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ZERAKI ACHIEVERS HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

PHYSICS (QUESTION PAPER)

TERM 2 -2020/2021

FORM 1

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THERMAL EXPANSION

1. What is temperature? State its SI unit.

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2. Change the following:

(i) −𝟏𝟖𝟑° 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏 .

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(ii) 400K to degrees C.

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3. Describe how the following experiments can be used to demonstrate expansion in

solids; (i) Using a ball and ring

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(iii) Using bar and gauge

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4. Drying lines are usually tighter in the morning than during the day. Explain.

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5. With the aid of a diagram, describe an experiment that can be used to determine
if different solids expand by the same amount when heated to the same
temperature. ( expansivity)

6. What is anomalous expansion of water?

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7. Sketch a graph of volume against temperature from 𝟎° 𝒕𝒐 𝟖˚. Using the graph
above, describe;

(i) How does the volume of water vary with temperature?

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(ii) At what temperature does water have the highest density?

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(iii) From what temperature does water behave like any other substances?

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8. During severe winter, aquatic plants and animals continue to live. Explain this
with reference to anomalous behaviour of water

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9. The figure below illustrates thermal expansion in gases.

What observation is made when;

(i)the flask is heated

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(ii) the flask is cooled

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9.Name 3 types of thermometers

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10. Why is water not a suitable thermometric liquid?

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11. Why is it not advisable to sterilize a clinical thermometer in hot water?

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12. Explain why alcohol and mercury are used as thermotric liquids

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13. State the purpose and explain the features of a clinical thermometer

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14. Other than the railway, state and explain three other applications of thermal
expansion

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HEAT TRANSFER

1. Define the term heat and state its SI units

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2. Differentiate between heat and temperature

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3. State the modes of heat transfer

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4. Define the term thermal conduction

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5. In terms of heat transfer , distinguish between good and bad conductors of heat
giving an example of each.

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6. Describe an experiment to show that water is a poor conductor of heat.

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7. State any three factors affecting conduction

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8. Explain briefly how the factors named above affect conduction

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9. Define the term convection and how it occurs

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10. Describe how the following applications of convection work.

-Ventilation

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-Chimney

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-Domestic hot water system

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11. Explain radiation as a mode of heat transfer.

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12. Describe an experiment to show that;

- Dull surfaces are better absorbers than shiny surfaces

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- Dull surfaces are better emitters of radiation than shiny surfaces

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12. Explain why contents in a shiny pot remain hot longer than when contained in a
dull / dark teapot.

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13. Outline the applications of radiation in daily life

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14. With the aid of a well labelled diagram explain briefly how a vacuum flask
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15. Explain the working of a greenhouse

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16. In the working of a vacuum flask; give-

(a) Two features which reduce heat loss by conduction

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(b) One feature which reduces heat loss by convection

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( c) One feature which reduces heat loss by radiation

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