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An astronomical telescope has objectives and eye-piece lenses of focal length 3.5m and 5cm respectively. Determine the magnifying power of the telescope when in normal adjustment

A
70.0
B
17.5
C
7.0
D
0.7
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32

An aluminium cable of diameter 4 x 10-3m and resistivity 3.0 x 10-8(\omega)m has a resistance of 21(\Omega). Calculate the length of the cable. ((\pi = 3.14))

A
8.0 x 102m
B
8.8 x 103m
C
8.0 x 104m
D
8.8 x 104m
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33

The electricity meters in houses measure energy unit consumed in

A
kilowatt-hour
B
volt
C
ampere
D
coulomb
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34

A man and his friend have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated 1.0m apart, calculate the gravitational force of attraction between them. (G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2)

A
1.59 x 10-14 N
B
2.80 x 10-7 N
C
1.30 x 10-2 N
D
6.30 x 1013 N
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35

The p.d across a parallel-plate capacitor is 103V. If the distance between the two plates is 10cm. Calculate the magnitude of the electric field strength between the plates.

A
1.0 x 104Vm-1
B
1.0 x 105Vm-1
C
1.5 x 105Vm-1
D
2.0 x 105Vm-1
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36

Two different materials, rubbed against each other acquired opposite charges when separated. This is an example of charging by

A
induction
B
friction
C
conduction
D
convection
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37

Two different materials, rubbed against each other acquired opposite charges when separated. This is an example of charging by

A
induction
B
friction
C
conduction
D
convection
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38

Which of the following factors does not affect the e.m.f of a primary cell? Its

A
size
B
internal resistance
C
operating temperature
D
duration of usage
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39

Two magnets are used to magnetize a soft iron bar PQ as illustrated in the diagram given. The correct polarity at P and Q respectively

A
S and N
B
N and N
C
S and S
D
N and S
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40

In storing magnets, keepers are used to

A
reduced self-demagnetization
B
cancel the effect of the earth's magnetic field
C
protect the magnet from stray electric field
D
increase the strangth of the magnets
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