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The figure below represents part of an electric cooker coil.
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The figure below represents part of an electric cooker coil.
i) State why the part labeled W is coiled
(ii) State the property of material X that makes it suitable for its use
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State two ways of decreasing capacitance
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State two ways of decreasing capacitance
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The figure below shows the wiring in a modern mains appliance
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The figure below shows the wiring in a modern mains appliance
Identify the wires Y and Z
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Study the circuit below:
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Study the circuit below:
Determine the current flowing in the circuit
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The diagram figure below shows a photocell connected in a circuit:-
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The diagram figure below shows a photocell connected in a circuit:-
(i) Complete the diagram by indicating the correct polarities in the gap for current to flow in
the circuit.
(ii) State and explain the effect of using light of different wave lengths on the amount of
current flowing in the circuit given that the distance of the source of light remains the same
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The diagram below represents a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)
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The diagram below represents a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)
i) Name the parts labeled A and B
ii) What are the functions of C and D?
iii) State how electrons are produced
iv) Give a reason why the tube is evacuated.
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State one reason why a C.R.O is a more accurate voltmeter than a moving coil voltmeter
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State one reason why a C.R.O is a more accurate voltmeter than a moving coil voltmeter
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The graph below shows the relation between the stopping potential, Vs and the frequency of radiation when a certain surface is illuminated with light of...
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The graph below shows the relation between the stopping potential, Vs and the frequency of radiation when a certain surface is illuminated with light of different frequencies
From the graph determine:-
(i) The threshold frequency
(ii) The value of plank’s constant (e = 1.6 x 10-19C)
(iii) The work function of the material
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Explain why a magnetic field is used in the TV deflection system instead of an electric field
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Explain why a magnetic field is used in the TV deflection system instead of an electric field
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Name one factor that determines the velocity of photoelectrons produced on a metal surface
when light shine on it
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Name one factor that determines the velocity of photoelectrons produced on a metal surface
when light shine on it
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The variation of frequency f with the maximum kinetic energy Ek of the emitted electrons is shown on the graph below:
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The variation of frequency f with the maximum kinetic energy Ek of the emitted electrons is shown on the graph below:
Find:
(i) the value of the Planck’s constant h
(ii) the work function, Wo
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The solid of mass 12kg, weighs 100N and 94N when fully immersed in water and liquid L respectively. Calculate:-
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The solid of mass 12kg, weighs 100N and 94N when fully immersed in water and liquid L respectively. Calculate:-
(i) The density of the liquid in S.I units
(ii) The density of the solid
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Define thermionic emission.
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Define thermionic emission.
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An electrical heater is rated 3.45KW. The heater is immersed in 2.4kg of water.Calculate the minimum time it takes for the temperature of the water...
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An electrical heater is rated 3.45KW. The heater is immersed in 2.4kg of water.Calculate the minimum time it takes for the temperature of the water to rise from 23.0oC to 69.0oC. (Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2Jg/K)
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An electric kettle rated 3.0Kw, 240V is filled with water. If the water boiled after 8 minutes
of heating, determine the energy used in boiling the...
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An electric kettle rated 3.0Kw, 240V is filled with water. If the water boiled after 8 minutes
of heating, determine the energy used in boiling the water.
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An electric kettle is rated 3KW, 250V. Determine the resistance of the coil
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An electric kettle is rated 3KW, 250V. Determine the resistance of the coil
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An electric bulb is rated 40W, 240V. What is the resistance of its filament?
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An electric bulb is rated 40W, 240V. What is the resistance of its filament?
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Given that a lamp is rated 45W 240V. Calculate the resistance of the heating element.
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Given that a lamp is rated 45W 240V. Calculate the resistance of the heating element.
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What is the relationship between periodic time and frequency of a progressive wave?
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What is the relationship between periodic time and frequency of a progressive wave?
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Complete the diagram below to show the shape of the wave fronts after passing
through the deep gap
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Complete the diagram below to show the shape of the wave fronts after passing
through the deep gap
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