p –type :- it is obtained by doping an intrinsic semiconductor using a group 3 impurity.
n– type :- it is obtained by doping an intrinsic semiconductor using a group 5 impurity
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Explain why eight 1.5V cells arranged in series to give a total of 12V cannot be used to start
a car. But car battery of 12V...
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Explain why eight 1.5V cells arranged in series to give a total of 12V cannot be used to start
a car. But car battery of 12V starts a car
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Figure below shows a circle with two diodes P and Q and a cell:-
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Figure below shows a circle with two diodes P and Q and a cell:-
Explain the observation which would be made if S is closed
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Explain how conductivity of a semiconductor changes with increase in temperature
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Explain how conductivity of a semiconductor changes with increase in temperature
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The figure below shows a circuit diagram for full wave rectification
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The figure below shows a circuit diagram for full wave rectification
Draw the diodes D3 and D4 on the diagram to complete the circuit
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The diagram below shows a simple cell:-
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The diagram below shows a simple cell:-
(i) Name z and solution y
(ii) Name and explain the defect that occurs at plate z
(iii) Give one method of preventing the defect that occurs at the copper plate
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The diagram below shows a wrongly wired three pin plug.
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The diagram below shows a wrongly wired three pin plug.
(i) Indicate in the diagram above the correct colors for the wiring
(ii) State the use of device marked X
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State the advantage of transmitting power at Alternating voltage.
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State the advantage of transmitting power at Alternating voltage.
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State the advantage of transmitting power at Very high voltage
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State the advantage of transmitting power at Very high voltage
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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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