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 term represents a physical quantity?

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which two units are identical when expressed in terms of SI base units?

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A value for the acceleration of free fall on Earth is given as $(10 \pm 2) \text{ m s}^{-2}$.Which statement is correct?

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

Two cables are attached to a bracket and exert forces as shown. What are the magnitudes of the horizontal and vertical components of the resultant ...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

The curved line PQR is the velocity–time graph for a car starting from rest. What is the average acceleration of the car over the first 5 s?

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A ball is thrown horizontally with a speed of 10.0 \text{ ms}^{-1} above horizontal ground. The ball hits the ground after a time of 3.0 s. Air resis...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An object is moving along the ground in a straight line at a constant speed. Which statement about the resultant force acting on the object is correct...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

Water flows out of a pipe and hits a wall. When the jet of water hits the wall, it has horizontal velocity $v$ and cross-sectional area $A$. The d...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

A projectile is launched at an angle above horizontal ground and travels through the air. The projectile reaches its maximum height at position X. ...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - FORCES, DENSITY & PRESSURE

What is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum?

2022 Summer