KCSE BRAIN-WAVE PREMOCK
JOINT SERIES 1 TRIAL
ALL SUBJECTS
Compilation of First Trial Joint Pre-mock examinations for select National
Schools within the cluster of Nairobi, Central, Coast, Nyanza and Western
Kenya Regions.
All the Best to All Our KCSE 2024 Candidates.
SUBJECTS COMPILED;
Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, CRE, Geography,
History, Business Studies, Agriculture Home-science & Computer Studies.
SERIES 1
For Marking Schemes
Mr Isaboke 0746-222-000 /0742-999-000
MWALIMU CONSULTANCY
, KCSE BRAIN-WAVE PREMOCK
2024 SERIES 1 TRIAL
PHYSICS
232/1
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….
SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..
INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) Write your name, index number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided
(c) This paper consists of TWO Sections: A and B.
(d) Answer ALL the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided.
(e) All working MUST be clearly shown.
(f) KNEC mathematical tables and silent non-programmable electronic calculators may be used.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM CANDIDATES
SCORE SCORE
A 1-13 25
14 9
15 12
B 16 12
17 12
18 10
TOTAL SCORE 80
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, SECTION A: 25marks
1. A stopwatch is used to time a runner in a race. Figure 1 show the stopwatch at the start and at the
end of a lap of the race.
Fig 1
State how long (in SI unit) did the runner took to finish the lap of the race (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. The front views of two cars are shown in figure 2 , drawn to the same scale.
Fig 2
Suggest which car has the greater stability,and give a reason. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Figure 3 below shows a micrometer screw gauge. State the reading indicated (2marks)
Fig 3
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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, 4. Figure 4 shows two identical springs of spring constant 3N/cm supporting a load of 30N.
30N
Figure 4
Determine the extension of each spring. (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5..Figure 5 shows a system for raising a heavy piece of metal into a vertical position.
Fig 5
A man pulls on the rope with a horizontal force T. The piece of metal has a weight of
2000 N and is freely pivoted at A. The system is in equilibrium. By taking moments about A,
calculate T. (3marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR MARKING SCHEMES CONTACT 0746-222--999-000
JOINT SERIES 1 TRIAL
ALL SUBJECTS
Compilation of First Trial Joint Pre-mock examinations for select National
Schools within the cluster of Nairobi, Central, Coast, Nyanza and Western
Kenya Regions.
All the Best to All Our KCSE 2024 Candidates.
SUBJECTS COMPILED;
Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, CRE, Geography,
History, Business Studies, Agriculture Home-science & Computer Studies.
SERIES 1
For Marking Schemes
Mr Isaboke 0746-222-000 /0742-999-000
MWALIMU CONSULTANCY
, KCSE BRAIN-WAVE PREMOCK
2024 SERIES 1 TRIAL
PHYSICS
232/1
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….
SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..
INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) Write your name, index number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided
(c) This paper consists of TWO Sections: A and B.
(d) Answer ALL the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided.
(e) All working MUST be clearly shown.
(f) KNEC mathematical tables and silent non-programmable electronic calculators may be used.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM CANDIDATES
SCORE SCORE
A 1-13 25
14 9
15 12
B 16 12
17 12
18 10
TOTAL SCORE 80
FOR MARKING SCHEMES CONTACT 0746-222--999-000
, SECTION A: 25marks
1. A stopwatch is used to time a runner in a race. Figure 1 show the stopwatch at the start and at the
end of a lap of the race.
Fig 1
State how long (in SI unit) did the runner took to finish the lap of the race (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. The front views of two cars are shown in figure 2 , drawn to the same scale.
Fig 2
Suggest which car has the greater stability,and give a reason. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Figure 3 below shows a micrometer screw gauge. State the reading indicated (2marks)
Fig 3
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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, 4. Figure 4 shows two identical springs of spring constant 3N/cm supporting a load of 30N.
30N
Figure 4
Determine the extension of each spring. (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5..Figure 5 shows a system for raising a heavy piece of metal into a vertical position.
Fig 5
A man pulls on the rope with a horizontal force T. The piece of metal has a weight of
2000 N and is freely pivoted at A. The system is in equilibrium. By taking moments about A,
calculate T. (3marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR MARKING SCHEMES CONTACT 0746-222--999-000
