Physics GCSE Edexcel Quiz!

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Created by: Tiula
Created on: 27-05-10 14:48

What is the equation that links pressure, volume and temperature?

PV/T = constant

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In an electron gun, by what process do electrons leave the cathode?

Thermionic emission

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What causes pressure?

Particles colliding and exerting a force

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How are neutrons detected?

Let other nuclei absorb them and look for the decays that come from this

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If there are too many neutrons in a nucleus...

The nucleus decays by emitting an electron (B-)

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How are the electrons channelled into a beam?

There is a hole in the anode

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When X-rays are made, electrons are fired at an anode made of ...

tungsten

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When waves slow down, which way do they bend?

Towards the normal

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What does BMR stand for?

Basal Metabolic Rate

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Oxygenated blood absorbs what type of light?

Infrared

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What is the equation for working out frequency?

1/time period

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What is a thermal neutron?

A slow-moving neutron used in nuclear bombardment

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Definition of radiation?

Energy emitting from a source

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What happens to the particles at absolute zero?

They stop moving

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WhatsHisFace

Report Thu 27th May, 2010 @ 15:04

good

Fern

Report Thu 27th May, 2010 @ 16:05

Great quiz, thanks.

Muddassir Ahmad

Report Thu 27th May, 2010 @ 18:36

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Tiula

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Thanks, glad it's helpful :)

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Report Wed 4th May, 2011 @ 20:47

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Tiula

Report Thu 5th May, 2011 @ 19:48

henrik -- any reason why it's awful? How can I improve it?

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Report Fri 2nd May, 2014 @ 10:01

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