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

3

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

4

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

3

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

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

2015 Summer

1

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

1

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

1

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

1