Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702 Syllabus Review

Practice flashcards based on the Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics syllabus notes.

How is gravitational potential energy calculated?

Using the formula EP = mgh.

What is defined as the upthrust acting on an object in a fluid according to the syllabus?

Hydrostatic pressure.

What does the principle of conservation of momentum state about a closed system?

The total momentum in a closed system remains constant.

What kind of waves are electromagnetic waves classified as?

Transverse waves that travel with the same speed in free space.

In alternating currents, what is the mean power in a resistive load relative to the maximum power?

Half the maximum power.

In particle physics, what identifies isotopes of the same element?

Different numbers of neutrons.

What is the formula for the intensity reflection coefficient?

IR / I0 = (Z1 – Z2)2 / (Z1 + Z2)2.