General Physics Revision Guide

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What is the acceleration of objects in freefall, assuming no air resistance?

10 m/s² (correct)

20 m/s²

5 m/s²

15 m/s²

Which statement is true about the fall of objects in the absence of air resistance?

Falling objects maintain a constant speed.

Falling objects all fall with the same acceleration. (correct)

Falling objects with greater mass fall faster.

Falling objects have increasing acceleration.

How does the speed of a falling object change over time in freefall?

It increases at a steady rate. (correct)

It fluctuates randomly.

It decreases steadily.

It remains constant.

What is the impact of air resistance on freefalling objects?

It causes them to fall slower than in a vacuum. Signup and view all the answers

In freefall, at what point do objects experience maximum acceleration?

As soon as they are released. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a proportional relationship in a graph?

A straight line going through the origin Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the forces acting on a body are balanced?

The body remains at rest or moves at constant speed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes a linear relationship?

The graph is a straight line that does not go through the origin Signup and view all the answers

How is the resultant force on a body determined when multiple forces act on it?

Adding forces in the same direction and subtracting those in opposite directions Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a body not experience a change in its state of motion?

When it is at rest without any forces acting on it Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a spring is stretched beyond its limit of proportionality?

It becomes permanently deformed Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about resultant forces is correct?

Balanced forces always equal zero Signup and view all the answers

When adding forces, what does a negative value represent?

A force acting in the opposite direction Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a renewable energy resource?

It is replenished faster than it is used. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about reliable energy resources is true?

They can generate energy at any time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an advantage of renewable energy resources?

They are always cheaper than fossil fuels. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes non-reliable energy resources from reliable ones?

Non-reliable resources can only produce energy some of the time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of using non-renewable energy resources?

They can eventually be depleted over time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'energy resources'?

Energy resources include large stores of energy that can be transformed for use. Signup and view all the answers

Why are renewable energy resources considered sustainable?

They can continuously replenish themselves without exhausting reserves. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can impact the reliability of an energy resource?

The geographical location of the resource. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that can affect the accuracy of very short time measurements?

Human reaction time Signup and view all the answers

How can measuring a larger number of values improve accuracy when measuring small figures?

It averages out random errors Signup and view all the answers

If you measure the combined thickness of 100 sheets of paper and find it to be 250 mm, what is the thickness of one sheet of paper?

2.5 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for measuring the time taken for multiple swings of a pendulum before averaging?

To reduce the impact of human error Signup and view all the answers

Why might measuring the thickness of a single sheet of paper be difficult?

Thickness is relatively small Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical method to increase the reliability of time measurements taken with a stopwatch?

Using automatic recordings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential drawback of using a stopwatch for time measurements?

It is less accurate than digital timers Signup and view all the answers

When measuring small figures like the time period of a pendulum, how many swings should ideally be timed?

10 swings Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the air resistance acting on a skydiver as they accelerate downwards?

It increases as the skydiver speeds up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a skydiver to reach terminal velocity?

The air resistance must balance the weight. Signup and view all the answers

When does a parachutist experience an upwards unbalanced force during their descent?

When the parachute is opened. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to refer to the force of gravity as weight in physics?

Gravity can mean different terms in different contexts. Signup and view all the answers

What force primarily acts against the downward motion of a parachutist?

Air resistance. Signup and view all the answers

How does a skydiver accelerate when they first jump out of the aeroplane?

There is a downwards unbalanced force. Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs in a skydiver’s speed when they reach terminal velocity?

Their speed remains constant. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the parachute have when it is deployed?

It increases air resistance significantly. Signup and view all the answers

What does speed measure in physics?

The distance moved by an object each second Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is commonly used to measure speed?

Metres per second Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula for average speed involve?

Distance divided by time Signup and view all the answers

How can you visualize the average speed equation?

Using a formula triangle Signup and view all the answers

What do the units of speed help to remember?

The relationship between distance and time Signup and view all the answers

What does average speed indicate?

Overall speed during the entire journey Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding speed and acceleration?

Acceleration measures change in speed over time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could represent an acceleration of an object?

$5 m/s^2$ indicates the object's speed is increasing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Physics

This is a general physics revision guide.
Different topics are covered such as Length and Time, Motion, Mass and Weight, Density, Forces, Momentum, Energy, Work and Power, Energy Resources, Efficiency, Pressure and their measurements.
Additional topics are covered such as circular motion, moments, conditions for equilibrium, centre of mass, scalars and vectors.

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