CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 1

44 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 choiceWhich of the following quantities are dimensionless? I. Relative density II. Force III. Length IV. Refractive index
2. Q21 mark · multiple choiceA rubber ball of weight, W, is suspended from a support and is being displaced laterally at an angle, \theta^\circ, from the vertical by a wind of constant force, H. The ball is in equilibrium and the tension in…
3. Q31 mark · multiple choiceItem 3 refers to the following quantities and their base units. P: \text{kg m}^{-3} Q: \text{kg m s}^{-2} R: \text{kg}^2\text{ m}^{-3}\text{ s}^{-1} What quantity does \frac{PQ}{R} represent?
4. Q41 mark · multiple choiceThe number of moles of carbon-12 atoms in 0.060\text{ kg} is
5. Q51 mark · multiple choiceIf x = 3\text{ mg} and y = 9\text{ kg} then
6. Q61 mark · multiple choiceA tennis ball is given a horizontal velocity of 8\text{ m s}^{-1} when it is hit at a height 1.8\text{ m} above the ground. It is in the air for
7. Q71 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
8. Q81 mark · multiple choiceFor an object undergoing projectile motion, which of the following pairs of words BEST describes the vertical and horizontal components of velocity?
9. Q91 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements would be true for an INELASTIC collision? I. The total amount of momentum is not conserved. II. The total amount of kinetic energy is not conserved. III. The total amount of momentum…
10. Q101 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…
11. Q111 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements BEST describes the motion of a geostationary satellite?
12. Q121 mark · multiple choiceItem 12 refers to the following diagram which shows a plank in equilibrium when acted on by the forces P, T and W. From the diagram above, which of the following statements would be true? I. T + P = W II.…
13. Q131 mark · multiple choiceA force of 200\text{ N} acts on a trolley of mass 2\text{ kg} causing it to move off from rest and reach a speed of 14\text{ m s}^{-1}. The rate of change of momentum of the trolley is
14. Q141 mark · multiple choiceA body falls from a cliff 80\text{ m} above the ground. If it loses 25\% of its energy overcoming friction, what is its velocity on impact with the ground? [g = 9.8\text{ N kg}^{-1}]
15. Q151 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following graphs of kinetic energy against time BEST represents a body falling from rest and eventually reaching a terminal velocity?
16. Q161 mark · multiple choiceItem 16 refers to the following diagram below which shows a mass, m, hanging from a spring with force constant, k, and oscillating vertically with amplitude A. The MAXIMUM velocity on the mass during this simple…
17. Q171 mark · multiple choiceItem 17 refers to the following diagram. A pendulum starts its oscillation from Position P. The kinetic energy of the pendulum bob is MAXIMUM when the bob is
18. Q181 mark · multiple choiceItem 18 refers to the diagram below which shows a snapshot of a rope as a transverse wave passes along it from left to right. Which of the following sets of arrows correctly shows the directions of the motion of points…
19. Q191 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements concerning sound and light waves is correct?
20. Q201 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following events is associated with transverse waves but NOT longitudinal waves?
21. Q211 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following graphs represents a body undergoing critical damping?
22. Q221 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements is NOT true for a progressive wave?
23. Q231 mark · multiple choiceAs light travelling in air enters a medium, its speed changes to 2.4 \times 10^8\text{ m s}^{-1}. The refractive index of the medium is
24. Q241 mark · multiple choiceThe principle of superposition of waves states that when two or more waves meet at a point, the resultant displacement is the
25. Q251 mark · multiple choiceItem 25 refers to the following diagram which shows two waves, A and B. What is the phase difference between A and B?
26. Q261 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements regarding lenses is/are correct? I. A converging lens always forms an image bigger than the object. II. An object placed in front of a converging lens can form a virtual image. III. A…
27. Q271 mark · multiple choiceThe near point of a defective eye is 30\text{ cm} from the eye. The normal near point is 25\text{ cm} from the eye. The focal length of the lens needed to correct this defect is
28. Q281 mark · multiple choiceAccommodation in the human eye refers to the
29. Q291 mark · multiple choiceThe power of a lens of focal length 15\text{ cm} is
30. Q301 mark · multiple choiceIf an object is placed 10\text{ cm} in front of a converging lens of focal length 30\text{ cm}, where is the image formed?
31. Q311 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. The unknown temperature on the centigrade scale of the…
32. Q321 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the thermometers listed below is best for measuring temperatures between 73\text{ K} and 750\text{ K}?
33. Q331 mark · multiple choiceTemperatures on the empirical centigrade scale are determined by the formula, \theta = \frac{x_\theta - x_0}{x_{100} - x_0} \times 100\text{ }^\circ\text{C} where x is a physical property that varies with…
34. Q341 mark · multiple choiceItem 34 refers to a composite conductor with materials of thermal conductivities, k, k/2, k/3, which has insulated sides. Heat is transferred through it from left to right as shown in the diagram below. Each…
35. Q351 mark · multiple choiceThe SI unit for heat capacity is
36. Q361 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements is true about vision?
37. Q371 mark · multiple choiceA contractor builds an office window of height 150\text{ cm} and width 200\text{ cm} with a glass pane of thickness 0.5\text{ cm}. The temperature difference across the glass is 15\text{ K} and the thermal…
38. Q381 mark · multiple choiceCovering a bowl of hot soup with a plate reduces heat loss by I. conduction II. convection III. evaporation
39. Q401 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following graphs BEST represents how the extension of a ductile material varies progressively with the load attached?
40. Q411 mark · multiple choiceFour different liquids are poured into identical measuring cylinders. The diagrams show the heights of the liquids and their densities. Which liquid exerts the LARGEST pressure on the base of its measuring cylinder?
41. Q421 mark · multiple choiceTwo identical springs hang side by side (in parallel) and 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?
42. Q431 mark · multiple choiceWhat is the total pressure on the base of a container of cross-sectional area 5.0\text{ m}^2, if it is filled with ethylene glycol of density 1120\text{ kg m}^{-3} up to a depth of 3.0\text{ m}? [Atm. press…
43. Q441 mark · multiple choiceItem 44 refers to the following graph. The graph above is MOST likely to apply to
44. Q451 mark · multiple choiceItem 45 refers to the following diagram. The diagram shows the force-extension graph for an elastic material. Which property of the elastic material does the shaded region under the graph represent?