F3 PHY OPENER TERM 3 2026

FORM 3 TERM 3 OPENER EXAM 2026PHYSICS TIME: 2½ HOURS

CANDIDATE'S NAME: ___________________________________

INDEX NUMBER: ______________________

SCHOOL: _____________________________________________

SIGNATURE / DATE: ___________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. Write your name, index number, school, and signature in the spaces provided above.

2. This paper consists of TWO Sections: Section A (40 Marks) and Section B (60 Marks).

3. Answer ALL questions in Section A and Section B in the spaces provided after each question.

4. All working MUST be clearly shown; marks may be awarded for correct steps even if the final answer is incorrect.

SECTION A (40 MARKS)Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. A micrometer screw gauge with a zero error of -0.02 mm is used to measure the diameter of a uniform spherical marble. Figure 1 shows the reading on the gauge. [3 Marks]

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