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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT


RUFIJI DISTRICT COUNCIL

FORM FOUR PRE - MOCK EXAMINATION


031/2A PHYSICS 2A
(ACTUAL PRACTICAL A)
TIME: 3 HOURS WEDNESDAY, 29TH MARCH, 2023.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of two questions. Answer all questions.

2. Marks for the questions are indicated at the end of each question.

3. Non - programmable calculators may be used.

4. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

5. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheets provided.

The following information may be useful. Pie π = 3.14=3.14

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1. You are provided with pendulum bob. Stopwatch / Clock, Thread, Meter rule, retort stand and clamp.
Proceeds follow. Set the apparatus as shown in figure 1

Clamp

Thread
Retort stand
Bob

Figure 1

(a) Adjust the thread to length (L) of the pendulum to 100cm. set the bob into oscillations by displacing it

to a small angle and releasing it. Record the time (t) taken for 10 complete oscillations.

(b) Repeat (a) above for the length of the pendulum L = 80cm, 60cm, 40cm, and 20cm, record your results

in suitable table including periodic T and T2

(c) Plot a graph of T2 against L

(d) Determine the slope at your graph

(e) From the graph state the relationship between T and L

(f) Using the graph, find the time taken by the bob to oscillate when the length of the pendulum L = 50cm.
1 2𝜋
(g) Given that = (𝑔½𝑇) 2 calculate the acceleration due to gravity (g)
𝑙

(h) Suggest the aim of this experiment

(i) State any two (02) sources of error and its precautions. {25Marks}

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2. You are provided with an Ammeter A, Resistance box R, A key K, dry cell D and several connecting
wires. Proceed as follows:
Setup the apparatus as shown in figure 2 below.

R A

(a) Close the switch K and read the value of current I in ammeter when R = 1Ω

(b) Repeat the experiment in (a) above when the value of R= 2Ω, 3Ω, 4Ω and 5Ω.

(c) Tabulate the result for R, I and 1⁄𝐼

(d) Plot the graph of R against 1⁄𝐼

(e) Determine the slope of the graph

(f) If the graph obeys the equation of R= 𝐸⁄𝐼 - r

i. Suggest how E and r may be evaluated from your graph.

ii. Compute E

iii. Compute r

(g) State one source of errors and one way of minimizing it.

(h) Suggest the aim of this experiment.

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