- The figure below shows an arrangement of capacitors to a 12V d.c. supply.(Solved)
The figure below shows an arrangement of capacitors to a 12V d.c. supply.
Determine
(i) Effective capacitance
(ii) Charge across the 8μF capacitor.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows light passing through a transparent block.(Solved)
The figure below shows light passing through a transparent block.
Determine the refractive index of the block.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- An electric kettle has an element of resistance 28.8 ohms. It is operating from a 240V main supply. Determine its power rating.(Solved)
An electric kettle has an element of resistance 28.8 ohms. It is operating from a 240V main supply. Determine its power rating.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a wave profile for a wave whose frequency is 2.5HZ.(Solved)
The figure below shows a wave profile for a wave whose frequency is 2.5HZ.
Determine the value of t3
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A nail is electrically magnetized, it attracts an increasing number of pins as the magnetizing current increase. After some time it can no longer attract...(Solved)
A nail is electrically magnetized, it attracts an increasing number of pins as the magnetizing current increase. After some time it can no longer attract any more pins. Explain this observation domain theory.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A dry cell is not recharged once used up. However when used well, it can serve one for some time. State the precautions necessary when...(Solved)
A dry cell is not recharged once used up. However when used well, it can serve one for some time. State the precautions necessary when using it other than storing it in dry condition.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain why water kept in a porous pot on a hot day remains cooler than that contained in a metallic vessel.(Solved)
Explain why water kept in a porous pot on a hot day remains cooler than that contained in a metallic vessel.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A stone of mass 4kg is thrown upwards with a kinetic energy of 240J. Neglecting air resistance,calculate the height to which it will rise. (Take...(Solved)
A stone of mass 4kg is thrown upwards with a kinetic energy of 240J. Neglecting air resistance,calculate the height to which it will rise. (Take g = 10N/kg)
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a pulley system for lifting heavy objects.(Solved)
The figure below shows a pulley system for lifting heavy objects.
(i) State the velocity ratio of the pulley system.
(ii) If the efficiency of the machine is 75%, calculate the mechanical advantage of the system.
(iii) Determine the effort applied
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define a machine.(Solved)
Define a machine.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows the starting of motion of two arrows 10M above the ground. Both arrows were shot with initial velocity of 20m/s, from...(Solved)
The figure below shows the starting of motion of two arrows 10M above the ground. Both arrows were shot with initial velocity of 20m/s, from one point and at the same instant.
(i) Determine the total height reached by the arrow shot vertically.
(ii) Calculate the time of flight taken by the arrow shot horizontally as it strikes the ground.
(iii) Calculate the horizontal distance covered by the arrow shot horizontally as it strikes the ground.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A turntable of radius 10cm is rotating at 43 revolutions per second. Determine the linear speed of a point on the circumference of the turntable.(Solved)
A turntable of radius 10cm is rotating at 43 revolutions per second. Determine the linear speed of a point on the circumference of the turntable.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A block measuring 20cm by 10cm by 4 cm rests on a flat surface. The block has a weight of 6.0N. Determine:(Solved)
A block measuring 20cm by 10cm by 4 cm rests on a flat surface. The block has a weight of 6.0N. Determine:
(a) The minimum pressure it exerts on the surface.
(b) The density of the block in kg/m3. Take (g = 1N/kg)
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A metal iron has work function of 6.8 x 10-19J. Calculate the minimum frequency of light that can cause photoelectric emission. (Take h = 6.63...(Solved)
A metal iron has work function of 6.8 x 10-19J. Calculate the minimum frequency of light that can cause photoelectric emission. (Take h = 6.63 x 10-34 Js)
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A solid displaces 5.0cm3 of paraffin when floating and 20cm3 when fully immersed in it. Given that the density of paraffin is 0.8g/cm3 ....(Solved)
A solid displaces 5.0cm3 of paraffin when floating and 20cm3 when fully immersed in it. Given that the density of paraffin is 0.8g/cm3 . Calculate the density of the solid
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A submarine made of iron was observed to float in water while a piece of iron rod sinks in water. Explain this observation(Solved)
A submarine made of iron was observed to float in water while a piece of iron rod sinks in water. Explain this observation
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A jet of water emerges from a hose pipe of cross-sectional area 5.0 x 10-3m2 with a velocity of 3.0m/s. The water strikes a wall...(Solved)
A jet of water emerges from a hose pipe of cross-sectional area 5.0 x 10-3m2 with a velocity of 3.0m/s. The water strikes a wall at a right angle and comes to rest without rebounding. Determine the mass of water striking the wall per second (Density of water is 1000 kgm-3)
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows two horizontal pipes, A and B. Tube A contains liquid at rest while tube B contains liquid in motion.(Solved)
The diagram below shows two horizontal pipes, A and B. Tube A contains liquid at rest while tube B contains liquid in motion
Sketch graphs for (a) and (b) to show variation in pressure
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A uniform 1m wooden bar with uniform cross-sectional area of 2.5cm by 2.5cm is suspended at the 60cm mark and kept balanced by hanging a...(Solved)
A uniform 1m wooden bar with uniform cross-sectional area of 2.5cm by 2.5cm is suspended at the 60cm mark and kept balanced by hanging a mass 450g at 100cm mark.
(i) The density of the material of the metre rule
(ii) The tension T in the string
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- In using the lift pump to raise water from a bore hole. It is observed that practically the height the water is raised cannot be...(Solved)
In using the lift pump to raise water from a bore hole. It is observed that practically the height the water is raised cannot be 10m and more. Give two reasons for this observation.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)