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Electrons ejected from inside the metal lose more energy on the way out while those on the surface require very little work function to be removed.
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- The diagram shows a photocell in action(Solved)
The diagram shows a photocell in action
i) The photocell is either evacuated or filled with an inert gas at low pressure. Give one reason for this
ii) What is the function of the resistor R in the circuit?
iii) State one reason for using a particular radiation such as ultraviolet for a given photocell.
iv) Explain how the set-up shown in the diagram may be used as an automatic switching device for a burglar alarm.
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- Light of frequency 5.5x 1014 HZ is made to strike a surface whose work function is 2.5ev. Show that photoelectric effect will not take place....(Solved)
Light of frequency 5.5x 1014 HZ is made to strike a surface whose work function is 2.5ev. Show that photoelectric effect will not take place. H= 6.6 X 1034Js
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- State the purpose of cooling fins in the X-ray tube.(Solved)
State the purpose of cooling fins in the X-ray tube.
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- Explain why X-rays are appropriate in study of the crystalline structure materials.(Solved)
Explain why X-rays are appropriate in study of the crystalline structure materials.
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- An accelerating potential of 20kv is applied to an X-ray tube.(Solved)
An accelerating potential of 20kv is applied to an X-ray tube.
i) What is the velocity with which the electron strikes the target?
ii) State the energy changes that take place at the target.
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- For a given source of X-rays, how would the following be controlled.(Solved)
For a given source of X-rays, how would the following be controlled.
i) Intensity
ii) The penetrating power
iii) The exposure to patients
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- A photon has an energy of 5x10-19J. Calculate the wavelength associated with this photon.(Solved)
A photon has an energy of 5x10-19J. Calculate the wavelength associated with this photon.
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- How does the energy of ultra violet light compare to that of yellow light given that the energy E of a wave frequency f, is...(Solved)
How does the energy of ultra violet light compare to that of yellow light given that the energy E of a wave frequency f, is given by E = hf, where h is plank’s constant?
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- Distinguish between a photon and a quantum.(Solved)
Distinguish between a photon and a quantum.
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- Give one important use of each of the following em-waves.
i) Microwaves
ii) Infrared(Solved)
Give one important use of each of the following em-waves.
i) Microwaves
ii) Infrared
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- State where Gamma rays originate.(Solved)
State where Gamma rays originate.
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- State the origin of all electromagnetic-radiation from radio waves to x-rays(Solved)
State the origin of all electromagnetic-radiation from radio waves to x-rays
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- Name two properties of ultraviolet radiation.(Solved)
Name two properties of ultraviolet radiation.
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- State 3 uses of infrared radiation.(Solved)
State 3 uses of infrared radiation.
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- Other than a photographic film state one other detectors of:
(Solved)
Other than a photographic film state one other detectors of:
i) X-rays
ii) UV,
iii) Visible spectrum
iv) Infra-red radiations
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- Name two types of electromagnetic radiations whose frequencies are greater than that of visible light.(Solved)
Name two types of electromagnetic radiations whose frequencies are greater than that of visible light.
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- Arrange the following radiations in order of increasing wavelengths.(Solved)
Arrange the following radiations in order of increasing wavelengths.
Ultraviolet, Gamma Rays, Radio Waves, Infra Red
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- State one-way of detecting ultra violet radiation(Solved)
State one-way of detecting ultra violet radiation
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- A uniform plank of wood is pivoted at its centre. A block of wood of mass 2kg is balanced by a mass of 1.5 placed...(Solved)
A uniform plank of wood is pivoted at its centre. A block of wood of mass 2kg is balanced by a mass of 1.5 placed 30cm from the pivot as shown.
i) Calculate the distance X
ii) When the same block of wood is partially immersed in water, the 1.5kg mass need to be placed at 20cm from the pivot to balance it. Calculate the weight of the water displaced.
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- A right angled solid of dimensions 0.02m by 0.02m by 0.2m and density 2,700kg/m3 is supported inside kerosene of density 800kg/m3 by a thread which...(Solved)
A right angled solid of dimensions 0.02m by 0.02m by 0.2m and density 2,700kg/m3 is supported inside kerosene of density 800kg/m3 by a thread which is attached to a spring balance. The long side is vertical and the upper surface is 0.1m below the surface of the kerosene.
i) Calculate the force due to the liquid on the lower upper surface of the solid.
ii) Calculate the up thrust and determine the reading on the spring balance.
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