- A vibrator is used to generate water waves in a ripple tank. It is observed that the distance between the first crest and the mid-point...(Solved)
A vibrator is used to generate water waves in a ripple tank. It is observed that the distance between the first crest and the mid-point to the fifth trough is 237.5cm.
The waves travel 224.0cm in 6.0 seconds.
Determine:
(i) the wavelength of the waves.
(ii) the speed of the waves.
(iii) the frequency of the vibrator.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows water wave fronts approaching a boundary between a shallow and a deep region. The
speed of waves in the shallow region is...(Solved)
The figure below shows water wave fronts approaching a boundary between a shallow and a deep region. The
speed of waves in the shallow region is less than in the deep region.
On the same diagram, complete the figure to show the wavefronts after crossing the boundary.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a parabolic surface with a source of light placed at its focal point F.
Draw rays to show reflection from the surface...(Solved)
The figure below shows a parabolic surface with a source of light placed at its focal point F.
Draw rays to show reflection from the surface when rays from the source strike the surface at points A, B, C and D.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- An immersion heater rated 2.5KW is used in a home continuously for 50 minutes per day in a month of 30 days. Given that electricity...(Solved)
An immersion heater rated 2.5KW is used in a home continuously for 50 minutes per day in a month of 30 days. Given that electricity costs Kshs.7.60 per unit (1 unit = 1kwh)), calculate:
(i) the number of KW transformed in the month.
(ii) the number of units (kwh) consumed in the month.
(iii) the total cost of the electric power consumed in the month given that there is a fixed charge of Kshs.150.00.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The north pole of a magnet is moved away from a metallic ring, as shown in the figure below. Show the direction of current induced...(Solved)
The north pole of a magnet is moved away from a metallic ring, as shown in the figure below. Show the direction of current induced in the ring.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- State:
(a) one application of ultraviolet radiation.
(b) one detector of the radiation in (a) above.(Solved)
State:
(a) one application of ultraviolet radiation.
(b) one detector of the radiation in (a) above.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A dielectric material X is now inserted between the plates, as shown below.
State how each of the following is affected by insertion of material:
(a) the...(Solved)
A dielectric material X is now inserted between the plates, as shown below.
State how each of the following is affected by insertion of material:
(a) the potential difference (p.d) across the plates;
(b) capacitance of the set up.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A sample of Iodine-131 contains 1000g. If the half-life of Iodine-131 is 8 days, how much of the sample will remain undecayed after 40 days?(Solved)
A sample of Iodine-131 contains 1000g. If the half-life of Iodine-131 is 8 days, how much of the sample will remain undecayed after 40 days?
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Sketch the Current-Voltage characteristic for a forward -biased diode.(Solved)
Sketch the Current-Voltage characteristic for a forward -biased diode.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a thick copper conductor placed between two poles of a strong magnet. The wire is free to swing in between the...(Solved)
The figure below shows a thick copper conductor placed between two poles of a strong magnet. The wire is free to swing in between the poles.
(a) Indicate on the same diagram the direction in which the conductor swings when the switch K is closed.
(b) State one change that can be made on the set up so that the direction of swing of the conductor is reversed.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A girl standing 120m away from a tall building claps her hands and hears an echo 0.75s later. Determine the speed of sound in air...(Solved)
A girl standing 120m away from a tall building claps her hands and hears an echo 0.75s later. Determine the speed of sound in air at this place.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet.
Complete the circuit by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core so that...(Solved)
The figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet.
Complete the circuit by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core so that A and B are both north poles when the switch S is closed. Indicate the direction of the current of the windings drawn.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A current of 0.8A flows through an electric circuit. Determine the quantity of charge that passes a point in the circuit in 6 minutes.(Solved)
A current of 0.8A flows through an electric circuit. Determine the quantity of charge that passes a point in the circuit in 6 minutes.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below show two plane mirrors PQ and QR inclined at an angle of 1100.
A ray of light is incident on mirror PQ at...(Solved)
The figure below show two plane mirrors PQ and QR inclined at an angle of 1100.
A ray of light is incident on mirror PQ at an angle 560.
Complete the diagram to determine the angle of reflection of the ray in the mirror QR.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows an iron cylinder of length 10cm and uniform cross-section 2cm² suspended
from a spring balance with half of its length immersed in...(Solved)
The figure below shows an iron cylinder of length 10cm and uniform cross-section 2cm² suspended
from a spring balance with half of its length immersed in paraffin oil of density 0.8gcmˉ³.
(i) Show on the diagram, the forces acting on the iron cylinder.
(ii) If the density of iron is 7.5gmˉ³ determine.
(i) the weight of the iron cylinder.
(ii) the reading of the spring balance.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Draw a clear labeled diagram of a common hydrometer which is suitable for measuring the densities of liquid varying between 1.0 and 1.2 g/cm³.(Solved)
Draw a clear labeled diagram of a common hydrometer which is suitable for measuring the densities of liquid varying between 1.0 and 1.2 g/cm³.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A 2.0KW immersion heater is used to heat 5.0 x 10¯³m³ of water from 230C to 1000C.
Given that 30% of the heat is lost to...(Solved)
A 2.0KW immersion heater is used to heat 5.0 x 10ˉ³m³ of water from 230C to 1000C.
Given that 30% of the heat is lost to the surrounding, calculate the time needed for the heating process. Take specific heat capacity of water = 4200J/kgk, density of water = 1000kg/m³.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A 1kg lump of solid wax is heated uniformly by a 100W heating element until after it has all melted. The graph below shows how...(Solved)
A 1kg lump of solid wax is heated uniformly by a 100W heating element until after it has all melted. The graph below shows how temperature of the wax varies with time.
Explain what is happening in the sections.
(i) WX.
XY.
Use the graph to determine
(i) the specific heat capacity of wax.
(ii) the specific latent heat of fusion of the wax.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A trolley of height 0.2m moving on a horizontal bench of height 3.2m strikes a barrier at the edge of the bench. The object on...(Solved)
A trolley of height 0.2m moving on a horizontal bench of height 3.2m strikes a barrier at the edge of the bench. The object on top of the trolley flies off on impact and lands on the ground 2.5m from the edge of the bench as shown in the figure below.
Use this information to answer the questions that follow.
(i) Give a reason why the object on the trolley flies off on impact.
(ii) Determine the time taken by the object to reach the ground.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The petrol air mixture in the cylinder of a car engine is ignited when the piston is in the position shown below.
Explain in terms of...(Solved)
The petrol air mixture in the cylinder of a car engine is ignited when the piston is in the position shown below.
Explain in terms of kinetic theory why the piston moves downwards.
Date posted: June 1, 2019. Answers (1)