Theory

Potential Gradient

(a) State the relationship between gravitational potential and gravitational field strength. [2] (b) A moon of mass $M$ and radius $R$ orbits a plane...

2021 Winter

4

Theory

Potential Gradient

(a) By reference to the definition of gravitational potential, explain why gravitational potential is a negative quantity. [2] (b) Two stars A and B ...

2016 Summer

3

Theory

Potential Gradient

An isolated spherical planet has a diameter of $6.8 \times 10^6 \text{ m}$. Its mass of $6.4 \times 10^{23} \text{ kg}$ may be assumed to be a point m...

2014 Winter

3

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which quantity can be measured in electronvolts (eV)?

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

The unit of specific heat capacity is $\text{J kg}^{-1} \text{K}^{-1}$.What is its equivalent in terms of SI base units?

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

What is the vertical component of this displacement vector?

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The resistance of a lamp is calculated from the value of the potential difference (p.d.) across it and the value of the current passing through it.Whi...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The display on a cathode-ray oscilloscope shows the signal produced by an electronic circuit. The time-base is set at 5.0 ns per division and the Y-ga...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A digital caliper is used to measure the 28.50 mm width of a plastic ruler. The digital caliper reads to the nearest 0.01 mm. What is the correct way...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An experiment is performed to measure the acceleration of free fall $g$. A body falls between two fixed points. The four measurements shown below are ...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

In a cathode-ray tube, an electron is accelerated uniformly in a straight line from a speed of $4 \times 10^{3} \: \text{ms}^{-1}$ to $2 \times 10^{7}...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The graph shows how the speed $v$ of a sprinter changes with time $t$ during a 100 m race. What is the best estimate of the maximum acceleration of...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A tennis ball is dropped onto a table and bounces back up. The table exerts a force F on the ball. Which graph best shows the variation with time t o...

2014 Summer

2