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Describe how you could find the density of a cube of metal? (4 marks) (Example from GCSE bitesize)

Think of key words in the questions to help solve it. For example in this question we need to consider density and the fact that the object is a cube. 2) Remember the equation of dens...

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An apple is suspended a string and a spring in parallel. When the string is cut, the apple falls, and the spring stretches and contracts repeatedly as the apple bounces. Describe the energy conversions that occur during this process.

When the string is cut:Gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.Kinetic energy is converted to elastic potential energy.Elastic potential energy is converted to kinetic energy (and he...

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Explain what terminal velocity means.

Consider an object in free fall through the atmosphere. Firstly, we need to consider the forces acting on the object. A force diagram will help here. Weight acts from the centre of mass of the object towa...

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An electric whisk in a bakery has two motors, each with an average power of 1500W. The whisk is used for 4 hours each day, 7 days a week. Electricity costs 18p per kilowatt-hour. Calculate the cost of the electricity used by the whisk in one week.

First, we must calculate the amount of time spent using the whisk in one week:4 x 7 = 28 hours a weekNext we calculate the power used; as the whisk has two motors, the average power used by the whole whis...

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What are the 3 main types of radiation?

The three main types of radiation are alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Alpha particles are the largest, two protons and two neutrons bound together (so they have a +2 positive charge). Th...

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