Prevents the column of mercury beyond the constriction from going back to the mercury bulb hence allowing reading at one’s own convenience.
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n an experiment to estimate the size of a molecule of olive oil, a drop of oil of volume 0.12cm3 was placed on a clean...
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In an experiment to estimate the size of a molecule of olive oil, a drop of oil of volume 0.12cm3 was placed on a clean water surface. The oil spread on a patch of
diameter 6.0 x 106 mm2.
a) Calculate the size of the molecule.
b) State an assumption made in the above calculations.
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November 13, 2019
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The diagram below shows the behaviour of mercury in a capillary tube.
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The diagram below shows the behaviour of mercury in a capillary tube.
Explain the behaviour.
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November 13, 2019
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The figure below shows a vernier calipers scale.
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The figure below shows a vernier calipers scale.
State the correct reading of scale if the instrument has a zero-error of -0.02cm
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November 13, 2019
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student obtained ice at 0 degrees C from a refrigerator and placed it in a beaker on a bench. After 4 minutes, the temperature rose...
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student obtained ice at 0 degrees Cfrom a refrigerator and placed it in a beaker on a bench. After 4 minutes, the temperature rose to 4 degrees C. State the changes that would be observed in the water in terms of;
(i) density
(ii) mass
(ii) volume
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November 7, 2019
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A certain metal is illuminated with radiation of different frequencies and corresponding stopping potential determined. The graph in figure below shows how the stopping potential...
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A certain metal is illuminated with radiation of different frequencies and corresponding stopping potential determined. The graph in figure below shows how the stopping potential vary with frequency. Electronic charge, e =1.6x10-19C
Using the graph determine
i) Planks constant.
ii) Work function of the metal
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November 4, 2019
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The minimum frequency of light that causes photoelectric emission from a metal surface is 6.4 x 1014Hz . When the surface is irradiated with a...
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The minimum frequency of light that causes photoelectric emission from a metal surface is 6.4 x 1014Hz . When the surface is irradiated with a certain source , electrons are dislodged With a speed of 7.2 x 105m/s.Given that h = 6.63 x 10-34Js and m = 9.11 x 10-31kg , calculate
i) The work function of the metal
ii) The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons
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November 4, 2019
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Draw the electric field pattern between the positive point charge and the negatively charged plate in figure below.
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Draw the electric field pattern between the positive point charge and the negatively charged plate in figure below.
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November 4, 2019
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You are provided with three capacitors with capacitance 2µf, 5µf and 3µf .
i) Sketch a diagram showing how the three capacitors can be connected to...
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You are provided with three capacitors with capacitance 2µf, 5µf and 3µf .
i) Sketch a diagram showing how the three capacitors can be connected to produce
maximum capacitance.
ii) Determine the maximum capacitance.
iii) The arrangement in (i) above is connected in series with a 12V battery.
Calculate the work done in charging the capacitors.
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November 4, 2019
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Draw labeled diagram of a simple a.c generator.
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Draw labeled diagram of a simple a.c generator.
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November 4, 2019
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In an experiment to determine the focal length of a concave mirror, magnification M was determined for various image distance V. The figure below shows...
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In an experiment to determine the focal length of a concave mirror, magnification M was determined for various image distance V. The figure below shows a graph of magnification M against image distance V for the results from the experiment.
Use the graph to determine:
i) The focal length ,f of the mirror, given that M= 1 - v/f
ii) The image distance when the magnification is 0.6.
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November 4, 2019
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An upright object is placed in front of a converging (convex lens). An image magnified 3 times was formed on the screen. If the distance...
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An upright object is placed in front of a converging (convex lens). An image magnified 3 times was formed on the screen. If the distance between the object and the screen was 80cm, determine:-
i) The object distance.
ii) The focal length of the lens.
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November 4, 2019
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State what happens to the wavelength of a water wave when it moves from shallow to deep water.
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State what happens to the wavelength of a water wave when it moves from shallow to deep water.
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November 4, 2019
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Draw a circuit diagram showing how a single diode can be used in half wave rectification.
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Draw a circuit diagram showing how a single diode can be used in half wave rectification.
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November 4, 2019
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Illustrate by means of diagram what is meant by diffraction.
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Illustrate by means of diagram what is meant by diffraction.
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November 4, 2019
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Figure below shows resistors connected in an electric circuit.
Determine the reading of the ammeter.
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Figure below shows resistors connected in an electric circuit.
Determine the reading of the ammeter.
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November 4, 2019
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The figure below shows a wire wound round a soft iron core. A copper cube ,R, is placed just
below end Q.
i) Identify poles P and...
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The figure below shows a wire wound round a soft iron core. A copper cube ,R, is placed just
below end Q.
i) Identify poles P and Q when switch S is closed.
ii) State and explain what happens to copper cube R when switch S is closed.
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November 4, 2019
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A pinhole camera is designed with many pinholes. State and explain what is observed on the image when the number of pinholes is decreased.
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A pinhole camera is designed with many pinholes. State and explain what is observed on the image when the number of pinholes is decreased.
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November 4, 2019
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The figure below shows two plane mirrors inclined at 450 to one another. A ray of light is incident to the top mirror at 450.
Draw...
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The figure below shows two plane mirrors inclined at 450 to one another. A ray of light is incident to the top mirror at 450.
Draw the path followed by the ray after reflection.
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November 4, 2019
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The table below shows data collected during investigation of Hooke’s law.
a). Complete the table.
b). Using the data in the table, plot a graph of force,...
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The table below shows data collected during investigation of Hooke’s law.
a). Complete the table.
b). Using the data in the table, plot a graph of force, F against extension, e in the attached gird below.
c). On the graph, indicate X, at the elastic limit
d). From the graph, determine the elastic spring constant for the material.
Date posted:
November 4, 2019
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A 2kg particle tied to rope is rotated about a circle of radius 10 m. given that the maximum tension allowed in the rope is...
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A 2kg particle tied to rope is rotated about a circle of radius 10 m. given that the maximum tension allowed in the rope is 50 N, determine the maximum speed of the particle if it is rotating in a:-
i). horizontal path.
ii). vertical path.
Date posted:
November 4, 2019
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