Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The pressure of a fixed mass of gas in a cylinder is measured. The volume of the gas in the cylinder is then slowly decreased. The temperature of the ...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagrams show two mercury barometers standing side by side. The right-hand diagram shows a tube of bigger diameter, but the diagram is incomplete....

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

(a) State the two conditions required for the equilibrium of a body acted upon by a number of forces.1. .................................................

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student fills two containers with water (density 1.0 g/cm^3) and two with oil (density 0.8 g/cm^3), as shown in the diagrams.In which container is t...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

What is a simple mercury barometer designed to measure?A. the pressure beneath a liquidB. the pressure of a gas supplyC. the pressure of car tyresD. t...

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A water manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply. When it is attached to the gas supply, the water falls on the left side and rise...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The molecules of a substance become more closely packed and move more quickly.What is happening to the substance?A A gas is being heated and compresse...

2012 Summer

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

(a) Complete Fig. 4.1 to show a simple mercury barometer. Insert the correct labels in the boxes. Label with the letter $h$ the measurement required t...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Liquid X has a density of 1010 kg/m^3. Liquid Y has a density of 950 kg/m^3.The liquids are poured into tubes as shown.Which tube has the greatest pre...

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A chair is placed on protective cups to prevent damage to the carpet underneath it. How do the cups change the area of contact with the carpet and the...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A metre rule is used to measure a length.Which reading is shown to the nearest millimetre?A 0.7 mB 0.76 mC 0.761 mD 0.7614 m

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The graph represents the movement of a body. [Image_1: Graph of speed (m/s) vs time (s)] How far has the body moved after 5s? A 2m B 10m C 25m D...

2009 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels 100 km. The highest speed of the car is 90 km/h, and the lowest speed is 30 km/h. The journey takes two hours.What is the average speed ...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which statement about the masses and weights of objects on the Earth is correct?A. A balance can only be used to compare weights, not masses.B. Heavy ...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The table shows the weight in newtons of a 10 kg mass on each of four planets. [Table_1] | planet | weight of a 10 kg mass / N | |----------|----...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

Which items of apparatus are required to determine the density of a liquid? A balance and measuring cylinder B balance and thermometer C metre rule...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which property of an object cannot be changed by a force?A. its massB. its motionC. its shapeD. its size

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A wooden plank rests in equilibrium on two boulders on opposite sides of a narrow stream. Three forces of size $P$, $Q$ and $R$ act on the plank. How ...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Electricity can be obtained from different energy resources.Which energy resource is used to obtain electricity without producing heat to boil water?A...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Four people of equal weight on a beach use different routes to get to the top of a sea wall. Which person produces the greatest average power?[Table_1...

2009 Summer

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