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In an attempt to make a magnet, a student used the double stroke method as shown below.
State the polarities at the ends A and B
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In an attempt to make a magnet, a student used the double stroke method as shown below.
State the polarities at the ends A and B
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October 17, 2019
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The figure below shows a metallic sphere (A) suspended by a cotton thread. A negatively charged rod (B) is brought near the sphere. Explain other...
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The figure below shows a metallic sphere (A) suspended by a cotton thread. A negatively charged rod (B) is brought near the sphere. Explain other three steps for charging sphere A positive.
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October 17, 2019
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500g of water at 200C is mixed with 200g of water at 550C. Find the final temperature of the mixture.
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500g of water at 200C is mixed with 200g of water at 550C. Find the final temperature of the mixture.
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October 17, 2019
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A car moving initially at 10m/s decelerates at 2.5m/s2
Determine:
i)I) Its velocity after 1.5seconds.
II)The distance travelled in 1.5 seconds.
III)The time taken for the car to stop.
ii)Sketch...
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A car moving initially at 10m/s decelerates at 2.5m/s2
Determine:
i)I) Its velocity after 1.5seconds.
II)The distance travelled in 1.5 seconds.
III)The time taken for the car to stop.
ii)Sketch the velocity – time graph for the motion of the car up to the time the car stopped.
iii)From the graph determine the distance the car travelled before stopping.
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October 17, 2019
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The diagram below shows a six’s maximum/ minimum thermometer.
a)What is the thermometric liquid in this thermometer?
b)Why is it necessary for the vapour in bulb B...
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The diagram below shows a six’s maximum/ minimum thermometer.
)What is the thermometric liquid in this thermometer?
b)Why is it necessary for the vapour in bulb B to be saturated?
c)Explain how the thermometer indicates maximum and minimum temperature.
d)Indicate on the diagram the two points where the reading of the temperature shown by the
thermometer can be made.
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October 17, 2019
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Use the figure below to answer the questions that follow
i)What pressure is acting on point A?
ii)What is the value of pressure difference in the...
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Use the figure below to answer the questions that follow
i)What pressure is acting on point A?
ii)What is the value of pressure difference in the instrument reading?
iii)If the atmospheric pressure is 760mm of mercury, what is the value of gas pressure?
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October 17, 2019
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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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October 17, 2019
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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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October 17, 2019
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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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October 17, 2019
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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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October 17, 2019
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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.
Date posted:
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
Date posted:
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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October 3, 2019
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