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.

716.

A man walks 1km due east and then 1 km due north His displacement?

A.

√2km N 45°E

B.

1km N 30°E

C.

1km N 15°E

D.

√2km N 60°E

Correct answer is A

His movements 1km due east and then 1 km due north make a Right-Angled Triangle.

Using Pythagoras' theorem;

The Resultant becomes the Hypotenuse [h]

Hyp\(^2\) = Adj\(^2\) + \Opp(^2\)

Hyp\(^2\) = 1\(^2\) + 1\(^2\)

Hyp\(^2\) = 2 → Hyp = √2

: Resultant = √2

DIRECTION TAN Ø = \(\frac{OPP}{ADJ}\) 

TAN Ø = \(\frac{1}{1}\)

Ø = TAN\(^{-1}\) [1]

Ø= 45°

Displacement is √2km N 45°E

717.

Which of the following representations is correct for an atom X with 28 electrons and 30 neutrons?

A.

\(^{58}_{28}X\)

B.

\(^{30}_{28}X\)

C.

\(^{28}_{30}X\)

D.

\(^{58}_{30}X\)

Correct answer is A

An atom can be represented thus,

\(^{Z}_{A}X\) where Z = mass number

A = atomic number

A = number of proton = number of electrons in a free state = 28

Z = number of protons + number of neutrons = 28 + 30 = 58

\(^{58}_{28}X\)is the representation

718.

The volume of a fixed mass of gas is 10cm3 when its pressure is 400cmHg. Determine the volume of the gas when its pressure is 200cmHg.

A.

30cm3

B.

40cm3

C.

50cm3

D.

20cm3

Correct answer is D

Using boyle's law

P1V1 = P2V2

V2 = \(\frac{P_1 V_1}{200}\) = \(\frac{400 \times 10}{200}\)

= 20cm3

719.

The velocity ratio of an inclined plane where angle of inclination in θ is

A.

Sinθ

B.

Cosθ

C.

Tanθ

D.

\(\frac{1}{\sin \theta}\)

Correct answer is D

Consider an inclined plane shown below, as the effort moves along OB, the load moves is lifted up through a vertical height AB

V.R = \(\frac{\text{distance moved by effort}}{\text{distance moved by load}}\) = \(\frac{OB}{AB}\)

But Sinθ = \(\frac{opp}{hyp}\) = \(\frac{AB}{OB}\)

therefore; = \(\frac{OB}{AB}\) = \(\frac{1}{\sin \theta}\)

720.

Which of the following is not a mechanical wave?

A.

wave in closed pipe

B.

radio waves

C.

water waves

D.

sound waves

Correct answer is B

 

Mechanical waves require material medium for their propagation only radio waves among the options docs require a material medium