Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) State Newton's law of gravitation.   [2] (b) A planet may be considered as a uniform sphere. A satellite is in circular orbit of perio...

2024 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Define gravitational potential at a point.   [2] (b) A satellite $X$, of mass $M$, orbits a planet at a constant distance $4R$ from the...

2024 Summer

6

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) (i) State what is indicated by the direction of the gravitational field line at a point in a gravitational field.[1] (ii) Explain, with reference...

2023 Winter

4

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) (i) Define gravitational field.   [1] (ii) Define electric field.  [1] (iii) State one similarity and one difference between the ...

2023 Summer

5

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) (i) Define gravitational field. [1] (ii) Define electric field.[1] (iii) State $\textbf{one}$ similarity and$\textbf{one} $difference between th...

2023 Summer

4

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) State the equation for the gravitational force $F$ between two point masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ that are separated by a distance $r$. State the meanin...

2022 Winter

2

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) A spherical planet can be considered as a point mass at its centre. (i) On Fig. 1.1, draw gravitational field lines outside the planet to represe...

2022 Winter

4

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) State the equation for the gravitational force $F$ between two point masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ that are separated by a distance $r$. State the meanin...

2022 Winter

4

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Define gravitational potential.   [2] (b) The Earth E and the Moon M can both be considered as isolated point masses at their centres. ...

2021 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

The Earth may be assumed to be an isolated uniform sphere with its mass of $6.0 \times 10^{24} \text{ kg}$ concentrated at its centre. A satellite of...

2021 Summer

3

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