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A student measures the volume of a quantity of water. Which apparatus is suitable?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.1. Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.3. Mass and weight

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The diagrams show distance–time graphs for four objects. Which graph represents an object moving with an increasing speed?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.2. Motion

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The gravitational field strength on the Moon is smaller than that on the Earth. A scientist examines a rock which has been brought back from the Moon. He measures three quantities. the density of the rock the mass of the rock the weight of the rock Which quantities are the same size on the surface of the Earth and on the surface of the Moon?

6. Space physics  →  6.1.2. The Solar System

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.3. Mass and weight

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Which substance in the table has the lowest density?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.4. Density

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A 100 cm beam balances as shown...

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.5.2. Turning effect of forces

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A spacecraft is travelling in space with no resultant force and no resultant moment acting on it. Which statement about the spacecraft is correct?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.5.1. Effects of forces

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.5.2. Turning effect of forces

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The graph shows the total energy transferred by an electric motor over a period of time. In which region of the graph is the greatest power being developed by the motor?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.4. Power

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.5. Electrical energy and electrical power

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Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission. In which order is the energy transferred in this process?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.3. Energy resources

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The diagram shows an electric circuit. When the switch is closed, the lamp is lit. Which row states the type of energy stored in the cell and how this energy is usefully transferred to the lamp?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.5. Electrical energy and electrical power

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.3. Energy resources

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.1. Energy

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A scientist uses an electric motor to lift a load through a vertical distance of 2.0 m. He then increases the input power to the motor and repeats the experiment. The efficiency of the motor does not change. Which row correctly describes the effect that this has on the useful work done lifting the load and the time taken to lift it?

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.2. Work

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.4. Power

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The box shown...

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.8. Pressure

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A liquid is evaporating. The liquid is not boiling. Which statement about the liquid is correct at an instant in time?

2. Thermal physics  →  2.2.3. Melting, boiling and evaporation

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Which row correctly describes the movement of particles in solids and liquids?

2. Thermal physics  →  2.1.1. States of matter

2. Thermal physics  →  2.2.1. Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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A long, thin bar of copper is heated gently and evenly along its length. copper bar heat What happens to the bar?

2. Thermal physics  →  2.3.3. Radiation

2. Thermal physics  →  2.3.1. Conduction

2. Thermal physics  →  2.2.1. Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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The diagram shows a flask which has been filled with liquid X at room temperature. level of liquid at room temperature liquid X stopper When the flask is placed in warm water, the liquid rises higher up the tube. When the flask is put in cold water, the liquid drops below the original level in the tube. The experiment is repeated using an identical flask but a different liquid Y. The initial level of the liquid in the tube is the same as that in the original experiment. Liquid Y expands more, per degree increase in temperature, than liquid X. Which row is correct for the level of the liquid?

2. Thermal physics  →  2.2.3. Melting, boiling and evaporation

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.8. Pressure

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The diagram shows a pan used for cooking food. base of pan handle of pan Which row is correct for the materials used to make the base and the handle of the pan?

2. Thermal physics  →  2.3.1. Conduction

2. Thermal physics  →  2.3.3. Radiation

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Which row gives the correct description of a sound wave?

3. Waves  →  3.4. Sound

3. Waves  →  3.1. General properties of waves

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The diagram shows a wave. displacement distance Which row correctly indicates the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave?

3. Waves  →  3.1. General properties of waves

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A ray of green light passes through a glass prism as shown...

3. Waves  →  3.2.4. Dispersion of light

3. Waves  →  3.2.2. Refraction of light

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The diagram shows a ray of light in air incident on a glass block. Some of the light is refracted and some of the light is reflected. Two angles, p and q, are marked on the diagram. air glass p q ray of light Which row gives the angle of incidence and states whether total internal reflection occurs?

3. Waves  →  3.2.1. Reflection of light

3. Waves  →  3.2.2. Refraction of light

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The diagram shows a ray of light in glass incident on the surface between the glass and air. air glass What happens if the angle of incidence is made larger than the critical angle for the glass?

3. Waves  →  3.2.2. Refraction of light

3. Waves  →  3.2.1. Reflection of light

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Radiation from which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in the remote controller for a television?

3. Waves  →  3.3. Electromagnetic spectrum

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Two rays of light are different colours. Which row is correct?

3. Waves  →  3.2.4. Dispersion of light

3. Waves  →  3.3. Electromagnetic spectrum

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What is ultrasound?

3. Waves  →  3.4. Sound

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A bar magnet is brought near to a rod of unknown material. The unknown rod is attracted to both ends of the bar magnet. magnet rod of unknown material Which material is the bar made from?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.1. Simple phenomena of magnetism

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In which circuit is the ammeter measuring the flow of charge through the lamp?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.2. Electric current

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.4. Resistance

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In circuit 1, a negative charge flows in a clockwise direction. The bulb is bright. In circuit 2, the battery is reversed as shown...

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.1. Electric charge

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.2. Electric current

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The diagram shows a circuit containing two resistors of resistance 1.0  and 2.0 . A voltmeter is connected across the 1.0  resistor by connecting P to X. The reading on the voltmeter is 6.0 V. V 1.0 Ω 2.0 Ω X Y P P is moved to point Y in the circuit. What is the new reading on the voltmeter?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.4. Resistance

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.3. Action and use of circuit components

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.2. Series and parallel circuits

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The step-down transformer shown...

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.5.6. The transformer

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Which circuit contains a fuse?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.4. Electrical safety

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.1. Circuit diagrams and circuit components

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The diagram shows an electric circuit. Which row correctly shows the numbers of different components in the circuit?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.1. Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.2. Series and parallel circuits

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Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel. The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance R2. R1 R2 What is the resistance of the parallel combination?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.3.2. Series and parallel circuits

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The metal cases of electrical appliances are connected to an earth wire. Which statement is not correct?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.4. Electrical safety

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A teacher asks, ‘Why do we put a fuse in a mains circuit?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.4. Electrical safety

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Which graph represents an alternating current (a.c.)?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.2.2. Electric current

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.2. Motion

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The current in a small electric heater is 4.0 A. The cable connected to the heater is able to carry currents up to 10 A. Fuses rated 1 A, 3 A, 5 A and 13 A are available. Which fuse should be used?

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.4. Electrical safety

4. Electricity and magnetism  →  4.5.3. Magnetic effect of a current

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A very important experiment improved scientists’ understanding of the structure of matter. The experiment involved -particles being fired at a thin, gold foil. What happened?

5. Nuclear physics  →  5.1.1. The atom

2. Thermal physics  →  2.1.2. Particle model

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Some sources of background radiation are natural and others are due to human activity. Which source is natural?

5. Nuclear physics  →  5.2.1. Detection of radioactivity

1. Motion, forces and energy  →  1.7.3. Energy resources

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A radioactive material is placed near a detector. The detector shows a count rate of 28 000 counts / min. When a piece of card is put between the material and the counter, the reading decreases to 25 000 counts / min. When an aluminium sheet is put between the material and the counter, the reading remains at 25 000 counts / min. When a sheet of lead is put between the material and the counter, the reading decreases to 19 000 counts / min. What is being emitted by the radioactive material?

5. Nuclear physics  →  5.2.1. Detection of radioactivity

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A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 3 years. A sample gives a count rate of 100 counts / min on a detector. Which calculation is used to predict the count rate after 12 years?

5. Nuclear physics  →  5.2.1. Detection of radioactivity

5. Nuclear physics  →  5.2.4. Half-life

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