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.

776.

The p.d across a parallel-plate capacitor is 103V. If the distance between the two plates is 10cm. Calculate the magnitude of the electric field strength between the plates.

A.

1.0 x 104Vm-1

B.

1.0 x 105Vm-1

C.

1.5 x 105Vm-1

D.

2.0 x 105Vm-1

Correct answer is A

E = \(\frac{v}{d} = \frac{10^3}{0.1}\)

= 10000

= 1.0 x 104Vm-1

777.

A man and his friend have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated 1.0m apart, calculate the gravitational force of attraction between them. (G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2)

A.

1.59 x 10-14 N

B.

2.80 x 10-7 N

C.

1.30 x 10-2 N

D.

6.30 x 1013 N

Correct answer is B

F = \(\frac{GM_1M_}{r^2}\)

= \(\6.67 \times 10^{-11} \times 70 \times 60}{1^2}\)

= 2.8014 x 10-7 N

778.

The electricity meters in houses measure energy unit consumed in

A.

kilowatt-hour

B.

volt

C.

ampere

D.

coulomb

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

779.

An aluminium cable of diameter 4 x 10-3m and resistivity 3.0 x 10-8\(\omega\)m has a resistance of 21\(\Omega\). Calculate the length of the cable. (\(\pi = 3.14\))

A.

8.0 x 102m

B.

8.8 x 103m

C.

8.0 x 104m

D.

8.8 x 104m

Correct answer is B

R = \(\frac{4eL}{\pid^2}\)

L = \(\frac{R\pid^2}{4e}\)

= \(\frac{21 \times 3.14(4 \times 10^{-3})^2}{4 \times 3.0 x 10^{-8}}\)

= 8.8 x 103m