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ii) the value of the other resistor (3mks)

15. (a) An object O stands on the principal axis of a concave mirror as shown in figure 9 below.

Fig. 9
C F O

(i) By drawing suitable rays, show the position of the image (3mks)

(ii) Determine the magnification of the image formed (2mks)

(b) In an experiment to determine the focal length of a converging lens, a group of form four
students collected some data and used the results to plot the graph shown in figure below.

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Using the graph above, determine:

(i) The object position when the image position is 45 cm (2mks)

(ii) Slope of the graph. (2mks)

𝒗
(iii) The focal length of the lens given m = 𝒇 - 1

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 4
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
Name: ………………………………………………………… Index No………….…………….
Date………………Candidate’s Signature: ……….……. stream ....................Adm.no..................

PHYSICS
THEORY
Time: 2 hours

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

PHYSICS
Instructions to Candidates

• Write your name, admission number, class and signature in the spaces provided at the top of
the page. This paper consists of two sections; A and B.
• Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
• Mathematical tables and electronic calculator may be used.
• All working MUST be clearly shown.
• This paper consists of 13 printed pages.
• Candidates should answer the questions in English and check to ensure that no question(s) is
missing.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

A 1 – 12 25
13 11
14 12
B 15 11
16 11
17 10
TOTAL SCORE
80

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. Figure 1 shows an object placed in front of a pin-hole camera whose length X is

adjustable.

Figure 1

a.) State the effect of increasing length X. (1 mark)

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b.) The pinhole size was also made smaller; what observation was made on the screen?
(1 mark)
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2. Figure 2 shows the printing system of an inkjet printer.

Figure 2

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Identify the type of charge on the charged ink drops. (1 mark)
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3. When does a lead acid accumulator need to be charged? (2 mark)

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4. A magnetic material was heated and then cooled in a magnetic field. After cooling, it was
found to be magnetized. Explain this using domain theory. (2 marks)
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5. Complete the ray diagram in figure 3 to illustrate how a concave mirror can be used as a
shaving mirror. (2 marks)

Figure 3

6. Figure 4 shows a conductor carrying current placed in the magnetic field as shown and
moves in the direction shown

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Figure 4

Identify the polarities of X and Y. (1 mark)

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b) State one adjustment that can be made on the diagram to increase the magnitude of
the force on the conductor carrying current. (1 mark)
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7. Figure 5 shows a longitudinal wave that takes 0.5s to move from point A to B and at a
speed of 36 m/s.

Figure 5

Calculate;
(a) The frequency of the wave. (1 mark)
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(b) The wavelength of the wave. (2 marks)

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8. A student standing some distance from a wall blows a whistle and hears its echo 1800ms
later. How far is the wall from the student. (Speed of sound in air = 320 m/s). (2 marks)
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9. A pin is placed at the bottom of a beaker filled with water to a height of 13 cm. When
observed from above the water it appeared to be 10 cm deep. Determine the refractive
index of water. (3 marks)
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10. An optician in Nairobi Hospital examined an eye of a patient and made the following
observations: Eye ball too long and the focal length of the eye lens too short.
(a) State the eye defect the patient could be having. (1 mark)
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(b) Use a diagram to describe how the defect could be corrected. (2 marks)

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11. The table below shows the arrangement of electromagnetic waves in the order of increasing
energy of radiation.

Figure 6

Identify the wave marked C and State one of its uses. (2 marks)
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12. Figure 7 shows a connection to a three-pin plug.

Figure 7

Give one reason why the earth pin is normally longer than the other pins. (1 mark)
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SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided

13. a) (i) Define principal axis as used in diverging lenses. (1mark)

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(ii) The figure 8 below shows an object in front of a lens.

Figure 8

Using rays locate the image of the object. (3 marks)

b) In an experiment to determine the focal length of a converging lens, the following
graph of magnification M against image distance V (cm) was drawn.

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Figure 9

From the graph, calculate the focal length of the lens. (3marks)
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c) A lens has focal length of 12.5cm. Determine its power. (2mks)

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d) State two differences between the camera and the human eye. (2 marks)
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14. (a) (i)On axes provided, sketch a graph of capacitance against distance of separation of
the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor. (1 mark)

Figure 10

(ii)Figure 11 shows a charged parallel-plate capacitor with one plate connected to the cap of a
gold leaf electroscope and the other plate earthed.

Figure 11

State and explain how the divergence of the leaf of the gold leaf electroscope changes when the
distance of separation of the plates decreases. (3 marks)
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(b) Figure 12 shows three capacitors of capacitance 1.0μ F, 4.0μ F and 6.0μ F, connected in a
circuit containing a battery of 6.0V.

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Figure 12

Determine the:
(i) Effective capacitance of the circuit. (3 marks)
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(ii) Total charge stored in the capacitors. (2 marks)
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(iii) Voltage across the 4.0μF capacitor. (3 marks)
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15. (a) (i) Define the term interference as used in waves. (1 mark)
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(ii) State the necessary conditions for interference to occur when waves from two
sources overlap. (2 marks)
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(b) In figure 13, sound waves from a loudspeaker are shown as waveforms on the screen
of a C.R.O.

Figure 13

The scale is set at 1 millisecond per centimeter. (i)Determine the: (I) frequency of the
waves. (3 marks)
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(II) Wavelength of the waves. (Take speed of sound = 340𝑚𝑠 −1) (2 marks)
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(ii)Explain how sound is converted to electrical signals by the microphone. (3 marks)
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16. (a)(i) State what is meant by e.m.f. of a cell. (1 mark)
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(ii) You are provided with three identical cells, each e.m.f E, an ammeter A, a
voltmeter V, a resistor R and a switch S.
(I) Sketch a circuit diagram to show how the cells should be connected together to give
an e.m.f. equal to E, across the resistor. (2 marks)

(II) When the switch is closed the voltmeter gives a reading which less than E. Give a
reason for this observation. (1 mark)
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(b) The battery in the circuit in figure 14 has an e.m.f of 4.5V and negligible internal
resistance. Two resistors P and Q of resistances 3.5Ω and R respectively are connected
in series with the battery. A current of 0.5A flows in the circuit.

Figure 14

(i) Calculate: (I) The effective resistance of the circuit. (2 marks)

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(II) The value of R. (3 marks)
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(ii) The student now connected the resistors in figure 14 in parallel. State how the effective
resistance and current in the circuit change. (2 marks)
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17. (a) State Snell’s law. (1mark)

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(b) One of the conditions for total internal reflection to occur is that the angle of
incidence must be greater than the critical angle of the medium. State the other
condition. (1mark)
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(c) A ray of light makes a glancing angle of incidence𝑖 = 60° with a flat glass surface
as shown in figure 15 below.

Figure 15

Given that the critical angle for glass is 42° determine;

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(i) The refractive index of glass. (2marks)
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(ii) The angle of refraction r. (2marks)

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(iii) Given that the speed of light in air 3.0 x 108 m/s, find the speed of light in glass. (2marks)
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(d) Kenya launched the use of optical fibers in communication recently. State two reasons why
optical fibers are preferred to ordinary cables. (2 marks)
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END#

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 5
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
NAME………………………………………………………INDEX NO……………..

SCHOOL…………………………………STREAM………………DATE………………….

SIGN………………

232/2

PHYSICS
PAPER 2
TIME: 2 HOURS

ACK MASENO WEST JOINT EXAMINATION 2024

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:

• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
• This paper consists of two sections A and B.
• Answer ALL questions in section A and B in the spaces provided.
• All working MUST be clearly shown in the spaces provided.
• Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
• Take’g’ l0m/s2
For Examiners’ Use Only

SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM CANDIDATE’S

SCORE SCORE
A 1 - 10 25
11 11
12 13
13 11
14 10
15 10
TOTAL 80

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SECTION A: (25 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided

1. Figure 1 shows two mirrors inclined at an angle of 600 to each other. A ray of light is incident
on one mirror as shown.

300
600

Sketch the path of the ray to show its reflection on the two mirrors. (2 marks)

2. State any two ways of increasing the size of an image formed by a pinhole camera.(2 marks)

3. The figure 2 below shows water waves moving towards barrier.

(i) State the property of wave under investigation. (1 mark)

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(ii) Show the emergence of the reflected wave after passing the opening. (1mark)
(iii) State why passing of light through marrow opening is a very rare phenomenon.
(1 mark)

4. The figure 3 shows part of an electromagnetic spectrum.

A B Visible light UV C
(i) Identify radiation A and C (2 marks)
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(ii) State one use of radiation C (1 mark)
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5. An electric bulb is rated 100W 20v. Determine the resistance of its filament at its operating
temperature. (2 marks)
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6. (a) State the basic law of magnetism. (1 mark)
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(b) Figure 4 shows a bar of soft iron placed near a magnet.

SOFT IRON N S

On the same diagram, sketch the magnetic field pattern due to the set up (2 marks)

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7. State two uses of a charged gold leaf electroscope. (2 marks)

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8. State two physical quantities that can be measured to determine whether a secondary
chemical accumulator requires to be charged. (2 marks)
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9. (a) Explain why the walls of studios are padded with woolen materials. (1 mark)
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(b) A student stands between two classroom walls and claps. After 0.6 seconds, she hears the
first echo and hears the second echo after 0.2 seconds later. Determine the distance from the
student to the further wall. Take the speed of sound in air to be 320 m/s. (3 marks)
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10. Three resistors of 3Ω, 6Ω and 9Ω are connected in parallel. Determine the total resistance.
(2 marks)
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SECTION B: (55 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section
11. (a) Differentiate between progressive wave and standing waves. (2 marks)
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(b) Sketch a graph of displaced against time for a transverse wave of frequency 50Hz with at
least two cycles with amplitude of 2 cm. (2 marks)

(c) The figure 5 shows an experiment to observe interference of light waves. Waves are
incident to double slits placed closed to a source of monochromatic light.

(i) State what is meant by a monochromatic source of light (1 mark)

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(iii) State and explain what is observed on the screen. (3marks)
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(iv) State what is observed on the screen when the slit separation S1 S2 is reduced.
(1 mark)
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(v) While light source is used in place of monochromatic source. (1 mark)
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12. (a) State the meaning of the term principal focus as applied in converging lens. (1 mark)
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(b) A real object of height 1 cm placed 50mm from a converging lens forms virtual image
100mm from the lens. Determine the following:
(i) Focal length of the lens (3 marks)
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(ii) The magnification. (2 marks)
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(c) State two optical instruments that produce a magnified real image using a convex lens.
(2 marks)
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(d) The figure 6 shows a compound microscope with objective and eyepiece of principal foci
FO and Fe respectively. Complete the ray diagram to illustrate how the eye sees the final
image. (3 marks)

object

FO Fe Fe
O FO

Object

Eyepiece

(e) State two differences between human eye and camera (2 marks)
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13. (a) State the law of electrostatic charges. (1 mark)
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(b) The figure 7 shows a highly positively charged glass rod being brought slowly near the
cap of a negative charged gold leaf electroscope. It is observed that the leaf initially falls and
then rises.
+ Highly positively charged glass rod
+
Cap

Explain this observation. (1 mark)

Power supply
R
R R

(i) Explain the observation (1 mark)

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(ii) State one factor that reduces the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (1 mark)
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(d) The figure 9 shows an electrical circuit with three capacitors of 10µF, 2µF and 3µF
capacitance connected to a 240V supply.

2µF 2µF
3µF

10µF

240V
Determine
(i) The effective capacitance of the capacitor combination. (2 marks)
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(ii) The charged stored in the circuit. (2 marks)
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(iii) The potential difference across the 2µF capacitor. (2 marks)
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14. (a) A spoon partly submerged in a glass of water appears bent. Explain. (1 mark)
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(b) A coin placed at the bottom of a tall gas jar. When the jar is filled with paraffin to a depth
of 32.4 cm, the coin is apparently seen displaced 9.9 cm from the bottom. What is the
refractive index of paraffin? (3 marks)
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(c) State two conditions necessary for total internal reflection. (2 marks)
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(d) The speed of light in air is 3.0 x 108 m/s. what is the speed of light in glass?
(Take refractive index of glass = 1.5) (3 marks)
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(e) State Snells’ law. (1 mark)
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15. (a)(i) State Flemings left hand rule. (1 mark)
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(ii) The figure 10 shows the cross-section of two bar magnets and a current carrying
conductor held between them.

Conductor

S
Draw the field pattern, hence indicate an arrow the direction of force experience by the
conductor (2 marks)

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(b) A small electromagnet for lifting and releasing a small steel ball is made in the laboratory
as shown in figure 11 below.

Steel ball

(i) Explain why soft iron is better material to be used for the core than steel.(1 mark)
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(ii) In order to lift a slightly larger ball, it is necessary to make a stronger electromagnet.
State two ways in which electromagnet can be made more powerful.(2 marks)
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Elastic metal strip

Soft iron core B

Hammer

Gong

Explain how the bell works. (4 marks)

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 6
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
232/ 2 - Physics -Paper 2
Name …………………………………………….……… Index Number…………………………..

Candidate’s Signature ………………….…...……….. Date ……………………………………

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

(i) Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided above.
(ii) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
(iii)This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
(iv) Answer ALL the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
(v) ALL working MUST be clearly shown.
(vi) Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used.
(vii) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY:
Section Question Maximum Candidate’s
Score Score
A 1 – 13 25

14 07

15 12

B 16 12

17 13

18 11

80
Total Score

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Section A ( 25 marks)

1. The figure below shows a magnet suspended above a coil of wire.

Spring

magnet

Coil Sensitive centre

Galvanometer

The end of the magnet is pushed into the coil and released, so that it bounces repeatedly in and out
of the coil. Describe what is seen on the sensitive centre-zero galvanometer (2 mks)
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2. State two advantages and one disadvantage of a convex mirror when used as a driving mirror
(2mks)

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3. The figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet.

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Complete the circuit by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core so that A and

B are both north poles when the switch S is closed. Indicate the direction of the current

of the windings drawn. (1 mark)

4. The plates A and B of a parallel capacitor shown in the figure (i) below were first charged
and then placed parallel to each other and at distance d.

(i) (ii)

Plate A is moved slightly to the right, figure (ii). State with a reason what effect this change
will have on the capacitance of the capacitor. (2 marks)
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5. The chart below shows an arrangement of different parts of electromagnetic spectrum:

Radio Infra-red Visible A X-Rays Gamma Rays

Name the radiation represented by A. (1mark)

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6. The figure below shows a simple d.c. motor;

(i) Name the parts labeled P and Q

p …………………………………………………………………………………. (1mark)

Q…………………………………………………………………………………. (1mark)

(ii) Explain why the pole pieces are curved (1mark)

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7. The student wants to find the refractive index of the glass. The photograph shows the apparatus the
student has available.

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Describe how the student should carry out the experiment. (4 mks )
You should include:
• what the student should measure
• how the measurements should be made
• how the student should use a graph to find the refractive index
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8. James rubbed a glass rod with a cloth to give it a positive charge. His effort to charge an
aluminum rod using the same method didn’t work out. Explain this observation (1mark)
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9. A student set-up the two circuits in fig. A and fig B as shown below. If the bulbs and cells were

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identical, state with a reason which bulb will be brighter. (2 marks)

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10.An iron rod placed on a bench is stroked several times using on ole of a bar magnet. Sketch a graph
showing the degree of magnetization against the number of strokes on the axes below.
(2mks)

11.State one similarity between the human eye and the lens camera. (1 mark)

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12.A soldier standing at some distance from a wall blows a whistle and hears its echo 1.8 seconds later.
How far is the soldier from the wall? ( speed of sound in air is 330ms-1) (3marks)

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13.Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves. (1mark)

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Section B (55 marks)

Answer all questions in this section and on the spaces provided

14.Figure 7 is a diagram of cathode ray tube. M and N are parallel vertical plates.

S
N Screen seen
M Spot from front
F
~
M N

+ High voltage

Figure 7(a) Figure 97b)

a) When switch S is open, spot is seen at the centre of the screen as shown in figure 9.
i) State what happens to the spot when S is closed. (1 mark)

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ii) State what would happen to the spot if the potential difference across MN is increased.
(1 mark)
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iii) State what would be seen on the screen if the battery is replaced with an alternating e.m.f of;
I) a low frequency of about 1HZ (1 mark)

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II) a high frequency of about 50HZ. (1 mark)

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b) Explain the process by which electron are produced at F. (2 marks)

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c) State with a reason how the brightness of the spot can be increased. (2 marks)

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d) The accelerating voltage of the tube is 1000V and the electron current in the beam is 1.5mA. Determine
the energy to the screen per second. (3 marks)

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15. a)State two differences between the image formed when the object is between C and F and the one
formed when the object between F and P by a concave mirror. (2 marks)

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b)An object is placed 60cm from of a concave lens of focal length 40cm. Determine the position of the
image. (3 marks)

c)Figure 8 chows a graph drawn from an experimental data to determine the focal length of a convex lens.

(U+V)cm *

70 *

60 *

50 *

40 *

30 *
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10
i)Determine the slope of the graph. (3 marks)

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ii)Determine the focal length of the lens. (3 marks)

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16. a) What is meant by the term photoelectric effect. (1 mark)

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b)The figure below shows an arrangement used to investigate photoelectric effect.
White Color

Filter
Light

X Y

Jockey MA

i)Name the parts X and Y (2 marks)

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ii)State how the intensity of light affects the photo current. (2 mark)

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c) The result obtained from experiment with different colours are shown graphically below.

Stopping potential, Vs(v)

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14
Frequency f(X10 Hz)

From the graph determine;

i)Threshold frequency. (2 marks)

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ii)The work function of the metal (3 marks)

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17.. The figure below shows a ray of white light dispersed in a triangular prism. The speed of violet light in
the prism is 1.88 x 108m/s.

Screen
Glass prism

White light 
r

a) Explain how glass disperses white light into read and violet bands. (2 mark)
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b) Determine the refractive index of the prism material for violet light. (Take speed of violet light in vacuum =
3.0 x 108m/s)
(3 marks)

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c) Show on the figure the critical angle, c, for violet light and determine its value. (3 marks)

d) Given that r = 21.5o determine the angel . (3 marks)

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e) On the same figure, sketch the part of red light after white light strikes the prism if the prism was replaced by
another of similar shape but lower refractive index. (use dotted line for the answer) (2 marks)

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18. a)State Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction. (1 mark)

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b) A wire placed between the poles of two permanent magnets is connected as shown in figure 10.

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i) State and explain what is observed when the wire is moved up and down. (2 marks)

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ii) Suggest two ways of altering the magnitude of the effect you have stated in (i) above. (2 marks)

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c) Explain why the core of a transformer is :

i) laminated (1 mark)

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ii) Made of soft iron (1 mark)

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d) A heater rated 3KW is used for 30 minutes every day for 30 days. Calculate the cost of the electricity
consumed in the 30 days given that its charged at Ksh.7.00 per unit. (3 marks)

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 7
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
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Theory
Paper 2
Time: 2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This paper consist of two sections: A and B
• Answer all questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
• All workings must be clearly shown. Mathematical tables &electronic calculators may be used
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
PART QUESTION MAX SCORE STUDENT’SSCORE
A 1 - 11 25
B 12 11
13 07
14 10
15 11
16 11
TOTAL 80

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SECTION A 25MARKS
1. At what angle should two plane mirrors be inclined at to produce 5 images? (2marks)
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2. In a simple cell consisting of copper and zinc plates, bubbles of gas are seen forming around
the copper plate
i) What is the name given to this defect (1mk)
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ii) Suggest how the defect you have named in 1 (i) above can be minimized (1mk)
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3. In an experiment to determine the focal length of a converging lens using the lens formula,
several values of image distance corresponding to value of object distance U were determined
and a graph of magnification m against image distance v, plotted as shown in Figure 11 below

The equation of the graph can be represented by the equation

𝑣
𝑚 =𝑓−1

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(i) What does the gradient of the graph represent? (1mk)
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(ii) Determine the focal length of the lens. (2mks)
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4. One way of magnetizing a magnet is hammering. Explain how the magnetization is achieved
(2marks)
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5. Figure below shows a solenoid wound on a soft iron core

State the polarities at point A and B when the switch is closed (2mark)
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B……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Figure below shows a circle with two diodes P and Q and a cell:-

Explain the observation which would be made if S is closed (2mks)

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7. The following is a part of a radio – active series.

210
83 x r
210
84 y  c
d z

Identify the radiation r, find the values of c and d. (3 marks)

r ………………………………………………………….

c …………………………………………………………

d …………………………………………………………

8. State one reasons why Alluminium is preferred to copper in transmission of power ( as

overhead cables) (1mark)
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9. Define the term ‘wavelength’ of a transverse wave (1mark)
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10. A boy standing 400m away from a cliff claps his hands and hears an echo 2.5s later
Determine the speed of sound in air (2marks)
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11. Velocity of light in water is 2.2×108m/s while in glass velocity is 2.0×108m/s. Calculate the
angle of incidence in water which could produce an angle of 300 in glass (3marks)
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12. The figure 10 below shows a current carrying conductor

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a) On the same diagram draw, the magnetic field pattern produced. (1mk)

b) State one possible rule that can be used to predict the field direction produced in the above diagram.
(1mk)

13. State one advantages of using a convex mirror as a driving mirror. (1mk)

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14. Table below shows part of the electromagnetic spectrum

Microwave Infra-red Visible light A X-ray
Name part labelled A (1mark)
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SECTION B 5 5MARKS

15. The figure below represents a cathode ray oscilloscope (C.R.O). use it to answer the questions that
follows.

D
B C
A

Screen

a) Name the parts labelled A and B. (2mks)

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c) What are the functions of parts labelled C and D? (2mks)

d) Explain how electrons are produced . (1mk)

e) Give a reason why the tube is evacuated. (1mk)

f) The potential between the anode and the cathode of an X-ray tube is 80kv. Calculate;
i. The energy of an electron accelerated in the tube. (Electronic charge e = 1.6 x 10-19 C) (3mks)

ii. The velocity of electrons in the tube. (Mass of an electron = 9.11 x 10-31kg )
(3mks)

16. (a) The refractive index of glass is and that of water is . Calculate the refractive
index of glass with respect to water. (2 mks)
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(b) The figure below shows a ray of light incident at an angle of 35.6 at point D
on the first face of a glass prism ABC. The refractive index of the prism is 1.6.

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(i) Determine the angle of refraction at point D. (2 mks)
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(ii)
Find the angle of incidence of the refracted ray on the face AC to 1 decimal point.
(2 mks)
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(iii) Complete the ray diagram to show the emergent ray from the face AC. (2 mks)
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(iv) State two conditions necessary for total internal reflection to occur. (2 mks)
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17. a) State one application of a capacitor. (1 mk)

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b) Figure 7 shows four capacitors connected to a battery of 12 volts.

Calculate:

i) Effective capacitance. (2 mks)

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ii) Charge on 3.2µF (2 mks)

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iii) Potential Difference across 5µF (2 mks)

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iv) The energy stored by 2µF (2 mks)

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(c) What are effects on capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor when :

(i) Increasing the area overlap of the plates ? (1mk)

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(ii) Increasing the distance of separation between plates ? (1mk)

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d) The cell in figure 10 has an e.m.f of 2.1 V and negligible internal resistance.

Determine the
(i) Total resistance in the circuit (2 marks)

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(ii) Current in the circuit (1 mark)

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(iii) Reading of the voltmeter (2 marks)

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18. a) State Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction. (1mk)

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b) The figure shows two coils of insulated copper wires wound on a single soft iron core.
One coil is connected to a battery through a switch and the other is connected to a resister through a
galvanometer.

It is observed that as the switch is closed, the pointer of the galvanometer deflects momentarily. The
same as when the switch is opened.

i) Explain why the pointer deflects momentarily. (2mks)

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ii) State one way in which the current through R can be increased. (1mk)

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c) i) State one way in which power is lost in a transformer. (1mk)

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ii) A transformer uses 240V ac supply to deliver 9A at 80V to a heating coil.

If 10% of the energy taken from the supply is lost in the transformer itself,

What is the current in the primary winding? (2mks)

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19. (i) The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,

Figure 8

(a) Name the parts A, B, and C. (3mks)

A…………………………………………………………..

B…………………………………………………………..

C…………………………………………………………..

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(b) What adjustments would be made to:

(i) Increase the penetrating power of the x-rays produced. (1mk)

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(ii) Increase the intensity of the rays produced. (1mk)

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(c) Name a suitable material for the part marked B and give a reason for your choice. (2mk)
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(d) Name a suitable material for the part marked C and state its purpose. (2mk)

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(e) Why is it necessary to maintain a vacuum inside the tube? (1mk)

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a) In a certain X- ray tube electrons are accelerated by p.d of 12 kV. Assuming all energy
goes to produce X-rays, determine the frequency of the X-rays produced
(Planck’s constant =6.63x10-34 Js. Charge of an electron=1.6x10-19C) (3 mks)

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 8
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
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Theory
Paper 2
Time: 2 Hours

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

PART QUESTION MAX SCORE STUDENT’SSCORE
A 1 - 11 25
B 12 11
13 07
14 10
15 11
16 11
TOTAL 80

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1. State the property of light suggested by the formation of shadows. (1 mark)

2. The figure below shows a sharp pin fixed on a cap of leaf electroscope. The electroscope
is highly charged and then left for sometime.

Explain why the leaf collapses.

(2 marks)

The figure below shows an object O placed infront of a plane mirror.

Object O
•

(E)
eye

On the same diagram, draw rays to locate the position of the image I as seen from the eye E. (2
marks)

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4. (a) State the basic law of magnetism. (1 mark)

(b) The figure below shows how magnets are stored in pairs with keepers at the ends.
N S
Keeper Keeper
Bar magnets
S N
Explain how this method of storing helps in retaining magnetism longer.
(2 marks)

5. Why is a convex mirror better than plane mirror when used as a driving mirror?
(1 mark)

6.
The figure 2 shows a circuit diagram with cells in parallel. Each cell has e.m.f of 1.5V and internal
resistance of 0.5Ω and the resistance of the bulb is 6Ω each. Determine the ammeter reading when
the switch is closed. (3mks)

Bulb

A Switch

Fig2
7. An appliance is rate 2.5KW, 240V a.c 50Hz. Explain the meaning of the rating(figures) on this
appliance. (2mks)

8. The following are electromagnetic waves. Arrange them according to their increasing frequency.
Gamma rays, microwaves, ultra-violet, TV waves and blue light.
(1mk)

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9. Distinguish between a transformer and induction coil.
(2mks)

10. Distinguish between a transverse and a longitudinal wave. (1 mark)

(b) Determine the frequency of the wave shown below.

(2 marks)
Displacement (m)

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Time(s)

11. An electric heater rated 240V, 3000W is to be connected to a 240V mains supply,
through a 10A fuse. Determine whether the fuse is suitable or not.
(3 marks)

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12. An electric heater rated 240V, 3000W is to be connected to a 240V mains supply,
through a 10A fuse. Determine whether the fuse is suitable or not. (3 marks)

13. Kiai noticed that any time he a light from his car and close the door holding the metallic hand he
get a slight shock. Explain.
(2mks)

SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all the questions from this section in the spaces provided.

14. A transformer with 2000 turns in the primary circuit and 150 turns in the secondary
circuit
has its primary circuit connected to a 800Va.c. source. It is found that when a
heater is
connected to the secondary circuit it produces heat at the rate of 1000W.
Assuming 100%
efficiency, determine the:
(i) Voltage in the secondary circuit. (2 marks)
(iii) Current in the secondary circuit. (1 mark)

(iv) State the type of transformer represented above. (1 mark)

(b) (i) State the reason why long distance power transmission is done at a very
high voltage and using thick cables. (1 mark)

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(ii) Calculate the cost of using the following appliances in one month (30
days) of the company rate is Ksh.9.50 per unit.
I A 2000W water heater for 2 hours per day.
II A 75W bulb for 10 hours per day.
III An 1500W electric iron for 1 hour per day.
(3 marks)
(iii) Find the total monthly bill for the above household if in addition to the
energy consumed, the power company charges each consumer.
I A standing charge of Ksh.200.
II Fuel cost levy at 70 cents per unit. (2 marks)

15. (a) State two ways in which one can increase the strength of an electromagnet.
(2 marks)

(b) The following figure shows a conductor placed in a magnetic field. Indicate on
the diagram the direction of motion of part AB of the conductor.
(2mks)

Magnetic field
B

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(b) A cell drives a current of 5A through a 1.6 resistor. When connected to a 2.8
resistor,
the current that flows in 3.2A. Find E and r for the cell.
(4 marks)

(c) Calculate the length of a nichrome resistance wire of cross-sectional area 7

10ˉ8m²
required to make a resistor of 10 ohms. (Take resistivity of nichrome = 1.10 
10ˉ6m).

(3 marks)

(e) In figure below, calculate the p.d across resistor R. (2 marks)

R
3A

2A
10

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(ii) Current in the primary circuit. (2 marks)

16. The figure below shows rays of light entering a human eye which has a defect.

i) Name the defect. (1mk)

ii) State 2 possible causes of the defect. (1mk)

b) Define the accommodation. (1mk)

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c) A small bright object O lies at the bottom of a beaker containing water of depth h cm.
A convex lens of focal length 15cm is held at the surface of water. The lens forms an image of
O at 45cm from the surface of water.

Image

45cm

Lens

Object

Taking the refractive index of water to be 4/3, determine:

(i) the apparent depth of the object(2mks)

(ii) the real depth h, of the object (2mks)

d. A ray of light is incident at right angles to the face AB, of a right angled isosceles prism of
Refractive index 1.6 as shown in the figure below.

Liquid
C

A
Liquid Liquid

If the prism is surrounded by a liquid of refractive index 1.40, determine:

(i) The angle of incidence on the face BC. (2mk)

(ii) The angle of refraction on the face BC. (3mks)

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17. State two ways through which the rate of evaporation of a liquid may be increased. (2
marks)

(b) A metal of mass 10kg is heated to 120ºC and then dropped into 2kg of water. The
final temperature of the mixture is found to be 50ºC. Calculate the initial
temperature of the water. (Specific heat capacity of the metal and water is
450JKgˉ¹Kˉ¹ and 4200JKgˉ¹Kˉ¹ respectively). (3mks)

(d) Formation of ice on roads during winter in cold countries is known to hamper
vehicles.
State two ways in which the melting point of ice may be lowered to solve this
problem.
(2 marks)

(f) Some ether is put in a combustion tube and two glass tubes inserted into the tube

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through
a cork as shown in the figure below. The combustion tube is then put into a small
beaker containing some water and a thermometer dipped in the water. When air
is blown into the ether as shown, the reading in the thermometer lowers. Explain
this observation. (2 marks)

18. (a) An object is released to fall vertically from height of 100m. At the same time another
object is projected vertically upward with velocity of 40m/s.
(i) Calculate the time taken before the objects meet (3mks)

(ii) At what height do the objects meet? (2mks)

(b) A string of negligible mass has a bucket tied at the end. The string is 60cm long and the
bucket has a mass of 45g. The bucket is swung horizontally making 6 revolutions per
second. Calculate
(i) The angular velocity (2mk)

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(ii) The angular acceleration (2mks)

(iii) The tension on the string (2mks)

(iii) The linear velocity (1mk)

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 9
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
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232/2
PHYSICS
Theory
Paper 2
Time: 2 Hours

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PART QUESTION MAX SCORE STUDENT’SSCORE
A 1 - 11 25
B 12 11
13 07
14 10
15 11
16 11
TOTAL 80

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

1. Figure 1 below shows the formation of a band of colors when white light traverses a drop
of water:

Figure 1

(i) Why does it split into different colors between P and Q? (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) What natural phenomenon is associated with the above? (1 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. An electric iron is rated at 1.5 KW, 240 V. Calculate the resistance of the element.
( 2 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. A model preparing for beauty contest stands 70 cm away from a concave mirror of focal
length 90 cm. State two characteristics of the image observed. (2 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The diagram below shows a soft iron ring lying next to the south-pole of a magnet.

Figure 2

(a) Complete the diagram to show the magnetic field patterns between the magnet and the
ring. (1 mark)
(b) State a practical application of the above effect. (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. A boy standing in front of a high wall claps his hands once and hears an echo after 0.64
seconds. If he moves 20 m farther away from the wall and claps again, he hears the echo after
0.76 seconds. Calculate the speed of sound. (3 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. The table shows part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Figure 3

(a) What happens to photo energy as one moves across the spectrum from gamma to radio
waves? (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(b) What part of the electromagnetic spectrum does a TV remote control gadget make use of?
(1 mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Explain why sound from a distance source is heard more clearly at night than during the day.
(2 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Explain why the resistance of a metal conductor increases with increase in temperature.
(1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Figure 4 below shows a graph of displacement against time for a particular point in a wave.

Figure 4

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(a) From the graph, determine the frequency of the wave. (3 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Using a ray diagram, illustrate the use of a lens as a magnifying glass. (3 marks)

11. State ONE advantage of the lead-acid accumulator over the dry cell. (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. State the two functions of the earth-pin on the three-pin plug. (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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SECTION B (55 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided
13. (a) Define the term capacitance of a capacitor. (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) State two factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (2 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Figure 5 below shows an arrangement of capacitors connected to a 12 V D.C. supply

Figure 5

(i) Determine the effective capacitance. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Calculate the charge through the 3 μF capacitor. ( 2marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) The following figure shows an electrical circuit with a network of resistors connected to

a battery

Figure 6

A current of 1.2 A flows through the 4 Ω resistor when the switch is closed. Determine:

i) the total resistance in the circuit. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) the voltmeter reading. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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14. (a) State two conditions necessary for total internal reflection to occur. (2 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) The figure shows a diver positioned at point D below the water surface, and a setting sun S.

In what direction above the horizontal surface of the water will the diver see the setting sun?

(Refractive index of water = 1.33). (3 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(c) A coin is placed at the bottom of a beaker containing two immiscible liquids A and B of

refractive indices ηA = 1.36 and ηB = 1.44 respectively as in the diagram below.

Calculate the apparent depth of the coin as seen by an observer from the top. (4 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) A tree of height 7.5 m is focused on the screen of pinhole camera made using a box of length

15 cm. If the height of the image is 10 cm, determine the distance of the tree from the camera.

(3 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. (a) State ONE way of minimizing power loss during transmission. (1 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) A step-down transformer with turns ratio 12:1 and efficie ncy 95% has 2 000 turns in the

primary coil. When the primary circuit is connected to a 240 V a.c. source, the power delivered

to a load is found to be 500 W.

Determine:

(i) the number of turns in the secondary coil. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) the input power. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) The secondary voltage. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iv) the secondary current. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) A consumer uses the following electrical appliances daily: four 60 W bulbs working for 3½

hours, two 75 W bulbs working for 3 hours 45 minutes, an electric blender rated 500 W working

for 15 minutes, and a television set rated 100 W working for 12 hours.

(i) Calculate the total number of units consumed in a day. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) If the appliances are used for 30days, determine the total cost if the cost per unit is

4.80 cents. (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. (a) In an experiment to observe interference of light waves a double slit is placed close to the
source. See figure 7

Figure 7

(i) State the function of the double slit (1mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Describe what is observed on the screen (2 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) State what is observed on the screen when

I). The slit separation S1 S2 is reduced (1mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
II) White light source is used in place of monochromatic source (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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b) Figure 8 below shows a set up made by a Form 2 student to study an aspect of a wave.

Figure 8

(i) State what happens to the sound from the bell as the bottle and its contents are cooled
to 0°C (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Explain the observation in (i) above (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Water waves of same wavelength are incident on different apertures A and B as shown below.

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Complete the diagrams to show the pattern of the waves beyond the apertures in each case.
(2 marks)

17. You are provided with the following apparatus: connecting wires, a soft iron rod, a battery

of 3 cells, a switch, a long insulated copper wire and a rheostat.

(a) Using a suitable diagram, show how an electromagnet can be made with the given

apparatus. (3 marks)

(b) State two ways by which the strength of an electromagnet can be increased (2 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(c) (i) State Flemings left hand rule (1 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) The figure below shows current flowing in coil placed in a magnetic field.

(I) Show on the diagram the direction of the force acting on the coil labelled P and Q. (1 mark)

(II) State two ways of increasing the force on the coil. (2 marks)

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KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 10
232/2 PHYSICS
PAPER 2
2 Hours
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232/2
PHYSICS
Theory
Paper 2
Time: 2 Hours

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PART QUESTION MAX SCORE STUDENT’SSCORE
A 1 - 11 25
B 12 11
13 07
14 10
15 11
16 11
TOTAL 80

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SECTION A
1. The diagram below shows two steel pins held at the poles of two magnets.

(i.) State the polarity at P ________________________. (1mk)

(ii.) (i) By what process are the pins magnetised? (1mk)

(ii) State the law illustrated by the two pins (1mk)

2. The figure below shows an object in front of a plane mirror.

Sketch the image of the object using the mirror shown (2mks)

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3. The figure below shows an object in front of a concave mirror and its image.

Locate the position of its principal focus (2mks)

4. State the use of Manganese (Iv) Oxide in dry cell (1mk)

5. The figure below shows conductor carrying current in a magnetic field and the conductor
moves in the direction shown by the arrow.

(i.) Identify polarities X and Y (1mk)

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(ii.) State the law used to determine the direction of movement of the conductor (1mk)

6. A man standing between two parallel walls fires a gun. He hears the first echo after 1.5 seconds
and the second echo after 2.5 seconds and the third echo after 4 seconds since firing the gun
respectively. Determine the separation of the walls. (take velocity of sound to be 340m/s
(3mks)

7. A positively charged rod is brought near the cap of a leaf electroscope. The cap is then earthed
momentarily by touching with the finger. Finally the rod is withdrawn. The electroscope is
found to be negatively charged. Explain how this charge is acquired (2mks)

8. A wire is stretched between two fixed points such that when it is plucked, it produces sound.
Explain why the pitch of the sound produced may become lower when the temperature of the
surrounding rises. (2mks).

9. The chart below shows an arrangement of different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
RADIO INFRARED VISIBLE A X-RAYS GAMMA
LIGHT RAYS
Name the radiation represented by A. (1mk)

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10. State two differences between X - rays and gamma rays in the way in which they are produced
(2mks)

11. (a) A nuclear reaction is represented by the following reaction.

(i.) Determine the values a and b (2mks)

A is _________________________
B is _________________________
(ii.) What is meant by the term work function as used in photo electricity (1mk)

12. An electrostatic generator sets up a current of 20mA in a circuit. Calculate the charge flowing
through the circuit in 15 seconds (2mk

SECTION B
13. (a) State Ohm’s law (1mk)

(b) The figure below shows a 6v battery connected to an arrangement of resistor.

Determine the current flowing through the 2Ωresistor. (3mks)

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(c) The figure below shows an electronic circuit with three capacitors A, B and C of
Capacitance 4𝜇F, 5𝜇F and 3𝜇F respectively connected to a 12v battery.

Determine
(i.) The combined capacitance of the three capacitors. (2mks)

(ii.) The charge of the capacitor A (2mks)

(iii.) The potential difference across capacitor B (2mks)

14. (a) A vertical object is placed 20cm in front of a convex lens of focal length 5cm.
Determine
(i.) The image distance (2mks)

(ii.) The magnification (2mks)

(b) In an experiment to determine the refractive index of a liquid, the liquid was poured into a
measuring cylinder. A pin was placed at the bottom of the cylinder and another pin was
used to locate the apparent position of the first pin. The real depth and apparent depth were
measured and recorded. The experiment was repeated with other values of real depth. For
the tabulated measurement of real and apparent depths the following graph was drawn.
From the above graph, determine the reflective index of the liquid (3mks)

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(c) The figure below shows a displacement – time graph for a progressive wave

(i.) Determine the frequency of the wave (3mks)

(ii.) Given that the velocity of the wave is 20m/s determine its wavelength. (2mks)

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15. (a) The figure below shows a magnet being moved towards a stationery solenoid. It is
Observed that the pointers of the galvanometer deflects.

(i.) Give a reason for the deflection of the pointers of the galvanometer (1mk)

(ii.) State two ways that can be used to increase the magnitude of the deflection of the
pointer of the galvanometer (2mks)

(b) The figure below shows a simple electric generator.

(i.) Name the parts labelled P and Q (2mks)

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P is__________________________
R is_________________________
(ii.) The emf generated as the coil rotates is represented in the graph below.

Give a reason for the changes in the emf as the coil rotates from 0 to 90 and 90 to 180.
(2mk)

(c) The primary coil of the transformer has 1200 turns and the secondary coil has 60
turns. The transformer is connected to a 240v a.c source
Determine
(i.) The output voltage (2mks)

(ii.) The output current when the primary coil has a current of 0.5 a. (assume there are no
energy losses) (2mks)

16. (a) State the differences between cathode rays and electromagnetic radiations (2mks)

(b) The figure below shows the main features of a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)

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(i.) Name the parts labelled M and N (2mks)
M________________________________
N________________________________

(ii.) State how electrons are produced in the tube (1mk)

(iii.) When using CRO to display wave fronts of voltages. State where the following should
be connected
I. Voltage to be displayed on the screen. (1mk)

II. Time base voltage (1mk)

III. State why the tube is highly evacuated (1mk)

(c) An x ray tube operating at 12kv delivers a current of 8 mA per seconds. Calculate the
number of electrons hitting the target per second (Take = 1.6 x 10-19 c) 3mks.

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17. (a) State two ways of minimizing power losses during the transmission of electric
Power (2mks)

(b) An electronic cooker is rated 2.5kw, 250v. state the meaning of these values (1mk)

(c) A consumer has the following appliances in the house

Electronic iron rated 1500v
A water heater rated 500w
An electric cooker rated 2500w
Three bulbs each rated 60w
The house is filled with 12A fuse.
Determine the resistance of the heating element used in the electric cooker (3mks)

(d) State how heating is achieved in a resistance wire (1mk)

(e) The lighting in a house has 20 lamps each rated 60w, 240 v. determine the rating of the
fuse that maybe used in the circuit. (4mks)

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