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An increase in potential difference (p.d) increases the heating effect. This produces more electrons by thermionic emission. As result more intense x-rays are produced.
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- The accelerating potential of a certain X-ray tube is increased. State the change observed on the X-rays produced.(Solved)
The accelerating potential of a certain X-ray tube is increased. State the change observed on the X-rays produced.
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- State the reason and the effect on the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube, when the p.d across the tube is increased. (Solved)
State the reason the effect on the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube, when the p.d across the tube is increased.
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State the differences between hard X-ray and soft X-rays.
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- State the factor that determines the hardness of the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube.(Solved)
State the factor that determines the hardness of the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube.
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- State and explain the effect of increasing the E.H.T in an X-ray tube on the X-rays produced.(Solved)
State and explain the effect of increasing the E.H.T in an X-ray tube on the X-rays produced.
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- State the energy transformation when fast moving electrons are suddenly stopped by a target in an X-ray tube.(Solved)
State the energy transformation when fast moving electrons are suddenly stopped by a target in an X-ray tube.
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- State one industrial use of X-rays(Solved)
State one industrial use of X-rays
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Name the metal used to shields X-rays operators from the radiation. Give a reason why it is used.
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- The current of electrons hitting the screen of a cathode ray oscilloscope is 2.0 x 10-4A. Determine the number of electrons that strike the screen each second. (take charge of an electrons as 1.6 x 10-19C)
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The current of electrons hitting the screen of a cathode ray oscilloscope is 2.0 x 10-4A. Determine the number of electrons that strike the screen each second. (take charge of an electrons as 1.6 x 10-19C)
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- Name two differences between cathode rays and electromagnetic radiations. (Solved)
Name two differences between cathode rays and electromagnetic radiations.
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- State two differences between the cathode ray tube (CRT) of a T.V. and the cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO). (Solved)
State two differences between the cathode ray tube (CRT) of a T.V. and the cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO).
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- The control grids in a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) is used to control the brightness of the beam on the screen. How is this achieved? (Solved)
The control grids in a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) is used to control the brightness of the beam on the screen. How is this achieved?
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- State two factors that determine the resistance of metallic conductor and explain how a fuse safeguards electrical appliances against excessive currents.(Solved)
a) State two factors that determine the resistance of metallic conductor.
b) Explain how a fuse safeguards electrical appliances against excessive currents.
c) A hair dryer is rated 2.5kW, 240 V.
i) Determine whether a 10 A fuse may be suitable for the hair dryer
ii) Determine the cost of using the dryer for 3 hours if the cost of electricity is Ksh. 0.80 per kilowatt hour.
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- When a transformer is connected to ac source, the output voltage is found to be 24 V. If the power input is 200 W,(Solved)
When a transformer is connected to ac source, the output voltage is found to be 24 V. If the power input is 200 W, determine the output current. (Assume the transformer is 100% efficient)
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- In domestic wiring systems lamps in the circuit are required to be in parallel and not in series. State two reasons for this requirement. (Solved)
In domestic wiring systems lamps in the circuit are required to be in parallel and not in series. State two reasons for this requirement.
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A house has one 100 W bulb, two 60 W bulbs and one 30 W bulb. Determine the cost of having all the bulbs switched on for 70 hours, given that the cost of electricity is 40 cents per kilowatt hour.
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A house has one 100W bulb, two 60 W bulbs and one 30 W bulb. Determine the cost of having all the bulbs switched on for 70 hours, given that the cost of electricity is 40 cents per kilowatt hour.
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- State the reason why electrical power is transmitted over long distances at very high voltage(Solved)
State the reason why electrical power is transmitted over long distances at very high voltage
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