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Some water was put in a burette so that the level read 35.6cm³. 50 drops were then allowed to fall from the burette. The average...
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Some water was put in a burette so that the level read 35.6cm³. 50 drops were then allowed to fall from the burette. The average volume of one drop was 0.14cm³. What is the new reading of the burette?
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Name and explain two types of progressive wave motion
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Name and explain two types of progressive wave motion
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Explain why water curves in a test as shown in the figure below.
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Explain why water curves in a test as shown in the figure 1 below.
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State THREE differences between light waves and sound waves.
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State THREE differences between light waves and sound waves.
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Explain the following terms and state their S.I units
(i) Wavelength
(ii) Amplitude
(iii) Periodic time
(iv) Frequency
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Explain the following terms and state their S.I units
(i) Wavelength
(ii) Amplitude
(iii) Periodic time
(iv) Frequency
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Define the refractive index of a substance
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Define the refractive index of a substance.
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The following reaction is part of reactive series.
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The following reaction is part of reactive series.
Identify the radiation Q and determine the values of B and C.
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A source generates 40 waves in a second. If the wavelength is 8.5 cm. Calculate the time taken to reach a wall 102 m from...
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A source generates 40 waves in a second. If the wavelength is 8.5 cm. Calculate the time taken to reach a wall 102 m from the source.
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State one effect that would be observed when water waves pass from deep to shallow water.
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State one effect that would be observed when water waves pass from deep to shallow water.
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Figure below shows the displacement – time graph for a certain wave
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Figure below shows the displacement – time graph for a certain wave
Determine the frequency of the wave?
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March 26, 2019
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An optical pin 20mm high is placed horizontally on the principal axis of a convex mirror of focal length 6cm as shown in the figure...
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An optical pin 20mm high is placed horizontally on the principal axis of a convex mirror of focal length 6cm as shown in the figure below.
X is south pole and Y is north pole. Indicate the terminal of A and B on the diagram.
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Distinguish between ductile end and brittle material
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Distinguish between ductile end and brittle material
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Two identical springs of spring constant 3N/cm are used to support a load of 30N as shown. Determine the extension of each spring.
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Two identical springs of spring constant 3N/cm are used to support a load of 30N as shown. Determine the extension of each spring.
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An experiment was performed to find out how the length L of a spiral spring varies with the compression force, F. The figure below shows...
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An experiment was performed to find out how the length L of a spiral spring varies with the compression force, F. The figure below shows the variation.
(i) Draw a diagram of a possible set up of the apparatus
(ii) Over which range of the force does the spring obey Hooker’s law?
(iii) Suggest a reason for the shape of the graph between 40N and 60N
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The figure below shows a metallic rod placed in a coil connected to battery terminals A and B.
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The figure below shows a metallic rod placed in a coil connected to battery terminals A and B.
X is south pole and Y is north pole. Indicate the terminal of A and B on the diagram.
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State FOUR reasons why the efficiency of an electric motor is always less than 100%
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State FOUR reasons why the efficiency of an electric motor is always less than 100%
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Figure below shows a D.C electric motor.
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Figure below shows a D.C electric motor.
(a) Name the parts labeled X1 and X2 and state their functions.
(b) What is the purpose of parts labeled Y1 and Y2?
(c) When the switch k is closed state the forces acting on the sides of the coil and the direction of movement of the coil
(d) What can be done to increase the speed of rotation of the motor?
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An un-insulated copper wire XY lies over the fixed wire A and B connected to a battery when the key in the circuit is closed,...
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An un-insulated copper wire XY lies over the fixed wire A and B connected to a battery when the key in the circuit is closed, the wire XY experiences a force.
(i) In which direction does the wire XY- experience the force?
(ii) How do you determine the direction in (i) above
(iii) When is the force on the wire XY greatest?
(iv) What is the effect of reversing both the magnetic field and direction of flow of current?
(v) State TWO factors by which the force on XY can be decreased
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An iron rod XY is placed inside a coil of wire. What type of magnetic pole is induced at the end x when the current...
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An iron rod XY is placed inside a coil of wire. What type of magnetic pole is induced at the end x when the current flows through the coil?
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Figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet. Complete the circuit between X and Y by drawing the windings on the two arms of...
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Figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet. Complete the circuit between X and Y by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core such that A and B are both North poles when switch S is closed. Indicate the direction of the current on the windings drawn.
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