Theory

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A spring having spring constant $k$ hangs vertically from a fixed point. A load of weight $L$, when hung from the spring, causes an extension $e$. The...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

Which is the  best defines elastic and plastic behaviour of a material?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

The graph shows the non-linear force-extension curve for a wire made from a new composite material. What could be the value of the strain energy st...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A steel string on an electric guitar has the following properties: diameter = $5.0 \times 10^{-4}\, \text{m}$ Young modulus = $2.0 \times 10^{11}\, ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A uniform wire has length $L$ and area of cross-section $A$. The wire is fixed at one end so that it hangs vertically with a load attached to its free...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

(a) Explain what is meant by strain energy (elastic potential energy).   [2] (b) A spring that obeys Hooke's law has a spring constant $k$....

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

In stress-strain experiments on metal wires, the stress axis is often marked in units of $10^8$ Pa and the strain axis is marked as a percentage. This...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A spring is compressed by a force. The graph shows the compressing force $F$ plotted against the length $L$ of the spring. What is the spring const...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

Which graph represents the force-extension relationship of a rubber band that is stretched almost to its breaking point?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

A spring is compressed by a force. The graph shows the compressing force $F$ plotted against the length $L$ of the spring What is the spring consta...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which pair of quantities contains one vector and one scalar quantity?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

One property Q of a material is used to describe the behaviour of sound waves in the material. Q is defined as the pressure P of the sound wave divide...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A cannon fires a cannonball with an initial speed $v$ at an angle $\alpha$ to the horizontal. Which equation is correct for the maximum height $H$ re...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

A wave has a frequency of 5 GHz. What is the period of the wave?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

In an experiment to determine the acceleration of free fall $g$, the period of oscillation $T$ and length $l$ of a simple pendulum were measured. The ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The Y-input terminals of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) are connected to a supply of amplitude 5.0 V and frequency 50 Hz. The time-base is set at...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A body is released from rest and falls vertically in air of constant density. Which statement about the motion of the falling body is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A goods train passes through a station at a steady speed of 10 m s$^{-1}$. An express train is at rest at the station. The express train leaves the st...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A car is stationary at traffic lights. When the traffic lights go green, the driver presses down sharply on the accelerator. The resultant horizontal ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

Which of the following is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum?

2013 Summer