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The difference is there is no acceleration for uniform linear motion because the there is no change in velocity , but there is an acceleration for uniform circular motion since the direction is changing.
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ii) Explain your answer in (i) above.(Solved)
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ii) Identify the polarities A and B of the magnet produced.
iii) Apart...(Solved)
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i)If the electroscope was negatively charged, State the observation made.
ii) Explain...(Solved)
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ii) Explain your answer in (i) above.
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a)Name the parts labelled A and B.
b)Explain how electrons are produced.
c)During the operation of the...(Solved)
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a)Name the parts labelled A and B.
b)Explain how electrons are produced.
c)During the operation of the tube, the target becomes very hot.
i)Explain how this heat is caused.
ii)State any two ways in which cooling can be achieved.
d)Explain why:
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ii)The cathode is concave shaped.
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i) State the function of the vacuum pump.
ii)...(Solved)
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i) State the function of the vacuum pump.
ii) When the switch is closed, state and explain what happens as the air is continuously drawn from the bell jar.
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i)A mechanical wave.
ii)A longitudinal wave.(Solved)
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i)A mechanical wave.
ii)A longitudinal wave.
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A lens forms an image that is four times the size of the object on the screen. The distance between the object and the screen is 120cm.
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ii)Calculate the focal length of the lens.
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Arrange them in order of increasing energy contents. (Solved)
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Date posted: October 30, 2019. Answers (1)