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- State the reason why the magnetic field strength of a magnet is greatest at the poles(Solved)
State the reason why the magnetic field strength of a magnet is greatest at the poles.
Date posted: February 7, 2017. Answers (1)
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One method of producing a weak magnet is to hold a steel rod in the North South direction and the hammer is continuously for some time. Using the domain theory of magnetism explain how this method works.
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An un-magnetized steel rod is clamped facing North-South direction and then hammered repeatedly for some time. When tested, it is found to be magnetized. Explain this observation
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Explain how hammering demagnetizes a magnet
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Distinguish between soft and hard magnetic materials
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- Given a bar magnet, an iron bar and a string
i) Describe a simple experiment to distinguish between the magnet and the iron bar
(ii) State...(Solved)
Given a bar magnet, an iron bar and a string
i) Describe a simple experiment to distinguish between the magnet and the iron bar
(ii) State with reasons the observations that would be made in the experiment.
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Give reason why attraction in magnetism is not regarded as reliable method of testing for polarity
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State the reason for topping up a lead-acid accumulator with distilled water.
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State the purpose of manganese dioxide in a dry cell.
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- State one advantage of a lead-acid accumulator over a nickel-iron(NiFe) accumulator(Solved)
State one advantage of a lead-acid accumulator over a nickel-iron(NiFe) accumulator.
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- Explain how polarization reduces current in a simple cell(Solved)
Explain how polarization reduces current in a simple cell
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State one advantage of alkaline accumulator over a lead-acid accumulator
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A car battery requires topping up with distilled water occasionally. Explain why this is necessary and why distilled water is used
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- A current of 0.5 A flows in a circuit. Determine the quantity of charge that crosses a point in 4 minutes(Solved)
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- State two advantages of an alkaline battery over a lead acid battery(Solved)
State two advantages of an alkaline battery over a lead acid battery.
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- It is observed that when a charged body is brought near the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the divergence of leaf increases(Solved)
It is observed that when a charged body is brought near the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the divergence of leaf increases. State the type of charge on the body
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State two uses of a charged gold leaf electroscope.
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- A positively charged sphere is suspended by an insulating thread. A negatively charged conductor is suspended near it(Solved)
A positively charged sphere is suspended by an insulating thread. A negatively charged conductor is suspended near it. The conductor is first attracted, after touching the sphere it is repelled. Explain this observation
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- A conductor is slowly brought near the cap of a positively charged electroscope. The leaf first collapses and then diverges(Solved)
A conductor is slowly brought near the cap of a positively charged electroscope. The leaf first collapses and then diverges. State the charge on the conductor
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