Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

The coil in the d.c. motor in Fig. 9.1 is rotating as shown. (a) On Fig. 9.1, clearly label the coil. [1](b) State two things that could be done to th...

2012 Summer

5

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A 240V a.c. mains supply is connected to the primary coil of the transformer shown in Fig. 10.1. A lamp that gives full brightness with a 6V supply is...

2012 Winter

5

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Fig. 7.1 shows a compass needle that has come to rest in the Earth's magnetic field.(a) On Fig. 7.1, draw an arrow pointing towards the north pole of ...

2012 Winter

4

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A rotating-coil generator consists of a rectangular coil of wire that rotates at constant speed between the poles of a permanent magnet. Figs. 10.1, 1...

2011 Summer

4

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

The apparatus in Fig. 10.1 is called a force-on-conductor balance. When there is an electric current $I$ as shown in XY, there is a force on XY that p...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) Four rods are shown in Fig. 8.1.[Image_1: plastic rod, iron rod, wooden rod, brass rod]Fig. 8.1State which of these could be held in the hand at o...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A solenoid with many turns is connected across a sensitive centre-zero millivoltmeter, as shown in Fig. 9.1. (a) The N pole of a magnet is moved in...

2012 Summer

4

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Fig. 10.1 is a diagram of a transformer.[Image_1: Fig. 10.1 diagram](a) (i) On Fig. 10.1, clearly label the core of the transformer. [1](ii) Name a su...

2009 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

The pivoted steel arrow from a small compass has become demagnetised. The coil shown in Fig. 7.1 is to be used to magnetise it again. (a) Describe ca...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A woodworker buys an old electric drill that has been used before. The drill is illustrated in Fig. 11.1. The drill mechanism itself is guaranteed to ...

2009 Winter

3

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagram shows part of a ruler. The ruler is used to find the length of a nail.What is the length of the nail?

2014 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which distance/time graph represents the motion of an object moving at constant speed?

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car takes 15 minutes to travel along a road that is 20 km long.What is the average speed of the car?

2014 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A customer goes to a market and buys some rice. The stallholder pours rice into a dish that hangs from a spring balance. He records the reading on the...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The table gives the volumes and masses of four objects. Which object has the greatest density?[Table_1]

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A wooden bar is pivoted at its centre so that it can rotate freely. Two equal forces $F$ are applied to the bar. In which diagram is the turning effec...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student adds weights to an elastic cord. He measures the length of the cord for each weight. He then plots a graph from the results, as shown. What ...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

In a hydroelectric power station, one form of energy is stored in a lake or reservoir. This energy is then transferred in stages to another useful for...

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

A certain machine is very efficient. What does this mean?

2014 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.Atmospheric pressure decreases. What happens to the level of the mercury at P and what happens to the lev...

2014 Summer

3