1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.6 Momentum

1.7.1 Energy

1.7.2 Work

1.7.3 Energy resources

1.7.4 Power

1.8 Pressure

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

5.1.1 The atom

5.1.2 The nucleus

5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity

5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission

5.2.3 Radioactive decay

5.2.4 Half-life

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.2 Stars

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE Physics 1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques Question Bank

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The diagram shows the height of a stack of identical coins.

What is the thickness of one coin?

$0.20 \mathrm{~mm}$

2.0 mm

$0.24 \mathrm{~cm}$

2.0 cm

[Maximum number: 1]

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather.

What is the length of the feather?

19 mm

29 mm

19 cm

$29 \mathrm{~cm}$

[Maximum number: 1]

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather.

What is the length of the feather?

19 mm

29 mm

19 cm

$29 \mathrm{~cm}$

[Maximum number: 1]

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather.

What is the length of the feather?

19 mm

29 mm

19 cm

$29 \mathrm{~cm}$

[Maximum number: 1]

The diameter of a copper wire is thought to be approximately 0.3 mm .
Which instrument should be used to obtain a more accurate measurement of the diameter of the wire?

measuring tape

metre rule

micrometer

ruler

[Maximum number: 1]

A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler.

When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times.

What is the distance once round the pen?

2.2 cm

2.6 cm

13.2 cm

$15.6 \mathrm{~cm}$

[Maximum number: 1]

A student is taking some measurements.
Which measurement is taken directly using a micrometer screw gauge?

$0.52 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mm}^{2}$

$0.52 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mm}^{3}$

$0.52 \mathrm{~mm}$

$0.52 \mathrm{~mm}^{2}$

[Maximum number: 1]

For which purpose is a micrometer screw gauge suitable?

measuring the current in a coil that is known to be about $3 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~A}$

measuring the diameter of a ball bearing that is known to be about $3 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}$

measuring the mass of a grain of sand that is known to be about $3 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~g}$

measuring the moment used to turn a screw that is known to be about $3 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{Nm}$

[Maximum number: 1]

Which row shows the best choice of measuring instruments to obtain accurate values for the distances shown?

diameter of wire

height of bench

length of laboratory

measuring tape

micrometer
screw gauge

metre rule

micrometer
screw gauge

measuring tape

micrometer
screw gauge

measuring tape

metre rule

micrometer
screw gauge

metre rule

measuring tape

[Maximum number: 1]

A student investigates a pendulum.
He measures the time for the pendulum to complete 20 oscillations.
He repeats the experiment three more times.
The readings are shown.

What is the average period of the pendulum?

0.88 s

$0.92 \mathrm{~s}$

17.6 s

$18.4 \mathrm{~s}$

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