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Section B, Question 17(h)Question part (h)
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h. Use the value of the gradient found in part g. to find a value for e/m. Show your working. 3 marks C kg−1
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Question 21 (3 marks) The energy levels of the hydrogen atom are discrete (quantised) and there are no levels between them. Explain, in terms of the properties of the electron in t
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Question 1 Two parallel plates that are 10 mm apart have a potential difference of 5.0 kV between them. Which one of the following best gives the strength of the electric field bet
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Question 4 Two point charges, Q and 4Q, are placed 12 cm apart, as shown in the diagram below. Q 4Q 12 cm On the straight line between the charges Q and 4Q, the electric field is A
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Question 14 An unpolarised light ray is directed towards two polarising filters, X and Y, which are placed so that their planes of polarisation are at right angles to one another,
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Question 19 Diffraction is a property of waves. Electrons display wave-like properties when producing diffraction patterns. This is because electrons A. always carry an electric ch
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Question 1 (4 marks) A particle with mass m and charge q is accelerated from rest by a potential difference, V. The only force acting on the particle is due to the electric field a
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b. Calculate the speed of an electron accelerated from rest by a potential difference of 200 V. 2 marks m s–1 Instructions for Section B Answer all questions in the spaces provided
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Question 3 (7 marks) A schematic diagram of a mass spectrometer that is used to deflect charged particles to determine their mass is shown in Figure 3. Positive singly charged ions
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Question 3 (4 marks) A positron and an electron are fired one at a time into a strong uniform magnetic field in an evacuated chamber. They are fired at the same speed but from oppo
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b. The materials scientist then increases the energy of the electrons by a small amount and hence their speed by a small amount. Explain what effect this would have on the de Brogl
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Question 2 The diagram below shows the electric field lines between four charged spheres: P, Q, R and S. The magnitude of the charge on each sphere is the same. P S Q R Which of th
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