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 |