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

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagrams show two mercury barometers standing side by side. The right-hand diagram shows a tube of bigger diameter, but the diagram is incomplete....

2009 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student fills two containers with water (density 1.0 g/cm^3) and two with oil (density 0.8 g/cm^3), as shown in the diagrams.In which container is t...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A piston traps a certain mass of gas inside a cylinder. Initially the piston is halfway along the length of the cylinder. The piston is now moved towa...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

(a) A man squeezes a pin between his thumb and finger, as shown in Fig. 6.1.Fig. 6.1The finger exerts a force of 84 N on the pinhead.The pinhead has a...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A water manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply to a house. It gives a reading of $h$ cm of water.Why is it better to use water rath...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagrams show two swimming pools. One contains fresh water and the other contains salt water. Salt water is more dense than fresh water.At which l...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A small amount of air is introduced into the vacuum above the mercury in a mercury barometer tube.The mercury level goes down.Why does the mercury lev...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagrams show two swimming pools. One contains fresh water and the other contains salt water. Salt water is more dense than fresh water. At which...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A water manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply to a house. It gives a reading of $h$ cm of water. [Image] Why is it better to use w...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagrams show the readings on a measuring cylinder before and after a small metal cube is added.How many more identical cubes can be added to the ...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which person is experiencing an acceleration?A. a driver of a car that is braking to stop at traffic lightsB. a passenger in a train that is stationar...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels at various speeds during a short journey. The table shows the distances travelled and the times taken during each of four stages P, Q, R...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

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

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A 1 kg sample of aluminium is stored in a laboratory. In a different laboratory, in the same town, there is a 1 kg sample of iron.Which quantity must ...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A measuring cylinder has a mass of 120g when empty.When it contains 50cm3 of a liquid, the total mass of the measuring cylinder and the liquid is 160g...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car moves along a level road.The diagram shows all of the horizontal forces acting on the car.Which statement is correct?A. The car is slowing down....

2013 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a force being applied to a lever to lift a heavy weight. Which change would enable the heavy weight to be lifted with a smaller forc...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

The diagram shows a hydroelectric system. What are the main energy changes taking place?A. chemical energy \(\rightarrow\) kinetic energy \(\rightarro...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

An escalator (moving stairs) and a lift (elevator) are both used to carry passengers from the same underground railway platform up to street level.The...

2013 Summer