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

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which pair of quantities contains one vector and one scalar quantity?

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

One property Q of a material is used to describe the behaviour of sound waves in the material. Q is defined as the pressure P of the sound wave divide...

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A cannon fires a cannonball with an initial speed $v$ at an angle $\alpha$ to the horizontal. Which equation is correct for the maximum height $H$ re...

2013 Summer

3

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

A wave has a frequency of 5 GHz. What is the period of the wave?

2013 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

In an experiment to determine the acceleration of free fall $g$, the period of oscillation $T$ and length $l$ of a simple pendulum were measured. The ...

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The Y-input terminals of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) are connected to a supply of amplitude 5.0 V and frequency 50 Hz. The time-base is set at...

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A body is released from rest and falls vertically in air of constant density. Which statement about the motion of the falling body is correct?

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A goods train passes through a station at a steady speed of 10 m s$^{-1}$. An express train is at rest at the station. The express train leaves the st...

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A car is stationary at traffic lights. When the traffic lights go green, the driver presses down sharply on the accelerator. The resultant horizontal ...

2013 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

Which of the following is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum?

2013 Summer

2