I = $\frac{P}{V}$ = $\frac{3000}{240}$ = 12.5 A: Thus the fuse is not suitable since current exceeds the fuse value
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State three factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor
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State three factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor
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February 15, 2017
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In an experiment using a ripple tank the frequency, f, of the electric pulse generator was reduced to one third of its value
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In an experiment using a ripple tank the frequency, f, of the electric pulse generator was reduced to one third of its value. How does the new wavelength compare with the initial wavelength? Explain your answer.
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February 14, 2017
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State Ohm’s Law
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State Ohm's Law.
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In large current circuits, large resistors in parallel are preferred to low resistors in series. Explain
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In large current circuits large resistors in parallel are preferred to low resistors in series. Explain.
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February 14, 2017
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State two reasons why the efficiency of a pulley system is always less than 100%
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State two reasons why the efficiency of a pulley system is always less than 100%.
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A cyclist initially at rest moved down a hill without pedaling. He applied brakes and eventually stopped
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A cyclist initially at rest moved down a hill without pedaling. He applied brakes and eventually stopped. State the energy changes as the cyclist moved down the hill.
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February 14, 2017
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A crane lift a load of 2000 kg through a vertical distance of 3.0 m in 6 seconds. Determine the (i) Work done
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A crane lift a load of 2000 kg through a vertical distance of 3.o m in 6 seconds.Determine the:
i) Work done
ii) Power development by the crane
iii) Efficiency of the crane given that it is operated by an electric motor rated 12.5 KW.
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February 14, 2017
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If a load on 100 N is raised by applying an effort of 28 N, determine the efficiency of the system
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If a load on 100 N is raised by applying an effort of 28 N, determine the efficiency of the system.
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A body of mass M is allowed to slide down an inclined plane. State two factors that affects its final velocity at the bottom of the incline.
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A body of mass M is allowed to slide down an inclined plane. State two factors that affects its final velocity at the bottom of the incline.
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February 14, 2017
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A horizontal force of 12 N is applied on a wooden block of mass 2 kg placed on a horizontal surface. It causes the block to accelerate at 5 ms-2
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A horizontal force of 12N is applied on a wooden block of mass 2 kg placed on a horizontal surface. It causes the block to accelerate at 5 ms-2. Determine the frictional force between the block and the surface.
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February 14, 2017
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A car of mass 30 kg is pushed along a horizontal path by horizontal force of 8 N and moves with a constant velocity.
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A car of mass 30 kg is pushed along a horizontal path by horizontal force of 8 N and moves with a constant velocity. The force is then increased to 14N. Determine:
a) The resistance to the motion of the cart;
b) The acceleration of the cart.
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February 14, 2017
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A trolley is moving at a uniform speed along a track. A piece of plasticine is dropped on the trolley and sticks on it. Explain why the trolley slows down
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A trolley is moving at a uniform speed along a track. A piece of plasticine is dropped on the trolley and sticks on it. Explain why the trolley slows down.
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February 14, 2017
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A high jumper usually lands on thick soft mattress. Explain how the mattress helps in reducing the force of impact
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A high jumper usually lands on thick soft mattress. Explain how the mattress helps in reducing the force of impact.
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February 14, 2017
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An industrial trolley of mass 20 kg carrying a mass of 50 kg is acted on by a constant force. The trolley moves along a horizontal smooth surface with an acceleration of 0.5ms-2
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An industrial trolley of mass 20 kg carrying a mass of 50 kg is acted on by a constant force. The trolley moves along a horizontal smooth surface with an acceleration of 0.5 ms-2. Determine the acceleration of the trolley after the mass falls off.
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February 14, 2017
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A gun is fired vertically upwards from the top of an open truck moving horizontally, uniform velocity of 50ms-1. The bullet achieves a maximum height of 45 m
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A gun is fired vertically upwards from the top of an open truck moving horizontally, uniform velocity of 50ms-1. The bullet achieves a maximum height of 45 m.
i) State with reason whether or not the bullet will land on the truck
ii) Calculate the distance covered by the truck just before the bullet reaches the level from which it was fired. (Use g = 10 ms-2)
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February 14, 2017
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A trolley is moving at constant speed in friction compensated track. Some plasticine is dropped on the trolley and sticks on it. State with a reason what is observed about the motion of the trolley.
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A trolley is moving at constant speed in friction compensated track. Some plasticine is dropped on the trolley and sticks on it. State with a reason what is observed about the motion of the trolley.
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February 14, 2017
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A small object lies at the bottom of a water pond at a depth of 1.2 m. Given that the refractive index of water is 1.3
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A small object lies at the bottom of a water pond at a depth of 1.2 m. Given that the refractive index of water is 1.3, Determine the apparent depth of the object. (Give your to 1 decimal place)
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February 14, 2017
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A ball of mass 200 g is thrown vertically upwards with velocity of 5ms-1. The air resistance is 0.4 N. Determine
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A ball of mass 200 g is thrown vertically upwards with velocity of 5 ms-1. The air resistance is 0.4 N. Determine:
i) The net force on the ball as it moves up;
ii) The acceleration of the ball;
iii) The maximum height reached by the ball,
(take acceleration due to gravity g = 10 ms-2)
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February 14, 2017
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A trolley moving on a horizontal bench of height 1.2 m, strikes a barrier at the edge of the bench. The brass mass on the top of the trolley flies off on impact and lands
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A trolley moving on a horizontal bench of height 1.2 m, strikes a barrier at the edge of the bench. The brass mass on the top of the trolley flies off on impact and lands on the ground 2.5 m from the edge of the bench. Determine:
i) The time taken by the brass mass to reach the ground
ii) The speed at which the trolley struck the barrier.
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February 14, 2017
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A matatu starts from rest and accelerates to cover a distance of 49 m in 7 seconds. Determine: ( i) Its acceleration ( ii) Its velocity after 7 seconds
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A matatu starts from rest and accelerates to cover a distance of 49 m in 7 seconds. Determine:
i) Its acceleration;
ii) Its velocity after 7 seconds
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February 14, 2017
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