Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Fig. 1.1 shows the speed/time graph for a car travelling along a straight road. The graph shows how the speed of the car changes as the car passes thr...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

(a) Define acceleration. Explain any symbols in your definition..........................................................................................

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Two students make the statements about acceleration that are given below.Student A: For a given mass the acceleration of an object is proportional to ...

2010 Summer

5

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time. Between which two times is the car stationary?A U and VB V and WC W and XD X and Y

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

The graph represents the movement of a body. [Image_1: Graph of speed (m/s) vs time (s)] How far has the body moved after 5s? A 2m B 10m C 25m D...

2009 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Four athletes run twice around a track. The table shows their times at the end of each lap.Which athlete runs the second lap the fastest?[Table_1]athl...

2010 Winter

3

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An object of weight $W$ is suspended by two ropes from a beam, as shown in Fig. 1.1.The tensions in the ropes are 50.0 N and 86.6 N, as shown.(a) In t...

2010 Winter

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

(a) Complete the table below to identify the physical quantities as scalars or vectors.[Table_1]\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text{physical quantity} & ...

2011 Summer

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Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels around a circular track at constant speed.(a) Why is it incorrect to describe the circular motion as having constant velocity?.............

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car travels 100 km. The highest speed of the car is 90 km/h, and the lowest speed is 30 km/h. The journey takes two hours.What is the average speed ...

2009 Summer

2

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

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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

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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

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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

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