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Spherical aberration is a situation where rays parallel but far away (distant) from the principal
axis of a concave mirrors fails to pass through its focal point owing to the large radius of
curvature of the mirror
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- The figure below shows two mirrors inclined at an angle of 30o to each other. A ray of light is
incident on one mirror as shown(Solved)
The figure below shows two mirrors inclined at an angle of 30o to each other. A ray of light is
incident on one mirror as shown
Sketch the path of the ray to show its reflection on the two mirrors
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Complete the ray diagram to show the position of the image
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What is the relationship between periodic time and the frequency of a progressive wave?
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- The figure below shows a magnetic material being magnetized(Solved)
The figure below shows a magnetic material being magnetized
Complete the diagram showing the windings on the magnetic material so as to produce polarities
at A and B both south poles
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- A transformer supplies a current of 13.5A at a voltage of 48v to a device from a.c. main
supply of 240V. Given the transformer is 80%...(Solved)
A transformer supplies a current of 13.5A at a voltage of 48v to a device from a.c. main
supply of 240V. Given the transformer is 80% efficient; calculate
i) The power supplied to the transformer
ii) Current in the primary coil
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- The figure below shows a diagram of a simple electric generator(Solved)
The figure below shows a diagram of a simple electric generator
i) Label the parts P and Q
ii) Identify the polarities of the poles X and Y
iii) State two ways of increasing the voltage – output in this generator
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- Arrange the following types of waves in order of increasing frequency:-Ultra-violet radiation,
visible light, radio waves and x-rays(Solved)
Arrange the following types of waves in order of increasing frequency:-Ultra-violet radiation,
visible light, radio waves and x-rays
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- The diagram below shows a ferromagnetic material being magnetized by the method shown(Solved)
The diagram below shows a ferromagnetic material being magnetized by the method shown
On the axes given below, sketch a graph to show how the strength of the magnet being created
varies with the number of strokes
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- Suggest one method of decreasing the sensitivity of a moving coil meter(Solved)
Suggest one method of decreasing the sensitivity of a moving coil meter
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- Using a well- labeled diagram explain how a moving coil meter works(Solved)
Using a well- labeled diagram explain how a moving coil meter works
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- The resistance of a length of power transmitting cable is 20ohms and is used to transmit 12KV
at a current of 1A. If the voltage is...(Solved)
The resistance of a length of power transmitting cable is 20ohms and is used to transmit 12KV
at a current of 1A. If the voltage is stopped up to 18KV by a transformer, determine the
power loss. (Assume the transformer is ideal)
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- State one way through which energy is lost in a transformer and give a remedy for it.(Solved)
State one way through which energy is lost in a transformer and give a remedy for it.
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- A steel bar can be magnetized and not an aluminum bar. Explain(Solved)
A steel bar can be magnetized and not an aluminum bar. Explain
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- You are provided with a two metal bars; one is magnetized while the other is un-magnetized.
Describe briefly how you can identify the two bars without...(Solved)
You are provided with a two metal bars; one is magnetized while the other is un-magnetized.
Describe briefly how you can identify the two bars without using repulsion method
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- The diagram below shows a magnetic field patterns between magnets S and R. use it to answer
questions below:-(Solved)
The diagram below shows a magnetic field patterns between magnets S and R. use it to answer
questions below:-
(a) Identify the poles A and B
(b) State which of the two magnets R and S is stronger. Explain
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- Draw the magnetic field pattern in the figure below and indicate the direction of the force.(Solved)
Draw the magnetic field pattern in the figure below and indicate the direction of the force.
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- Two similar pins were placed one on a wooden block and the other on an iron block. The two
blocks were placed near a magnet. State...(Solved)
Two similar pins were placed one on a wooden block and the other on an iron block. The two
blocks were placed near a magnet. State and explain the observations noted
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- Use the domain theory to differentiate between hard magnetic materials and soft magnetic
materials(Solved)
Use the domain theory to differentiate between hard magnetic materials and soft magnetic
materials
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- The diagram figure below shows one method of making a magnet. Complete the diagram
to make both ends A and B of the cores be North...(Solved)
The diagram figure below shows one method of making a magnet. Complete the diagram
to make both ends A and B of the cores be North poles
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