Pancyprian Physics case studies
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The Pancyprian Physics Examination (Παγκύπρια Εξέταση Φυσικής) is a written, school-leaving-standard physics examination used in Cyprus, typically taken by upper-secondary students as part of the requirements for the Apolytirion and, for many candidates, as a subject contributing to university admission. It is aimed at students who have completed the Greek-Cypriot lyceum physics curriculum, including the more demanding directional (κατεύθυνσης) course. The Pancyprian Physics case studies are 5 cases and about 2,955 words.
1Velcro Collision on a Track with a Hidden Rough Patch
In a school laboratory a compressed-air track is used to study collisions. Trolley A (mass 0.60 kg) moves at 1.20 m/s towards trolley B (mass 0.40 kg), which is at rest.
592 words, about 3 min2Resonance Tube, End Correction and a Beat-Rate Check
A student investigates resonance in a vertical tube closed at the lower end by a water column whose level can be adjusted. A tuning fork of stated frequency 512 Hz is held above the open end and the water level is lowered until a loud sound is heard.
619 words, about 3 min3Lamp Brightness when a Parallel Branch Is Removed
A student is given a battery of emf 12.0 V and internal resistance 2.0 Ω, a fixed resistor R1 = 5.0 Ω, a resistor R2 = 20 Ω and a lamp marked 6.0 V, 3.0 W. The lamp is connected in parallel with R2, and this combination is in series with R1 and the battery.
588 words, about 3 min4Two Lens Positions on a Fixed Optical Bench
A student is asked to find the focal length of a converging lens using a pin and a screen fixed 90.0 cm apart on an optical bench. With the lens at one position a sharp inverted image of the pin is formed on the screen; moving the lens 30.0 cm towards the screen gives a second sharp image.
600 words, about 3 min5Pendulum Timing with an Outlier and a Large Release Angle
A student determines g with a simple pendulum. The length from the pivot to the centre of the bob is 0.992 m, measured with a metre rule.
556 words, about 3 min