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Physics questions and answers

Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

566.

Two forces 100N and 60N act on an object of mass 10kg as illustrated in the diagram above. Neglecting friction, calculate the acceleration of the object.

A.

4.0ms2

B.

13.4ms2

C.

16.0ms2

D.

22.6ms2

Correct answer is B

Resolving 100N into horizontal and vertical 

100 sin45 = 0.7071 * 100 = 70.71

100cos45 = 70.71

Vertical forces = 100 - 70.71 → 29.29

Horizontal force = 70.71 + 60 → 130.71

Resultant of vertical and horizontal forces using pythagoras thoerem

Resultant force (F) = m * a 

a = F/m → 133.9/10

a = 13.4 

567.

Which of the following statements about matter is not correct?

A.

Molecules of solids move more freely than molecules of liquids and gases

B.

Molecules of solids are more closely packed than those of liquids

C.

Energy is required to break the intermolecular forces of attraction between molecules

D.

Molecules of liquids move about within the liquid and they are in constant motion

Correct answer is A

All other properties of the different states of matter holds except that the molecules of solids don't move freely due to the fact that the particles in the solids are closely packed so it inhibits free motion.

568.

A body accelerates uniformly from rest at 2ms2. Calculate its velocity when it has travelled a distance of 9m.

A.

3.0ms1

B.

4.5ms1

C.

6.0ms1

D.

18.0ms1

Correct answer is C

Given that u=0ms1,a=2ms2,s=9m

We can use the equation, v2=u2+2as so that we have,

v2=02+2×2×9

v2=36;v=6.0ms1

Note; u = Initial velocity

v = final velocity

a = acceleration

s = distance covered

569.

Which of the following is the dimension for impulse?

A.

MLT1

B.

MLT2

C.

MLT

D.

ML

Correct answer is A

Impulse = Force × time

Force has the dimension MLT2, hence 

Impulse= MLT2×T=MLT

570.

The diagram above is a micrometer screw gauge. Determine its reading

A.

2.44mm

B.

2.46mm

C.

2.86mm

D.

2.96mm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.