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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A certain element is known to exist as two different isotopes.(a) State one thing that is the same for atoms of both isotopes............................

2010 Summer

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Emissions from a radioactive source pass through a hole in a lead screen and into a magnetic field, as shown in Fig. 10.1. Radiation detectors are p...

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) An atom consists of a nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, surrounded by orbiting electrons.(i) Which of these particles has a positive charge...

2011 Summer

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A scientist needs to use a source of $\gamma$-rays as safely as possible.Which action will not reduce the amount of radiation that reaches the scienti...

2011 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A nuclide of substance X has the symbol $^{26}_{12}X$.How many electrons are there in a neutral atom of substance X?A. 12 B. 14 C. 26 D. 38

2011 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time. What is the half-life of the source? A $\frac{1}{2}$ hour B 1 hour C ...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an \( \alpha \)-particle. How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted th...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The graph shows the decay curve for one particular radioactive nuclide. What is the half-life of this nuclide? A. 1.0 day B. 1.5 days C. 2.0 days D. ...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which diagram could represent the structure of a neutral atom?[Image_1: Diagrams A, B, C, and D with key indicating neutron, proton, electron]

2012 Summer

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A radioactive element has a half-life of 70s.The number of emissions per second, $N$, of a sample of the element is measured at a certain time.What wa...

2010 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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