Efficiency of a pulley refers to the ratio of work out put in which case is the weight of the load to the work in put in which case is the effort expressed as a percentage.
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A vacuum pump was used to pump out air from the glass tube immersed in liquids as shown in the figure below . After sometimes...
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A vacuum pump was used to pump out air from the glass tube immersed in liquids as shown in figure below.
After sometimes the level of paraffin rose to position X.mark Y,the corresponding positions for the water level .Give a reason for your answer.
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March 18, 2019
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Describe how you would measure the circumference of a pen using a thread
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Describe how you would measure the circumference of a pen using a thread.
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March 6, 2019
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A metre rule is pivoted at the 20cm mark and it hangs at the 90cm mark from a spring balance 75g wt. Where is the...
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A metre rule is pivoted at the 20cm mark and it hangs at the 90cm mark from a spring balance 75g wt. Where is the centre of gravity of the metre rule if it weighs 125g?
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March 2, 2019
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A mass of 8kg is whirled round in a vertical circle using a rope of length 80cm,if it takes 2.5 cycles in 1 second,calculate the...
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A mass of 8kg is whirled round in a vertical circle using a rope of length 80cm,if it takes 2.5 cycles in 1 second,calculate the maximum tension the rope experiences.
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March 1, 2019
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Distinguish between latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of fusion of a substance
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Distinguish between latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of fusion of a substance.
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March 1, 2019
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Suggest why the rate of heat flow through a pane of glass is greater on a windy day
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Suggest why the rate of heat flow through a pane of glass is greater on a windy day.
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February 26, 2019
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What is the importance of studying Physics?
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What is the importance of studying Physics?
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February 24, 2019
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An electric kettle with a shiny outer surface would be more efficient than one with a dull outer surface. Explain
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An electric kettle with a shiny outer surface would be more efficient than one with a dull outer surface. Explain
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February 23, 2019
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Explain why metallic materials are better conductors of heat than non- metallic materials
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Explain why metallic materials are better conductors of heat than non- metallic materials.
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February 23, 2019
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Heat transfer in fluids is by convection. Give the molecular explanation of conversation in fluids
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Heat transfer in fluids is by convection. Give the molecular explanation of conversation in fluids.
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February 23, 2019
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A pin hole camera forms an image of size 5 cm tall for an object placed 25 cm tall for an object placed 25 cm away from pinhole.if...
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A pin hole camera forms an image of size 5 cm tall for an object placed 25 cm tall for an object placed 25 cm away from pinhole.if the height of the object is 5 cm. Find the length of the pin hole camera.
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February 23, 2019
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How many images would be seen from two mirrors when reflecting surfaces make an angle of 60 degree with each other?
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How many images would be seen from two mirrors when reflecting surfaces make an angle of 60 degree with each other?
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February 23, 2019
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Explain 2 main branches of physics
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Explain 2 main branches of physics.
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February 20, 2019
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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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