i) Gas pressure
ii) 56mm Hg
iii) 760mmHg + 56mmHg = 816mmHg
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The figure below shows an incompressible fluid moving through a tube of varied cross- sectional area. If the area of the small tube is 0.05m2,...
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The figure below shows an incompressible fluid moving through a tube of varied cross- sectional area. If the area of the small tube is 0.05m2, calculate the diameter of the large tube in cm.
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The figure below shows two light sheets of paper arranged as shown.
Explain the observation made when air is blown at the same speed and time...
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The figure below shows two light sheets of paper arranged as shown.
Explain the observation made when air is blown at the same speed and time at points A and B.
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October 17, 2019
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Distinguish between streamline and turbulent flow.
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Distinguish between streamline and turbulent flow.
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October 17, 2019
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Explain why an iron gate feels colder when touched but its wooden gatepost feels warm at night.
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Explain why an iron gate feels colder when touched but its wooden gatepost feels warm at night.
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A bullet of mass 20g moving with a velocity of 30m/s penetrates a sand bag and it’s brought to rest in 0.05 seconds. Find the...
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A bullet of mass 20g moving with a velocity of 30m/s penetrates a sand bag and it’s brought to rest in 0.05 seconds. Find the average retarding force of the sand.
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October 17, 2019
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A tightly fitted bottle cork will be easier to remove if the bottle is warmed. Explain this using kinetic and thermal property of matter.
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A tightly fitted bottle cork will be easier to remove if the bottle is warmed.
Explain this using kinetic and thermal property of matter.
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October 17, 2019
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State one way of increasing sensitivity of mercury in glass thermometer.
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State one way of increasing sensitivity of mercury in glass thermometer.
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The figure below is that of identical springs. A 60N weight is attached on the springs as shown
so that the total extension for the...
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The figure below is that of identical springs. A 60N weight is attached on the springs as shown
so that the total extension for the system is 6cm. Calculate the spring constant of one spring.
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A mercury barometer reads 75cmHg at the base of Mt.Kenya. Assuming that the height of
the mountain is 1088m and the average density of air...
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A mercury barometer reads 75cmHg at the base of Mt.Kenya. Assuming that the height of
the mountain is 1088m and the average density of air is 1.25kg/m3. What is the reading of the
barometer at the top of the mountain? (Take density of mercury is 13.6g/cm3.)
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October 17, 2019
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The figure below is that of a uniform meter rule supported at the 30cm. A load of 5N is attached at
the 0cm mark and...
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The figure below is that of a uniform meter rule supported at the 30cm. A load of 5N is attached at
the 0cm mark and that of 2N to a pulley at the 100cm mark. Calculate the weight of the meter rule.
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October 17, 2019
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Before using a vernier calipers to measure diameter of a steel ball, a student confirmed that it had a zero error of -0.03cm. The figure...
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Before using a vernier calipers to measure diameter of a steel ball, a student confirmed that it had a zero error of -0.03cm. The figure below shows the vernier calipers scale when in use.
State the correct diameter of the steel ball.
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October 17, 2019
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A conductor through which an electric current is flowing into the paper in a magnetic field as shown in figure below.
On the same diagram sketch...
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A conductor through which an electric current is flowing into the paper in a magnetic field as shown in figure below.
On the same diagram sketch the resulting magnetic field pattern and show the direction of the resulting mechanical force F, on the conductor.
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October 3, 2019
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Figure below shows a solenoid with a ferromagnetic core connected to a battery E, ammeter A and rheostat R
On the figure indicate;
(i)The direction of current...
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Figure below shows a solenoid with a ferromagnetic core connected to a battery E, ammeter A and rheostat R
On the figure indicate;
(i)The direction of current in the external circuit and around the coils.
(ii)The polarity of the resulting electromagnet
(iii)The direction of the magnetic field lines created around the solenoid
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October 3, 2019
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State and explain a rule you would apply to determine the direction of the magnetic flux round a conductor carrying an electric current.
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State and explain a rule you would apply to determine the direction of the magnetic flux round a conductor carrying an electric current.
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The figure below shows a transparent water tank containing water. An electric lamp surrounded by a shield with a narrow slit of fixed at corner...
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The figure below shows a transparent water tank containing water. An electric lamp surrounded by a shield with a narrow slit of fixed at corner A of the tank. A light ray from the slit shines on the water surface BC, at an angle of 48o as shown.
a)Determine the angle of refraction for the ray shown.
b)Complete the ray diagram to show the refracted ray.
c)Determine the angle of incidence for which the angle of refraction is 90o.
d)Calculate the speed of light in water.
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October 3, 2019
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A ray of light is incident at an angle of 30o to the mirror positioned along the line M, a shown in figure below
By what...
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A ray of light is incident at an angle of 30o to the mirror positioned along the line M, a shown in figure below
By what angle should the mirror be rotated about 0 to the position M2 for the reflected ray to pass along M1
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October 3, 2019
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A luminous point object took 3 seconds to move uniformly from P to Q in front a pin hole camera as shown in figure below
Determine...
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A luminous point object took 3 seconds to move uniformly from P to Q in front a pin hole camera as shown in figure below
Determine the speed of the image on the screen in cm/s
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October 3, 2019
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Study the ray diagram in figure below. The observer should be able to see the reflected image after the mirror M2. Show the position of...
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Study the ray diagram in figure below. The observer should be able to see the reflected image after the mirror M2. Show the position of the image
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October 3, 2019
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In figure below the current in the circuit is 1.80A
(i)Find the effective resistance between X and Y.
(ii)The p.d of the source.
(iii)Current through the 3? resistor
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In figure below the current in the circuit is 1.80A
(i)Find the effective resistance between X and Y.
(ii)The p.d of the source.
(iii)Current through the 3Ω resistor
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October 3, 2019
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Explain why a 12V car battery is able to start the motor car engine while eight dry cells of 1.5 v each connected in series...
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Explain why a 12V car battery is able to start the motor car engine while eight dry cells of 1.5 v each connected in series will not.
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October 3, 2019
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