Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) The transformer in Fig. 8.1 is used to convert 240V a.c. to 6V a.c.Fig. 8.1(i) Using the information above, calculate the number of turns on the s...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) Fig. 9.1 illustrates the left hand rule, which helps when describing the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.Fig. 9.1One dir...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) In Fig. 8.1, a magnet is moving towards one end of a solenoid connected to a sensitive centre-zero meter. During this movement a current is induce...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

The north pole of a bar magnet is placed next to end P of an iron bar PQ, as shown. As a result, magnetic poles are induced in the iron bar. [Image_1...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

An electromagnet is used to separate magnetic metals from non-magnetic metals. Why is steel unsuitable as the core of the electromagnet?A It forms a p...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Which statement about a magnet is not correct?A. It can attract another magnet.B. It can attract an unmagnetised piece of iron.C. It can repel another...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A chain of steel nails and a chain of iron nails hang from a strong magnet. The chains are then carefully removed from the magnet.What happens to the ...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Four nails, A, B, C and D, are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet.One of the nails is placed against a bar magnet and the numbe...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A horseshoe magnet is brought near to an unmagnetised iron bar. [Image_1: Diagram of horseshoe magnet with labeled N and S poles near an iron bar] W...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Which diagram represents the direction of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying a current out of the page?

2011 Winter

4

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

2

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

3

Theory

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2