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Category: Mechanical Physics

Mechanical physics is a branch of physics that deals with the motion of material objects under the influence of forces.

KipkoechProfessional

Asked: April 24, 2021In: Mechanical Physics

FLOATING AND SINKING

Explain why a piece of solid steel weighing a few grams sinks in water but a ship weighing thousands of kilograms can float.

HerbertBegginer

Asked: March 2, 2021In: Mechanical Physics

Turning effect of a force

Explain why the handle of a door is placed as far as possible from the hinges. Explain why it is easier to loosen a tight nut using a spanner with a long handle than the one with a short handle.

0796536052

Asked: April 20, 2022In: Mechanical Physics

PULLEY machines

Why is efficiency of a machine is always less than 100% ?

Mr MusembiBegginer

Asked: September 2, 2020In: Mechanical Physics

Work Done on Horizontal Plane

A girl carries 20 litres in a Jerry can on her head and walks for 200 metres on a horizontal level ground. Explain why the girl does no work (Assume air resistance is negligible).

AdminEnlightened

Asked: October 12, 2020In: Mechanical Physics

Driving in Snow

Driving in Snow

When a moving car encounters a patch of ice the brakes are applied. Why is it desirable to keep the wheels rolling on the ice without locking up?

AdminEnlightened

Asked: September 6, 2020In: Mechanical Physics

Free Fall

How come in free fall you feel weightless even though gravity is pulling down on you?

Kbett

Asked: April 25, 2022In: Mechanical Physics

Machines

Name machine which has velocity ratio less than 1

FrancPundit

Asked: February 28, 2021In: Mechanical Physics

Atmospheric pressure

What is the effect on levels of liguid on a u-tube manometer when placed in a vacuum?

KipkoechProfessional

Asked: March 28, 2021In: Mechanical Physics

Hooke’s law

Define the spring constant.

KipkoechProfessional

Asked: February 11, 2021In: Mechanical Physics

Machines

Suggest two methods of improving the efficiency of a machine.

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