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State the factor that determines the hardness of the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube.
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State the factor that determines the hardness of the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube.
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State and explain the effect of increasing the E.H.T in an X-ray tube on the X-rays produced.
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State and explain the effect of increasing the E.H.T in an X-ray tube on the X-rays produced.
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State the energy transformation when fast moving electrons are suddenly stopped by a target in an X-ray tube.
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State the energy transformation when fast moving electrons are suddenly stopped by a target in an X-ray tube.
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February 20, 2017
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State one industrial use of X-rays
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State one industrial use of X-rays
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Name the metal used to shields X-rays operators from the radiation
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Name the metal used to shields X-rays operators from the radiation. Give a reason why it is used.
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Name two differences between cathode rays and electromagnetic radiations.
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Name two differences between cathode rays and electromagnetic radiations.
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State two differences between the cathode ray tube (CRT) of a T.V. and the cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO).
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State two differences between the cathode ray tube (CRT) of a T.V. and the cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO).
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The control grids in a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) is used to control the brightness of the beam on the screen. How is this achieved?
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The control grids in a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) is used to control the brightness of the beam on the screen. How is this achieved?
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State two factors that determine the resistance of metallic conductor and explain how a fuse safeguards electrical appliances against excessive currents.
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a) State two factors that determine the resistance of metallic conductor.
b) Explain how a fuse safeguards electrical appliances against excessive currents.
c) A hair dryer is rated 2.5kW, 240 V.
i) Determine whether a 10 A fuse may be suitable for the hair dryer
ii) Determine the cost of using the dryer for 3 hours if the cost of electricity is Ksh. 0.80 per kilowatt hour.
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February 20, 2017
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When a transformer is connected to ac source, the output voltage is found to be 24 V. If the power input is 200 W,
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When a transformer is connected to ac source, the output voltage is found to be 24 V. If the power input is 200 W, determine the output current. (Assume the transformer is 100% efficient)
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February 20, 2017
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In domestic wiring systems lamps in the circuit are required to be in parallel and not in series. State two reasons for this requirement.
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In domestic wiring systems lamps in the circuit are required to be in parallel and not in series. State two reasons for this requirement.
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State the reason why electrical power is transmitted over long distances at very high voltage
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State the reason why electrical power is transmitted over long distances at very high voltage
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How many 1000w electric irons could be safely connected to a 240 V main circuit fitted with 13 A fuse?
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How many 1000w electric irons could be safely connected to a 240 V main circuit fitted with 13 A fuse?
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In a transformer, the ratio of primary turns to the secondary turns is 1:10. A. A current 500mA flows through a 200$\Omega$ resistor in the secondary circuit. Assuming that the transformer is 100% efficient, determine;
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In a transformer, the ratio of primary turns to the secondary turns is 1:10. A. A current 500mA flows through a 200$\Omega$ resistor in the secondary circuit. Assuming that the transformer is 100% efficient, determine;
(i) The secondary voltage
(ii) The primary voltage;
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February 20, 2017
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What is meant by the term “electromagnetic induction”?
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State what is meant by the term “electromagnetic induction”.
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Why is electric power is transmitted over long distances at high voltage?
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Explain why electric power is transmitted over long distances at high voltage.
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State Lenz’s Law of electromagnetic induction.
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State Lenz’s Law of electromagnetic induction.
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What causes electromagnetic damping in a moving coil galvanometer?
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What causes electromagnetic damping in a moving coil galvanometer?
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February 18, 2017
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State the laws of electromagnetic induction.
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State the laws of electromagnetic induction.
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February 18, 2017
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Radiant heat from the sun penetrates a glass sheet while radiant heat from burning wood is cut off by the glass sheet. Explain
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Explain the fact that radiant heat from the sun penetrates a glass sheet while radiant heat from burning wood is cut off by the glass sheet.
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February 18, 2017
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