Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

A solid metal sphere, of radius $r$, is insulated from its surroundings. The sphere has charge +$Q$. This charge is on the surface of the sphere but i...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) Define capacitance...................................................................................................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) State two functions of capacitors in electrical circuits.1. ..............................................................2. ........................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) State two functions of capacitors in electrical circuits.1. .............................................................2. .........................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) Define capacitance. ................................................................................................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) Define capacitance...................................................................................................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) (i) State what is meant by \textit{electric potential} at a point....................................................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

A capacitor consists of two metal plates separated by an insulator, as shown in Fig. 3.1.The potential difference between the plates is $V$. The varia...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

A capacitor consists of two metal plates separated by an insulator, as shown in Fig. 3.1.The potential difference between the plates is $V$. The varia...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CAPACITANCE

(a) State two functions of capacitors in electrical circuits.1. .........................................................................................

2011 Winter

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