MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

A cell is connected to a resistor.At any given moment, the potential difference across the cell is less than its electromotive force.Which statement e...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

Which values of current and resistance will produce a rate of energy transfer of 16 J\,s^{-1}?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

A cylindrical wire 4.0 m long has a resistance of 31 Ω and is made of metal of resistivity $1.0 \times 10^{-6} \, \Omega \mathrm{m}$.What is the radi...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

A cell has electromotive force (e.m.f.) $E$ and internal resistance $r$. It is connected in series with a variable resistor $R$, as shown in Fig. 6.1....

2009 Winter

Theory

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

(a) Two resistors, each of resistance $R$, are connected first in series and then in parallel. Show that the ratio $$\frac{\text{combined resistance...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

A metal wire strain gauge is firmly fixed across a crack in a wall, as shown in Fig. 9.1, so that the growth of the crack may be monitored. Fig. 9.1(a...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

The circuit of Fig. 10.1 may be used to indicate temperature change. The resistance of the thermistor T at 16°C is 2100Ω and at 18°C, the resista...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

In terms of energy transfer $W$ and charge $q$, what are the definitions of potential difference (p.d.) and electromotive force (e.m.f.)? [Table_1]

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

What is the unit of resistivity?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY

Which row describes the circumstances under which forces act on a charged particle in a uniform electric field? [Table_1]

2010 Summer

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

Measurements made for a sample of metal wire are shown in Fig. 1.1. Fig. 1.1 (a) State the appropriate instruments used to make each of these meas...

2011 Summer

Theory

Kinetic Energy

(a) Explain what is meant by work done. [1] (b) A car is travelling along a road that has a uniform downhill gradient, as shown in Fig. 2.1. ...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

(a) Explain what is meant by centre of gravity. (b) Define moment of a force. (c) A student is being weighed. The student, of weight $W$, stands 0.3...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH9 - DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

(a) Define, for a wire, (i) stress,    [1] (ii) strain.    [1] (b) A wire of length 1.70 m hangs vertically from a fixed point,...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

(a) A variable resistor is used to control the current in a circuit, as shown in Fig. 5.1. The variable resistor is connected in series with a 12V po...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

(a) State two assumptions of the simple kinetic model of a gas.   [2] (b) Use the kinetic model of gases and Newton's laws of motion to exp...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH15 - SUPERPOSITION

(a) Explain the term interference.   [1] (b) A ripple tank is used to demonstrate interference between water waves. Describe (i) the appa...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

(a) Distinguish between scalar quantities and vector quantities. [2] (b) In the following list, underline all the scalar quantities. accelerati...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

(a) A sphere of radius $R$ is moving through a fluid with constant speed $v$. There is a frictional force $F$ acting on the sphere, which is given by ...

2011 Summer

Theory

Potential Energy

(a) (i) Explain what is meant by work done. [1] (ii) Define power. [1] (b) Fig. 3.1 shows part of a fairground ride with a carriage on rai...

2011 Summer