CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2008 (T&T) · Paper 1

43 multiple-choice items from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. Q11 mark · multiple choiceThe unit of the universal gravitational constant, G, could be written as
2. Q21 mark · multiple choiceAn object of mass, m, travelling initially at a velocity, u, is acted upon by a force, F, for a period, t, until it is travelling with a velocity, v. Which of the following equations can be used to determine…
3. Q31 mark · multiple choiceTwo balls collide and stick together. Which of the following is true?
4. Q41 mark · multiple choiceA bob is attached to a string and whirled in a vertical circle at a rate of 2\text{ rad s}^{-1}. The mass of the bob is 0.5\text{ kg} and the distance from the top of the circle to the bottom is 4\text{ m}. What…
5. Q51 mark · multiple choiceA car of mass, m, shuts off its engine at the top of a hill and 'coasts' downhill as shown in the diagram. If frictional force opposing the motion is F, the acceleration of the car is given by
6. Q61 mark · multiple choiceWhat is the gravitational field strength of a planet whose mass is one-third that of the Earth's and whose radius is one-half that of the Earth (the gravitational field strength of Earth is g)?
7. Q71 mark · multiple choiceA car with mass, m, moves round a circular road of radius, r, at a constant speed, v. Which of the following statements is/are true? I. Its velocity changes and the magnitude of the acceleration is…
8. Q81 mark · multiple choiceIn determining the density of a cube a student records the following measurements: Length of side, l = 3.0 \pm 0.1\text{ cm} Mass of cube, m = 12.5 \pm 0.5\text{ g} The student then uses the equation…
9. Q91 mark · multiple choiceFor an object undergoing projectile motion which of the following BEST describes the vertical and horizontal components of velocity?
10. Q101 mark · multiple choiceAn object is floating in a fluid. Which statement is NOT true?
11. Q111 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the statements below BEST describes the motion of a geostationary satellite?
12. Q131 mark · multiple choiceIf p is the momentum of an object of mass m, then the expression \frac{p^2}{m} has the same unit as
13. Q141 mark · multiple choiceFor a parachutist falling at terminal velocity
14. Q151 mark · multiple choiceA student of weight 500\text{ N} is planning a trip up to the peak of Blue Mountain. From her starting point, this will involve an increase in altitude of 1800\text{ m}. She buys "high calorie" energy bars which…
15. Q161 mark · multiple choiceA pendulum is held at its highest point and then released. A suitable graph to show one cycle of this motion could be
16. Q171 mark · multiple choiceThe displacement of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is given by x = 8 \sin 0.4\pi t The frequency of oscillation of the particle is
17. Q181 mark · multiple choiceThe phenomenon of damping is NOT useful in
18. Q191 mark · multiple choiceWhat is the phase difference between the two points labelled A and B on the graph below?
19. Q201 mark · multiple choiceA pendulum starts its oscillation from Position A. The kinetic energy of the pendulum bob is MAXIMUM when the bob is at
20. Q211 mark · multiple choiceA student's range of hearing is from 40\text{ Hz} to 15\text{ kHz}. What is the SHORTEST wavelength of sound she can hear if the speed of sound in air is 330\text{ m s}^{-1}?
21. Q221 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements concerning sound and light waves is correct?
22. Q231 mark · multiple choiceWhere on this stationary wave does an antinode exist?
23. Q241 mark · multiple choiceOn what do the pitch and loudness of a sound wave depend?
24. Q251 mark · multiple choiceIn Young's double slit experiment, the separation between the slits is halved and the distance between the slits and screen is doubled. The fringe width is
25. Q261 mark · multiple choiceSound waves and light waves CANNOT BOTH be
26. Q271 mark · multiple choiceAt a distance 20\text{ m} from a small loudspeaker, the amplitude of the sound heard is 0.012\text{ mm}. At a distance 40\text{ m} from the loudspeaker, the amplitude in mm is
27. Q281 mark · multiple choiceStanding waves are produced in a 10\text{ m} long stretched string. If the string vibrates in 5 segments and wave velocity is 20\text{ m/s}, the frequency is
28. Q291 mark · multiple choiceColours are seen when the sun is shining on a soap bubble. Which phenomenon BEST explains this observation?
29. Q301 mark · multiple choiceThe near point of a defective eye is 30\text{ cm} from the eye. If the normal near point is 25\text{ cm} from the eye, the focal length of lens needed to correct this defect is
30. Q311 mark · multiple choiceOn the absolute thermodynamic temperature scale 407.32\text{ }^\circ\text{C} is equivalent to
31. Q331 mark · multiple choiceThe readings of a resistance thermometer are 20.0\text{ ohms} at ice point, 28.2\text{ ohms} at steam point and 23.1\text{ ohms} at an unknown temperature. Determine the unknown temperature on the centigrade scale…
32. Q341 mark · multiple choiceThe S.I. unit for heat capacity is
33. Q351 mark · multiple choiceA certain liquid is cooled. Which of the following graphs shows where the region B to C is the freezing point?
34. Q361 mark · multiple choiceWater falls from a height of 500\text{ m}. What is the rise in temperature of water at the bottom if all of the energy gained is converted to internal energy in the water? (Specific heat capacity of water…
35. Q371 mark · multiple choiceMetals are generally better thermal conductors than non-metals because
36. Q381 mark · multiple choiceThe composite bar shown below has a uniform cross-sectional area and is composed of 2 uniform bars, A and B, of the same length placed in good thermal contact. The rod is well lagged and the ends are maintained at…
37. Q391 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following methods of heat transfer occurs as a consequence of a change of density of a substance?
38. Q401 mark · multiple choiceThe temperature inside a furnace is 627\text{ }^\circ\text{C}. At the centre of the furnace is a cube of sides 0.5\text{ m} with temperature 27\text{ }^\circ\text{C}. What is the rate of heat transfer between the…
39. Q411 mark · multiple choiceWater of depth 10\text{ m} exerts a pressure equal to atmospheric pressure. An air bubble rises to the surface of a lake which is 20\text{ m} deep. When the bubble reaches the surface its volume is 6\text{ cm}^3.…
40. Q421 mark · multiple choiceThe material shown has length, l, and cross sectional area A. When a force, F, is applied to the material it causes an extension, e, in the material. Which of the following expressions can be used to determine…
41. Q431 mark · multiple choiceHelium gas is kept in a container at a pressure of 1.7 \times 10^5\text{ Pa}. If the density of helium is 0.92\text{ kg m}^{-3}, calculate the root mean square speed of the helium atoms.
42. Q441 mark · multiple choiceTwo identical springs are hung side by side (in parallel) and they are connected to a load of 7.5\text{ N}. They each experience an extension of 2.5\text{ cm}. What is the force constant of one of the springs?
43. Q451 mark · multiple choiceThe figure above shows the force-extension graph of a wire. How much work is done in stretching the wire from an extension of 1\text{ mm} to 2\text{ mm}?