Theory

CH14 - WAVES

A stretched string PQ has length 1.2 m. One end of the string is attached to a vibration generator and the other end is attached to a wall, as shown i...

2024 Summer

5

Theory

CH14 - WAVES

(a) By reference to the direction of transfer of energy, state what is meant by a longitudinal wave.  [1] (b) A vehicle travels at constant spee...

2021 Winter

5

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

A longitudinal wave travels through a long spring. The spring is shown at one instant. What is the wavelength of the wave? 

2021 Winter

4

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

A stationary sound wave is formed in a pipe that is closed at one end and open at the other end. The wave has two antinodes. One of these antinodes is...

2021 Winter

5

Theory

CH14 - WAVES

(a) State what is meant by $\textit{work done}$.  [1] (b) A diver releases a solid sphere of radius 16 cm from the sea bed. The sphere moves ver...

2018 Summer

6

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

A transverse wave travels along a rope. The graph shows the variation of the displacement of the particles in the rope with distance along it at a par...

2017 Summer

3

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

What is the order of magnitude of the frequencies of electromagnetic waves in the visible spectrum?

2017 Winter

4

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

Three different electromagnetic waves P, Q and R have the frequencies shown. Which row identifies P, Q and R?

2017 Summer

4

MCQ

CH14 - WAVES

The graph shows how the displacement of a particle in a wave varies with time. Which statement is correct?

2010 Winter

4

Theory

CH14 - WAVES

(a) Explain the main principles behind the use of ultrasound to obtain diagnostic information about internal body structures.   [4] (b) Dat...

2009 Summer

4

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which unit is an SI base unit?

2024 Summer

5

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which of the following could have the same units as force?

2024 Summer

7

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The velocity of an object changes from an initial velocity $u$ to a final velocity $v$. The vectors represent these velocities. Which single vector r...

2024 Summer

11

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An object is moving with initial velocity $u$. The object then moves with uniform acceleration $a$ for time $t$ until it reaches final velocity $v$. ...

2024 Summer

5

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

Which calculation produces a vector quantity?

2024 Summer

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

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The diagram shows the path of a golf ball. Which row describes changes in the horizontal and vertical components of the golf ball’s velocity ...

2024 Summer

4

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An aircraft flies from London to Sydney in a time of 21 hours 40 minutes. The distance travelled is 17 000 km. What is the average speed of the airc...

2024 Summer

3

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A golf club hits a golf ball. The graph shows how the force $F$ on the ball varies with time $t$. Which graph shows how the velocity $v$ of the bal...

2024 Summer

3

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

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

2024 Summer

5