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What is the maximum possible score for the exam?

  • 200
  • 100
  • 50
  • 150 (correct)
  • The duration of the exam is 120 minutes.

    False

    What is the effect of moving a charged particle in an electric field?

    It results in work performed on the particle.

    The exam lasts for ______ minutes.

    <p>150</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each term with its description:

    <p>Charged particle = A particle with an electric charge Electric field = A region where an electric force is experienced Work = The energy transferred when a force moves an object Duration = The total time taken for an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

    <p>Transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions in the direction of wave travel.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a surface wave?

    <p>Ocean wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ wave is a wave that travels through a medium while compressing and expanding the medium along the same direction.

    <p>longitudinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of wave with its correct description:

    <p>Transverse wave = Oscillates perpendicular to the direction of travel Longitudinal wave = Moves in the direction of travel Surface wave = Combination of longitudinal and transverse wave properties Mechanical wave = Requires a medium to travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in calculating the net force on a charge due to other point charges?

    <p>Identify the direction of the forces on the charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The net force on a charge is simply the sum of the magnitudes of all forces acting on it.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vector addition used for in the context of point charges?

    <p>To calculate the resultant force on a charge due to other point charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vector addition, forces acting in the same direction can be __________.

    <p>added together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each term with its correct description related to forces on charges:

    <p>Coulomb's Law = Describes the force between two point charges Resultant Force = The total force acting on an object Electrostatic Force = Force that acts between stationary electric charges Vector = A quantity with both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation used to calculate the period of a simple pendulum for small-angle oscillations?

    <p>T = 2π √(l/g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The period of a simple pendulum increases when the length of the pendulum increases.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'g' represent in the equation for the period of a simple pendulum?

    <p>acceleration due to gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The period of a pendulum is defined as the time taken for one complete __________.

    <p>oscillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For small-angle oscillations, how does the period of a pendulum change with varying lengths?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula T = 2π √(l/g) is valid only for large-angle oscillations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula T = 2π √(l/g), 'l' represents the length of the __________.

    <p>pendulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the pendulum equation with their meanings:

    <p>T = Period of the pendulum l = Length of the pendulum g = Acceleration due to gravity π = Mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an electric field?

    <p>To influence charged particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A charged particle will experience a force when placed in an electric field.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that affects the strength of an electric field.

    <p>Charge magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direction of the electric field is determined by the ______ charge.

    <p>positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Electric Field = A vector field around charged particles Charged Particle = An object with an excess or deficit of electrons Force = A push or pull on an object Voltage = Electric potential difference between two points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the charge distribution on a solid conducting sphere when it is in electrostatic equilibrium?

    <p>Charge uniformly distributed on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hollow conducting sphere can have an electric field inside its cavity when no charge is present.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the charge reside on an irregular conducting surface?

    <p>On the most protruding or sharp edges of the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a hollow conducting sphere, the electric field inside the conductor is __________.

    <p>zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of conducting surfaces with their charge distribution characteristics:

    <p>Solid conducting sphere = Charge evenly distributed on the surface Hollow conducting sphere = Charge on the outer surface only Irregular conducting surface = Charge concentrated at sharp edges Conducting shell = Charge distributed on the outer surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam Coverage - Physics

    • Learning Outcomes/Performance Criteria: Exam covers applying equations, calculating forces, sketching wave pulses, differentiating wave types, exploring sound perception, understanding sound level and decibels, exploring resonance in instruments, discussing sound quality and beats, distinguishing conductors and insulators, explaining electric potential energy or kinetic energy, using vector addition to calculate net force, solving problems using Coulomb's Law, explaining charge distribution, describing Millikan's oil-drop experiment, defining and applying capacitance.
    • Specific Topics: Simple pendulum period calculation, Hooke's law application, superposition of wave pulses, transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves, sound perception (amplitude and frequency), resonance concepts, electrical conductors and insulators, work performed moving charged particles, electrostatic force calculations, Coulomb's law application, electrostatic charging & force, electric field and equipotential, Millikan's oil-drop experiment confirmation of discrete charge, defining and applying capacitance equations.
    • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Free Response Questions (FRQ).
    • Reference Pages: Student text book pages are referenced for each topic (e.g., P.7-8, Q.5-8 & 11).
    • Exam Duration: 150 minutes.
    • Materials Allowed: Calculator.

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    This quiz covers key concepts in physics, focusing on applying equations, calculating forces, and understanding wave phenomena. Explore topics such as sound perception, electric potential and kinetics, and Coulomb's Law alongside resonance in instruments. Prepare for a comprehensive understanding of fundamental physics principles.

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