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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.

741.

Calculate the upthrust on an object of volume 50cm3 which is immersed in liquid of density 103 kgm-3 [g = 10ms-2]

A.

0.8N

B.

2.5N

C.

0.5N

D.

1.0N

Correct answer is C

Upthrust = change in weight

density = massvolume

Mass of liquid displaced = Density of Liquid × Volume;

= 103×50×106m3

= 0.05kg

(Note that the volume of 50cm3 was converted to m3 by multiplying by 106) i.e 50cm3=50×106m3

Since mass displaced = 0.05kg

Upthrust = mg = 0.05 × 10

= 0.5N

742.

Why do soldiers march disorderly while crossing a bridge?

A.

To prevent resonance on the bridge

B.

To set the bridge into resonance

C.

To make the b ridge collapse

D.

To spread their weight evenly on the bridge

Correct answer is A

Soldiers march disorderly while crossing a bridge to prevent resonance because when soldiers march in orderly manner across a bridge, they generate a rhythmic oscillation of wave on the bridge and at a certain point, would start oscillation to the same rhythm as that of the marching steps. This oscillation would reach a maximum peak when the bridge can no longer sustain its own strength and hence collapses. So for this reasons, soldier are ordered to march disorderly while crossing a bridge.

743.

Calculate the electric field intensity between two plates of potential difference 6.5V when separated by a distance of 35cm.

A.

18.57NC1

B.

53.06N C1

C.

2.28NC1

D.

0.80NC1

Correct answer is A

Electric Field Intensity (E) = vd

= potential differencedistance

= 6.5v35cm

= 6.535×102

= 18.57NC1

744.

Which is the incorrect formula for a body accelerating uniformly?

A.

a = v2u22

B.

v2 = u2 + 2as

C.

s = ut + 12 at2

D.

v2 − u2= 2as

Correct answer is A

Look through the equations of motion

745.

Let Δx be the uncertainty in the measurements of position and Δp the uncertainty in measurement of momentum. The uncertainty principle relation is given as

A.

Δx . Δp = h

B.

Δx . Δp = h

C.

Δx . Δp = h

D.

Δx . Δp > h

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.