Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) Explain how redshift leads to the idea that the Universe is expanding. .............................................................. [3](b) Stars...

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) Explain how redshift leads to the idea that the Universe is expanding. .............................................................................

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) (i) State what is meant by the luminosity of a star..................................................................................................

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) (i) State what is meant by the luminosity of a star..................................................................................................

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) State Hubble’s law. Identify any symbols that you use..............................................................................................

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) The product $pV$ for an ideal gas is given by $pV = \frac{1}{3}Nm\langle c^2 \rangle$ where $p$ is the pressure of the gas and $V$ is the volume...

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) State Wien’s displacement law. Identify any symbols that you use...................................................................................

2023 Winter

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Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) State Hubble’s law. Identify any symbols that you use..............................................................................................

2023 Summer

3

Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) The product $pV$ for an ideal gas is given by $$pV = \frac{1}{3}Nm\langle c^2 \rangle$$ where $p$ is the pressure of the gas and $V$ is the volu...

2023 Winter

3

Theory

CH28 - ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY

(a) State Wien’s displacement law. ....................................................................................................................

2022 Summer

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MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which unit is an SI base unit?

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MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which of the following could have the same units as force?

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The velocity of an object changes from an initial velocity $u$ to a final velocity $v$. The vectors represent these velocities. Which single vector r...

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An object is moving with initial velocity $u$. The object then moves with uniform acceleration $a$ for time $t$ until it reaches final velocity $v$. ...

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

Which calculation produces a vector quantity?

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MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A thermometer can be read to an accuracy of ±0.5°C. This thermometer is used to measure a temperature rise from 40°C to 100°C. What is the percent...

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The diagram shows the path of a golf ball. Which row describes changes in the horizontal and vertical components of the golf ball’s velocity ...

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An aircraft flies from London to Sydney in a time of 21 hours 40 minutes. The distance travelled is 17 000 km. What is the average speed of the airc...

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MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A golf club hits a golf ball. The graph shows how the force $F$ on the ball varies with time $t$. Which graph shows how the velocity $v$ of the bal...

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MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

What is meant by the mass and by the weight of an object on the Earth?

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