Theory

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

A network of resistors, each of resistance $R$, is shown in Fig. 7.1.(a) Calculate the total resistance, in terms of $R$, between points(i) A and C,re...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

Each of Kirchhoff's two laws presumes that some quantity is conserved. Which row states Kirchhoff's first law and names the quantity that is conserve...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

The diagram shows the symbol for a wire carrying a current $I$. What does this current represent?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

A potential divider consisting of resistors of resistance $R_1$ and $R_2$ is connected to an input potential difference of $V_0$ and gives an output p...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

A network of resistors consists of two 3.0\Omega resistors and three 6.0\Omega resistors.What is the combined resistance of this network between point...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

The resistance of a thermistor depends on its temperature, and the resistance of a light-dependent resistor (LDR) depends on the illumination.Under wh...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

The resistors P, Q, and R in the circuit have equal resistance.The battery, of negligible internal resistance, supplies a total power of 12W.What is t...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

In deriving a formula for the combined resistance of three different resistors in series, Kirchhoff’s laws are used. Which physics principle is invo...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

A source of e.m.f. of 9.0 mV has an internal resistance of 6.0 Ω. It is connected across a galvanometer of resistance 30 Ω. What will be the current...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - D.C. CIRCUITS

In each arrangement of resistors, the ammeter has a resistance of 2\(\Omega\).Which arrangement gives the largest reading on the ammeter when the same...

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