The velocity of air in narrow section is higher than in the wider section. The pressure in the narrow section is therefore lower than in the wider section. The higher pressure in the wider section raises the ball up.
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A uniform metre rule of mass 40g is pivoted at the 60cm mark and held horizontally with a vertical string as shown below. Determine the...
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A uniform metre rule of mass 40g is pivoted at the 60cm mark and held horizontally with a vertical string as shown below. Determine the tension in the string.
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The figure below shows a bimetallic wheel whose diameter is not affected by changes in temperature. Briefly explain how the diameter of the wheel remain...
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The figure below shows a bimetallic wheel whose diameter is not affected by changes in temperature. Briefly explain how the diameter of the wheel remain unchanged as the temperature increases
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October 1, 2019
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The diagram below shows two trolleys, A and B connected to each other by an elastic strip of negligible mass.
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The diagram below shows two trolleys, A and B connected to each other by an elastic strip of negligible mass. The trolleys are pulled apart on a smooth plane till tension in the elastic strip is 4.0N and are then released suddenly
(a) State with reason the total momentum of the trolleys when they are just released
(b) Calculate the initial acceleration of trolley A when released
(c) The velocity of the trolley B is 0.9ms-1 just before it collides with A. Determine the velocity of A just before the collision
(d) Which trolley covers a longer distance before collision? Explain
(e) Explain why the elastic strip may not stretch to the same original length after impact
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October 1, 2019
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A u-tube vertically holds two liquids L1 and L2 as shown in the figure below
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A u-tube vertically holds two liquids L1 and L2 as shown in the figure below
(a) Mark accurately the point in liquid L2 that is at the same pressure as point P
(b) Determine the number of times L1 is denser than L2
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October 1, 2019
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The figure below shows a path taken by a gas molecule moving from point x to z
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The figure below shows a path taken by a gas molecule moving from point x to z
(a) Explain how this movement can be observed
(b) State in full, the law of motion that governs movement from x to z
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October 1, 2019
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The machine represented in the diagram can be used to lift water from a well.
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The machine represented in the diagram can be used to lift water from a well.
A force of 50N applied on the handle lifts water of weight 180N
i) Calculate the efficiency of the machine.
ii) Give a reason why the efficiency is less than 100%.
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September 30, 2019
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A block of metal of mass 250g at 100°C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40J/K containing 100g of water at 25°C....
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A block of metal of mass 250g at 100°C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40J/K containing 100g of water at 25°C. The temperature of the resulting mixture was found to be 40°C. Determine; (Cw = 4200J/k)
i) Heat gained by calorimeter.
ii) Heat gained by water.
iii) Heat lost by the block.
iv) Specific heat capacity of the metal block.
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September 30, 2019
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In an experiment, it was observed that soapy water placed on a wet smooth surface displaced the particles of non-soapy water. Sate and explain this...
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In an experiment, it was observed that soapy water placed on a wet smooth surface displaced the particles of non-soapy water. Sate and explain this observation.
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September 30, 2019
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Give one reason why a lift pump raises water to heights less than 10m.
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Give one reason why a lift pump raises water to heights less than 10m.
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September 30, 2019
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A mass of 80kg is being lifted by a force F applied on the other piston of the machine as shown in the figure...
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A mass of 80kg is being lifted by a force F applied on the other piston of the machine as shown in the figure below.Determine the value of F needed to just lift the 80kg mass given the density of the liquid is 1.2g/cm³.
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September 30, 2019
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State the contribution physics has made to the entertainment industry.
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State the contribution physics has made to the entertainment industry.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a uniform bar of weight 5N and length 1.1m pivoted at a point and in equilibrium under the action of the...
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The figure below shows a uniform bar of weight 5N and length 1.1m pivoted at a point and in equilibrium under the action of the forces shown.
Determine the value of weight W.
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September 30, 2019
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The water level in a burette is 30.6cm³, 50 drops of water each of volume 0.2cm³ are added to the water in the burette. What...
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The water level in a burette is 30.6cm³, 50 drops of water each of volume 0.2cm³ are added to the water in the burette. What is the final reading of the burette.
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September 30, 2019
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A transformer with 1200 turns in the primary circuit and 120 turns in the secondary circuit has its primary circuit connected to a 400V a.c....
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A transformer with 1200 turns in the primary circuit and 120 turns in the secondary circuit has its primary circuit connected to a 400V a.c. source. It is found that when a heater is connected to the secondary circuit, it produces heat at the rate of 600W. Assuming 100% efficiency, determine the:
i) voltage in the secondary circuit.
ii) current in the primary circuit.
iii) current in the secondary circuit.
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September 30, 2019
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The cost of electricity per kilowatt hour- kWh is Ksh.8, determines how much a household running a device rated 1500W continuously for 1.08 x 105...
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The cost of electricity per kilowatt hour- kWh is Ksh.8, determines how much a household running a device rated 1500W continuously for 1.08 x 105 seconds, would pay.
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September 30, 2019
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Diagram below represents a metre bridge used to determine the resistance of an electrical component, X.
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Diagram below represents a metre bridge used to determine the resistance of an electrical component, X.
From the diagram,
i) Explain why wide brass strips are used as terminals.
ii) Explain why a cell of low e.m.f is preferable.
iii) If null deflection was obtained when l1 was 60.0cm. Calculate the resistance of component marked X.
iv) State three ways of ensuring that the error is minimized.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a plastic bottle having a weighted cork floating on water inside the bottle.When the sides of the bottle are squeezed the...
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The figure below shows a plastic bottle having a weighted cork floating on water inside the bottle.When the sides of the bottle are squeezed the cork sinks.
Explain the observation.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a screw jack whose pitch is 5mm. If the handle has a length of 40cm and the jack is 80% efficient....
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The figure below shows a screw jack whose pitch is 5mm. If the handle has a length of 40cm and the jack is 80% efficient. Determine the effort needed to raise a car of mass 750kg.
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September 30, 2019
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Sketch a graph of displacement against time for a body moving with uniform deceleration.
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Sketch a graph of displacement against time for a body moving with uniform deceleration.
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September 30, 2019
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The figure below shows a battery of e.m.f 12V and internal resistance of 2 ohms connected to resistors and an ammeter.
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The figure below shows a battery of e.m.f 12V and internal resistance of 2 ohms connected to resistors and an ammeter.
i) Determine the ammeter reading when the switch S, is open.
ii) Find the ammeter reading when the switch is closed.
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September 30, 2019
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