Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

Fig. 5.1 shows a pendulum consisting of a metal sphere suspended by a thin string. The sphere undergoes small oscillations about its equilibrium po...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

(a) State what is meant by simple harmonic motion.   [2] (b) A block is suspended from a spring, as shown in Fig. 4.1. The block is pull...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

(a) State what is meant by resonance.   [2] (b) A small ball is held in place using a stretched string. One end of the string is fixed to a...

2024 Summer

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A block of mass $m$ oscillates vertically on a spring, as shown in Fig. 4.1. The acceleration $a$ of the block varies with displacement $x$ from it...

2024 Summer

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

(a) State what is meant by resonance.    [2] (b) A small ball is held in place using a stretched string. One end of the string is fixed to ...

2024 Summer

4

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A heavy metal sphere of mass 0.81 kg is suspended from a string. The sphere is undergoing small oscillations from side to side, as shown in Fig. 4.1. ...

2023 Winter

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A small steel sphere is oscillating vertically on the end of a spring, as shown in Fig. 4.1. The velocity $v$ of the sphere varies with displacemen...

2023 Summer

5

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A heavy metal sphere of mass 0.81 kg is suspended from a string. The sphere is undergoing small oscillations from side to side, as shown in Fig. 4.1. ...

2023 Winter

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Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A pendulum consists of a bob (small metal sphere) attached to the end of a piece of string. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point. ...

2022 Summer

3

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

An object is suspended from a spring that is attached to a fixed point as shown in Fig. 3.1. The object oscillates vertically with simple harmonic ...

2022 Winter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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