Section C

 

 

Materials Sensors Kinematic measurements Quantum effects 
Imaging Signalling Superposition Distance to remote object
Measuring quantities      

The pattern in this table is sufficiently random for it to be essential that you prepare answers on all eight of the above topics - and even then you could be caught out (white boxes). On the other hand, for any particular coloured topic, the things asked are pretty constant, so you do know what to prepare under each heading. SOCEC stands for SOCial and Economic Consequences.

  Physics in Action Understanding Processes
Specimen Material for application - macro & corresponding micro properties. SOCEC Sensor - how it works Superposition - graphs, diagram, observations, explanation Distance to remote object - principles, apparatus & use, resolution.
May 2000 Digital image in camera - resolution, range, production of electrical data Materials for application - macro & corresponding micro properties. Compromises Measurement of a velocity - principles, practical details, SOCEC Quantum phenomenon - observation, explanation, applicā, theory & problem
Jan 2001 Sensor for purpose - how it works, response time Transmission of information - production, rate of transfer Superposition - graph, apparatus & observations, explanation Measurement of an acceleration - apparatus & use, accuracy
May 2001 Computer image - production, manipulation, SOCEC Material for application - macro & corresponding micro properties Distance to remote object - description & calculā, accuracy Diffraction - ripple tank diagram, apparatus, observations
Jan 2002 Sensor - theory, practice, calibration, sensitivity Material for application - structure, SOCEC Distance to remote object - apparatus, description & results, calculā, accuracy Quantum behaviour - diagram description, explanation
May 2002 Signal Transmission - block diagram, noise Imaging for computer - optics, resolution Superposition - SOCEC, apparatus, observations, explanation Acceleration of a trolley - measurements needed & their combination, accuracy
Jan 2003 Signal transmission - digital, analogue, generation, speed Materials designed for application - structure Superposition - apparatus, observations, explanation Distance to remote object- SOCEC, apparatus, description & calculā, accuracy
May 2003 Computer images - optics, transmission rates Sensor - theory & practice, linearity of response Quantum behaviour - apparatus, observations, explanation Standing waves - apparatus, description, observation, explanation
Jan 2004 Experiment for Young modulus or conductivity Computer images - formation & resolution Distance to remote object - diagram, description, data + calculā, accuracy Quantum phenomenon - apparatus, observations, explanation
May 2004 Signal transmission - bandwidth, analogue, digital, example Sensor - design, sensitivity, calibration Quantum phenomenon - apparatus, description, explanation Superposition - apparatus, use, observations (& explanation)
Jan 2005 Image formation & processing Material for an application - structure Distance to remote object - apparatus, description, calculation from data, accuracy Standing waves - experiment, results, explanation.
May 2005 Signal transmission - analogue/digital, bit rate & signal speed, multiplexing, SOCEEC. Experiment for refractive index of glass Distance to remote object - apparatus, description, calculation from data, SOCEEC Superposition - type of wave & values, apparatus, observations & explanation
Jan 2006 Materials for application - relevant physical properties, explained from internal structure. Sensor - diagram and theory, sensitivity & response time, random & systematic errors. Superposition - SOCEEC, type of wave & values, apparatus, observations & explanation Quantum phenomenon, identify object showing it,  - apparatus, observations, explanation