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What does it mean to say the density of water is 1g/cm3?
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September 27, 2019
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The diagram below shows two similar cups of tea containing equal volumes of hot tea at the same level. It was observed that the rate of cooling was the same in the two cups. Explain.
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September 27, 2019
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A body is acted upon by a force of 10N towards the right hand side and 6N towards the left hand side. What is the resultant force?
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September 27, 2019
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(a) Generate output for the following pseudo code
(b) Draw a flowchart for the above pseudo code
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows a displacement-time graph of a wave. The velocity of the wave is 100m/s.
Determine;
(i) Amplitude
(ii) Period
(iii) Wave length
(iv) Frequency
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September 27, 2019
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A gas occupies a volume of 4000 litres temperature of 370C and normal atmosphere pressure. Determine the new volume of the gas if it is heated at constant pressure to a temperature of 670C (normal atmosphere pressure P = 1.01 x 105pa).
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September 27, 2019
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A turn table of radius 8cm is rotating at 33 revolutions per second. Determine the linear speed of a point on the circumference of the turn table.
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section at the position shown. The block is resting on a horizontal bench.
State and explain the effects on stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water.
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows two identical balloons A and B the balloons were filled with equal amounts of same type of gas. The balloons are suspected at distance X1 and X2 from a metal cube filled with boiling water and placed on an insulating material.
a. State the mode by which heat travels from the cubes to the balloons.
b. The face of the cube towards A is bright and shiny and face towards B is dull black. State with reasons the adjustments that should be made on the distances XI and X2 so that the rate of change of temperature in both balloons remains the same
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September 27, 2019
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Give a reason why a person may nose bleed after ascending a high mountain.
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September 27, 2019
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Using the ones complement, calculate 3110 - 1710 in binary form.
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows water placed in a measuring cylinder calibrated in cm3
An object of mass 50.1g and density 16.7 g/cm3 is lowered gently in the water.Calculate the new volume level
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September 27, 2019
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Find the sum of the following:
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows an arrangement of capacitors to a 12V d.c. supply.
Determine
(i) Effective capacitance
(ii) Charge across the 8μF capacitor.
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September 27, 2019
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Convert the decimal number 0.562510 into its binary equivalent.
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September 27, 2019
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A new company ABC intends to go into business of desktop publishing.
Advice the company on three computer hardware specification features to consider as a measure of enhancing performance.
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September 27, 2019
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Describe the following categories of software.
(i) Firmware.
(ii) Proprietary software.
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows light passing through a transparent block.
Determine the refractive index of the block.
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September 27, 2019
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Various considerations should be made during input design and output design. State three considerations for each case
(i) Input design.
(ii) Output design.
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September 27, 2019
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State two instances where observation is not viable method of gathering information during system analysis stage
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September 27, 2019
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An electric kettle has an element of resistance 28.8 ohms. It is operating from a 240V main supply. Determine its power rating.
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows a wave profile for a wave whose frequency is 2.5HZ.
Determine the value of t3
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September 27, 2019
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A nail is electrically magnetized, it attracts an increasing number of pins as the magnetizing current increase. After some time it can no longer attract any more pins. Explain this observation domain theory.
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September 27, 2019
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A student presented a budget in the form of a worksheet as follows.
a) Write a formula to get the total in B6
b) State the expression that would be used to obtain the least expenditure.
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September 27, 2019
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A dry cell is not recharged once used up. However when used well, it can serve one for some time. State the precautions necessary when using it other than storing it in dry condition.
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September 27, 2019
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State three factors that you would consider before replacing or upgrading a computer memory
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September 27, 2019
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Explain why water kept in a porous pot on a hot day remains cooler than that contained in a metallic vessel.
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September 27, 2019
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Mobile phones have becomes common ICT devices. List some of the powerful capabilities that come with some of the latest embedded operating systems in mobile phones.
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September 27, 2019
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A stone of mass 4kg is thrown upwards with a kinetic energy of 240J. Neglecting air resistance,calculate the height to which it will rise. (Take g = 10N/kg)
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September 27, 2019
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The figure below shows a pulley system for lifting heavy objects.
(i) State the velocity ratio of the pulley system.
(ii) If the efficiency of the machine is 75%, calculate the mechanical advantage of the system.
(iii) Determine the effort applied
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September 27, 2019