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

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

Which quantity can be measured directly using a micrometer screw gauge?

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The velocity of an object increases from 30 m/s to 50 m/s in 5.0 seconds.What is the average acceleration of the object?

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A heavy metal ball falls vertically downwards through air past four equally spaced levels J, K, L and M.The times taken to fall from one level to the ...

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A body is moved from place X to place Y where the gravitational field strength is different. What happens to its mass and to its weight due to the mov...

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagrams show four solid blocks with their dimensions and masses.Which block has the greatest density?

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student wishes to determine the spring constant of a spring where it obeys Hooke’s law. Different loads are hung from the spring and its length is...

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A mass of 20 kg is held stationary by a rope passing over a frictionless pulley. What is the tension $T$ in the rope?

2019 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A boat starts moving across a river at velocity $v$ perpendicular to the river bank. The boat encounters a current along the river of velocity $u$, as...

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A ball of mass 0.50 kg falls and hits the floor at 10 m/s. It rebounds at speed 8.0 m/s, as shown. The collision between the ball and the floor las...

2019 Summer

1

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

An object falls from the top of a building that is 25 m high. Air resistance is negligible.What is the speed of the object when it hits the ground?

2019 Summer

3