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

7

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

A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times. What ...

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving along a straight, level road, with a constant acceleration. Which graph shows the motion of the car?

2018 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?

2018 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Diagram 1 shows a beam balance. A beaker with a wire loop balances the standard masses. The beaker is then removed and hung from a spring. The spring ...

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An empty beaker is placed on a top-pan balance. Some water is now poured into the beaker. What is the weight of the water?

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

Three liquids P, Q and R have different densities and do not mix. The liquids are placed in a measuring cylinder and allowed to settle. A small block ...

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagram shows some liquid in a measuring cylinder.The mass of the liquid is 16g.What is the density of the liquid?

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving in a straight line on a level road. Its engine provides a forward force on the car. A second force of equal size acts on the car due t...

2018 Summer

3

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A hole is drilled in a square tile. The diagram shows the tile hanging freely on a nail.Where is the centre of mass of the tile?

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

The diagram shows the energy transferred in a lamp in one second.Which type of wasted energy is produced by the lamp?

2018 Summer

2