The volume is fails to increase as expected because salt dissolves. By dissolving, the particles occupy the tiny spaces between water particles and therefore do not add or deduct the interparticle distance between the water molecules.
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A pipe of radius 0.4cm is connected to another pipe of radius 0.6cm. If water flows in the wider pipeat a speed of 5ms-1. What...
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A pipe of radius 0.4cm is connected to another pipe of radius 0.6cm. If water flows in the wider pipe
at a speed of 5ms-1. What is the speed in the narrower pipe
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September 18, 2017
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Explain why a car feels lighter as it travels at a higher velocity.
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Explain why a car feels lighter as it travels at a higher velocity.
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Water wets clean surfaces of glass but not waxed ones. Explain
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Water wets clean surfaces of glass but not waxed ones. Explain
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September 18, 2017
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Name all the forces acting on the mass suspended from a spring balance
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Name all the forces acting on the mass suspended from a spring balance
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State any three effects of force
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State any three effects of force.
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Explain why aquatic animals are able to survive under water when the surface is already frozen.
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Explain why aquatic animals are able to survive under water when the surface is already frozen.
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September 16, 2017
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Define the following terms as applied to curved mirrors. (a) Principal axis. (b) Centre of curvature(c) Principal focus
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Define the following terms as applied to curved mirrors.
a) Principal axis.
b) Centre of curvature.
c) Principal focus.
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September 16, 2017
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Differentiate between the images formed by a convex mirror and a pinhole camera
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Differentiate between the images formed by a convex mirror and a pinhole camera
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State three properties of a liquid used in the thermometer
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State three properties of a liquid used in the thermometer
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Distinguish between cohesive and adhesive forces.
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Distinguish between cohesive and adhesive forces.
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When mercury in a glass thermometer is used to measure the temperature of hot water, it is observed
that the mercury level first drops before beginning...
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When mercury in a glass thermometer is used to measure the temperature of hot water, it is observed
that the mercury level first drops before beginning to rise. Explain.
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A metal ball is cooled.State how the density of the ball will be affected
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A metal ball is cooled, state how the density of the ball will be affected
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Explain how air enters the barrel of a Bunsen burner when the gas supply is opened.
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Explain how air enters the barrel of a Bunsen burner when the gas supply is opened.
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September 16, 2017
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Explain how dynamic lift of the aeroplane is caused by the wings
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Explain how dynamic lift of the aeroplane is caused by the wings
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Define the term streamline flow.
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Define the term streamline flow.
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Explain how heat loss by radiation is minimized in a vacuum flask.
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Explain how heat loss by radiation is minimized in a vacuum flask.
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September 16, 2017
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State one factor which affects stability of objects.
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State one factor which affects stability of objects.
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A meter rule is balanced by masses of 18g and 12g suspended from its ends. Find the position of its pivot point.
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A meter rule is balanced by masses of 18g and 12g suspended from its ends. Find the position of its pivot point.
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The volume of a fixed mass of gas collected at 73°C is 0.04m³ at normal atmospheric pressure. Determine the volume when the temperature drops to...
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The volume of a fixed mass of gas collected at 73⁰C is 0.04m³ at normal atmospheric pressure. Determine the volume when the temperature drops to 10⁰C at the same pressure.
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September 16, 2017
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Explain why convection currents in gases are set up much faster than convection currents in liquids.
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Explain why convection currents in gases are set up much faster than convection currents in liquids.
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September 16, 2017
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