There is pressure difference created as a result of air blown above the paper i.e high velocity , low pressure
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The figure below shows a sheet of material with the shape of an isosceles triangle
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The figure below shows a sheet of material with the shape of an isosceles triangle. Mark its centre of gravity accurately showing how you arrive at the answer
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October 1, 2019
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A u-tube vertically holds two liquids L1 and L2 as shown in the figure below
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A u-tube vertically holds two liquids L1 and L2 as shown in the figure below
(a) Mark accurately the point in liquid L2 that is at the same pressure as point P
(b) Determine the number of times L1 is denser than L2
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October 1, 2019
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The bob in the figure below is deflected then released to oscillate.
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The bob in the figure below is deflected then released to oscillate. State and explain one factor that will determine whether the string breaks or not
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October 1, 2019
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A single pendulum consisting of a heavy bob and string is suspended in air as shown in the figure below
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A single pendulum consisting of a heavy bob and string is suspended in air as shown in the figure below
Mark on the diagram and name one other force acting on the bob
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October 1, 2019
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An object weighs 2.6 N in air and 2.2 N when completely immersed in water. Determine the relative density of the object
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An object weighs 2.6 N in air and 2.2 N when completely immersed in water. Determine the relative density of the object
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October 1, 2019
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Complete the figure below to show how a single pulley can be arranged to a velocity ratio(V.R) of 2
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Complete the figure below to show how a single pulley can be arranged to a velocity ratio(V.R) of 2
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October 1, 2019
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The figure below shows a path taken by a gas molecule moving from point x to z
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The figure below shows a path taken by a gas molecule moving from point x to z
(a) Explain how this movement can be observed
(b) State in full, the law of motion that governs movement from x to z
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October 1, 2019
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The five-tick tape shown below was produced by a ticker timer connected to mains supply of 50Hz when a force pulls the trolley.
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The five-tick tape shown below was produced by a ticker timer connected to mains supply of 50Hz when a force pulls the trolley.
Determine the acceleration of the trolley.
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September 30, 2019
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The machine represented in the diagram can be used to lift water from a well.
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The machine represented in the diagram can be used to lift water from a well.
A force of 50N applied on the handle lifts water of weight 180N
i) Calculate the efficiency of the machine.
ii) Give a reason why the efficiency is less than 100%.
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September 30, 2019
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A block of metal of mass 250g at 100°C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40J/K containing 100g of water at 25°C....
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A block of metal of mass 250g at 100°C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40J/K containing 100g of water at 25°C. The temperature of the resulting mixture was found to be 40°C. Determine; (Cw = 4200J/k)
i) Heat gained by calorimeter.
ii) Heat gained by water.
iii) Heat lost by the block.
iv) Specific heat capacity of the metal block.
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September 30, 2019
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In an experiment, it was observed that soapy water placed on a wet smooth surface displaced the particles of non-soapy water. Sate and explain this...
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In an experiment, it was observed that soapy water placed on a wet smooth surface displaced the particles of non-soapy water. Sate and explain this observation.
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September 30, 2019
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Give one reason why a lift pump raises water to heights less than 10m.
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Give one reason why a lift pump raises water to heights less than 10m.
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September 30, 2019
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A mass of 80kg is being lifted by a force F applied on the other piston of the machine as shown in the figure...
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A mass of 80kg is being lifted by a force F applied on the other piston of the machine as shown in the figure below.Determine the value of F needed to just lift the 80kg mass given the density of the liquid is 1.2g/cm³.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a drop of fatty acid on a wire of diameter 1.4mm
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The figure below shows a drop of fatty acid on a wire of diameter 1.4mm
When the drop of the fatty acid was placed on clean water surface it formed a circular patch of diameter 91cm.
i) Estimate the length of the molecule of the fatty acid.
ii) State the assumption made in part (i) above.
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September 30, 2019
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The arrangement in the figure below was used to determine the specific heat capacity of the metal.
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The arrangement in the figure below was used to determine the specific heat capacity of the metal.
State the precautions that need to be taken.
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September 30, 2019
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A boy poured some boiling water into a plastic can and placed an air-tight cork on its open end. He then ran some cold water...
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A boy poured some boiling water into a plastic can and placed an air-tight cork on its open end. He then ran some cold water on it for about 20 seconds after which he shook the can vigorously. State and explain what he observed.
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September 30, 2019
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State the law represented in figure below.
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State the law represented in figure below.
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September 30, 2019
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State the contribution physics has made to the entertainment industry.
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State the contribution physics has made to the entertainment industry.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a uniform bar of weight 5N and length 1.1m pivoted at a point and in equilibrium under the action of the...
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The figure below shows a uniform bar of weight 5N and length 1.1m pivoted at a point and in equilibrium under the action of the forces shown.
Determine the value of weight W.
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September 30, 2019
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Two forces are acting on a body as shown in the figure below. By use of a vector, draw the body and show the resultant...
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Two forces are acting on a body as shown in the figure below. By use of a vector, draw the body and show the resultant force.
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September 30, 2019
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