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.

801.

A uniform metre rule is balanced on a fulcrum placed at the 35cm mark by suspending a mass of 120g at the 10cm mark. Calculate the mass of the metre rule.

A.

60g

B.

80g

C.

120g

D.

200g

Correct answer is D

Clock-wise moment = Anti-clock wise

Hence 120 × (35−10)= Xg ×(50−35)

120 × 25 = Xg × 15 

Xg = 200g

802.
803.

The two person of a body undergoing a uniformly accelerated motion are (10s, 10ms-1) and (30s, 50ms-1). On the velocity-time graph pf the body.

A.

0.5ms-2

B.

2.0ms-2

C.

10.0ms-2

D.

40.0ms-2

Correct answer is B

Slope = a = \(\frac{\deltav}{\deltat}\)

= \(\frac{50 - 10}{30 - 10}\)

= 2.0ms-2

805.

An object of volume 400cm3 and 2.5gcm-3 is suspended from a spring balance with half its volume immersed in water. Determine the reading on the spring balance. (Density of water = 1gcm-3)

A.

1200g

B.

1000g

C.

800g

D.

400g

Correct answer is C

Mass = density x volume

400 x 2.5 = 1000g

Loss in mass = volume x density

= \(\frac{400}{2}\) x 1 = 200g

Reading on spring balance = 1000 - 200g = 800g