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- A transformer is used on a 240V a.c supply to deliver 12A at 120V to a heating coil. If 20% energy is lost at the...(Solved)
A transformer is used on a 240V a.c supply to deliver 12A at 120V to a heating coil. If 20% energy is lost at the transformer, calculate the current in the primary coil.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The diagram below shows an induction coil used to produce sparks.
(i) Name the part labelled C.
(ii) Explain why the part labelled A is thicker than...(Solved)
The diagram below shows an induction coil used to produce sparks.
(i) Name the part labelled C.
(ii) Explain why the part labelled A is thicker than C.
(iii) State the purpose of part labelled B.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The diagram below represents an electrical circuit with switches S1 and S2 open.
Switch S1 is closed and the circuit, left undisturbed for a few minutes.
Determine:
(i)...(Solved)
The diagram below represents an electrical circuit with switches S1 and S2 open.
Switch S1 is closed and the circuit, left undisturbed for a few minutes.
Determine:
(i) the potential difference between W and X.
(ii) the magnitude of charge on each plate of capacitor C1 in SI units.
(iii) the potential difference between Z and Y.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The figure below shows a net work of resistors connected together in a circuit.
The voltmeter reads 3.0V when the switch is open and 2.4V when...(Solved)
The figure below shows a net work of resistors connected together in a circuit.
The voltmeter reads 3.0V when the switch is open and 2.4V when switch is closed.
Given that the ammeter reads 0.6A.
Determine:
(i) the net e.m.f of the battery.
(ii) the internal resistance of each cell.
(iii) the potential drop across the 3 resistor.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A ray of light is incident on a glass-water interface making an angle of 350 with the boundary as shown below.
Calculate the angle of refraction...(Solved)
A ray of light is incident on a glass-water interface making an angle of 350 with the boundary as shown below.
Calculate the angle of refraction (take refractive of glass and water as 2/3 and 4/3 respectively.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- In a compound microscope, the focal length of the objective lens is 3.0cm and that of the eye piece is 3.2cm and they are placed...(Solved)
In a compound microscope, the focal length of the objective lens is 3.0cm and that of the eye piece is 3.2cm and they are placed 10.0cm apart. An object is placed 5cm from the objective lens. Use the lens formular. In turn for each lens to find the position of the final image.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- Figure below shows sound waves emitted by a drum struck.
Explain why the wave fronts are directed towards the ground.(Solved)
Figure below shows sound waves emitted by a drum struck.
Explain why the wave fronts are directed towards the ground.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A student set up a mass attached to a spring such that when it oscillates, it taps on water surface in a wide shallow tank.
The...(Solved)
A student set up a mass attached to a spring such that when it oscillates, it taps on water surface in a wide shallow tank.
The student measured time for 20 oscillations and found that the mass takes 36 seconds. Given that the student counted four rippies between the mass and end B of the tank. Determine the speed of the waves.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- State two properties of an image formed by a concave mirror that makes it suitable for use by barbers.(Solved)
State two properties of an image formed by a concave mirror that makes it suitable for use by barbers.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- Define focal plane.(Solved)
Define focal plane.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- Figure below shows a current carrying conductor placed perpendicularly between the poles of a magnet.
(i) Show on the diagram the magnetic field pattern.
(ii) The...(Solved)
Figure below shows a current carrying conductor placed perpendicularly between the poles of a magnet.
(i) Show on the diagram the magnetic field pattern.
(ii) The direction of net force on the conductor.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The table below shows the type of radiation detection method and uses of electro-magnetic radiations. Complete the table.(Solved)
The table below shows the type of radiation detection method and uses of electro-magnetic radiations. Complete the table.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The figure below shows an electroscope being charged by induction.
(i) State the reason why the cap of the electroscope is made circular.
(ii) On the...(Solved)
The figure below shows an electroscope being charged by induction.
(i) State the reason why the cap of the electroscope is made circular.
(ii) On the same diagram, show the direction of the flow of electrons on the earth wire.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- Figure below shows an image formed in a plane mirror.
By drawing incident rays for the rays shown, locate the position of the object.(Solved)
Figure below shows an image formed in a plane mirror.
By drawing incident rays for the rays shown, locate the position of the object.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The figure below shows rectangular block of height 4cm floating vertically in a beaker containing two
immiscible liquid A and B. The densities of the liquid...(Solved)
The figure below shows rectangular block of height 4cm floating vertically in a beaker containing two
immiscible liquid A and B. The densities of the liquid are 8000 kg/m³ and 12,000kg/m³ respectively.
The cross sectional area is 2cm².
Determine.
(i) the weight of the liquid A displaced by the black.
(ii) the weight of the liquid B displaced by the block.
(iii) the mass of the block.
(iv) the density of the block.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A man uses the inclined plane to lift a 50kg load through a vertical line height of 4.0m. The inclined plane makes an angle of...(Solved)
A man uses the inclined plane to lift a 50kg load through a vertical line height of 4.0m. The inclined plane makes an angle of 300 with the horizontal. If the efficiency of the inclined plane is 80%, determine.
(a) The effort needed to move the load up the inclined plane at a constant velocity.
(b) The work done against friction in raising the load through the height of 4.0m. (Take g = 10N/kg).
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A minibus of mass 1600kg travelling at a constant velocity of 20mls collides with a stationary car of mass 800kg. The impact takes 2 seconds...(Solved)
A minibus of mass 1600kg travelling at a constant velocity of 20mls collides with a stationary car of mass 800kg. The impact takes 2 seconds before the two moves together and come to rest after 15 seconds. Determine.
(a) The common velocity.
(b) The distance moved after the impact.
(c) The impulse force.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- What is meant by perfectly inelastic collision.(Solved)
What is meant by perfectly inelastic collision.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The moon goes round the earth at a constant speed. Explain why it is true to say the moon is accelerating.(Solved)
The moon goes round the earth at a constant speed. Explain why it is true to say the moon is accelerating.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A block of metal of mass 150g at 1000C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40Jk-1 containing 100g of water at 250C....(Solved)
A block of metal of mass 150g at 1000C is dropped into a lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 40Jk-1 containing 100g of water at 250C. The temperature of the resulting mixture is 340C. (Specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkgˉ¹).
Determine;
(i) Heat gained by calorimeter.
(ii) Heat gained by water.
(iii) Heat lost by the metal block.
(iv) Specific heat capacity of the metal block.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- State the difference between the temperature measured in Kelvin scale and Celsius scale.(Solved)
State the difference between the temperature measured in Kelvin scale and Celsius scale.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A steel cylinder of capacity 0.5m³ contains nitrogen at a pressure of 30,000Pa when the temperature is 270C. What will be the pressure of nitrogen...(Solved)
A steel cylinder of capacity 0.5m³ contains nitrogen at a pressure of 30,000Pa when the temperature is 270C. What will be the pressure of nitrogen if it is allowed to flow into another cylinder of capacity 9.5m³ with the temperature reduced to -230C?
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The figure below shows a set-up that may be used to verify pressure law.
(i) State the measurements that should be taken in the experiment.
(ii) Explain...(Solved)
The figure below shows a set-up that may be used to verify pressure law.
(i) State the measurements that should be taken in the experiment.
(ii) Explain how the measurements in (i) above may be used to verify pressure law.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- What is meant by the term “banking” of the road?(Solved)
What is meant by the term “banking” of the road?
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- When the temperature of a gas in a closed container is raised, the pressure of the gas increases. Explain in terms of kinetic energy how...(Solved)
When the temperature of a gas in a closed container is raised, the pressure of the gas increases. Explain in terms of kinetic energy how the molecules of the gas cause an increase in pressure.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A uniform metre rule pivoted at it’s 15.0cm mark is balanced by a 2N weight suspended at the 5.0cm mark. Determine the mass of the...(Solved)
A uniform metre rule pivoted at it’s 15.0cm mark is balanced by a 2N weight suspended at the 5.0cm mark. Determine the mass of the metre rule.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- On the Cartesian plan below sketch a graph to show how the density of water varies from O0C to 100C.(Solved)
On the Cartesian plan below sketch a graph to show how the density of water varies from O0C to 100C.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- Chalk is denser than air. Explain why chalk dust floats in air.(Solved)
Chalk is denser than air. Explain why chalk dust floats in air.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- The barometric height in a town is 65cmHg. Given that the standard atmospheric pressure is 76cmHg and the density of mercy is 13600kg/m³, determine the...(Solved)
The barometric height in a town is 65cmHg. Given that the standard atmospheric pressure is 76cmHg and the density of mercy is 13600kg/m³, determine the attitude of the town. (Density of air is 1.25kg/m³).
Date posted: June 3, 2019.
- A burette has an initial reading of 22.5cm³. Determine the final reading after liquid of volume of 11.3cm³. To removal from the burette.(Solved)
A burette has an initial reading of 22.5cm³. Determine the final reading after liquid of volume of 11.3cm³. To removal from the burette.
Date posted: June 3, 2019.