Mica increase capacitance, C. since V = $\frac{Q}{C}$, and Q is a constant, a lower potential difference, V, is experienced, hence reduced voltmeter reading.
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Figure 7 shows a "windmill" which when connected to the dome of a positively charged Van de Graff generator is observed to rotate as indicated. A, B, C and D are sharp points.
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Figure 7 shows a "windmill" which when connected to the dome of a positively charged Van de Graff generator is observed to rotate as indicated. A, B, C and D are sharp points.
Explain how this rotation is caused.
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May 26, 2017
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Figure 7 shows a sharp pin fixed on a cap of leaf electroscope. The electroscope is highly charged and then left for some time.
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Figure 7 shows a sharp pin fixed on a cap of leaf electroscope. The electroscope is highly charged and then left for some time.
Explain why the leaf collapses.
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May 26, 2017
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In an experiment to observe interference of light waves a double slit is placed close to the source. See Fig. 3
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In an experiment to observe interference of light waves a double slit is placed close to the source. See Fig. 3
(i) State the function of the double slit.
(ii) Describe what is observed on the screen.
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May 26, 2017
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Figure 9 shows the graph of the relationship between current I and potential difference V for two tungsten filament lamps X and Y. The normal working voltages for the lamp X and lamp Y are 2.5 V and 3.0 V respectively.
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Figure 9 shows the graph of the relationship between current I and potential difference V for two tungsten filament lamps X and Y. The normal working voltages for the lamp X and lamp Y are 2.5 V and 3.0 V respectively.
(a) Explain the change in the shape of the curves as the current increases.
(b) Determine the resistance of the lamps X at the normal working voltage.
(c) The lamps are now connected in a series circuit in which a current of 0.4 A flows. Find the potential differences across lamp Y.
Date posted:
May 23, 2017
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In figure 11 the voltmeter reads 2.1 V when the switch is open. When the switch is closed, the voltmeter reads 1.8 V and the ammeter reads 0.1 A.
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In figure 11 the voltmeter reads 2.1 V when the switch is open. When the switch is closed, the voltmeter reads 1.8 V and the ammeter reads 0.1 A.
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Determine:
(i) The e.m.f of the cell.
(ii) The internal resistance of the cell.
(iii) The resistance of the lamp.
Date posted:
May 23, 2017
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The cell in Figure 10 has an e.m.f of 2.1 V and negligible internal resistance.
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The cell in Figure 10 has an e.m.f of 2.1 V and negligible internal resistance.
Determine the
(i) Total resistance in the circuit
(ii) Current in the circuit
(iii) Reading of the voltmeter
Date posted:
May 23, 2017
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Figure 4 shows an electrical circuit. When the switch is closed the ammeter reading is 0.3 A.
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Figure 4 shows an electrical circuit. When the switch is closed the ammeter reading is 0.3 A.
Determine the voltmeter reading.
Date posted:
May 23, 2017
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The diagram in Fig. 2 represent an electric circuit in which five resistors are connected to be a battery of e.m.f. 4.0 V and of negligible internal resistance.
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The diagram in Fig. 2 represent an electric circuit in which five resistors are connected to be a battery of e.m.f. 4.0 V and of negligible internal resistance.
Determine:
(i) The current flowing through the 5.5 resistor
(ii) The potential difference between Y and Q.
Date posted:
May 23, 2017
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Figure 10 shows a trolley of weight 20 N pulled by a force of 4 N from the bottom to the top of an inclined plane at a uniform speed.
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Figure 10 shows a trolley of weight 20 N pulled by a force of 4 N from the bottom to the top of an inclined plane at a uniform speed.
(i) State the value of the force acting downwards along the inclined plane.
(ii) Explain how the value in part (a)(i) is obtained.
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May 16, 2017
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Figure 10 shows a pulley system used to raise a load by applying an effort of 500 N
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Figure 10 shows a pulley system used to raise a load by applying an effort of 500 N
State the:
(i) Velocity ratio of the system.
(ii) Purpose of pulley 2.
(iii) Given that the machine has an efficiency of 80%, determine the maximum load that can be raised.
Date posted:
May 16, 2017
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Figure 16 shows a screw jack whose screw has a pitch of 1 mm, and has a handle of 25 cm long.
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Figure 16 shows a screw jack whose screw has a pitch of 1 mm, and has a handle of 25 cm long.
Determine the velocity ratio of the jack.
Date posted:
May 16, 2017
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Figure 7 shows a mass of 30 kg being pulled from point P to point Q, with a force of 200 N parallel
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Figure 7 shows a mass of 30 kg being pulled from point P to point Q, with a force of 200 N parallel to an inclined plane. The distance between P and Q is 22.5 m. In being moved from P and Q the mass is raised through a vertical height of 7.5 m.
Determine the work done:
(I) By the force;
(II) On the mass;
(III) To overcome friction.
Date posted:
May 16, 2017
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Figure 5 shows two pulley systems being used to raise different loads. The pulleys are identical.
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Figure 5 shows two pulley systems being used to raise different loads. The pulleys are identical.
State one reason why system B may have a higher efficiency than system A.
Date posted:
May 16, 2017
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Two identical spherical steel balls are released from the top of two tall jars containing liquids L1 and L2 respectively. Figure 3 shows the velocity-time graph of the motion of the balls.
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Two identical spherical steel balls are released from the top of two tall jars containing liquids L1 and L2 respectively. Figure 3 shows the velocity-time graph of the motion of the balls.
Explain the nature of the curves and state why they are different.
Date posted:
May 16, 2017
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Figure 9 shows graph of velocity against time for a ball bearing released at the surface of viscous liquid.
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Figure 9 shows graph of velocity against time for a ball bearing released at the surface of viscous liquid.
Explain the motion of the ball bearing for parts.
(i) OA
(ii) AB
Date posted:
May 15, 2017
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Figure 9 shows a velocity-time graph for the motion of a certain body.
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Figure 9 shows a velocity-time graph for the motion of a certain body.
Describe the motion of the body in the region;
(i) OA; (ii) AB; (iii) BC;
Date posted:
May 15, 2017
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Figure 5 shows air flowing through a pipe of different cross-sectional areas. Two pipes A and B are dipped into water.
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Figure 5 shows air flowing through a pipe of different cross-sectional areas. Two pipes A and B are dipped into water.
Explain the cause of the difference in the levels of water in the pipes A and B.
Date posted:
May 15, 2017
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Figure 6 shows two inflated balloons hanging vertically on light threads.
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Figure 6 shows two inflated balloons hanging vertically on light threads.
When a stream of air is blown in the space between the balloons, they are observed to move towards each other. Explain this observation
Date posted:
May 15, 2017
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Figure 12 shows a displacement - time graph for a progressive wave
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Figure 12 shows a displacement - time graph for a progressive wave
i) State the amplitude of the wave
ii) Determine the frequency of the wave.
Date posted:
April 19, 2017
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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.
Date posted:
April 19, 2017
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