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

2

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

2

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

2

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A scientist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock sample. Only a rule and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with wate...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A student uses a stopwatch to time a runner running around a circular track. The runner runs two laps (twice around the track). The diagrams show the ...

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Two distance/time graphs and two speed/time graphs are shown. Which graph represents an object that is at rest? [Image_1: Graphs A, B, C, and D]

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A snail moves along a ruler. It takes 20s to move from Q to R.What is its average speed from Q to R?A. $\frac{12}{20}$ cm/sB. $\frac{12 - 2}{20}$ cm/s...

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances as shown in the diagram.What does the diagram show about X and Y?A. They have the same mass and ...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The graph shows how weight varies with mass on planet P and on planet Q.An object weighs 400 N on planet P. The object is taken to planet Q. Which row...

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagram shows a rectangular block of density $2\, \text{g/cm}^3$.What is the mass of the block?A 2g   B 6g   C 14g   D 24g

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which statement about a moving object is correct? A. When an object is accelerating, the resultant force acting on it must equal zero. B. When an obje...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

An experiment is carried out to measure the extension of a rubber band for different loads.The results are shown below.[Table_1]Which figure is missin...

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Energy is stored in a battery and in a box of matches. Which type of energy is stored in each of them?[Table_1]| | a battery | a box of matches ...

2010 Summer

2