Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A pinball machine uses a spring to launch a small metal ball of mass $4.5 \times 10^{-2}\text{ kg}$ up a ramp. The spring is compressed by $8.0 \times...

2024 Summer

5

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

(a) State the principle of conservation of momentum    [2] (b) An object of mass $2m$ is travelling at a speed of $5.0 \text{ m s}^{-1}$ in...

2024 Summer

3

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

(a) State Hooke's law.    [1] (b) The variation of the applied force with the extension for a sample of a material is shown in Fig. 3.1. ...

2024 Summer

10

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

(a) State the principle of conservation of momentum.   [2] (b) A ball X has mass 240 g and moves in a straight line on a horizontal frictio...

2024 Winter

5

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

(a) Compare an $\alpha$-particle with a $\beta^+$ particle in terms of their masses and charges. [3] (b) Nucleus P undergoes $\alpha$-decay to f...

2024 Winter

5

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

Two objects X and Y form an isolated system. X and Y collide and then separate. The mass of X is greater than the mass of Y. Which statement about th...

2024 Winter

4

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

What is meant by the mass and by the weight of an object on the Earth?

2024 Summer

5

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A lift (elevator) consists of a passenger car supported by a cable that runs over a light, frictionless pulley to a counterbalance. The counterbalance...

2024 Winter

4

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

Two train carriages each of mass 5000 kg roll toward one another on a horizontal frictionless track. One is travelling at a speed of 2.00 $m s^{-1}$ a...

2024 Winter

3

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A lead pellet is shot vertically upwards into a clay block that is stationary at the moment of impact, but is able to rise freely after impact. The...

2024 Summer

6

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

(a) State the most appropriate instrument, or instruments, for the measurement of the following. (i) the diameter of a wire of diameter about 1 mm [1...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A ball B of mass 1.2 kg travelling at constant velocity collides head-on with a stationary ball S of mass 3.6 kg, as shown in Fig. 2.1. Frictional ...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

(a) Define the $\emph{torque}$ of a couple.   [2] (b) A torque wrench is a type of spanner for tightening a nut and bolt to a particular to...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A spring having spring constant $k$ hangs vertically from a fixed point. A load of weight $L$, when hung from the spring, causes an extension $e$. The...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH15 - SUPERPOSITION

Two sources $S_1$ and $S_2$ of sound are situated 80 cm apart in air, as shown in Fig. 5.1. The frequency of vibration can be varied. The two sourc...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH17 - ELECTRIC FIELDS

Two vertical parallel metal plates are situated 2.50 cm apart in a vacuum. The potential difference between the plates is 350V, as shown in Fig. 6.1.A...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

A network of resistors, each of resistance $R$, is shown in Fig. 7.1.(a) Calculate the total resistance, in terms of $R$, between points(i) A and C,re...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH26 - PARTICLE & NUCLEAR PHYSICS

The spontaneous and random decay of a radioactive substance involves the emission of either $\alpha$-radiation or $\beta$-radiation and/or $\gamma$-ra...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

In this experiment you will investigate how the current in a circuit depends on the arrangement of resistors within the circuit. You have been provide...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

In this experiment you will investigate the angle of tilt of a bottle when it contains different amounts of water. (a) (i) Use the water supplied to ...

2009 Summer

3