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State two factors that affect centre of gravity.
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State two factors that affect centre of gravity.
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March 25, 2019
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A uniform plank of wood is balanced 30cm from one end when a lead of 0.08kg is hung at one end as shown below.
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A uniform plank of wood is balanced 30cm from one end when a lead of 0.08kg is hung at one end as shown below.
Calculate the weight of the plank.
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March 25, 2019
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In opening a door, the moment exerted about the hinges was 15Nm. If the pushing force was 25N and perpendicular to the door, what is...
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In opening a door, the moment exerted about the hinges was 15Nm. If the pushing force was 25N and perpendicular to the door, what is the distance of the force from the hinges?
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March 25, 2019
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Figure below shows a simple barometer.
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Figure below shows a simple barometer.
a) What is the region A?
b) What keeps the mercury in the tube?
c) What is the value of the atmospheric pressure being shown by the barometer?
d) What would happen to the reading if the barometer were taken up a high mountain.
e) Give a reason for (d) above.
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March 25, 2019
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The diagram below shows a set up used by a student to show variation of pressure in a liquid. Use it to answer the question...
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The diagram below shows a set up used by a student to show variation of pressure in a liquid. Use it to answer the question that follow.
State and explain the effect on the height, h, when the thistle funnel is moved upwards towards the surface of the liquids.
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March 25, 2019
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Figure below shows a fluid flowing in a tube.
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Figure below shows a fluid flowing in a tube.
Show on the diagram the relative position of the levels of the liquid in section marked X, Y Z.
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March 25, 2019
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A uniform half metre rule is pivoted at the 15cm mark and it balances when a mass of 40g is hung from the 2cm mark.Calculate...
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A uniform half metre rule is pivoted at the 15cm mark and it balances when a mass of 40g is hung from the 2cm mark.Calculate the mass of the rule.
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March 25, 2019
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A machine of velocity ratio of 50N overcomes a load of 4.5 ×10³ N when the effort of 120W is applied.
i) Find the efficiency of...
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A machine of velocity ratio of 50N overcomes a load of 4.5 ×10³ N when the effort of 120W is applied.
i) Find the efficiency of the machine.
ii)It is observed that the efficiency of the machine increase when it is used to lift large load. Give a reason for this
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March 25, 2019
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The spring is fitted with a scale pan as shown in the figure below and the pointer points to the 30cm mark on the scale....
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The spring is fitted with a scale pan as shown in the figure below and the pointer points to the 30cm mark on the scale. When some sand is placed in the pan the pointer points to 15cm mark.
When a 20g mass is placed on top of the sand the pointer points to 5.0cm mark.
a) What extension is produced by the sand?
b) What extension is produced by the 20g mass?
c) What is the mass of the sand?
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March 25, 2019
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A block of metal of mass 0.20kg and temperature 100°C is placed in water of mass 0.42g and temperature 21°C. If the final temperature of...
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A block of metal of mass 0.20kg and temperature 100°C is placed in water of mass 0.42g and temperature 21°C. If the final temperature of the water is 25°C, calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal. (Neglect heat absorbed by the container,take specific heat capacity of water 4200J/kg k.)
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March 25, 2019
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When a particular substance at a certain temperature is heated, it expands. When the same substance at the same temperature is cooled, it also expands....
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When a particular substance at a certain temperature is heated, it expands. When the same substance at the same temperature is cooled, it also expands.
a) What is the substance?
b) What is the temperature?
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March 25, 2019
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In the evening the inside of green houses may be seen to have water droplets on them. Why does this happen?
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In the evening the inside of green houses may be seen to have water droplets on them. Why does this happen?
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March 25, 2019
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The diagram below shows apparatus used to observe the behaviour of smoke particle in air.
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The diagram below shows apparatus used to observe the behaviour of smoke particle in air.
i) Why are smoke particles suitable for use in this experiment.
ii) What does the experiment tell you about the behaviour of the air molecules in the cell?
iii) What difference if any would be seen in the motion of the smoke particles if a weaker light was used.
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March 25, 2019
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The figure below shows a soft iron core placed between poles of two magnets. Copy the diagram and sketch the magnetic field pattern
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The figure below shows a soft iron core placed between poles of two magnets. Copy the diagram and sketch the magnetic field pattern
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March 25, 2019
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The figure below shows a soft iron ring placed between the poles of magnet. Copy the diagram and sketch the magnetic field pattern
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The figure below shows a soft iron ring placed between the poles of magnet. Copy the diagram and sketch the magnetic field pattern
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March 25, 2019
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In figure below, the arrow indicates the direction of the current in the conductor. Sketch on the diagram the magnetic field pattern
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In figure below, the arrow indicates the direction of the current in the conductor. Sketch on the diagram the magnetic field pattern
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March 25, 2019
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Figure below shows a wire XY at right angles to a magnetic field. XY is part of a circuit containing a galvanometer. When XY is...
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Figure below shows a wire XY at right angles to a magnetic field. XY is part of a 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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March 25, 2019
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The figure below shows two parallel current- carrying conductors A and B placed close to each other. The direction of the current is into the...
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The figure below shows two parallel current- carrying conductors A and B placed close to each other. The direction of the current is into the plane of the paper. Copy the diagram and on the same figure;
(i) Sketch the magnetic field pattern
(ii) indicate the force F due to the current on each conductor
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March 25, 2019
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The figure below represents a long horizontal insulated wire AB connected to an electric circuit. A plotting compass is placed on the wire as shown. When...
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The figure below represents a long horizontal insulated wire AB connected to an electric circuit. A plotting compass is placed on the wire as shown. When the switch K is closed, the plotting compass shows a deflection. State two changes which can be made in the circuit to increase the deflection.
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March 25, 2019
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Give two differences between uniform and non-uniform magnetic fields
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Give two differences between uniform and non-uniform magnetic fields
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March 25, 2019
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