Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) State what is meant by the \textit{amplitude modulation (AM)} of a radio wave........................................................................

2021 Summer

3

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) State two advantages of converting the signal into digital form for transmission.1. .................................................................

2021 Winter

3

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) A sinusoidal carrier wave has a constant amplitude and a frequency of 1.2 MHz. The carrier wave is modulated by a signal wave such that a 1.0 V di...

2021 Summer

2

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) (i) When audio signals are transmitted over long distances, modulation of radio waves is used.Suggest a reason why modulation is used...............

2021 Winter

3

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) State what is meant by the amplitude modulation (AM) of a radio wave.................................................................................

2021 Summer

3

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

An analogue signal is to be transmitted to a receiver. Before transmission, the signal passes through an analogue-to-digital converter (ADC). After tr...

2021 Winter

3

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) (i) By reference to an ultrasound wave, explain what is meant by specific acoustic impedance.........................................................

2020 Summer

4

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) The transmission of signals using optic fibres has, to a great extent, replaced the use of coaxial cables.Advantages of optic fibres include great...

2020 Summer

4

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) (i) By reference to an ultrasound wave, explain what is meant by specific acoustic impedance.........................................................

2020 Summer

4

Theory

CH16 - COMMUNICATION

(a) Explain the principles of the \textbf{generation} of ultrasound waves for use in medical diagnosis...................................................

2020 Winter

4

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

A student creates a table to show reasonable estimates of some physical quantities. Which row is not a reasonable estimate? [Table_1]

2017 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A particle travels in a straight line with speed $v$. The particle slows down and changes direction. The new speed of the particle is $\frac{v}{2}$. ...

2017 Summer

3

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

The speed $v$ of a liquid leaving a tube depends on the change in pressure $\Delta P$ and the density $\rho$ of the liquid. The speed is given by the ...

2017 Summer

1

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The values of displacement, velocity and acceleration of a vehicle can be deduced from graphs representing its motion. Often the areas under these gra...

2017 Summer

3

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A ball is released from rest above a hard, horizontal surface. The graph shows how the velocity of the bouncing ball varies with time. At which point...

2017 Summer

3

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A ball is kicked upwards at an angle of 45° to horizontal ground. After a short flight, the ball returns to the ground. It may be assumed that ai...

2017 Summer

1

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

The mass of a rocket-propelled truck is approximately equal to the mass of the fuel in its tank. The fuel is ignited and the truck is propelled along ...

2017 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An object is dropped at time $t = 0$ from a high building. Air resistance is significant. Three graphs are plotted against time. The height of the...

2017 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A student attempts to find the density $\rho$ of aluminium by taking measurements of a rectangular sheet. mass $m = 51.6 \pm 0.1$ g length $l = 100.0 ...

2017 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

The graph shows how the momentum of a motorcycle changes with time. What is the resultant force on the motorcycle? 

2017 Summer

2