Periodic time, T = 0.5 s,
F = $\frac{1}{T}$ = $\frac{1}{0.5}$ = 2 Hz
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Figure 4 shows the displacement - time graph for a certain wave
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Figure 4 shows the displacement - time graph for a certain wave
Determine the frequency of the wave
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A long coil is attached to a vibrating blade as shown in Figure
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A long coil is attached to a vibrating blade as shown in Figure
State the type of mechanical wave generated by the set-up and mark alongside the coil, the length corresponding to the wavelength, wavelength of the wave.
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Figure 10 represents a transverse wave of frequency 5 Hz traveling in the X direction. Determine the speed of the wave.
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Figure 10 represents a transverse wave of frequency 5 Hz traveling in the X direction. Determine the speed of the wave.
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Figure 5 shows the displacement time graph of a wave travelling at 200 cm/s.
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Figure 5 shows the displacement time graph of a wave travelling at 200 cm/s.
Determine for the wave, the
i) Amplitude
ii) Period
iii) frequency
iv) Wavelength
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Figure 3 shows a transverse wave traveling along x-axis
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Figure 3 shows a transverse wave traveling along x-axis
i) Determine the:
I. Wavelength of the wave
II. Amplitude of the wave
ii) If the time taken by the wave to move from O to A is 0.90 seconds, determine the:
I. frequency of the wave
II. Speed of the wave
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The three springs shown in figure 7 are identical and have negligible weight. The extension produced on the system of springs is 20 cm.
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The three springs shown in figure 7 are identical and have negligible weight. The extension produced on the system of springs is 20 cm.
Determine the constant of each spring.
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Table 1 shows the results of an experiment carried out to study the properties of a spring
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Table 1 shows the results of an experiment carried out to study the properties of a spring
State with a reason whether the experiment was done within the elastic limit of the spring.
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Figure 2 shows a spring balance. Its spring constant is 125Nm-1. The scale spreads over a distance of 20 cm.
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Figure 2 shows a spring balance. Its spring constant is 125Nm-1. The scale spreads over a distance of 20 cm.
Determine the maximum weight that can be measured using the spring.
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The three springs shown in Figure 5 are identical and have negligible weight. The extension produced on the system of springs is 20 cm.
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The three springs shown in Figure 5 are identical and have negligible weight. The extension produced on the system of springs is 20 cm.
Determine the constant of each spring
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The graph in Fig. 7 represent the relations between extension, e and mass, m added on two springs x and y.
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The graph in Fig. 7 represent the relations between extension, e and mass, m added on two springs x and y.
Given that the two springs are made of same materials, give a reason why the graphs are different
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The spiral spring shown in Figure 4 are identical. Each spring has a spring constant k = 300 N/m
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The spiral spring shown in Figure 4 are identical. Each spring has a spring constant k = 300 N/m
Determine the total extension caused by the 90 N weight. (Ignore the weight of the springs and connecting rods)
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Two identical spring balances R and S each weighing 0.5 N are arranged as shown in Figure 2.
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Two identical spring balances R and S each weighing 0.5 N are arranged as shown in Figure 2.
What is the reading on balance R?
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Figure 7 shows a simple electric bell circuit
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Figure 7 shows a simple electric bell circuit
i) Name the parts labeled:
I) D
II) E
ii) When the switch is closed, the hammer hits the gong repeatedly. Explain why?
I) The hammer hits the gong.
II) The hammer hits the gong repeatedly
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Figure 7 shows two similar coils P and Q around the end L and M of a piece of soft iron. A steady current passes through the coils
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Figure 7 shows two similar coils P and Q around the end L and M of a piece of soft iron. A steady current passes through the coils
State the polarity of the resulting magnet at point L
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Figure 5, shows a motor connected to a magnetic switch called a relay operated by an ordinary switch S1. Use the information in the figure to answer questions a) and b)
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Figure 5, shows a motor connected to a magnetic switch called a relay operated by an ordinary switch S1. Use the information in the figure to answer questions a) and b)
a) Explain how the relay switches on the motor when S1 is closed
b) State with a reason the effect on the motor, if the iron core is replaced with a steel core and switch S1 is put on and then off.
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Figure 3 shows a flat spring made of iron clamped horizontally on the bench over a solenoid.
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Figure 3 shows a flat spring made of iron clamped horizontally on the bench over a solenoid.
When the switch is closed, the spring vibrates. Explain this observation.
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Figure 8 shows a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field
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Figure 8 shows a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field
State two ways of increasing the force on the coil
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Figure 8 shows two parallel thick copper conductors connected to a d.c. power supply. A rider made from a thin copper wire is placed on the conductors
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Figure 8 shows two parallel thick copper conductors connected to a d.c. power supply. A rider made from a thin copper wire is placed on the conductors
State and explain what is observed on the rider when the switch is closed.
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Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple telephone receiver
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Figure 2 shows the circuit of a simple telephone receiver. When the telephone is lifted a steady current flows through the solenoids. When a person speaks into the microphone on the other side, a varying current flows. These two currents are shown in Figure 2 (b)
i) State the reason why the solenoids are wound in opposite directions around the soft-iron core pieces as shown.
ii) Explain how the speech current from the microphone is converted into sound in the direction receiver.
iii) State and explain the effect of replacing the soft iron core pieces with steel core pieces
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Figure 16 shows a wire XY at right angles to a magnetic field. XY is part of circuit containing a galvanometer.
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Figure 16 shows a wire XY at right angles to a magnetic field. XY is part of circuit containing a galvanometer.
When XY is moved the current flows in the direction shown. State the direction in which XY is moved.
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