Physics 0625

A student wants to determine the volume of a small stone with an irregular shape. A ruler and a measuring cylinder partly filled with water are available. Which apparatus is required?

Physical quantities and measurement techniques · Feb/March 2016

A worker in a factory must raise a box onto a shelf. Which action would mean the worker does the smallest amount of work?

Energy, work and power · Feb/March 2016

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

Energy, work and power · Feb/March 2016

The diagram shows a straightforward mercury barometer. Which labelled length is used to determine atmospheric pressure?

Pressure · Feb/March 2016

A tower is built on a table by stacking identical toy bricks on top of each other. Which graph represents the relationship between the pressure $P$ exerted by the tower on the table and the weight $W$ of the tower?

Pressure · Feb/March 2016

The table shows the melting points and boiling points for four substances of different kinds. At $0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, which substance is in the liquid state?

Thermal properties and temperature · Feb/March 2016

Air trapped in a closed syringe is compressed gradually by pushing the piston in. The air temperature does not change. Which statement about the air is correct?

Kinetic particle model of matter · Feb/March 2016

Which measured quantity determines the thermal capacity of a solid object?

Thermal properties and temperature · Feb/March 2016

To set out a temperature scale on a thermometer, standard temperatures called fixed points are required. Which one of the following is a fixed point on the Celsius scale?

Thermal properties and temperature · Feb/March 2016

The diagram illustrates electricity cables being installed on a warm day. As shown, the cables are hung with slack between the poles. Why are the cables hung with slack?

Thermal properties and temperature · Feb/March 2016