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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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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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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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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

A rod is made up of copper and wood joined together. After the rod is heated at the join in the centre for about a minute, where would the lowest tem...

2009 Summer

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

The diagram shows a fire. Why does the smoke rise above the fire?A) Smoke evaporates more quickly at higher temperatures.B) Smoke molecules diffuse mo...

2009 Summer

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) A certain volume of water at room temperature and the same volume of ice in a freezer are each heated through the same temperature rise.Which of t...

2009 Summer

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) Some water is poured onto a plastic table-top, forming a puddle. The same volume of water is poured into a plastic dish, which is placed alongside...

2009 Summer

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Brownian motion is observed by looking at smoke particles through a microscope.How do the smoke particles move in Brownian motion?A all in the same di...

2009 Winter

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, standard temperatures known as fixed points are needed.Which of these is a fixed point?A. room temperatu...

2009 Winter

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CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

The table gives the melting points and boiling points of glycerine and benzene.[Table_1]At which temperature will both glycerine and benzene be liquid...

2009 Winter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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