Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

(a) The list below shows some SI quantities. Underline the quantity that is not an SI base quantity. charge current length time [1] (b) A square so...

2024 Summer

6

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The drag force $F_D$ acting on an object falling through air is given by $F_D = \frac{1}{2}C \rho A v^2$ where $A$ is the cross-sectional area of th...

2024 Summer

5

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The drag force $F_D$ acting on a sphere falling through a liquid is given by $$F_D = 6 \pi \eta r v$$ where $r$ is the radius of the sphere, $v$ is...

2024 Summer

6

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

(a) Define density.   [1] (b) Figure 1 shows a cuboidal glass block. A student measures the mass $m$ of the block and the side lengths $...

2024 Winter

5

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The value of quantity $X$ has a percentage uncertainty of 2%.The value of quantity $Y$ has a percentage uncertainty of 4%.The value of a quantity $W$ ...

2024 Summer

6

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

What is a reasonable estimate of the mass of a solid sphere of copper that has a diameter of 60 cm?

2024 Winter

5

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A solid bar has a square cross-section. Its length is measured as 50.0 ± 0.2 cm and its width is measured as 2.00 ± 0.01 cm.These values are used to...

2024 Winter

4

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The density of the material of a rectangular block is determined by measuring the mass and linear dimensions of the block. The list shows the results ...

2024 Winter

3

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

What is a reasonable estimate of the volume of one page from this examination paper?

2024 Winter

4

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A thermometer can be read to an accuracy of ±0.5°C. This thermometer is used to measure a temperature rise from 40°C to 100°C. What is the percent...

2024 Summer

4

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