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Physics Form 3 p2 Ms

The document outlines a marking scheme for a Physics exam for Form 3, covering various topics including electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics. It includes specific questions and answers related to concepts such as resistance, wave properties, and refraction. Additionally, it provides calculations and explanations for phenomena like current flow and energy transfer.

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Physics Form 3 p2 Ms

The document outlines a marking scheme for a Physics exam for Form 3, covering various topics including electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics. It includes specific questions and answers related to concepts such as resistance, wave properties, and refraction. Additionally, it provides calculations and explanations for phenomena like current flow and energy transfer.

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MARKING SCHEME PHYSICS FORM 3 TERM 2

1. (a) The ammeter reading decreases.

(b) The resistance of the metal increases with increase in temperature.

2. 5 + 1 = 360
Ѳ

Ѳ = 360 = 600
6

3. (a)

(b) - Direction of magnetic field.

- Direction of current in the conductor.


4.

5. On earthing negative charges are repelled to the ground. When the rod is withdrawn, the leaf is
left with a net positive charge. The leaf rises.

6. Speed = 2d
t

t = 500 = 2.5 s
20

Speed = 2 x 400 = 320ms-1


2.5

7.

8. Hydrogen gas bubbles at the cathode.


- White deposit forms at the plates.
- Relative density of the electrolyte drops.

9. (a)(i)

(ii) From N - S ; around conductor

10. - Nail is hammered in North – South direction.


- Earth’s magnetic field aligns dipoles of the nail in one direction.

11. (i) Focal plane is a plane passing through the focal point and perpendicular to
the principal axis.

(ii) Produces as - Upright image


- Magnified image
- Virtual

SECTION B

12. a.
i. Frequency not affected
ii. Speed reduces
iii. Wavelength reduces
v 0.02
b. f = = =1.5 Hz
ƛ 0.08
c. Stationary wave Progressive wave
- No energy is transferred from source - energy is transferred from source
- Wave form does not appear to move - wave form moves away continuously

d. (i) Time taken to make one complete oscillation

10 x 10-2 seconds
(ii) F = I
T

I
10 x 10-2 = 10Hz

(iii) V = λf
X = v
f
= 200 = 20m
10

e. Mechanical waves require material medium for transmission but electromagnetic waves do
not
13. a.
- Rectification smoothing circuits
- Turning circuits
- Camera flash
(any one correct)

2× 8 16
b.i. = =1.6 µ F
2+8 10
1.6+3.2=4.8µF
5 × 4.8 24 −6
C T= = =2.45 ×10 F
5+ 4.8 9.8
ii. Q=CV
−6 −5
2.45 ×1 0 ×12=2.94 ×1 0 C
2 −5
Charge on 3.2 µ F= ×2.94 ×1 0
3
=1.96 X 1 0−5
−5
Q 2.94 × 1 0
iii. P.d on 5µF = = −6
=5.88 V
C 5 × 10
iv. Energy = ½ CV2
= ½ ×2 ×1 0−6 × 6.122
=3.75 X 1 0−5
c. - Area (cross sectional area)
- length of a conductor

14. (a) A current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference
across it provided the temperature and other physical conditions are kept constant.

(b) 1 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 5 + 15 + 3 = 23
RT 3 1 5 15 15
RT = 15 = 0.6522 Ω
23

C(i) 3 + 20 x 30 = 3 + 60 = 4.2Ω
20 + 20 50

(ii) I = V = 1.8 = 0.428 A


R 4.2

(iii) V = 1R = 0.428 x 3 = 1.2857 V

15. a) The ratio of the sine of angle of incidence to the sine of the angle of refraction is constant.

(b) P = Real depth


Apparent depth
1.56 = 10
X

1.56 x = 10

X = 10 = 6.410
1.56

Vertical displacement = 10 - 6.410 = 3.59cm

(c)(i) n = Velocity of light in vacuum


Velocity of light in medium

n = 3.0 x 108
1.94 x 108

= 1.546

(ii) I = 1.546
Sin C

Sin C = 1
1.546

C = 40.300
(d) - Minimal energy loses due to total internal reflection.
- Large quantity of data can be converted per second or unit time.
- Its flexible.

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