Zeraki Achievers Term 2 Assignment
Zeraki Achievers Term 2 Assignment
TERM 2 -2020/2021
FORM 1
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THERMAL EXPANSION
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4. Drying lines are usually tighter in the morning than during the day. Explain.
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5. With the aid of a diagram, describe an experiment that can be used to determine
if different solids expand by the same amount when heated to the same
temperature. ( expansivity)
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7. Sketch a graph of volume against temperature from 𝟎° 𝒕𝒐 𝟖˚. Using the graph
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(iii) From what temperature does water behave like any other substances?
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8. During severe winter, aquatic plants and animals continue to live. Explain this
with reference to anomalous behaviour of water
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12. Explain why alcohol and mercury are used as thermotric liquids
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13. State the purpose and explain the features of a clinical thermometer
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14. Other than the railway, state and explain three other applications of thermal
expansion
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HEAT TRANSFER
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5. In terms of heat transfer , distinguish between good and bad conductors of heat
giving an example of each.
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-Ventilation
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-Chimney
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11. Explain radiation as a mode of heat transfer.
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12. Explain why contents in a shiny pot remain hot longer than when contained in a
dull / dark teapot.
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14. With the aid of a well labelled diagram explain briefly how a vacuum flask
works.
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