Physics for IGCSE & O level - The Earth In Space (Section 10)
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What does the text mention as an example of the application of the Doppler effect?
คำตอบ(B)
The measurement of the speed of a galaxy.
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Which should be included in your readings?
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When you have a trend line, what should you also check?
4
In what scenario is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher most effective?
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What does the gradient of a straight-line graph represent?
คำตอบ(A)
The rate of change between two variables.
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A lorry with a mass of 3000 kg has 100 kJ of energy in its kinetic energy store. Calculate the speed of the lorry.
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What is the effect on the observed frequency of light from a source moving away from the observer?
คำตอบ(B)
The frequency decreases (redshift).
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What is the role of a voltmeter in a circuit?
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What is the speed of the lorry?
10
In a scientific experiment, what is a 'variable'?
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What are some of the key concepts linked to the Big Bang theory?
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What is the unit of Current?
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Which is a common method to express fractions?
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What is the speed of the lorry?
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What is the spring constant of the spring?
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The observation of redshift in the light from distant galaxies provides evidence for what?
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In the context of astronomy, what does "expanding" refer to?
คำตอบ(C)
The increasing distance between galaxies
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Which statement explains why it is better to calculate the average time for 3 drops of water to fall rather than 1 drop?
คำตอบ(A)
to get a higher accuracy in the data.
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What is the current in the secondary coil? Assume that the transformer is 100% efficient.
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What would you observe when studying the speed of sound?
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When drawing a straight line graph, what are the variables on the X and Y axis?
คำตอบ(A)
The independent variable on the X-axis and the dependent variable on the Y-axis
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Which of the following is NOT a topic in this document?
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What is the average orbital speed of the Earth?
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What term is used to describe the stretching of light waves from receding galaxies?
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Who is associated with the observation of heat generated by friction?
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What should you do to find the average of multiple measurements?
คำตอบ(A)
Add all measurements and divide by the number of measurements.
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What is the speed of the lorry?
28
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a star?
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Which of the following is formed in a supernova?
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How does a protostar become a star?
คำตอบ(B)
By starting nuclear fusion
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What is the process called where the distance doubles, causing the gravitational force to be one-quarter?
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คำตอบ(B)
A ball of ice and dust that orbits the Sun
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What is a feature of Jupiter's atmosphere?
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Which of these objects can be found in orbit around a planet?
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What process heats up the material in a protostar?
คำตอบ(B)
Gravitational potential energy converted to thermal energy
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What type of light does red shift relate to?
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What is the ultimate fate of the Sun?
คำตอบ(C)
Red Giant then White Dwarf
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What are the components of the sun's core?
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What is the eventual fate of a star like our Sun?
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Which of the following is a feature of Jupiter?
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What type of star is formed after a supernova?
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What are some objects in space?
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Which of these is not a factor in the seasons?
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In the context of stars, what are supernovae?
คำตอบ(B)
Extremely bright explosions
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What is an accretion disc?
คำตอบ(C)
A flat rotating disc of gas and dust surrounding a young star.
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What is a main component of the outer planets?
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What is Earth's primary source of energy?
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Which of these is NOT a possible end-stage for a star?
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What is the source of the Sun's energy?
