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Which of the following devices may be used to step up the voltage in a d.c. circuit?

A
a step-up transformer
B
a d.c. generator
C
a wattmeter
D
an induction coil
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32

The primary aim in high tension transmission is to

A
minimize electrical energy losses due to heat production
B
increase the rate of energy transfer by using high voltage
C
increase the current in the wire
D
generate electricity at high current and low voltage
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33

Determine the inductive reactance when a 30.0mH inductor with a negligible resistance is connected to a 1.3 x 103Hz oscillator.

A
39.0\(\Omega\)
B
122.5\(\Omega\)
C
245.0\(\Omega\)
D
39000.0\(\Omega\)
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34

Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) cathode rays? i. they consist of tiny particles carrying negative electric charges. ii. they are deflected in a magnetic field but not in an electric field. iii. they consist of fast moving neutrons and deflected in an electric field.

A
i only
B
ii only
C
i and ii only
D
ii and iii only
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35

Natural radioactivity is the random spontaneous disintegration of the nuclei of heavy isotopes of certain elements with the emission of

A
\(\alpha\), X, and \( \beta\)
B
\(\alpha\), \(\beta\) and \(\gamma\)-rays
C
X, \(\alpha\), \(\gamma\)-ray
D
\(\alpha\), \( \beta\) and X-rays
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36

Which of the following are produced after a nuclear fusion process? i. one heavy nucleus. ii. neutrons-1. iii. protons. iv. Energy.

A
i and ii
B
i and iv
C
ii and iii
D
ii and iv
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37

An element X of an atomic number 88 and mass number 226 decays to form an element Z by emitting two beta particles and an alpha particle. Z is represented by

A
\(^{222}_{82}Z\)
B
\(^{222}_{88}Z\)
C
\(^{226}_{86}Z\)
D
\(^{226}_{80}Z\)
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38

The kinetic theory of photoelectron liberated from a metallic surface depends on the

A
intensity of the incident radiation
B
time duration of the incident radiation
C
temperature of the incident radiation
D
frequency of the incident radiation
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39
The diagram above shows a velocity time graph representing the motion of a car. Find the total distance covered during the acceleration and retardation of the motion
A
75m
B
150m
C
300m
D
375m
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40
In the fig above,A lever of length 200m is used to lift a load of mass 180kg. The pivot at P is 20m from the load. what minimum force F must be applied at the end of the lever [g = 10ms-2]
A
9N
B
18N
C
20N
D
200N
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