Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) Four identical metal plates, at the same temperature, are laid side by side on the ground. The rays from the Sun fall on the plates.One plate has ...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Which pair contains only physical quantities that vary with temperature and so could be used in making a thermometer?A activity of a radioactive sour...

2012 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

A certain substance is in the solid state at a temperature of -36°C. It is heated at a constant rate for 32 minutes. The record of its temperature is...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

In an experiment, some of a substance changes from a liquid to a gas. The temperature of the remaining liquid changes because of this.What is the name...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) Equal volumes of a gas held at constant pressure, a liquid and a solid undergo the same temperature rise.(i) State which of the three, solid, liqu...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

To mark the lower fixed point of a Celsius scale on a thermometer, the thermometer should be placed inA. pure alcohol.B. pure distilled water.C. pure ...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

A block of ice cream is prevented from melting by wrapping it in newspaper soaked in water. The water evaporates from the newspaper.Which molecules es...

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

The graph shows the change in temperature of a substance as it is heated steadily.Which part of the graph shows when the substance is boiling?

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Which change is condensation? [Image depicting changes between solid, liquid, and gas with arrows labeled A, B, C, D]

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Four blocks, made of different materials, are each given the same quantity of internal energy (heat).Which block has the greatest thermal capacity?[Im...

2009 Summer

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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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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

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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

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

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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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