Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A vertical peg is attached to the edge of a horizontal disc of radius $r$, as shown in Fig. 4.1. The disc rotates at constant angular speed $\omega...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

The variation with time $t$ of the displacement $x$ of the cone of a loudspeaker is shown in Fig. 4.1. (a) Use Fig. 4.1 to determine, for these osc...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

The variation with displacement $x$ of the acceleration $a$ of the centre of the cone of a loudspeaker is shown in Fig. 3.1. (a) State the two feat...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

(a) State what is meant by (i) $\textit{oscillations}$,  [1] (ii) $\textit{free oscillations}$,  [1] (iii) $\textit{simple harmonic motio...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A long strip of springy steel is clamped at one end so that the strip is vertical. A mass of 65 g is attached to the free end of the strip, as shown i...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A long strip of springy steel is clamped at one end so that the strip is vertical. A mass of 65g is attached to the free end of the strip, as shown in...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A student sets up the apparatus illustrated in Fig. 3.1 in order to investigate the oscillations of a metal cube suspended on a spring. The amplitu...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A student sets up the apparatus illustrated in Fig. 3.1 in order to investigate the oscillations of a metal cube suspended on a spring. The amplitu...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

A cylinder and piston, used in a car engine, are illustrated in Fig. 3.1. The vertical motion of the piston in the cylinder is assumed to be simple...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH13 - OSCILLATIONS

(a) Define simple harmonic motion.   [2] (b) A tube, sealed at one end, has a total mass $m$ and a uniform area of cross-section $A$. The t...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

(a) State the most appropriate instrument, or instruments, for the measurement of the following. (i) the diameter of a wire of diameter about 1 mm [1...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH4 - DYNAMICS

A ball B of mass 1.2 kg travelling at constant velocity collides head-on with a stationary ball S of mass 3.6 kg, as shown in Fig. 2.1. Frictional ...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

(a) Define the $\emph{torque}$ of a couple.   [2] (b) A torque wrench is a type of spanner for tightening a nut and bolt to a particular to...

2009 Summer

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

Theory

CH15 - SUPERPOSITION

Two sources $S_1$ and $S_2$ of sound are situated 80 cm apart in air, as shown in Fig. 5.1. The frequency of vibration can be varied. The two sourc...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH17 - ELECTRIC FIELDS

Two vertical parallel metal plates are situated 2.50 cm apart in a vacuum. The potential difference between the plates is 350V, as shown in Fig. 6.1.A...

2009 Summer

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

Theory

CH26 - PARTICLE & NUCLEAR PHYSICS

The spontaneous and random decay of a radioactive substance involves the emission of either $\alpha$-radiation or $\beta$-radiation and/or $\gamma$-ra...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

In this experiment you will investigate how the current in a circuit depends on the arrangement of resistors within the circuit. You have been provide...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

In this experiment you will investigate the angle of tilt of a bottle when it contains different amounts of water. (a) (i) Use the water supplied to ...

2009 Summer