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Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157: Mechanical properties of materials Topical Past Paper Questions

OCR AS Physics B (Advancing Physics) (H157) past-paper questions on Mechanical properties of materials, free. This topic is frequently examined across 5 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Summer (May/Jun) 2024· 1

Molly is investigating the properties of copper. She sets up the apparatus shown in Fig. 25.1 to determine the Young modulus for copper. Fig. 25.1 (a) Molly’s teacher has asked her to plan how to carry out her investigation safely. Suggest two hazards from using the apparatus sho…

Summer (May/Jun) 2023· 2

This question is about the stresses in vertical cables ('hangers') used to support the rigid deck of a suspension bridge and the vehicles it carries. The hangers are attached to suspension cables which are firmly anchored at each end of the bridge and pass over two supporting tow…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2021· 2

A 230V electric kettle has a power of 2.0kW and a resistance of 26Ω. The heating element contains coiled nichrome wire of total length 4.8m. The electrical conductivity of nichrome at the working temperature of the kettle is $ 9.4 \times 10^{5} S m^{-1} $. Calculate the cross-sec…

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