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2020PPp1q9 moments – Find force P acting on stick by shoulder
Using the concepts that POM, we know 1) Ma = Mc 2) net force on the stick is 0N. Most of us will most likely to take pivot about P as...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
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2016PPP1Q40 – Voltage and Power of Bulb Y when X is switched off - 2013PPP1Q40 heaters
2016PPP1Q40 Solutions: Option C [There is another similar question in 2013 Nov Pure Physics P1Q40. The answer is Option C too. Refer to...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
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2010SPP2Q12 Fuel gauge using variable resistor
Solutions: As the fuel level drops, the float which stays on the fuel surface will descend. The rod which is attached to the float will...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Using P = I^2R and P = V^2/R to explain which component uses the highest power or energy.
Instead of P = IV to explain, it might be easier to explain using P = I^2R when the components are connected in series where current I is...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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When a thermistor is connected in series with a fixed resistor, how to explain the p.d. varies as resistance temperature changes?
When two components are connected in series, where one is a fixed resistor and the resistance of the other can vary (e.g. thermistor,...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Video 02 Finding resultant force from vector diagram provided
(1) 2003PPq1q7 (0 min to 2.42 min) Ans: Option A (2) 2023PPp1q4 (2.47 min 3.54 min) Ans: Option C (3) 2018PPp1q2 (3.45 min to 6.22 min)...
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Oct 20, 20241 min read
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2015 PurePhy P1Q6 – Using Newton’s 3rd Law to find Forward Thrust
Refer to this MCQ from PurePhysics 2015P1Q6 Answer: Option C
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Direction of Frictional Force on Tyre or Wheel
For these type of questions, it is important to identify which tyre/wheel is connected/powered by the engine or the person. On each tyre...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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2021PPp1q36 DC circuit, which circuit has a potential difference between P and Q
Do you understand why there is a potential difference between P and Q? What if you are to find the potential difference between P and Q?...
Evan Toh
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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2012PPp2q07 - Find the p.d. across A and C
Instead of the usual finding of potential difference across a component, in this question, you are required to find the p.d. across two...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read
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2021SPp2q8 - Which appliance uses most energy (using P = V^2/R to explain)
Resistors may be connected in series or parallel. When asked which resistor has higher power (hence higher energy), in general we will...
Evan Toh
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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PP2017Q11 Using P=I^2R and P=V^2/R to explain which has higher power
Resistors may be connected in series or parallel. When asked which resistor has higher power (hence higher energy), in general we will...
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
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2013PPP1Q30 – Direction of the electric field around a negative charge
Ans: Option A View the video tutorial for the explanation:
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Ticker Tape Timer
Ticker tape timer is a device which punches dots on a tape at specific time interval. The tape can be attached to a moving object. With...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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2010SPp1q12 Lens - focal length definition
Answer: Option C Focal length f is the distance between the focal point and the centre of the lens (optical centre) . Note that only...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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2008PPp1q15,2017PPp1q15– Pressure constant, rate of collision decreases
When gas in piston and heated but pressure remains constant. It is easier to explain in terms of the average force acting on a unit area....
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Jan 1, 20242 min read
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2021SPP1Q15 Electric field lines between the two charges
Answer: Option D View the video tutorial for the explanation
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Dec 31, 20231 min read
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2013SPp2q9 – Pressure and Moment
Solutions: (a) (i) A bigger force than F can be obtained due to the lever system and hydraulic system . Lever system: Applying...
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Dec 31, 20232 min read
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SP N2007 P1 Q16 – Which events will cause the fuse to blow?
An electric cable contains three wires live, neutral and earth. The cable is correctly wired to a plug which contains a 3A fuse. The...
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Dec 31, 20232 min read
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