Physics Paper 1 Marking Scheme
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 20
Physics Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.3 marks
3 marks
The needle is placed, gently on the water surface, surface tension of water makes it to float.
2 marks
The molecules must have enough kinetic energy is break away from attractive (cohesive) forces between them. The molecules must have enough energy to push back the atmosphere as they escape.
2 marks
Blowing air increases the rate of evaporation. The latent heat of vaporization required is taken from the spirit, this cause cooling.
2 marks
Moment = fx, moment can be increased by applying the force at a greater distance from the turning point
1 marks
1 marks
The flask is made of double walls that is silvered to reflect back the heat.
1 marks
The spring get permanent stretch equal to OA
1 marks
(i). Gravitational force.
(ii). Towards the centre of the earth.
(iii). Reduces, since centripetal force depends on speed radius and mass of the body, but speed and radius is constant.
1 marks
2 marks
The paper lifts. the pressure above is lower than pressing below due to increased velocity
2 marks
To stop the mercury form returning to the bulb after it is removed from a body.
1 marks
1 marks
SECTION B (55 Marks)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.10 marks
10 marks
12 marks
11 marks
12 marks