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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

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

2009 Summer

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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

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

In an optics lesson, a Physics student traces the paths of three rays of light near the boundary between medium A and air. The student uses a protract...

2009 Summer

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air. Which path does the ray of light take when the angle of incidence $i$ is less than the cri...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

An object O is placed in front of a converging lens of focal length $f$. At which point will the top of the image be seen?

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

An object O is placed in front of a converging lens of focal length $f$.At which point will the top of the image be seen?

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air.Which path does the ray of light take when the angle of incidence $i$ is less than the crit...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

A vertical object, 2 cm tall, is to be positioned to the left of the lens, with one end on the principal axis.On Fig. 8.1,(a) draw the object in a pos...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

Fig. 8.1 shows a thin converging lens. The two principal foci are shown. A vertical object, 2 cm tall, is to be positioned to the left of the lens,...

2009 Winter

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CH7 - RAYS AND WAVES

The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the edge of a piece of glass. The angle $i$ is bigger than the critical angle.Which arrow correctly shows...

2010 Summer

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CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagrams show the readings on a measuring cylinder before and after a small metal cube is added.How many more identical cubes can be added to the ...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which person is experiencing an acceleration?A. a driver of a car that is braking to stop at traffic lightsB. a passenger in a train that is stationar...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels at various speeds during a short journey. The table shows the distances travelled and the times taken during each of four stages P, Q, R...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances, as shown in the diagrams. What does the diagram show about X and Y? A They have the same mas...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A 1 kg sample of aluminium is stored in a laboratory. In a different laboratory, in the same town, there is a 1 kg sample of iron.Which quantity must ...

2013 Summer

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CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A measuring cylinder has a mass of 120g when empty.When it contains 50cm3 of a liquid, the total mass of the measuring cylinder and the liquid is 160g...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car moves along a level road.The diagram shows all of the horizontal forces acting on the car.Which statement is correct?A. The car is slowing down....

2013 Summer

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CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a force being applied to a lever to lift a heavy weight. Which change would enable the heavy weight to be lifted with a smaller forc...

2013 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

The diagram shows a hydroelectric system. What are the main energy changes taking place?A. chemical energy \(\rightarrow\) kinetic energy \(\rightarro...

2013 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

An escalator (moving stairs) and a lift (elevator) are both used to carry passengers from the same underground railway platform up to street level.The...

2013 Summer