STUDENT’S NAME: ………………………………………………
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
FORM ONE TERMINAL JOINT EXAMINATION
CODE: 031 PHYSICS
TIME: 2:30 HRS MAY, 2025
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided.
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B seventy (70) marks and section C carries fifteen
(15) marks.
4. Where necessary the following constants may be used
i. Acceleration due to gravity, g =10m/𝑠 2
ii. Density of water, 𝜌 =1.0g/𝑐𝑚3 or 1000km/𝑚3
iii. Pie, 𝜋 = 3.14
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
QUESTION NUMBER SCORE EXAMINERS INITIALS
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CHECKER’S INITIAL
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SECTION A (15 marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i)-(x) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and
write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.
i) How does studying physics contribute to our understanding of the natural world and
the universe?
A. Physics is not related to the study of the natural world and the universe
B. Physics helps us to understand the behavior of matter and energy, from the
subatomic particles to celestial bodies
C. Physics only deals with artificial and human made systems.
D. Physics is not essential for understanding the natural world and the universe
ii) Michael, a form one student observed a carpenter who was taking measurement by
using a meter rule. What is the shortest length that can be measured by this device?
A. 0.1mm,
B. 1.0mm,
C. 10mm,
D. 100mm.
iii) Which is the density of liquid in figures below?
A. 0.7g/𝑐𝑚3
B. 2.9g/𝑐𝑚3
C. 8g/𝑐𝑚3
D. 10g/𝑐𝑚3
iv) Physics is the fundamental branch of science, because the knowledge obtained in
physics in studying physics is strongly connected to the other branches of science.
Which of the following statements describes how physics is connected to the other
disciplines like chemistry and biology?
A. Physics studies the properties of matter and energy , which are fundamental to all
sciences
B. Physics focuses solely on celestial bodies and space exploration
C. Physics deals with the human mind and cognitive processes
D. Physics has many application in medical fields
v) A falling object is pulled down by the earth and the earth is pulled up towards the
object. Why doesn’t the earth move?
A. the earth has only gravit
B. the earth has a very larger mass and small acceleration
C. Because the earth has very small mass and very larger acceleration
D. The object moves faster than the earth
vi) Which of the following instruments is most suitable for measuring the internal
diameter of 50ml beaker?
A. Meter rule
B. vernier caliper
C. measuring cylinder
D. micrometer screw gauge
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vii) The reason why boat floats on water while a nail made of iron sinks is that?
A. Density of boat is larger than that of water
B. Density of boat is less than that of water
C. Upthrust of water is less than that of water
D. Mass of boat is larger than that of water
viii) A form one student was given three containers containing different liquids . He
was also given different devices to use in measuring their densities. Which is the best
instrument to be used?
A. Hygrometer
B. barometer
C. hydrometer
D. Manometer
ix) When a larger body of experimental evidence doesn’t support a hypothesis, what may
hypothesis eventually it be considered?
A. Observation
B. Insight
C. Conclusion
D. Law
x) The upthrust of a liquid can also be termed as
A. Apparent weight
B. Real weight
C. Apparent loss in weight
D. Downward force
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2. Match the items in list A with the correct response in list B. (5marks)
LIST A LIST B
i) An instrument that measure mass A) Hygrometer
ii) An instrument that measures R.D of B) Measuring cylinder
liquid C) Thermometer
iii) An instrument that measure force of pull D) Spring balance
iv) An instrument that measures human E) Density bottle
body temperature F) Beam balance
v) An instrument for measuring volume of G) Manometer
liquid H) Ammeter
LIST A i ii iii iv v
LIST B
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SECTION B (70 marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. a) Define the term Physics
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(b) Why do we study physics (four points)
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(c) Briefly explain where we can apply the knowledge of physics (four points)
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4.a) Define the term force and give its SI unit
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b) Mention four types of fundamental forces
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c) An Astronaut weighs 800N on earth. On moon he weighs 145N. Calculate the Moon’s
gravitational strength
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5. (a) State
(i) The law of flotation
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(ii) The Archimedes principle
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b) A body weighs 7N in air and when totally immersed in water it weighs 4N. Find
(i) Upthrust
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(ii)Relative density of the body
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c) With three points, explain why a ship does not sink in water while the coin sinks?
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6. a) Give five differences between mass and weight
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(b ) Identify three factors affecting air resistance
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7. a) Define the terms density and relative density and hence state their SI units
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b) What are the applications of density and relative density in our daily life (three points)
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c) In an experiment to determine the relative density of liquid X, a physics student obtained the
following results after various measurements:
Mass of empty relative density bottle =15g
Mass of bottle with liquid X =35g
Mass of bottle with water =40g
Volume of density bottle = 25𝑐𝑚3
Calculate
(i) Density of liquid X in kg/𝑚3
(ii) Relative density of liquid X
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8. a) What do we mean from the term Measurement?
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b) How many parts a measurement has? Name them.
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(c) Mention four devices used for measuring length
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d) (i) Draw a clearly labelled diagram of hydrometer
(ii) Give the reading of the part of the following instrument in cm.
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9.a) What do you understand by the following terms
(i) Real weight
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(ii) Apparent weight
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(ii) Energy
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(v) Parallax error
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b) Differentiate between Fundamental physical quantity and derived physical quantity of matter,
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SECTION C ( 15marks)
10. a) Define the term Scientific method
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b) Mention seven steps of scientific method
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c) Identify four significance of scientific procedures
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d) Briefly explain how mathematics is important in studying scientific knowledge
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