Metal are good conductors of electricity. The charge acquired is neutralized by the charge from the earth.
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State three effects produced by an electric current.
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State three effects produced by an electric current.
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Explain why is it easier to open a metallic cap of a glass bottle by inserting it hot water.
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Explain why is it easier to open a metallic cap of a glass bottle by inserting it hot water.
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Define radioisotopes
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Define radioisotopes
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Explain how can a concave mirror be used as a shaving mirror
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Explain how can a concave mirror be used as a shaving mirror
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State the principle of conservation of momentum
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State the principle of conservation of momentum
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State ways of reducing friction between two surfaces
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State ways of reducing friction between two surfaces
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Explain why on a hot day, a dry road may seem to have pools of water when observed from a distance.
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Explain why on a hot day, a dry road may seem to have pools of water when observed from a distance.
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State any three factors on which the resistance of the conductor depends
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State any three factors on which the resistance of the conductor depends
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Explain why one feels colder when walking on a concrete floor than on the carpeted floor.
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Explain why one feels colder when walking on a concrete floor than on the carpeted floor.
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State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
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State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
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Explain why the sky appears blue.
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Explain why the sky appears blue.
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Describe how the type of charge on a charged metal rod can be determined.
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Describe how the type of charge on a charged metal rod can be determined.
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Define capacitance
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Define capacitance
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State two conditions that must be met for a conductor to obey Ohm’s law.
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State two conditions that must be met for a conductor to obey Ohm’s law.
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Define an Ohm.
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Define an Ohm.
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Explain why an alkaline battery delivers a larger current than a lead acid accumulator.
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Explain why an alkaline battery delivers a larger current than a lead acid accumulator.
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Explain why the mercury level of a liquid in a glass thermometer falls before rising when put in boiling water.
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Explain why the mercury level of a liquid in a glass thermometer falls before rising when put in boiling water.
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Explain why bright shining tea pot is considered better than one which is dull.
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Explain why bright shining tea pot is considered better than one which is dull.
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State any difference between sound and water waves.
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State any difference between sound and water waves.
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Explain how the rotation of blades at the the top of the helicopter enables it to take off.
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Explain how the rotation of blades at the the top of the helicopter enables it to take off.
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