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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

(a) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of monochromatic red light, in air, incident on a glass block at an angle of incidence of 50\degree. (i) State what is meant ...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The diagram shows the image of a clock in a plane mirror. What time is shown? A 02:25 B 02:35 C 09:25 D 09:35

2011 Winter

1

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from X. Angle P is less than the critical angle.In which direction does the ray continue?

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

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

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A girl writes the word LEFT on a piece of card.[Image_1: LEFT]She looks at the image of this card, made by reflection by a plane mirror.What does she ...

2010 Winter

1

Theory

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

2

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A scientist is trying to direct a ray of light through a glass block without any light leaving the top of the block. However, some light does leave th...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A student draws three rays of light from point P through a converging lens.Each point labelled F is a principal focus of the lens.Which of the rays ar...

2012 Summer

4

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The image formed by a plane mirror is upright. What are the other characteristics of the image?[Table_1]| | laterally inverted (left ...

2012 Summer

2

Theory

CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

Which row correctly describes light waves and radio waves?[Table_1][Table_1]:| | light waves | radio waves ||-------|--------------|----------...

2012 Summer

2

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A geologist compares the volumes of three rocks, X, Y and Z. Three measuring cylinders contain different volumes of water. He places each rock into on...

2015 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car moves with constant speed and then constant acceleration.Which graph is the speed-time graph for the car?[Image_1: Graphs A, B, C, D]

2015 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels 100 km. The journey takes two hours. The highest speed of the car is 80 km/h, and the lowest speed is 40 km/h. What is the average spee...

2015 Summer

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Diagram 1 shows a piece of foam rubber that contains many pockets of air. Diagram 2 shows the same piece of foam rubber after it has been compressed s...

2015 Summer

Theory

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A metal block has the dimensions shown. Its mass is 1000 g.What is the density of the metal?A $\left(\frac{5 \times 10}{1000 \times 2}\right)$ g/cm$^3...

2015 Summer

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Four objects are each acted on by only two forces, as shown.Which object is in equilibrium?

2015 Summer

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CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student measures the length of a spring. She then hangs different weights from the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each different ...

2015 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which energy resource is used to generate electricity without using any moving parts?A. geothermalB. hydroelectricC. nuclearD. solar

2015 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X, without pedalling.The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point Y.Which energy chang...

2015 Summer

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Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure?

2015 Summer