Worksheets10Y Question Bank
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Worksheet time: 4hrs 2mins
What is the atomic number?
the number of protons in the nucleus
the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
the number of neutrons in the nucleus
the number of protons in the energy levels
What is the mass number?
the number of protons in the nucleus
the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
the number of neutrons in the nucleus
the number of protons and electrons in the atom
What is the atomic number of this atom?
1
3
4
7
What is the mass number of this atom?
1
3
4
7
What does the 6 represent?
Atomic mass
atomic number
chemical symbol
element name
An atom has 10 protons, 15 neutrons and 10 electrons what is its mass number.
20
10
35
25
How many electrons does this atom have?
2
4
6
10
Which of the following determines the identity of an element?
number of protons
atomic mass
number of neutrons
number of shells
halve
The acceleration produced by a resultant force on an object is
A 10-kg brick and a 1-kg book are dropped in a vacuum. The force due to gravity on the 10-kg brick is
10 times as much as the force on the 1-kg book
zero.
the same as the force on the 1-kg book.
none of the above
A book weighs 4 N. When held at rest in your hands, the resultant force on the book is
When an object is ....
What other information is needed to calculate the useful work done in lifting the bricks?
In which situation is it IMPOSSIBLE for the object to be in equilibrium?
Rays used to take pictures of bones of human body
X-ray
Infrared
Gamma rays
Microwaves
What do radio and television transmitters emit?
Light
Sound
Heat
Radio Waves
Ultraviolet waves
What waves are used to heat food?
Microwaves
Gamma Waves
Ultraviolet waves
Radio Waves
UV rays from the sun are -
Gamma Waves
Ultraviolet waves
Heat Waves
Light waves
Sound waves
Produced by nuclear reactions
Radio Waves
Nuclear Waves
Gamma rays
Are used in an airport scanner
Ultrasound
Light
X ray
Ultraviolet rays
Radio Waves
Heat radiations are called
Infrared radiations
Light
Microwaves
Used to treat cancer
Microwaves
X rays
Radio Waves
Gamma rays
None of the above
What type of wave is this? (a)
Which property of these waves differs? (a)
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?
1
2
3
4
The oscillations in a transverse wave are....
parallel to the direction of the wave
tangentially to the direction of the wave
at an 180 degree angle
perpendicular to the direction of the wave
The oscillations in a longitudinal wave are...
parallel to the direction of the wave
back and forth
tangentially to the direction of the wave
perpendicular to the direction of the wave
The graph shows the change in current with potential difference for
an LED
a filament lamp
a diode
a thermistor
To calculate the resistance of the component at a particular potential difference you
read the current at that point on the graph and calculate p.d divided by current
draw a tangent to the line at that point and calculate the gradient
draw a tangent to the line at that point and calculate 1/gradient
read the current at that point on the graph and calculate current/p.d
The resistance of the component
is always constant as the p.d. increases
starts high and then decreases as the p.d. increases
starts constant for low values of p.d. and then increases as the p.d. increases
starts constant for low values of p.d. and then decreases as the p.d. increases
Which component has the highest resistance?
1
2
The components 1 and 2 which produced this IV graph are:
Resistors
Filament lamps
Diodes
A combination of the above
To calculate the resistance of component 1
Calculate the gradient of the line
Calculate the gradient of line 1 and line 2 and find the difference between them.
Calculate the area under the graph
Calculate 1/gradient of the line
Where would you place an ammeter in the circuit?
Green ?
Red ?
Where would you place a voltmeter in the circuit?
Green ?
Red ?
What is the relationship between the readings on Ammeters A1, A2 and A3
A1 = A2 + A3
A3 = A1 + A2
A1 = A2 = A3
A3 = A1-A2
What is the relationship between the readings on Ammeters A1, A2 and A3?
A1 = A2 = A3
A1 = A2 - A3
A3 = A1 + A2
A3 = A1 - A2
This is an example of a _________ circuit
series
parallel
The reading on Voltmeter V1 is
15V
6V
9V
12V
The reading on Voltmeter V2 is
15V
6V
9V
3V
The reading on the voltmeter is
3 V
6 V
12 V
Can not answer as need to know the resistance of the bulb.
Which of the following statements is true?
V1 + V2 + V3 is equivalent to the emf of the cell
V1 + V2 - V3 is equivalent to the emf of the cell
V2 = V3
V1 = V3
This symbol represents a .............
Anode
Alternator
Amplifier
Ammeter
This is the symbol for a...
Thermistor
Fixed Resistor
Variable Resistor
Fuse
A material in which current does not flow as easily
This is the symbol for a...
Battery
Thermistor
Motor
Fuse
This symbol represents a .........
Resistor
Battery
Twix
buzzer
This is the symbol for a...
Thermistor
Bulb
Fixed Resistor
Ammeter
A metal wire carries an electric current. The charge that flows in the wire is made up of
electrons
protons
positive ions
negative ions
This is the symbol for a...
Light Emitting Diode
Fuse
Fixed Resistor
Variable Resistor
This is the symbol for a...
Motor
Ammeter
Bulb
Voltmeter
When an object is ....
What is the Total Resistance for this circuit?
200
330
460
560
What is the total resistance in this circuit?
200 ohms
500 ohms
1000 ohms
1200 ohms
What is the current in this circuit?
0.01 A
0.1 A
1 A
10 A
What is the potential difference across R1?
2 Volts
3 Volts
5 Volts
10 Volts
What is the potential difference across R2
2 Volts
3 Volts
5 Volts
10 Volts
What is the potential difference across R3
2 Volts
3 Volts
5 Volts
10 Volts
Find total resistance total current and the potential difference across resistor 3
60 Ohms, 0.4 A, 8 V
60 Ohms, 2.5 A, 8 V
90 Ohms, 2.5 A, 24 V
60 Ohms, 0.4 A, 24 V
In a series circuit:
1. the (a) is the same everywhere
2. the (b) is split across the components
3. the total resistance (c) as you add more resistors
LDR
thermistor
LED
fuse
variable resistor
A 3.0 V cell is connected in series with a 100 ohm resistor and a variable resistor.
The resistance of the variable resistor is increased.
1. the current in the circuit will (a)
2. the potential difference of the cell will (b)
3. the total resistance of the circuit will (c)
4. the potential difference across the variable resistor will (d)
5. the potential difference across the 100 ohm resistor will (e)
Assume the bulbs are identical.
If A2 reads 0.7 A, the reading on A1 will be (a) A.
Assume the bulbs are identical.
If V1 reads 8 V,
V2 will read (a) V
V3 will read (b) V
These bulbs are not identical.
If V1 reads 8 V, and V2 reads 5 V, then
V3 will read (a) V
Assuming the bulbs are identical. Fill in the blanks.
V1 = (a) ; V2 = 3V ; V3 = (b)
A1 = 2 A ; A2 = (c)
The type of current where flow of charge changes direction
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Voltage
Switchback Current
Red
Blue
Green and yellow
Brown
Red
Blue
Green and yellow
Brown
What colour is the live wire in a three pin plug?
Red
Blue
Green and yellow
Brown
What is wrong in this picture of a plug?
The Earth and the Live have been swapped
The Live and the Neutral have been swapped
The Neutral and the Earth have been swapped
The Earth is the wrong colour
the fuse has blown
What component protects the appliance from overloading which could start a fire?
Earth Wire
Neutral Wire
live wire
Fuse
battery
A plastic appliances like hairdryers are double insulated.
This means they do not need....
A fuse
An earth wire
A neutral wire
A live wire
A switch
What is the potential difference of mains electricity
230 V
12 V
50 V
240 V
What is the frequency of mains electricity
20 Hz
30 Hz
40 Hz
50 Hz
The potential difference between the live wire and neutral wire is (a) .
The potential difference between the live wire and earth wire is (b) .
The potential difference between the earth and neutral wire is (c) .
This model was developed after J.J. Thompson discovered electrons, a particle smaller than an atom. It shows electrons floating freely in a positive region.
The "Plum Pudding Model" of the atom
The "Rutherford Model" of the atom
Democritus's model of the atom
The "Quantum Mechanical Model" of the atom
In the atomic model nicknamed the "plum pudding" model, what do the plums represent?
the nucleus
the atom
the electrons
the positive material
What subatomic particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
electrons
protons
neutrons
leptons
mesons
On a rollercoaster, gravitational energy is transferred to which other two energy stores?
thermal and electrostatic
kinetic and chemical
kinetic and nuclear
thermal and kinetic
What is the equation to work out kinetic energy?
mass x velocity
0.5 x mass x velocity
0.5 x mass x velocity3
0.5 x mass x velocity2
The mass of a car is 2500kg. It travels at 20m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy.
500,000J
600,000J
400,000J
700,000J
What is the equation to work out gravitational potential energy?
mass x gravitational field strength x height
0.5 x mass x velocity2
mass x height
height x gravitational field strength
A book has a mass of 2.7kg. It is on a shelf that is 2.4m above the ground. The gravitational field strength is 10N/kg. Calculate the gravitational potential energy:
64.7
64.8
64.9
65.0
Atomic structure:
Protons have a relative charge of (a) .
Neutrons have a relative charge of (b) .
Electrons have a relative charge of (c)
Atomic structure:
Protons have a relative mass of (a) .
Neutrons have a relative mass of (b) .
Electrons have a relative mass of (c)
What is the equation that links gravitational field strength (g), mass (m) and weight (W)?
Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength, or W=mg
Weight = Mass / Gravitational Field Strength, or W=m/g
Weight = Gravitational Field Strength / Mass, or W=g/m
What is the equation that links distance (s), force (F) and work done (W)?
Work Done = Force x Distance, or W=Fs
Work Done = Force / Distance, or W=F/s
Work Done = Distance / Force, or W=s/F
What is the equation that links extension (e), force applied to a spring (F) and spring constant (k)?
Force applied to a Spring = Spring Constant x Extension, or F=ke
Force applied to a Spring = Spring Constant / Extension, or F=k/e
Force applied to a Spring = Extension / Spring Constant, or F=e/k
What is the equation that links acceleration (a), change in velocity (Δv) and time (t)?
Acceleration = Change in Velocity x Time, or a=Δv x t
Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time, or a=Δv/t
Acceleration = Time / Change in Velocity, or a=t/Δv
What is the equation that links acceleration (a), mass (m), and resultant force (F)?
Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration, or F=ma
Resultant Force = Mass / Acceleration, or F=m/a
Resultant Force = Acceleration / Mass, or F=a/m
What is the equation that links mass (m), momentum (p), and velocity (v)?
Momentum = Mass x Velocity, or p=mv
Momentum = Mass / Velocity, or p=m/v
Momentum = Velocity / Mass, or p=v/m
What is the equation that links kinetic energy (Ek), mass (m) and velocity (v)?
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x Velocity², or Ek=0.5 x m x v2
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass² x Velocity, or Ek=0.5 x m2 x v
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass² / Velocity, or Ek=0.5 x m2 / v
What is the equation that links gravitational field strength (g), gravitational potential energy (Eg), height (h), and mass (m)?
Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height, or Eg=mgh
Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass / (Gravitational Field Strength x Height), or Eg=m/(gh)
Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength / Height, or Eg=mg/h
What is the equation that links energy transferred (E), power (P) and time (t)?
Power = Energy Transferred / Time, or P=E/t
Power = Time / Energy Transferred, or P=t/E
Power = Energy Transferred x Time, or P=Et
What is the equation that links frequency (f), wavelength (λ) and wave speed (v)?
Wave Speed = Wavelength x Frequency, or v=λf
Wave Speed = Wavelength / Frequency, or v=λ/f
Wave Speed = Frequency / Wavelength, or v=f/λ
What is the equation that links charge (Q), current (I) and time (t)?
Charge = Current x Time, or Q=It
Charge = Current / Time, or Q=I/t
Charge = Time / Current, or Q=t/I
What is the equation that links current (I), potential difference (V) and resistance (R)?
Potential difference = Current x Resistance, or V=IR
Potential difference = Current / Resistance, or V=I/R
Potential difference = Resistance / Current, or V=R/I
Write the equation for kinetic energy, in terms of mass (m) and speed (v).

Write the equation for wave speed (v), in terms of wavelength (λ) and frequency (f)

A car reaches a top speed because:
Initially, the only force acting on the car is the thrust from the engine.
The car (a) . As the speed of the car (b) , the air resistance acting on the car (c) . This continues until the air resistance equals the (d) , at which point the (e) is zero and the car no longer accelerates.
