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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

Which diagram shows what happens when a ray of white light passes through a prism?

2009 Summer

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The diagram shows the path of a ray of light passing through a principal focus F of a lens. Which broken line shows the direction of the ray after it ...

2009 Summer

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

In an optics lesson, a Physics student traces the paths of three rays of light near the boundary between medium A and air. The student uses a protract...

2009 Summer

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air. Which path does the ray of light take when the angle of incidence $i$ is less than the cri...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

An object O is placed in front of a converging lens of focal length $f$. At which point will the top of the image be seen?

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

An object O is placed in front of a converging lens of focal length $f$.At which point will the top of the image be seen?

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air.Which path does the ray of light take when the angle of incidence $i$ is less than the crit...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A vertical object, 2 cm tall, is to be positioned to the left of the lens, with one end on the principal axis.On Fig. 8.1,(a) draw the object in a pos...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

Fig. 8.1 shows a thin converging lens. The two principal foci are shown. A vertical object, 2 cm tall, is to be positioned to the left of the lens,...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the edge of a piece of glass. The angle $i$ is bigger than the critical angle.Which arrow correctly shows...

2010 Summer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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