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- A certain metal is illuminated with radiation of different frequencies and corresponding stopping potential determined. The graph in figure below shows how the stopping potential...(Solved)
A certain metal is illuminated with radiation of different frequencies and corresponding stopping potential determined. The graph in figure below shows how the stopping potential vary with frequency. Electronic charge, e =1.6x10-19C
Using the graph determine
i) Planks constant.
ii) Work function of the metal
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- The minimum frequency of light that causes photoelectric emission from a metal surface is 6.4 x 1014Hz . When the surface is irradiated with a...(Solved)
The minimum frequency of light that causes photoelectric emission from a metal surface is 6.4 x 1014Hz . When the surface is irradiated with a certain source , electrons are dislodged With a speed of 7.2 x 105m/s.Given that h = 6.63 x 10-34Js and m = 9.11 x 10-31kg , calculate
i) The work function of the metal
ii) The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- Draw the electric field pattern between the positive point charge and the negatively charged plate in figure below.(Solved)
Draw the electric field pattern between the positive point charge and the negatively charged plate in figure below.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- You are provided with three capacitors with capacitance 2µf, 5µf and 3µf .
i) Sketch a diagram showing how the three capacitors can be connected to...(Solved)
You are provided with three capacitors with capacitance 2µf, 5µf and 3µf .
i) Sketch a diagram showing how the three capacitors can be connected to produce
maximum capacitance.
ii) Determine the maximum capacitance.
iii) The arrangement in (i) above is connected in series with a 12V battery.
Calculate the work done in charging the capacitors.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- Draw labeled diagram of a simple a.c generator.(Solved)
Draw labeled diagram of a simple a.c generator.
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- In an experiment to determine the focal length of a concave mirror, magnification M was determined for various image distance V. The figure below shows...(Solved)
In an experiment to determine the focal length of a concave mirror, magnification M was determined for various image distance V. The figure below shows a graph of magnification M against image distance V for the results from the experiment.
Use the graph to determine:
i) The focal length ,f of the mirror, given that M= 1 - v/f
ii) The image distance when the magnification is 0.6.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- An upright object is placed in front of a converging (convex lens). An image magnified 3 times was formed on the screen. If the distance...(Solved)
An upright object is placed in front of a converging (convex lens). An image magnified 3 times was formed on the screen. If the distance between the object and the screen was 80cm, determine:-
i) The object distance.
ii) The focal length of the lens.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- State what happens to the wavelength of a water wave when it moves from shallow to deep water.(Solved)
State what happens to the wavelength of a water wave when it moves from shallow to deep water.
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- Draw a circuit diagram showing how a single diode can be used in half wave rectification.(Solved)
Draw a circuit diagram showing how a single diode can be used in half wave rectification.
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- The figure below shows a ray of light transversing from a glass medium to air.
Determine the refractive index of glass.(Solved)
The figure below shows a ray of light transversing from a glass medium to air.
Determine the refractive index of glass.
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- Illustrate by means of diagram what is meant by diffraction.(Solved)
Illustrate by means of diagram what is meant by diffraction.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- Figure below shows resistors connected in an electric circuit.
Determine the reading of the ammeter.(Solved)
Figure below shows resistors connected in an electric circuit.
Determine the reading of the ammeter.
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- The figure below shows a wire wound round a soft iron core. A copper cube ,R, is placed just
below end Q.
i) Identify poles P and...(Solved)
The figure below shows a wire wound round a soft iron core. A copper cube ,R, is placed just
below end Q.
i) Identify poles P and Q when switch S is closed.
ii) State and explain what happens to copper cube R when switch S is closed.
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- Below is a nuclear reaction equation.
Determine the values X and Y(Solved)
Below is a nuclear reaction equation.
Determine the values X and Y
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- A pinhole camera is designed with many pinholes. State and explain what is observed on the image when the number of pinholes is decreased.(Solved)
A pinhole camera is designed with many pinholes. State and explain what is observed on the image when the number of pinholes is decreased.
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- The table below shows radiations in their decreasing order of energy.
Identify radiation labeled Q(Solved)
The table below shows radiations in their decreasing order of energy.
Identify radiation labeled Q
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- The figure below shows two plane mirrors inclined at 450 to one another. A ray of light is incident to the top mirror at 450.
Draw...(Solved)
The figure below shows two plane mirrors inclined at 450 to one another. A ray of light is incident to the top mirror at 450.
Draw the path followed by the ray after reflection.
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows data collected during investigation of Hooke’s law.
a). Complete the table.
b). Using the data in the table, plot a graph of force,...(Solved)
The table below shows data collected during investigation of Hooke’s law.
a). Complete the table.
b). Using the data in the table, plot a graph of force, F against extension, e in the attached gird below.
c). On the graph, indicate X, at the elastic limit
d). From the graph, determine the elastic spring constant for the material.
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- A 2kg particle tied to rope is rotated about a circle of radius 10 m. given that the maximum tension allowed in the rope is...(Solved)
A 2kg particle tied to rope is rotated about a circle of radius 10 m. given that the maximum tension allowed in the rope is 50 N, determine the maximum speed of the particle if it is rotating in a:-
i). horizontal path.
ii). vertical path.
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- What is the difference between uniform linear motion and uniform circular motion?(Solved)
What is the difference between uniform linear motion and uniform circular motion?
Date posted: November 4, 2019. Answers (1)