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- The reading on a mercury barometer at a place is 690mm. The barometer contains some air which exerts a pressure of 15Nm¯². What is the...(Solved)
The reading on a mercury barometer at a place is 690mm. The barometer contains some air which exerts a pressure of 15Nm¯². What is the pressure at the place Nm¯². (Density of mercury is 1.36 x 104kgm¯³).
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows part of micrometer screw gauge with 50 divisions on the thimble scale. Complete the diagram to show a reading of 5.73mm.(Solved)
The figure below shows part of micrometer screw gauge with 50 divisions on the thimble scale. Complete the diagram to show a reading of 5.73mm.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a measuring cylinder,which contains water initially at level A. A solid of mass 0.32g is immersed in the water,the level rises...(Solved)
The figure below shows a measuring cylinder,which contains water initially at level A. A solid of mass 0.32g is immersed in the water,the level rises to B.
Determine the density of the solid. (Give your answer to 3 significant figures).
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- The tube of a CRO is coated with graphite. State three functions of the graphite coating(Solved)
The tube of a CRO is coated with graphite. State three functions of the graphite coating
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- A signal with a frequency of 50Hz is applied across the Y-plates. If the time base with a period of 0.04s is applied across the...(Solved)
A signal with a frequency of 50Hz is applied across the Y-plates. If the time base with a period of 0.04s is applied across the X-plates, sketch a graph of p.d against time showing the number of waves that can be seen on the screen of the C.R.O
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- Distinguish between cathode rays and light rays.(Solved)
Distinguish between cathode rays and light rays.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below show the displacement time graph of a wave traveling at 400cm/s.(Solved)
The figure below show the displacement time graph of a wave traveling at 400cm/s.
Determine for the wave the:
(i) Amplitude
(ii) Period
(iii) Frequency
(iv) Wavelength
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- A cooker rated 2.0kW was operated for 40minutes each for 30days. If the cost of each kilo – watt – hour unit is Shs. 15.50,...(Solved)
A cooker rated 2.0kW was operated for 40minutes each for 30days. If the cost of each kilo – watt – hour unit is Shs. 15.50, Calculate the cost of electricity used.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- A wire of length 1.5m offers resistance of 6.5 ohms to the flow of current through it. If the cross section area is 5.0×10-6m2.calculate the...(Solved)
A wire of length 1.5m offers resistance of 6.5 ohms to the flow of current through it. If the cross section area is 5.0×10-6m2.calculate the resistivity of the material.
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- A hunter standing some distance from a cliff blows a whistle and hears its echo 2 seconds later. How far is the cliff from the...(Solved)
A hunter standing some distance from a cliff blows a whistle and hears its echo 2 seconds later. How far is the cliff from the hunter? (speed of sound in air=340m/s)
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- Kenyatta National Hospital uses x-rays of wavelength 1×10-11m. Calculate the frequency of the x-rays. (Take c=3×108m/s.)(Solved)
Kenyatta National Hospital uses x-rays of wavelength 1×10-11m. Calculate the frequency of the x-rays. (Take c=3×108m/s.)
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- A ray of light makes an angle of 60° with a plane mirror as shown in the figure below. The mirror is rotated through an...(Solved)
A ray of light makes an angle of 60° with a plane mirror as shown in the figure below. The mirror is rotated through an angle of 20° about the point O in a clockwise direction.
Determine the new angle of reflection.
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- A mason uses a six wheel pulley system to raise a weight of 250N through a vertical height of 2.5m using the machine.If the mason...(Solved)
A mason uses a six wheel pulley system to raise a weight of 250N through a vertical height of 2.5m using the machine.If the mason pulls using an effort of 500N. Calculate:
i) The velocity ratio of the pulley system.
ii) The work done by the mason.
iii) The useful work done by the pulley system.
iv) The efficiency of the system
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a block of mass 50g and density 2000kg/m3 submerged in a certain liquid and suspended from uniform horizontal beam by means...(Solved)
The figure below shows a block of mass 50g and density 2000kg/m3 submerged in a certain liquid and suspended from uniform horizontal beam by means of a string. A mass of 40g suspended from the other end of the beam puts the system in equilibrium
(i) Determine the up-thrust force acting on the block.
(ii) Calculate the density of the liquid.
(iii) Calculate the new balance point of the 50g mass (the 40g mass remains fixed) if the liquid was replace with one whose density was 1500kg/m3.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- A bullet moving at a velocity of 350m/s hits a tree trunk of diameter 70cm. It emerge from the opposite side with a velocity of...(Solved)
A bullet moving at a velocity of 350m/s hits a tree trunk of diameter 70cm. It emerge from the opposite side with a velocity of 180m/s. Determine the average deceleration of the bullet in the trunk.
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- The figure below shows an arrangement to demonstrate diffusion through solids.(Solved)
The figure below shows an arrangement to demonstrate diffusion through solids.
The hydrogen gas is supplied for sometimes then stopped and the beaker removed. State and explain what is likely t be observed when the hydrogen gas supply is stopped.
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- The figure below shows a simple instrument designed by a student for weighing objects.
a) State what happens if one places an item on the weighing...(Solved)
The figure below shows a simple instrument designed by a student for weighing objects.
a) State what happens if one places an item on the weighing pan.
b) State two properties of water that make it suitable for this purpose.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- Xcm3 of substance A which has density 800 kg/m3 is mixed with 1000cm3 of water with a density of 1000kg/m3. The density of the mixture...(Solved)
Xcm3 of substance A which has density 800 kg/m3 is mixed with 1000cm3 of water with a density of 1000kg/m3. The density of the mixture is 960kg/m3. Determine the value of X
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- Water at 200C falls over a waterfall of height 40m. Calculate the temperature of water at the bottom of the waterfall if 80% of potential...(Solved)
Water at 200C falls over a waterfall of height 40m. Calculate the temperature of water at the bottom of the waterfall if 80% of potential energy at the top is converted into heat energy
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- An X-ray tube operates with a p.d. of 200kv. Only 0.5% of the kinetic energy of the electrons is converted into X-rays. Calculate the frequency...(Solved)
An X-ray tube operates with a p.d. of 200kv. Only 0.5% of the kinetic energy of the electrons is converted into X-rays. Calculate the frequency of the X-rays produced, take planks constant = 6.63 x 10-34Js.
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)