1.Thermodynamics-It is the transfer of heat to and from other forms of energy.
2.Waves-It is the propagation of air through space.
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State one difference between ultra-violet rays and X-rays.
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State one difference between ultra-violet rays and X-rays.
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February 17, 2019
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State two safety precautions that should be observed when using electrical hand tools.
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State two safety precautions that should be observed when using electrical hand tools.
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February 13, 2019
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A fishing boat is at rest on sea water with a steel anchor over the side. Explain what would happen to the volume of displaced...
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A fishing boat is at rest on sea water with a steel anchor over the side. Explain what would happen to the volume of displaced water by the boat when:
a) the anchor is lowered and left hanging in water
b) the anchor rests on the bed at the sea.
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February 13, 2019
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A transformer of 480 turns in the primary coil is used to connect a 9V a.c electric device to a 240V a.c mains supply. Calculate...
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A transformer of 480 turns in the primary coil is used to connect a 9V a.c electric device to a 240V a.c mains supply. Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil.
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February 12, 2019
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A transformer in a welding machine supplies 6V from a 240V mains supply. If the current used in the welding is 30A. Determine the current...
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A transformer in a welding machine supplies 6V from a 240V mains supply. If the current used in the welding is 30A. Determine the current in the mains.
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February 12, 2019
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A body weighs 32N in kerosene and 30N in water. If the body weighs 40N in air, find the relative density of kerosene.
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A body weighs 32N in kerosene and 30N in water. If the body weighs 40N in air, find the relative density of kerosene.
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February 11, 2019
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Define angular displacement and state its unit.
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Define angular displacement and state its unit.
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February 10, 2019
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A certain transformer steps down mains supply from 240V to 6C. There are 1200 turns in the primary circuit. A bulb of 36W is connected...
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A certain transformer steps down mains supply from 240V to 6V. There are 1200 turns in the primary circuit. A bulb of 36W is connected to the secondary circuit. Given that the efficiency of the transformer is 100% determine:
a) The number of turns in the secondary circuit.
b) The current in the primary circuit.
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February 6, 2019
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A metal block of density 7.8g/cm3 weighs 117N in air. Find the weight of the block when fully immersed in water of density 1.0g/cm3.
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A metal block of density 7.8g/cm3 weighs 117N in air. Find the weight of the block when fully immersed in water of density 1.0g/cm3.
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February 2, 2019
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a) An object of mass 0.60kg tied to the end of a rope is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 2.0m with a constant...
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a) An object of mass 0.60kg tied to the end of a rope is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 2.0m with a constant speed of 10m/s. Find the tension in the string.
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February 1, 2019
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What do you understand by the term angular velocity?
Deduce the relationship between the linear speed and angular velocity.
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What do you understand by the term angular velocity?
Deduce the relationship between the linear speed and angular velocity.
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January 31, 2019
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An object floats in sea water of density 1.03x10^3kg/m^3. It displaces 260m^3 of sea water. Find the mass of the object.
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An object floats in sea water of density 1.03x10^3kg/m^3. It displaces 260m^3 of sea water. Find the mass of the object.
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January 30, 2019
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A sling of length 1m and holding a stone of mass 200g at its free end is whirled in a horizontal plane such that it...
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A sling of length 1m and holding a stone of mass 200g at its free end is whirled in a horizontal plane such that it completes 10 revolutions in 5 seconds. Determine:
a) Tension in the sling
b) The frequency of rotation
c) The velocity with which the stone clips off when released
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January 30, 2019
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A particle revolves at 2Hz in a circle of radius 2m. Calculate its linear speed and angular velocity.
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A particle revolves at 2Hz in a circle of radius 2m. Calculate its:
a) Linear speed
b) Angular velocity
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January 29, 2019
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A bucket of water containing water is rotated in a vertical circle of radius 80cm. What should its velocity be so that the water may...
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A bucket containing water is rotated in a vertical circle of radius 80cm. What should its velocity be so that the water may not spill out?
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January 28, 2019
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Explain why an object Weighs more in air than when fully immersed in water.
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Explain why an object Weighs more in air than when fully immersed in water.
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January 21, 2019
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A spring supporting a weight of 30N extends by 1.5 cm. Determine the spring constant.
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A spring supporting a weight of 30N extends by 1.5 cm. Determine the spring constant.
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January 21, 2019
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A uniform plank of wood of length 5 m is pivoted at its centre. A girl of mass 32 kg sits at one end of...
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A uniform plank of wood of length 5 m is pivoted at its centre. A girl of mass 32 kg sits at one end of the plank. Determine how far from the pivot a boy of mass 40 kg should sit in order to balance the plank.
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January 21, 2019
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A screen is placed 80cm from an object. A lens is used to produce on the screen an image with a magnification of 3. What...
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A screen is placed 80cm from an object. A lens is used to produce on the screen an image with a magnification of 3. What is the distance between the object and the lens? Calculate the focal length of that lens.
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January 21, 2019
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A bullet is shot vertically upward and rises for a maximum height of 1000 m. What is the initial velocity...
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A bullet is shot vertically upward and rises for a maximum height of 1000m. What is the initial velocity of the bullet and the total time of flight?
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January 14, 2019
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