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PHYSICS
Paper 1
Oct. / Nov.2004
2¼ hours

UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD

Uganda Certificate of Education

PHYSICS

Paper 1

2 hours 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

Write your name, signature, centre and index number clearly in the space above.

Section A contains 40 objective type questions. You are required tio write the correct
answer A, B, C or D against each question in the box on the right hand side of each
page.

Section B contains 10 structured questions.

Answers are to be written in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Mathematical tables, side rulers and silent non-programmable calculators may be

used.

Acceleration due to gravity = 10m s-2

Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 j kg-1 K-1

For examiner’s Use Only.

Q.41 Q.42 Q.43 Q.44 Q.45 Q.46 Q.47 Q.48 Q.49 Q.50 MCQ Total

@ 2004 Uganda National Examination Board. Turn Over.

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 SECTION .A

Attempt all questions in this section.

1. A body moves with a uniform acceleration of P ms-2. If its initial velocity is x

ms-1 and it travels for t s to attain a final velocity of y ms –1 , find the value of
P in terms of x, y and t.

A. x + yt

A. y - x
t

C. y + x
t

D. y + xt

2. An electric lamp is marked 120 W, 240 V. What does 120 W mean?

A. Total energy consumed by the lamp.

B. Rate at which energy is consumed.
C. Total current flowing through the lamp.
D. Potential difference across the lamp.

3. Two forces of 5N and 12 N act on a body at right angles. Find their resultant.
A. 7N
B. 13N
C. 17N
D. 169N.

4. A moving coil galvanometer can be used to

A. Measure a direct current.
B. Convert alternating current into direct current.
C. Convert direct current to alternating current.
D. Measure the peak value of an alternating current.

5. A car of mass 1200 kg moving with a constant velocity of 60ms-1 is related

uniformly to rest in12 s. Calculate the retarding force.
A. (1200 x 12) N
B. (1200 x 5) N
C. (1200 x 10) N
D. (1200 x 60) N

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 6. Fig. 1

If each cell shown in Figure 1 has an internal resistance of 0.5Ω , find the
effective resistance in the circuit.

A. 1.25
B. 7.50
C. 8.00
D. 9.00

7. A load of 500 N is placed at 2 m from a pivot of a sea saw. At what distance from
the pivot should a weight of 250 N be placed to balance the sea-saw?

A. 0.5m
B. 1.0m
C. 2.0m
D. 4.0m

8. Fig.2.

Figure 2 shows the superposition of the earth’s magnetic field and the field due to a
magnet. Identify point marked 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1 2 3 4
A. South pole North pole Neutral point Neutral point
B. North pole South pole Neutral point Neutral point
C. Neutral point Neutral point North pole South pole
D. Neutral point Neutral point South pole North pole.

9. Which of the following is the correct order of energy changes or conversions in a

generator?

A. Heat energy in cylinder Kinetic energy in pistons electrical energy.

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B. Chemical energy from fuel Heat energy in cylinders kinetic energy in
pistons rotational kinetic energy in the dynamo Electrical
energy.

C. Chemical energy Rotational kinetic energy in the dynamo rotational

kinetic energy in pistons Electrical energy.

D. Electrical energy Rotational kinetic energy in dynamo Rotational

kinetic energy in pistons sound energy.

10. A meal rod gains a positive charge when rubbed with fabric. The fabric acquires.

A. no charge.
B. a negative charge equal to that on the rod.
C. a positive charge equal to that on the rod.
D. a positive charge greater than that on the rod.

11.The transfer of heat by the actual movement of molecules of matter takes place
A. only in liquids.
B. only in gases.
C. in solids and liquids.
D. in liquids and gases.

12. Which of the following can be detected by an ordinary antema?

A. Microwaves
B. Infra-red rays
C. Ultra violet rays
D. Gamma rays.

13.A girl whose mass is 50 kg runs up a staircase 25 m high in 4 s. find the power she
develops.

A. 50 x 4 W
25

B. 50 x 10 W
25 x 4

C. 50 x 25 W
4

D. 50 x 10 x 25 W
4

14. A pin is placed in front of a convex lens at a distance less than the focal length of
the lens. What type of image is formed?

A. Real, inverted, diminished.

B. Virtual, erect, magnified.

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 C. Real, erect, diminished.
D. Virtual, inverted, magnified.

15. In a liquid , pressure is

A. transmitted in a specific direction.
B. Transmitted in all directions.
C. Decrease with depth.
D. Decreased with density.

16. A man standing in front of a tall wall makes aloud sound and hears the echo after
1 ½ s. How far is he from the wall if the velocity of sound in air is 330ms-1?

A. 110m
B. 247.5m
C. 440m
D. 990m.

17. A set of apparatus that is suitable for measurement of the volume of an irregular
object includes:

A. Overflow can, measuring cylinder, irregular object and string.

B. Measuring cylinder, irregular object, overflow can, flask.
C. Overflow can, irregular object, string, retort stand and burette.
D. Burette, overflow can. irregular object, string, measuring cylinder, retort stand.

18. The number of vibrations a wave makes in one second is the

A. frequency.
B. wavelength
C. period
D. amplitude.

19. Brownian motionm experiment shows that molecules of gases are

A. stationary.
B. in motion in one direction only.
C. in constant random motion.
D. more closely packed than molecules in liquid.

20. The following equation represents part of a radioactive series.

234
Th X + Radiation.
90
Substance X and the radiation in the equation above are

A. 234
Pa and gamma
90

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 B. 234
Th and beta.
90

C. 234
Th and gamma
90

D. 234
Pa and beta.
90

21. The specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of

A. heat required to raise it through 1 0C.

B. heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg mass of the substance through
1 0C.
C. heat required to change I kg mass of the substance into liquid at the same
temperature.
D. heat required to raise its temperature a specific number of degrees.

22.
Element Neutrons
P 6
Q 8
R 2
S 2
Protons Electrons
6 6
6 6
2 2
3 3

The table above shows the structure of four atoms P, Q, R, and S. Which ones are
isotopes of the same element?

A. P and Q
B. Q and R
C. P and S
D. P and R

A ductile material is that which

A. is fragile.
B. is not elastic
C. can be moulded into any space.
D. easily breaks under compression.

23. Streams of electrons moving at high speed are called

A. x-rays.
B. gamma rays
C. cathode rays.
D. alpha particles.

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25. Fig 3. 10N 10N 10N 10N

15N 5N 25N 500N 510N 205N N 200N

K L M N

Figure 3 shows forces applied on each of the identical blocks of the same mass.
The block which has the greatest net force is.
A. K
B. L
C. M
D. N

26. An object is placed 6 cm from a plane mirror. If the object is moved further by
2cm, find the distance between the object and its image.

A. 16cm
B. 12cm
C. 8cm
D. 6cm

27. The purpose of treads on tyres is to make them.

A. attractive.
B. stronger
C. reduce friction.
D. Grip the road surface.

28. Which of the following are longitudinal waves?

A. Water waves.
B. Light waves
C. Sound waves
D. Radio waves.

29. A car of mass 1200 kg moving with a velocity of 60ms-1 collides head–on with
another car of mass 1000 kg at rest and they stick together. Calculate their
velocity after collision.

A. 1200 +1000 ms-1

1000 x 60

B. 1200 +1000 ms-1

1200 x 60

C. 1000 x 60 ms-1
1200 +1000

D. 1200 x 60 ms-1
1200 + 1000

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30. A radioactive sample of 16 g has a half-life of 6 days. How much of it will be left
after 24 days?
A. 1 g
B. 4 g
C. 32 g
D. 48 g

31. A body of mass m kg and at height h m from the ground has

A. Total gravitational potential energy = mh.

B. The greatest gravitational potential energy when at height, h.
C. The greatest potential energy when it just drops to the ground.
D. The least potential energy when at a height ½ h to the ground.

32. An atom contains 3 electrons, 3 protons and 4 neutrons. Its nucleon number is
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 7

33. A stone floor feels very cold to bare feet in cold weather, but a carpet in the same
room feels comfortably warm. Why is this so?

A. The stone is a worse conductor of heat than a carpet.

B. The stone is a better conductor of heat than a carpet.
C. The carpet is a better conductor of heat than a stone.
D. The stone is a better reflector of heat than the carpet.

34. The process by which electrons are emitted from the surface of a metal by
application of heat is known as.
A. photoelectric emission.
B. electromagnetic
C. thermionic emission
D. heat emission.

35. A man lifts a weight of 300 N through a height of 2 m in 6 s. determine the power
he develops.

A. 25 W
B. 100 W
C. 600 W
D. 900 W

36. Fig 4.

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 Figure 4 shows how the extension of a copper wire varies with the applied
force.
Point B represents.

A. proportional limit.
B. Elastic limit
C. Breaking stress.
D. Yield point.

37. Fig 5

A box is placed on top of a table as shown in Figure 5, with the dimensions

indicated .if its mass is 40 kg, find the pressure it exerts on the table.

A. 40
0.020 x 0.015

B. 40
0.015 x 0.010

B. 40 x 10
0.020 x 0.015

C. 40 x 10
0.020 x 0.010

38. Calculate the amount of heat required to change 100 g of water at 100 0C to steam
at 1000C
[Specific latent heat of steam = 2.26 x 106 j kg-1]

A. 2.26 x 108 J
B. 2.26 x 107 J
C. 2.26 x 105 J
D. 2.26 x 10 J

39. Which of the following can be used to measure the diameter of a bicycle spoke
accurately?

A. metre rule
B. vernier calliper.
C. Tape measure.
D. Micrometer screw gauge.

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40. Fig 6.

An oil drop of volume 10-3 cm3 forms a patch on water as shown in Figure 6. The area
of the patch is 0.785 cm2. If it is one molecule thick, what is the size of the molecule?

A. 4.06 x 10-4 cm
B. 7.85 x 10-4 cm
C. 9.53 x10-4 cm
D. 1.27 x 10-3 cm

SECTION B.

Attempt all questions in this section. All working must be shown clearly in the spaces
provided.

41. (a) list two ways by which a magnet may lose its magnetic properties.
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(02 marks)
(b) Fig.7

Figure 7 shows an iron ring between two opposite magnetic poles.

(i) Sketch the magnetic lines of force on the diagram. (01 mark)

(ii) Explain what happens to the steel nails.

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(01mark)
42. (a) state two differences between a.c and d.c generators.
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(02 marks)
(b) Fig.8

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Briefly describe what happens when a magnet is moved into the coil as shown in
figure 8.
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(02 marks)

43. (a) what is meant by:

(i) mass number? (01 mark)
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(ii) atomic number? (01 mark)
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(b) Name any two radiations emitted by radioactive substances.

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44. (a) what is meant by the term reverberation?

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(b) State two factors, which affect frequency of a vibrating string.

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(c) A sound wave of frequency 440 Hz, has a velocity of 330 ms. Calculate its
wave length.
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(02 mark)
45. (a) what is meant by refractive index?
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(01 mark)

(b) (i) Define focal length of a converging lens.

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(ii) With the help of a ray diagram show how a converging lens can be used as a
magnifying glass. (02 marks)
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46. A 240 V, 600 W water heater is used to boil water for 5 minutes.

(a) By what means does heat spread through the water? (01 mark)
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(b) Calculate
(i) the current that flows in the heater. (1½ marks)
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 (ii) the electrical energy converted into heat. (1½ marks)
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47. (a) (i) Define moment of a force. (01 mark)

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(ii) State the principle of moments. (01 mark)

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(b) Fig 9.

A uniform metre rule is pivoted at the 40 cm mark as shown in Figure 9. the metre
rule is in equilibrium under its weight W and a 20 N force acting at the 10 cm mark.
Calculate W.
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(02 marks)

48. (a) what is meant by specific latent heat of vaporization? (01 mark)
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(b) State two factors which affect the boiling point of water. (001 mark).
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(c) Calculate the heat required to convert 0.8 kg of water at 1000C to steam.
[Specific latent heat of vaporization of water = 2.26 x 106 j kg -1]

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(02 mark)

49. (a) Fig .10

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Figure 10 shows the main parts of an electroscope. Name them. (02 marks)

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B……………………………
C. ……………………………
D. ……………………………..

(b) State two uses of an electroscope. (02 marks)

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50. (a) State Archmedes’ principle. (01 mark)

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(b) A solid weighs 25.0 g in air and 19.0 g when submerged in water. Find the
density of the material of the solid. (03 marks)
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