)
a) Allelomorphic genes
b) Epistasis
7. State three disadvantages of embryo transplant. (3marks)
8. Give three methods of feeding colostrum to a newly born calf. (3marks)
9. State the necessary precautions in handling of vaccines. (3marks)
10. Name two animals that can be identified using tattooing method of identification.
(2marks)
11. Name the tool used for each of the following purposes in the farm. (4marks)
a) Branding
b) Tattooing
c) Ear notching
d) Ear tagging
12. State two examples of improper debeaking. (1mark)
13. State two methods of culling. (1mark)
14. Name two chemicals that can be used for dehorning. (1mark)
15. Give four reasons for castration. (2marks)
16. State two methods of caponisation. (1mark)
17. Name the type of bee that secretes beeswax. (1mark)
18. Give one reason why bees secrete wax. (1mark)
19. Give any five methods of preserving fish. (5marks)
20. State how timber is seasoned. (1mark)
21. Name three chemicals that can be used in treatment of timber. (3marks)
22. State two uses of green houses. (2marks)
23. What is a vector as used in livestock production? (1mark)
NB; Revise (i) Livestock Health I (introduction)

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(ii) Livestock Health II (parasites)

(iii) Livestock Nutrition.

*****HAPPY HOLIDAYS*****

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 FRENCH

EXPRESSION ECRITE

1. (Use the internet to research- get recipe cut outs in French- Write a recipe in French using
the format given )

Ecrivez la recette d’un plat traditionnelle que vous aimez.

2. Ecrivez une lettre à votre ami pour lui parler des projets de vos prochaines vacances.

3. Vous rencontrez un(e) touriste français(e). Il/elle est perdu(e) et demande le chemin.
Donnez-lui le chemin et précisez-le.

EXPRESSION ORALE

Préparez les notes sur les sujets suivants :

1. Quelles sont les attractions touristiques au Kenya .Enumérez 5.

2. Quels sont les moyens de transport au Kenya. Lequel préférez-vous utiliser et pourquoi ?

3. Quel est l’importance d’étudier le français ? Mentionner 3 importances.

4. Mentionnez 5 sports joués dans votre école. Quels sports sont pratiqués dans votre école.

5. Qu’est-ce que vous aimez faire quand vous êtes libre ?

Vous passerez un examen oral au début de trimestre.

Joyeux Noel et meilleurs vœux de nouvel an !

Bonnes Vacances !

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