Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) A spherical planet has diameter $1.2 \times 10^4 \text{ km}$. The gravitational field strength at the surface of the planet is $8.6 \text{ N kg}^{...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

The Earth may be considered to be a uniform sphere of radius $R$ equal to $6.4 \times 10^6$ m. A satellite is in a geostationary orbit. (a) Describe...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

The Earth may be considered to be a uniform sphere of radius $6.38 \times 10^{3}$ km, with its mass concentrated at its centre.The Global Positioning ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Explain what is meant by the potential energy of a body. [2] (b) Two deuterium ($^2_1H$) nuclei each have initial kinetic energy $E_K$ and are in...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Define gravitational potential at a point.  [2] (b) The Earth may be considered to be an isolated sphere of radius $R$ with its mass concent...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Define gravitational field strength.   [1] (b) An isolated star has radius $R$. The mass of the star may be considered to be a point ma...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Define gravitational field strength.[1] (b) An isolated star has radius $R$. The mass of the star may be considered to be a point mass at the cen...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

A planet of mass $m$ is in a circular orbit of radius $r$ about the Sun of mass $M$, as illustrated in Figure 1.1. The magnitude of the angular vel...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) Newton's law of gravitation applies to point masses. (i) State Newton's law of gravitation. [2]  (ii) Explain why, although the planets and...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH8 - GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

(a) State what is meant by a \textit{field of force}.  [1] (b) Gravitational fields and electric fields are two examples of fields of force. Sta...

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which pair of quantities contains one vector and one scalar quantity?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

One property Q of a material is used to describe the behaviour of sound waves in the material. Q is defined as the pressure P of the sound wave divide...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A cannon fires a cannonball with an initial speed $v$ at an angle $\alpha$ to the horizontal. Which equation is correct for the maximum height $H$ re...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

A wave has a frequency of 5 GHz. What is the period of the wave?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

In an experiment to determine the acceleration of free fall $g$, the period of oscillation $T$ and length $l$ of a simple pendulum were measured. The ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The Y-input terminals of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) are connected to a supply of amplitude 5.0 V and frequency 50 Hz. The time-base is set at...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A body is released from rest and falls vertically in air of constant density. Which statement about the motion of the falling body is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A goods train passes through a station at a steady speed of 10 m s$^{-1}$. An express train is at rest at the station. The express train leaves the st...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A car is stationary at traffic lights. When the traffic lights go green, the driver presses down sharply on the accelerator. The resultant horizontal ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

Which of the following is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum?

2013 Summer