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

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. What is the length of the...

2011 Summer

2

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An object moves initially with constant speed and then with constant acceleration. Which graph shows this motion?

2011 Summer

2

Theory

CH6 - WAVES AND SOUNDS

A tennis player hits a ball hard and 0.40 s later hears the echo from a wall. The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.How far away is the player from the...

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which statement about mass and weight is correct?A. Mass and weight are both forces.B. Neither mass nor weight is a force.C. Only mass is a force.D. O...

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a balance being used to find the weight of a baby. The weight of the basket can be ignored.At equilibrium, the pivot is nearer to th...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A cube of side 2.0 cm is placed on a balance. What is the density of the cube? A. 0.90 g/cm³ B. 1.2 g/cm³ C. 1.8 g/cm³ D. 3.6 g/cm³

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Objects with different masses are hung on a spring. The diagram shows how much the spring stretches.The extension of the spring is directly proportion...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which row gives an example of the stated form of energy?[Table_1]form of energy | exampleA gravitational | the energy due to the movement of a train a...

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which energy resource is used to generate electricity by first boiling water? A. hydroelectric B. nuclear fission C. tides D. waves

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Two farmers use an electrically powered elevator to lift bales of hay. All the bales of hay have the same mass. As sunset approaches, they increase...

2011 Summer