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CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) Explain why, for the photoelectric effect, the existence of a threshold frequency and a very short emission time provide evidence for the particul...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) Explain how a line emission spectrum leads to an understanding of the existence of discrete electron energy levels in atoms. .......................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) A typical spectrum of the X-ray radiation produced by electron bombardment of a metal target is illustrated in Fig. 10.1.Explain why(i) a continuo...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

A $\pi^0$ meson is a sub-atomic particle. A stationary $\pi^0$ meson, which has mass $2.4 \times 10^{-28}$ kg, decays to form two $\gamma$-ray photons...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) Briefly explain the principles of CT scanning........................................................................................................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) State an effect, one in each case, that provides evidence for (i) the wave nature of a particle, ....................................................

2010 Winter

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CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) State an effect, one in each case, that provides evidence for (i) the wave nature of a particle, ..................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) By reference to the photoelectric effect, state what is meant by the threshold frequency.............................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

(a) (i) State, with reference to X-ray images, what is meant by sharpness. .............................................................................

2010 Winter

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CH25 - QUANTUM PHYSICS

The linear attenuation (absorption) coefficient $\mu$ for X-ray radiation in bone, fat and muscle is given in Fig. 11.1.$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline ...

2010 Winter

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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

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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

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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