Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) Four identical metal plates, at the same temperature, are laid side by side on the ground. The rays from the Sun fall on the plates.One plate has ...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Which pair contains only physical quantities that vary with temperature and so could be used in making a thermometer?A activity of a radioactive sour...

2012 Summer

2

Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

A certain substance is in the solid state at a temperature of -36°C. It is heated at a constant rate for 32 minutes. The record of its temperature is...

2010 Summer

3

Theory

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

2

Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

(a) Equal volumes of a gas held at constant pressure, a liquid and a solid undergo the same temperature rise.(i) State which of the three, solid, liqu...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

To mark the lower fixed point of a Celsius scale on a thermometer, the thermometer should be placed inA. pure alcohol.B. pure distilled water.C. pure ...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

A block of ice cream is prevented from melting by wrapping it in newspaper soaked in water. The water evaporates from the newspaper.Which molecules es...

2010 Winter

1

Theory

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

2

Theory

CH5 - THERMAL EFFECTS

Which change is condensation? [Image depicting changes between solid, liquid, and gas with arrows labeled A, B, C, D]

2010 Winter

1

Theory

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

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

Theory

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

Theory

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

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

2015 Summer

Theory

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

1

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

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

2015 Summer