- For a certain radioactive material, the average count-rate is found to be 82 counts per second. After 210 seconds, the count rate had dropped by...(Solved)
For a certain radioactive material, the average count-rate is found to be 82 counts per second. After 210 seconds, the count rate had dropped by 63 counts per second. The average background count-rate remained constant at 10 counts per second. What is the half-life of the material?
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- When the time-base is off, the length of the line on a CRO screen is 4cm peak to peak for an AC voltage
400V. Determine the...(Solved)
When the time-base is off, the length of the line on a CRO screen is 4cm peak to peak for an AC voltage
400V. Determine the sensitivity setting.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows the wiring in a modern main appliance.
(i) Identify the colour of wires Y and Z.
(ii) A cooker rated 2.0KW was...(Solved)
The figure below shows the wiring in a modern main appliance.
(i) Identify the colour of wires Y and Z.
(ii) A cooker rated 2.0KW was operated for 35 minutes each day for 30 days.
If the cost of each unit is Sh.12.5 Calculate the cost of electricity used.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- State the adjustments that can be made on a d.c generator to produce alternating current.(Solved)
State the adjustments that can be made on a d.c generator to produce alternating current.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A transformer is used on a 240V a.c supply to deliver 12A at 120V to a heating coil. If 20% energy is lost at the...(Solved)
A transformer is used on a 240V a.c supply to deliver 12A at 120V to a heating coil. If 20% energy is lost at the transformer, calculate the current in the primary coil.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows an induction coil used to produce sparks.
(i) Name the part labelled C.
(ii) Explain why the part labelled A is thicker than...(Solved)
The diagram below shows an induction coil used to produce sparks.
(i) Name the part labelled C.
(ii) Explain why the part labelled A is thicker than C.
(iii) State the purpose of part labelled B.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents an electrical circuit with switches S1 and S2 open.
Switch S1 is closed and the circuit, left undisturbed for a few minutes.
Determine:
(i)...(Solved)
The diagram below represents an electrical circuit with switches S1 and S2 open.
Switch S1 is closed and the circuit, left undisturbed for a few minutes.
Determine:
(i) the potential difference between W and X.
(ii) the magnitude of charge on each plate of capacitor C1 in SI units.
(iii) the potential difference between Z and Y.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a net work of resistors connected together in a circuit.
The voltmeter reads 3.0V when the switch is open and 2.4V when...(Solved)
The figure below shows a net work of resistors connected together in a circuit.
The voltmeter reads 3.0V when the switch is open and 2.4V when switch is closed.
Given that the ammeter reads 0.6A.
Determine:
(i) the net e.m.f of the battery.
(ii) the internal resistance of each cell.
(iii) the potential drop across the 3 resistor.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A ray of light is incident on a glass-water interface making an angle of 350 with the boundary as shown below.
Calculate the angle of refraction...(Solved)
A ray of light is incident on a glass-water interface making an angle of 350 with the boundary as shown below.
Calculate the angle of refraction (take refractive of glass and water as 2/3 and 4/3 respectively.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- In a compound microscope, the focal length of the objective lens is 3.0cm and that of the eye piece is 3.2cm and they are placed...(Solved)
In a compound microscope, the focal length of the objective lens is 3.0cm and that of the eye piece is 3.2cm and they are placed 10.0cm apart. An object is placed 5cm from the objective lens. Use the lens formular. In turn for each lens to find the position of the final image.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Figure below shows sound waves emitted by a drum struck.
Explain why the wave fronts are directed towards the ground.(Solved)
Figure below shows sound waves emitted by a drum struck.
Explain why the wave fronts are directed towards the ground.
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- A student set up a mass attached to a spring such that when it oscillates, it taps on water surface in a wide shallow tank.
The...(Solved)
A student set up a mass attached to a spring such that when it oscillates, it taps on water surface in a wide shallow tank.
The student measured time for 20 oscillations and found that the mass takes 36 seconds. Given that the student counted four rippies between the mass and end B of the tank. Determine the speed of the waves.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two properties of an image formed by a concave mirror that makes it suitable for use by barbers.(Solved)
State two properties of an image formed by a concave mirror that makes it suitable for use by barbers.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define focal plane.(Solved)
Define focal plane.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Figure below shows a current carrying conductor placed perpendicularly between the poles of a magnet.
(i) Show on the diagram the magnetic field pattern.
(ii) The...(Solved)
Figure below shows a current carrying conductor placed perpendicularly between the poles of a magnet.
(i) Show on the diagram the magnetic field pattern.
(ii) The direction of net force on the conductor.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows the type of radiation detection method and uses of electro-magnetic radiations. Complete the table.(Solved)
The table below shows the type of radiation detection method and uses of electro-magnetic radiations. Complete the table.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows an electroscope being charged by induction.
(i) State the reason why the cap of the electroscope is made circular.
(ii) On the...(Solved)
The figure below shows an electroscope being charged by induction.
(i) State the reason why the cap of the electroscope is made circular.
(ii) On the same diagram, show the direction of the flow of electrons on the earth wire.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Figure below shows an image formed in a plane mirror.
By drawing incident rays for the rays shown, locate the position of the object.(Solved)
Figure below shows an image formed in a plane mirror.
By drawing incident rays for the rays shown, locate the position of the object.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows rectangular block of height 4cm floating vertically in a beaker containing two
immiscible liquid A and B. The densities of the liquid...(Solved)
The figure below shows rectangular block of height 4cm floating vertically in a beaker containing two
immiscible liquid A and B. The densities of the liquid are 8000 kg/m³ and 12,000kg/m³ respectively.
The cross sectional area is 2cm².
Determine.
(i) the weight of the liquid A displaced by the black.
(ii) the weight of the liquid B displaced by the block.
(iii) the mass of the block.
(iv) the density of the block.
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A man uses the inclined plane to lift a 50kg load through a vertical line height of 4.0m. The inclined plane makes an angle of...(Solved)
A man uses the inclined plane to lift a 50kg load through a vertical line height of 4.0m. The inclined plane makes an angle of 300 with the horizontal. If the efficiency of the inclined plane is 80%, determine.
(a) The effort needed to move the load up the inclined plane at a constant velocity.
(b) The work done against friction in raising the load through the height of 4.0m. (Take g = 10N/kg).
Date posted: June 3, 2019. Answers (1)