- Figure below shows a block of mass 30.0 kg being pulled up a slope by force P at a constant speed. The frictional force on...(Solved)
Figure below shows a block of mass 30.0 kg being pulled up a slope by force P at a constant speed. The frictional force on the block is 20.0N
i) On the same figure name and indicate other forces acting on the block.
ii) Determine the component of the weight acting on the trolley down the slope
iii) Determine the value of P.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below shows a set up used to observe photoelectric effect.(Solved)
Figure below shows a set up used to observe photoelectric effect.
i) State two factors that determine whether photoelectric effect will occur or not when the radiation strikes the metal surface B.
ii) State one way in which the reading on the galvanometer can be increased.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- The fig. shows a 2 kg block attached to 0.5 kg mass by a light in-extensible string which passes over a pulley. The force of...(Solved)
The fig. shows a 2 kg block attached to 0.5 kg mass by a light in-extensible string which passes over a pulley. The force of friction between the horizontal bench and block is 3N. The block is released from rest so that both masses move through a distance of 0.6m. Calculate the velocity of the string.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below shows a simplified illustration of an x-ray tube.(Solved)
Figure below shows a simplified illustration of an x-ray tube.
state the functions of R1 and R2
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- The diagram shows two identical strings A and B attached to a large mass M. String A is attached to the ceiling. State the reason...(Solved)
The diagram shows two identical strings A and B attached to a large mass M. String A is attached to the ceiling. State the reason why string B cuts when its free and is suddenly pulled downward.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- In figure shown below. Two identical electroscopes A and B carry the same type of charges as shown. The two are then connected with a...(Solved)
In figure shown below. Two identical electroscopes A and B carry the same type of charges as shown. The two are then connected with a copper wire.
State and explain the observations made.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- The diagram shows a block of mass 5 kg sliding down from rest on a plane incline at an angle of 300 to the horizontal....(Solved)
The diagram shows a block of mass 5 kg sliding down from rest on a plane incline at an angle of 300 to the horizontal. A frictional force of 6N acts between the block and the plane.
i) Copy the diagram and show the forces acting on the block.
ii) Calculate the resultant force on the block.
iii) Calculate the time taken by the block to cover the distance of 25cm.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure shows a glass lens in air and its two focal points F1 and F2.(Solved)
Figure shows a glass lens in air and its two focal points F1 and F2.
Three rays of light pass through F1 to the lens, on the figure show the path followed by the three rays through the lens and into the air.
ii) State one possible cause of myopia.
iii) State the type of lens that is used to correct myopia.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below shows a ray of light incident on a triangular prism and a white screen is placed infront of the prism.(Solved)
Figure below shows a ray of light incident on a triangular prism and a white screen is placed infront of the prism.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A body of mass 5 kg is ejected vertically from the ground when a force of 600N acts on it for 0.1s. Calculate the velocity...(Solved)
A body of mass 5 kg is ejected vertically from the ground when a force of 600N acts on it for 0.1s. Calculate the velocity with which the body leaves the ground.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A ray of light travels from air to glass as shown in fig below.(Solved)
A ray of light travels from air to glass as shown in fig below.
Given that the critical angle of glass is 42°. Determine the value of angle x.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Two coins were placed at the bottom of two jars each containing a different clear liquid as shown in figure below.(Solved)
Two coins were placed at the bottom of two jars each containing a different clear liquid as shown in figure below.
The liquids in the two jars are at the same level. The coin in jar q appears shallower than that in jar P. Explain.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- The diagram shows a tall measuring cylinder containing a viscous liquid. A very small steel ball is released from rest at the surface of the liquid as shown(Solved)
The diagram shows a tall measuring cylinder containing a viscous liquid. A very small steel ball is released from rest at the surface of the liquid as shown. Sketch the velocity- time graph for the motion of the ball from the time it is released to the time just before it reaches the bottom of the cylinder.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Cathode rays are incident between two plates as shown in figure below. Complete the diagram to show the path followed by the cathode rays...(Solved)
Cathode rays are incident between two plates as shown in figure below. Complete the diagram to show the path followed by the cathode rays as they pass through the plates.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A plastic ring is placed between two poles of a magnet as shown in figure below. Show the magnetic lines of force between the two...(Solved)
A plastic ring is placed between two poles of a magnet as shown in figure below. Show the magnetic lines of force between the two poles.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below shows a ring main circuit used by an electrician in a certain house.(Solved)
Figure below shows a ring main circuit used by an electrician in a certain house.
Identify two faults in the installation.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A girl of mass 40 kg stands on a scale balance in a lift. The lift is upwards. At one instant the acceleration of the...(Solved)
A girl of mass 40 kg stands on a scale balance in a lift. The lift is upwards. At one instant the acceleration of the lift is 2m/s. Calculate the reading on the scale at that instant.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A 2 kg body slides down a smooth slope from a height of 5m. As it reaches the horizontal, it strikes another body of mass...(Solved)
A 2 kg body slides down a smooth slope from a height of 5m. As it reaches the horizontal, it strikes another body of mass 3 kg which is at rest. Both bodies stick together. Calculate the velocity of the bodies after collision.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A wire of resistance 20 Ohms is connected to a battery of 12V. Determine the heat dissipated in the wire in one minute.(Solved)
A wire of resistance 20 Ohms is connected to a battery of 12V. Determine the heat dissipated in the wire in one minute.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A rocket propelled upward with a constant thrust. Assuming friction due to air is negligible and the burning of the fuel is steady. Explain its...(Solved)
A rocket propelled upward with a constant thrust. Assuming friction due to air is negligible and the burning of the fuel is steady. Explain its motion.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below shows a cell of Emf E volts and internal resistance r ohms. Connected to an external resistor R. If the current flowing is...(Solved)
Figure below shows a cell of Emf E volts and internal resistance r ohms. Connected to an external resistor R. If the current flowing is 0.5A, find and expression for the internal resistance r.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Two masses of 3kg and 7kg are connected by a light string. The 3 kg mass rests on a smooth incline plane 300 to the...(Solved)
Two masses of 3kg and 7kg are connected by a light string. The 3kg mass rests on a smooth incline plane 300 to the horizontal. The 7kg mass hangs freely from the friction-less pulley attached to the top of plane.
i) Draw a diagram showing the bodies and identify the forces acting on the 3 kg mass.
ii) Calculate the acceleration of the masses.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A student was investigating the brightness of bulbs when set up in different circuits. He used identical bulbs and cells.He set up circuits A and...(Solved)
A student was investigating the brightness of bulbs when set up in different circuits. He used identical bulbs and cells.He set up circuits A and B as shown in figure (A) and (B) below.
State and explain which set up had the bulbs light brightest.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A positively charged material was brought close to an insulated metallic object as shown in figure below. Show the distribution of charge in the object.(Solved)
A positively charged material was brought close to an insulated metallic object as shown in figure below. Show the distribution of charge in the object.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A boy scout standing a distance x from a tall building blows a whistle and hears its echo 1.7 seconds later. Determine the
distance X between...(Solved)
A boy scout standing a distance x from a tall building blows a whistle and hears its echo 1.7 seconds later. Determine the
distance X between the boy and the wall given that the speed of sound in air is 340m/s.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Figure below represents an object O and its image I after reflection by a convex mirror. On the same diagram locate by construction the principal...(Solved)
Figure below represents an object O and its image I after reflection by a convex mirror. On the same diagram locate by construction the principal focus F of the mirror.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Water waves have a speed of 24cm/s in the deep water. Consecutive waves crests are 0.08m apart in the deep water.calculate the frequency of the...(Solved)
Water waves have a speed of 24cm/s in the deep water. Consecutive waves crests are 0.08m apart in the deep water.calculate the frequency of the source producing the wave.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- Plane water waves produced in a ripple tank are passed from a region of deep water into a region of shallow water. Figure below shows...(Solved)
Plane water waves produced in a ripple tank are passed from a region of deep water into a region of shallow water. Figure below shows the top view of the tank.
State what happens at the boundary to the frequency of the waves.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror as shown in figure below.(Solved)
A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror as shown in figure below.
Determine the angle of reflection.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.
- State a factor that determines the angle at which a road should be banked at a bend.(Solved)
State a factor that determines the angle at which a road should be banked at a bend.
Date posted: March 26, 2019.