Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The pressure of a fixed mass of gas in a cylinder is measured. The volume of the gas in the cylinder is then slowly decreased. The temperature of the ...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagrams show two mercury barometers standing side by side. The right-hand diagram shows a tube of bigger diameter, but the diagram is incomplete....

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

(a) State the two conditions required for the equilibrium of a body acted upon by a number of forces.1. .................................................

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A student fills two containers with water (density 1.0 g/cm^3) and two with oil (density 0.8 g/cm^3), as shown in the diagrams.In which container is t...

2009 Summer

4

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

What is a simple mercury barometer designed to measure?A. the pressure beneath a liquidB. the pressure of a gas supplyC. the pressure of car tyresD. t...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A water manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply. When it is attached to the gas supply, the water falls on the left side and rise...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The molecules of a substance become more closely packed and move more quickly.What is happening to the substance?A A gas is being heated and compresse...

2012 Summer

4

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

(a) Complete Fig. 4.1 to show a simple mercury barometer. Insert the correct labels in the boxes. Label with the letter $h$ the measurement required t...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Liquid X has a density of 1010 kg/m^3. Liquid Y has a density of 950 kg/m^3.The liquids are poured into tubes as shown.Which tube has the greatest pre...

2010 Winter

3

Theory

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A chair is placed on protective cups to prevent damage to the carpet underneath it. How do the cups change the area of contact with the carpet and the...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

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