Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) Define the Τesla....................................................................................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) On Fig. 6.1, sketch the pattern of the magnetic flux in the horizontal plane ABCD due to the current-carrying wire. Draw at least four flux lines....

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

Outline briefly the main principles of the use of magnetic resonance to obtain diagnostic information about internal body structures.

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) On Fig. 5.2, (i) draw four field lines to represent the pattern of the magnetic field around wire X due solely to the current in wire X, [2] (ii...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) A constant current is maintained in a long straight vertical wire. A Hall probe is positioned a distance $r$ from the centre of the wire, as shown...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

Negatively-charged particles are moving through a vacuum in a parallel beam. The particles have speed v. The particles enter a region of uniform magne...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) A uniform magnetic field has constant flux density $B$. A straight wire of fixed length carries a current $I$ at an angle $\theta$ to the magnetic...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

(a) A uniform magnetic field has constant flux density $B$. A straight wire of fixed length carries a current $I$ at an angle $\theta$ to the magnetic...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

Positive ions are travelling through a vacuum in a narrow beam. The ions enter a region of uniform magnetic field of flux density $B$ and are deflecte...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH22 - MAGNETIC FIELDS

Positive ions are travelling through a vacuum in a narrow beam. The ions enter a region of uniform magnetic field of flux density $B$ and are deflecte...

2010 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