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- A block of wood of mass 80kg floats in water with 0.6 of its volume in water. Calculate the number of rods each 20g that...(Solved)
A block of wood of mass 80kg floats in water with 0.6 of its volume in water. Calculate the number of rods each 20g that can be placed on the block so that its top is level with the surface of water.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- Calculate the total power in lifting 0.2kg of metal cane containing 2000cm3 of ice onto a lorry as shown below within 4s. (SI Q =...(Solved)
Calculate the total power in lifting 0.2kg of metal cane containing 2000cm3 of ice onto a lorry as shown below within 4s. (SI Q = 0.9g/cm3)
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows four equivalent springs with negligible weight, the weight of the rod R is 20N. Given that the spring constant is 5N/m....(Solved)
The figure below shows four equivalent springs with negligible weight, the weight of the rod R is 20N. Given that the spring constant is 5N/m. Calculate the load L which causes an extension of 28m to the system.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- State any two possible ways of increasing velocity ratio of wheel and axle.(Solved)
State any two possible ways of increasing velocity ratio of wheel and axle.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- What does it mean to say the density of water is 1g/cm3?(Solved)
What does it mean to say the density of water is 1g/cm3?
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows two similar cups of tea containing equal volumes of hot tea at the same level. It was observed that the rate...(Solved)
The diagram below shows two similar cups of tea containing equal volumes of hot tea at the same level. It was observed that the rate of cooling was the same in the two cups. Explain.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A body is acted upon by a force of 10N towards the right hand side and 6N towards the left hand side. What is the...(Solved)
A body is acted upon by a force of 10N towards the right hand side and 6N towards the left hand side. What is the resultant force?
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a displacement-time graph of a wave. The velocity of the wave is 100m/s.(Solved)
The figure below shows a displacement-time graph of a wave. The velocity of the wave is 100m/s.
Determine;
(i) Amplitude
(ii) Period
(iii) Wave length
(iv) Frequency
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A gas occupies a volume of 4000 litres temperature of 370C and normal atmosphere pressure. Determine the new volume of the gas if it is...(Solved)
A gas occupies a volume of 4000 litres temperature of 370C and normal atmosphere pressure. Determine the new volume of the gas if it is heated at constant pressure to a temperature of 670C (normal atmosphere pressure P = 1.01 x 105pa).
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- A turn table of radius 8cm is rotating at 33 revolutions per second. Determine the linear speed of a point on the circumference of the...(Solved)
A turn table of radius 8cm is rotating at 33 revolutions per second. Determine the linear speed of a point on the circumference of the turn table.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section at the position shown. The block is resting on a...(Solved)
The figure below shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section at the position shown. The block is resting on a horizontal bench.
State and explain the effects on stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows two identical balloons A and B the balloons were filled with equal amounts of same type of gas. The balloons are...(Solved)
The figure below shows two identical balloons A and B the balloons were filled with equal amounts of same type of gas. The balloons are suspected at distance X1 and X2 from a metal cube filled with boiling water and placed on an insulating material.
a. State the mode by which heat travels from the cubes to the balloons.
b. The face of the cube towards A is bright and shiny and face towards B is dull black. State with reasons the adjustments that should be made on the distances XI and X2 so that the rate of change of temperature in both balloons remains the same
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give a reason why a person may nose bleed after ascending a high mountain.(Solved)
Give a reason why a person may nose bleed after ascending a high mountain.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows water placed in a measuring cylinder calibrated in cm3(Solved)
The figure below shows water placed in a measuring cylinder calibrated in cm3
An object of mass 50.1g and density 16.7 g/cm3 is lowered gently in the water.Calculate the new volume level
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- 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)