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- The figure below shows how water expands from lower temperatures.(Solved)
The figure below shows how water expands from lower temperatures.
On the axes below sketch a graph of density against temperature.
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Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow.
There, I've got you,
I've got you . . . Crack, crack,
what a louse. It bit me,
what a louse. . . It bit me,
what a louse!
(From: Oral literature in Africa, by Ruth Finnegan)
i) Explain how rhythm is achieved in this poem
ii) How would you perform the above poem to make it enjoyable?
iii) Identify the words that you would stress in line 3, and explain why.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- A triangle T whose vertices are A (2,3) , B (5,3) and C (4,1) is mapped onto triangle T(Solved)
A triangle T whose vertices are A (2,3) , B (5,3) and C (4,1) is mapped onto triangle T whose vertices are A1 (-4,3), B1 (-1,3) and C1 (x, y) by transformation
(a) Find the
(i) Matrix M of transformation.
(ii) Find the coordinates of C
(b) Triangle T2 is the image of triangle T1 under a reflection in the line y = x. Find single matrix that maps T onto T2
(c) Find the coordinates of T2
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Fill in each of the blank spaces in the passages below with the most appropriate word.(Solved)
Fill in each of the blank spaces in the passages below with the most appropriate word.
Children who show no interest in others welfare 1...... engage in pronounced anti-social behaviors are usually 2 ....... by peers. They may experience serious psychological problems especially during adolescence. Studies have established that children who are altruistic are likely to feel 3....... about their lives than 4 ....... who are selfish. Altruism leads to satisfaction and competence. 5.........., altruistic children become very popular and this nurtures a feeling of self worth. Altruistic behaviour also benefits groups. This 6............... be attributed to the fact that children working 7 ........... groups focus on what benefits the team as opposed to paying attention to individual’s weakness. An altruistic orientation makes children do 8.......... best, saves time and produces good grades. The development of altruistic traits can also be influenced by environment. This could include television, radio or even caretakers. 9.............children in the modern world is not 10.............easy task and parents need to be equipped with skills that can work on children.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- You are provided with a metallic ball, a metallic ring and a source of heat. Describe how you would show that solids expand.(Solved)
You are provided with a metallic ball, a metallic ring and a source of heat. Describe how you would show that solids expand.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- The quantities p and r are connected by the equation p = krn. The table of values of p and r is
Given below.(Solved)
The quantities p and r are connected by the equation p = krn. The table of values of p and r is
Given below.
(a) State a linear equation connecting p and r.
(b) Using the scale 2cm to represent 0.1 units on the y – axis and 1cm rep 0.1 units on the x – axis, draw a suitable line graph on the grid provided.
(c) Hence estimate the value of k and n
(d) Find the law connecting p and r
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- An oil drop of radius 0.42mm when placed in water spreads out to form a circular patch of radius 42cm. using this information:
a. Estimate the...(Solved)
An oil drop of radius 0.42mm when placed in water spreads out to form a circular patch of radius 42cm. using this information:
a. Estimate the size of the oil molecule.
b. State any one assumption you made in your calculation.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- (a) Complete the table below for the functions y = 2 Cos x and y = sin 2x (Solved)
(a) Complete the table below for the functions y = 2 Cos x and y = sin2x for -180º ≤ x ≤ 180º
(b) On the grid provided, draw on the same axis the graphs of y = 2cos x and y sin 2x for -180º ≤ x ≤ 180º
(c) Use the graphs in (b) above to find;
(i) The values of x such that 2 cos x - sin 2x = 0
(ii) State the amplitude and period of graph y = 2 cos x.
(iii) Find the difference in the value of y when x = - 450
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write the formula of the chloride of element K.
(b) With reason(s) compare the melting point of the chlorides of element K to that of element L
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- John Steinbeck, The Pearl
'Fortune can sometimes lead us to calamities and bad omens.' Discuss this statement with reference to THE PEARL by John Steinbeck.
(Solved)
John Steinbeck, The Pearl
'Fortune can sometimes lead us to calamities and bad omens.' Discuss this statement with reference to THE PEARL by John Steinbeck.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- The taxation rate for 2007 were as in the table below.(Solved)
The taxation rate for 2007 were as in the table below.
In certain month in 2007, Ekachoro paid a tax of ksh.3000 after having been given a personal relief ksh.1056 per month.
(a) How much tax per month could he have paid if he did not get tax relief.
(b) Calculate his total taxable income in ksh. P.M.
(c) Given that his total taxable allowance amount to ksh.4520 p.m. Calculate his monthly basic salary in Kenya shillings.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- David Mulwa, Inheritance
With illustrations from David Mulwa’s INHERITANCE write an essay showing how Neo-slavery manifests itself in African countries.
(Solved)
David Mulwa, Inheritance
With illustrations from David Mulwa’s INHERITANCE write an essay showing how Neo-slavery manifests itself in African countries.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Chris Wanjala (Ed) Memories we lost
'A strong desire to accumulate more wealth can lead one to making imprudent decisions' Using the short...(Solved)
Chris Wanjala (Ed) Memories we lost
'A strong desire to accumulate more wealth can lead one to making imprudent decisions' Using the short story HOW MUCH LAND DOES MAN NEED by Leo Tolstoy, write an essay to justify the above proposition
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Given the co-ordinates of a point P is (-1, 3, 5) and Q is (2, -2, 4).(Solved)
Given the co-ordinates of a point P is (-1, 3, 5) and Q is (2, -2, 4). Find
(a) PQ in terms of i, j and k
(b) /PQ/
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- The figure below shows a spring balance, its spring constant is 225N/m. The scale spreads a distance of 20cm.Determine the maximum weight that can be...(Solved)
The figure below shows a spring balance, its spring constant is 225N/m. The scale spreads a distance of 20cm.
Determine the maximum weight that can be measured using the spring balance.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Henry Ole Kulet, BLOSSOMS OF THE Savannah
'For Oloisudori and Olarinkoi there is no lesser evil.' With illustrations from Henry Ole Kulet’s,...(Solved)
Henry Ole Kulet, BLOSSOMS OF THE Savannah
'For Oloisudori and Olarinkoi there is no lesser evil.' With illustrations from Henry Ole Kulet’s, BLOSSOMS OF THE SAVANNAH write an essay illustrating the truth of this statement.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Using a ruler and pair of compass only construct :
(a) An equilateral triangle ABC of side 6cm(Solved)
Using a ruler and pair of compass only construct :
(a) An equilateral triangle ABC of side 6cm
(b) The focus of a point P inside the triangle such that AP < or equal to PB
(c) The locus of a point Q such that AQ > 4cm
(d) Mark and label the region x inside the triangle which satisfy the two loci.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Xg of sodium hydroxide were dissolved in distilled water to make 100cm3 of solution 40cm3 of this solution required 25cm3 of 1M sulphuric (VI) acid....(Solved)
Xg of sodium hydroxide were dissolved in distilled water to make 100cm3 of solution 40cm3 of this solution required 25cm3 of 1M sulphuric (VI) acid. Determine the mass of X of solution of sodium hydroxide (Na = 23, O = 16, H = 1)
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Find the values of p and q.(Solved)
Given the recurring decimal
is equivalent to p/q where p and q are integers.
Find the values of p and q.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Answer the following questions on gender sensitivity as instructed. (Solved)
Answer the following questions on gender sensitivity as instructed.
(1) The steward who served us in the plane is my cousin. (Replace the underlined word with a gender sensitive term).
(2) My uncle has recently bought a goose. (Replace the underlined word with a gender opposite one).
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using the instructions in the brackets.(Solved)
Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using the instructions in the brackets.
(1) Naliaka joined our school this term. Nalika is very good at grammar. (Use a relative clause)
(2) The elephant is a very big animal. The elephant is also very strong. (Use not only........... )
(3) The generator had been left on the whole night. The generator broke down in the morning. (Use having.............)
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Fill in the gaps in the following sentences using the correct prepositions.(Solved)
Fill in the gaps in the following sentences using the correct prepositions.
(1) The rat ran ............. the hole when it saw the cat.
(2) The students traveled................. bus to Mombasa.
(3) My mother is fond ...............singing Christian hymns.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Find A1B-1(Solved)
find A1B-1
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- A section of a polymer has the following structure.(Solved)
A section of a polymer has the following structure.
A sample of this polymer is found to have a molecular mass of 1500.
Determine the number of monomers in the polymer (H = 1, C = 12, Cl = 35.5)
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate expressions to fill the gaps.(Solved)
Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate expressions to fill the gaps.
(1) She chose her career ..................her father. (independent of, independent to, independent from, independent off )
(2) We decided to stay longer in Mombasa since we had............a.............little.......... money left. (little, a little).
(3) The time keeper had ..................the bell before time.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Fullmera bought maize and beans from Okame. She mixed the maize and beans in the ratio 3 : 2(Solved)
Fullmera bought maize and beans from Okame. She mixed the maize and beans in the ratio 3 : 2 she bought the maize at sh.90 per kg and the beans at sh.150 per kg. If she was to make a profit of 30% what would be the selling price of 1kg of the mixture.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- A student blew air into a horizontal straw in the direction shown in the diagram below.State what was observed in the vertical straw.(Solved)
A student blew air into a horizontal straw in the direction shown in the diagram below.State what was observed in the vertical straw.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- Solve the equation 4 cos2 theta + 3 sin theta = 4(Solved)
Solve the equation 4 cos2 theta + 3 sin theta = 4
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- What non-verbal skills would you use in the following situations? (Solved)
What non-verbal skills would you use in the following situations?
i)Telling someone to keep quiet.
ii)Bidding someone bye.
Date posted: September 11, 2019.
- The figure below shows a uniform metal rod of mass 100g balanced over a pivot using a spring balance and a mass of 300g.Calculate the...(Solved)
The figure below shows a uniform metal rod of mass 100g balanced over a pivot using a spring balance and a mass of 300g.Calculate the tension in the spring.
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Date posted: September 11, 2019.