Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The table below gives details about some radioactive substances.[Table_1](a) Which of these substances has the greatest number of particles in the nuc...

2012 Summer

5

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The apparatus for investigating the absorption of the emissions from a radioactive source is shown in Fig. 11.1.The source and detector are about 2 cm...

2012 Winter

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) The symbol for an $\alpha$-particle is either $^4_2\alpha$ or $^4_2\text{He}$.(i) What does the 4 indicate about an $\alpha$-particle?...............

2012 Winter

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) Complete the following definition of radioactive half-life.The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time taken for ...........................

2011 Summer

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The following table includes some of the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiations.Complete the table by filling in the missing properties.[Table...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) A particular radioactive source is known to emit either $\alpha$-particles or $\beta$-particles.Describe an experiment involving a solid absorber ...

2012 Summer

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Fig. 12.1 represents a neutral atom.(a) What name do we give to(i) the central mass, ....................................................................

2012 Summer

4

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The count-rate from a sample of radioactive material is investigated by a team of scientists in a laboratory.(a) With the radioactive sample in place,...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) Complete the plot of the decay curve, for times up to $t = 12$ minutes. Draw the best curve through your points. [3](b) From your graph find:(i) t...

2009 Winter

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) What is meant by \textit{radioactive decay}? ................................................................. ....................................

2012 Winter

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MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A geologist compares the volumes of three rocks, X, Y and Z. Three measuring cylinders contain different volumes of water. He places each rock into on...

2015 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car moves with constant speed and then constant acceleration.Which graph is the speed-time graph for the car?

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels 100 km. The journey takes two hours. The highest speed of the car is 80 km/h, and the lowest speed is 40 km/h. What is the average speed...

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Diagram 1 shows a piece of foam rubber that contains many pockets of air. Diagram 2 shows the same piece of foam rubber after it has been compressed s...

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A metal block has the dimensions shown. Its mass is 1000 g.What is the density of the metal?

2015 Summer

2

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Four objects are each acted on by only two forces, as shown.Which object is in equilibrium?

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student measures the length of a spring. She then hangs different weights from the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each different ...

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which energy resource is used to generate electricity without using any moving parts?

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X, without pedalling. The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point Y. Which energy c...

2015 Summer

1

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

"The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure?"

2015 Summer

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