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

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