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 student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 40 cm³ of water. She has two measuring cylinders, a larger one that can hold 100 c...

2014 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which distance/time graph represents the motion of an object moving at constant speed? [Image_1: Graphs A, B, C, D with axes for distance and time]

2014 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time. Which calculation gives the distance travelled by the car in 24 seconds?A. $\left(\frac{14}{...

2014 Summer

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

Which instrument is used to compare the masses of objects? A. a balance B. a barometer C. a manometer D. a measuring cylinder

2014 Summer

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A liquid has a volume of $100 \text{cm}^3$ and a mass of $85 \text{g}$.The density of water is $1.0 \text{g/cm}^3$.How does the density of the liquid ...

2014 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A plane lamina with centre of mass X touches the ground at point P.Which diagram shows the lamina in equilibrium?

2014 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student adds weights to an elastic cord. He measures the length of the cord for each weight.He then plots a graph from the results, as shown.What ha...

2014 Summer

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which energy transfer takes place when a matchstick burns?A. chemical to thermalB. chemical to nuclearC. nuclear to chemicalD. thermal to chemical

2014 Summer

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Four cars are driven along a road.The table shows the work done by the engine in each car and the time taken by each car.Which engine produces the mos...

2014 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Which situation is an example of a force acting over a large area to produce a small pressure?A. a builder hammering a nail into a piece of woodB. a c...

2014 Summer