2026 Grade 10 Physics End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

KSh50.00

This paper covers the following topics:

Introduction to Physics (definition, branches, importance in daily life, and careers)
Relationship between Physics and other fields (Biology, Chemistry, and Geography)
Pressure in liquids (factors affecting pressure and calculations in containers)
Pascal’s Principle and its application in hydraulic systems (hydraulic press calculations)
Mechanical properties of materials (ductility, elasticity, malleability, stress, and strain)
Hooke’s Law and industrial applications of mechanical properties
Fluid mechanics (speed of flow in narrow versus wide sections)
Temperature (definitions, units, and measuring devices)
Thermal expansion (bi-metallic strips, applications in daily life, and anomalous expansion of water)
Turning effect of a force (Moment of a force, torque, and the Principle of Moments)
Equilibrium and stability (states of equilibrium and the role of the center of gravity)
Practical applications of moments (calculations involving pivoted bars, steam outlets, and uniform ladders)