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.

572.

A chemical balance is used for measuring

A.

volume

B.

mass

C.

thickness

D.

density

Correct answer is B

It is a type of beam balance with great precision, and it can pick up the slightest mass placed on it.

573.

Which of the following processes is not a surface phenomenon?

A.

Condensation

B.

Evaporation

C.

Photo Emission

D.

Thermionic Emission

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

574.

A body weighing 14N in air is partially immersed in water. If the mass of water displaced in the process is 200g, calculate the upthrust on the body. [g=10\(m/s^{2}\)]

A.

2.0N

B.

3.0N

C.

3.5N

D.

7.0N

Correct answer is A

Upthrust = weight of liquid displaced

= mass of liquid displaced \(\times\) acceleration due to gravity

= \(\frac{200}{1000} \times 10\)

= 2N

575.

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.

4.0\(ms^{-2}\)

B.

13.4\(ms^{-2}\)

C.

16.0\(ms^{-2}\)

D.

22.6\(ms^{-2}\)

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