Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an \( \alpha \)-particle. How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted th...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The graph shows the decay curve for one particular radioactive nuclide. What is the half-life of this nuclide? A. 1.0 day B. 1.5 days C. 2.0 days D. ...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

$^{16}_{7}\text{N}$ is the symbol for a particular nuclide of nitrogen. How many nucleons does this nuclide contain? A 7 B 9 C 16 D 23

2009 Summer

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A beam of ionising radiation, containing $\alpha$-particles, $\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-rays, is travelling left to right across the page. A magne...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive substance?A half the time taken for half the substance to decayB half the time ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z. Which row in the table correctly identifies X, Y and Z?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

How many neutrons and how many protons are contained in a nucleus of $^{238}_{92}\text{U}$?[Table_1]neutrons | protonsA | 92 | 146B | 146 | 92C | 146 ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

How many neutrons and how many protons are contained in a nucleus of $^{238}_{92}$U?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive substance?A. half the time taken for half the substance to decayB. half the tim...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z.Which row in the table correctly identifies X, Y and Z?[Table_1]| | X ...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times.What is...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

When does an object falling vertically through the air reach terminal velocity?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving along a straight, level road, with a constant acceleration. Which graph shows the motion of the car?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Diagram 1 shows a beam balance. A beaker with a wire loop balances the standard masses.The beaker is then removed and hung from a spring. The spring e...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An object always has mass but does not always have weight.What must be present and acting on the mass for it to have weight?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A force acting on a moving ball causes its motion to change. This force stays constant.What makes the force produce a greater change in the motion of ...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A balloon and a mass are attached to a rod that is pivoted at P.The balloon is filled with helium, a gas less dense than air, so that it applies an up...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving in a straight line on a level road. Its engine provides a forward force on the car. A second force of equal size acts on the car due t...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which expression gives the momentum of an object?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

As energy is transferred into different forms, it eventually becomes dissipated. What does this mean?

2018 Summer