Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

(a) A coil of wire is connected into a circuit containing a variable resistor and a battery. The variable resistor is adjusted until the potential dif...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

(a) In Fig. 10.1, A is a 1000Ω resistor, C is a transistor, and D is a lamp. S is a 9V supply. (i) Name the component labelle...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

The graphs in Fig. 9.1 show the relation between the current $I$ and the potential difference $V$ for a resistor and a lamp.(a) (i) Describe how, if a...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

Which symbols are used for the units of current and of resistance?[Table_1]unit of current | unit of resistanceA | A | WB | A | \(\Omega\)C | C | WD |...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

The diagrams show four arrangements of resistors.Which arrangement has the smallest total resistance?A: [Image_A with 4Ω icon]B: [Image_B with 2Ω an...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

Which particle does not experience a force due to an electric field?A. \( \alpha \)-particleB. electronC. neutronD. proton

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

The diagram shows an electric circuit containing three meters, X, Y and Z, all connected correctly. What are meters X, Y and Z?[Table_1]XYZAammeteramm...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

Using the circuit shown, the current $I$ is found for various voltages $V$. The temperature of the resistor does not change. [Image_1: Circuit Diagram...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

A potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor causes a current in it. [Image_1: Diagram of resistor with arrow indicating current and p.d.]The p.d. ...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH8 - ELECTRICITY

The diagram shows a potential divider circuit with two identical lamps L1 and L2.The contact K is halfway between X and Y and the lamps are equally br...

2011 Winter

3

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