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Worksheets3E Physics GAP
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which diagram shows an instrument that measures a vector quantity?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
A length of copper pipe, of uniform cross-section and several metres long, carries water to a tap. Measurements are taken to determine accurately the volume of copper in the pipe.
Which instruments are used?
Which instruments are used?
a)
micrometer and rule
b)
micrometer and vernier calipers
c)
rule and tape
d)
tape and vernier calipers
3.
Which pair contains two vector quantities?
a)
acceleration and distance
b)
displacement and mass
c)
speed and force
d)
velocity and weight
4.
The diagram shows a liquid in a measuring cylinder. Using the measuring cylinder and knowing only the density of the liquid, what can be determined?
a)
the cross-sectional area of the measuring cylinder
b)
the height of liquid in the measuring cylinder
c)
the mass of liquid in the measuring cylinder
d)
the pressure on the base of the measuring cylinder
5.
An aircraft heads north-east at 400 km/h. The wind is blowing towards the north-west at 100 km/h.
Which vector diagram represents the correct way to obtain the resultant velocity of the aircraft?
Which vector diagram represents the correct way to obtain the resultant velocity of the aircraft?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.
Which instrument is used to measure directly the circumference of a golf ball?
a)
calipers
b)
micrometer
c)
rule
d)
tape
7.
The diagram below is a speed-time graph for a car. Which two quantities are needed to find the average speed of the car for this 50 s period?
a)
the area under the graph and the total time taken
b)
the initial speed and the final speed
c)
the maximum speed and the minimum speed
d)
the maximum speed and the time taken to reach it
8.
The distance-time graph shows the distance travelled by a moving car.
Which feature of the graph gives the speed of the car?
Which feature of the graph gives the speed of the car?
a)
the area between the line and the distance axis
b)
the area between the line and the time axis
c)
the difference between the starting and finishing distances
d)
the gradient of the line
9.
The speed-time graph of a car is shown.
What is the acceleration of the car?
What is the acceleration of the car?
a)
4 m/s2
b)
6 m/s2
c)
50 m/s2
d)
100 m/s2
10.
Two objects have the same size and shape but one is heavier than the other. They are each dropped from rest in air. Comparing the two objects, the heavier object has
a)
higher initial acceleration and higher terminal velocity.
b)
higher initial acceleration and the same terminal velocity.
c)
the same initial acceleration and higher terminal velocity.
d)
the same initial acceleration and the same terminal velocity.
11.
The propeller on a boat pushes water backwards with a force of 2000 N.
The boat moves through the water against a total resistive force of 1800 N.
What is the forward force on the propeller due to the water?
The boat moves through the water against a total resistive force of 1800 N.
What is the forward force on the propeller due to the water?
a)
200 N
b)
1800 N
c)
2000 N
d)
3800 N
12.
Which property of a body resists a change in its state of rest or motion?
a)
acceleration
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
velocity
13.
Three forces act on an object as shown. What is the value of the resultant force acting on the object?
a)
1.0 N
b)
5.0 N
c)
7.0 N
d)
9.0 N
14.
A block of wood is at rest on a sloping ramp. The forces acting on the block are the weight W of the block, the friction F between the block and the ramp and the normal force N exerted by the ramp. Which free-body diagram is correct?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.
The diagram shows a beam. Without any weights, the beam balances at its centre.
Three weights are hung as shown.
At which point does a load of 2 N balance the beam?
Three weights are hung as shown.
At which point does a load of 2 N balance the beam?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
16.
The diagram shows four containers made from thin glass.
Which empty container is the most stable?
Which empty container is the most stable?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
One end of an oil-filled manometer is connected to a pump. The other end is open to the atmosphere. Which length is used when calculating the difference between the pressure of the air in the pump and atmospheric pressure?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
An electric motor is used to lift a 5 N load through 3 m, as shown in the diagram. The total amount of electrical energy used by the motor is 27 J. How much energy is wasted?
a)
9 J
b)
12 J
c)
15 J
d)
27 J
19.
An electric motor produces a force F to pull a trolley up a ramp. There is no friction or air resistance acting. Which quantity is equal to the work done by the force F?
a)
the acceleration of the trolley
b)
the energy given to the trolley
c)
the power of the motor
d)
the weight of the trolley
20.
An electric kettle is rated at 2.5 kW.
How much energy is transferred in 3.0 minutes?
How much energy is transferred in 3.0 minutes?
a)
7.5 J
b)
450 J
c)
7500 J
d)
450 000 J
21.
Which wave consist of compressions and rarefactions?
a)
gamma rays
b)
infra-red waves
c)
radio waves
d)
ultrasound waves
22.
Which statement about gamma rays and ultra-violet rays is correct?
a)
They have the same frequency in a vacuum.
b)
They have the same wavelength in air.
c)
They travel as longitudinal waves in air.
d)
They travel at the same speed in a vacuum.
23.
The graph shows how the air pressure varies as a sound wave passes through air.
Which point represents a compression?
Which point represents a compression?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
24.
The diagram shows the action of a magnifying glass. Which point is the principal focus (focal point) of the lens?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
25.
Which device uses ultrasound?
a)
an optical fibre
b)
a pre-natal scanner
c)
a steriliser
d)
a sunbed
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