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- The figure below shows parts A and B of a glass tube.(Solved)
The figure below shows parts A and B of a glass tube.
(i) State the part of the tube in which the pressure will be lowest when air is blown through the tube to from A to B
(ii) Compare the velocity of air at A and at B
(iii) What is the relationship between the velocity of the air and its pressure at any point along the tube AB
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- a).In an experiment to estimate the diameter of an oil molecule, an oil drop of diameter 0.06cm spread over a circular patch whose diameter is...(Solved)
a).In an experiment to estimate the diameter of an oil molecule, an oil drop of diameter 0.06cm spread over a circular patch whose diameter is 20cm. Determine
(i) The volume of the oil drop
(ii) The area of the patch covered by oil
(iii) The diameter of the oil molecule
(b) State any one assumption made in a (iii) above
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows the apparatus used to examine the pressure of a gas.(Solved)
The figure below shows the apparatus used to examine the pressure of a gas.
Taking density of mercury to be 13,600kg/m3 and standard atmospheric pressure 100,000N/m2. Calculate gas pressure
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows some forces acting on object.(Solved)
The figure below shows some forces acting on object.
On the figure below draw the resultant force acting on the object.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A packer pen was accidentally dropped into a measuring cylinder containing water. The volume of water moved from initial level to form the level as...(Solved)
A packer pen was accidentally dropped into a measuring cylinder containing water. The volume of water moved from initial level to form the level as shown below;-
If the mass of the packer pen is 0.012kg determine its density
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- An x-ray tube operating at a potential difference of 50KV has a tube current 20mA.Calculate.(Solved)
An x-ray tube operating at a potential difference of 50KV has a tube current 20mA.Calculate.
i) The electric power input.
ii) The number of electrons hitting the target per second given that e = 1.6 x 10-19.
iii) The velocity of electrons when they hit the target.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Calculate the maximum velocity of electrons that would produce x-rays of frequency 8.0x108HZ if only 20% of kinetic energy is converted to x – rays.(Take...(Solved)
Calculate the maximum velocity of electrons that would produce x-rays of frequency 8.0x108HZ if only 20% of kinetic energy is converted to x – rays.(Take planks constant = 6.63 x 10-34 JS and mass of electron = 9.1 x 10-31 kg).
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- List two uses of the graphite used in the T.V set.(Solved)
List two uses of the graphite used in the T.V set.
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- A concave lens of focal length 15cm forms an image 8cm from the lens.Calculate the object position from the lens.(Solved)
A concave lens of focal length 15cm forms an image 8cm from the lens.Calculate the object position from the lens.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows a glass prism and incident ray striking the surface XY.(Solved)
The diagram below shows a glass prism and incident ray striking the surface XY.
i) Indicate on the diagram the path of the emergent ray.
ii) Calculate the refractive index of the glass prism given that the critical angle of glass is 420
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- An earthed metal P is placed directly above the plate of a charged electroscope as shown.(Solved)
An earthed metal P is placed directly above the plate of a charged electroscope as shown.
State and explain what is observed when:
i) P is slid slowly sideways.
ii) P remains fixed in its position but a slab of paraffin was is slid slowly between the plates.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give a reason why it is not advisable to take shelter under a tree especially when it is raining.(Solved)
Give a reason why it is not advisable to take shelter under a tree especially when it is raining.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give a reason why a candle flame is blown away when a highly charged rod is brought close to it.(Solved)
Give a reason why a candle flame is blown away when a highly charged rod is brought close to it.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A material of resistivity 1x10-2 O m has a cross-section area of 2x10-2 mm2 and length 2m, determine its resistance.(Solved)
A material of resistivity 1x10-2 Ω m has a cross-section area of 2x10-2 mm2 and length 2m, determine its resistance.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The refractive index of turpentine is 1.47,What is the refractive index of the air with respect to turpentine.(Solved)
The refractive index of turpentine is 1.47,What is the refractive index of the air with respect to turpentine.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Kiss FM broadcasts at a frequency of 100 HZ if the velocity of the radio waves is 3.0 x 108 m/s.Calculate the wavelength of radio...(Solved)
Kiss FM broadcasts at a frequency of 100 HZ if the velocity of the radio waves is 3.0 x 108 m/s.Calculate the wavelength of radio waves.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- In the circuit diagram in figure below, the voltmeter reads 4 volts.(Solved)
In the circuit diagram in figure below, the voltmeter reads 4 volts.
Determine the ammeter reading.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows an object O placed in front of a plane mirror.(Solved)
The figure below shows an object O placed in front of a plane mirror.
Use a ray diagram to locate the position of the image.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Calculate the operating current of a heating element rated 3KW,240 volts.(Solved)
Calculate the operating current of a heating element rated 3KW,240 volts.
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- A water pipe of diameter 5.2cm is connected to another pipe of diameter 1.3cm.The speed of the water in the smaller pipe is 3m/s.What is...(Solved)
A water pipe of diameter 5.2cm is connected to another pipe of diameter 1.3cm.The speed of the water in the smaller pipe is 3m/s.What is the speed of the water in the larger pipe.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)