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.

706.

The diagram shown represents a block-and-tackle pulley system on which an effort of W Newtons supports a load of 120.0N. If the efficiency of the machine is 40, then the value of W is?

A.

28.0

B.

48.0N

C.

233.0N

D.

50.0N

Correct answer is D

Given Data:

Efficiency = 40% Load = 120N, V.R = 6 (Number of Pulleys)

Efficiency = \(\frac{M.A}{V.R} * 100\)

40 = \(\frac{M.A}{6} * 100\)

6 * 40 = 100 M.A

M.A = \(\frac{240}{100}\) → 2.4

Where M.A = \(\frac{Load}{Effort}\) 

2.4 = \(\frac{120}{Effort}\)

: Effort = \(\frac{120}{2.4}\)  → 50N

707.

A narrow beam of white light can be split up into different Colours by a glass prism. The correct explanation is that

A.

white light Is an electromagnetic wave

B.

the prism has all the colours of the white light

C.

different colours of white light travel with different speeds in glass

D.

white light has undergone total Internal reflection in the prism

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

708.

Cathode rays are

A.

High-energy electromagnetic waves

B.

protons

C.

neutrons

D.

streams of electrons

Correct answer is D

Cathode rays are streams of electrons observed in vacuum tubes.

709.

Which of the following best describes the energy changes which take place when a steam engine drives a generator which lights a lamp?

A.

heat ----> Light----> Sound ----> Kinetic

B.

Kinetic ----> Light ----> Heat ----> Electricity

C.

heat ----> Kinetic ----> Electricity ----> Heat and Light

D.

electricity ----> Kinetic ----> Heat ----> Light

Correct answer is C

The steam engine uses the Heat supplied from steam to supply kinetic energy into the generator which converts it to electricity to light the lamp, the lamp gives out light and heat as it works

710.

What is the resultant resistance of the circuit in the image shown?

A.

B.

11Ω

C.

D.

3.6Ω

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.