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

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