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.

1,287.

the fig above shows three different ways of hanging a heavy picture from a hook. the tension in the string will be?

A.

Greatest in X

B.

Greatest in Y

C.

Greatest in Z

D.

Same in each one

Correct answer is B

Gravity is always directed in a vertical fashion at X (i.e. 90 degrees which is where tension will be minimum). 

 The more horizontally aligned the cable is, the more it will pull horizontally. This increased horizontal pull will increase the tension in the cable.

1,288.

the fig above shows displacement-time graphs for three different motions. which of the following statements is correct?

A.

graph 2 corresponds to the highest velocity

B.

graph 1 corresponds to zero velocity

C.

graph 3 corresponds to a particle moving in the negative x direction

D.

graph 2 corresponds to a particle moving in the positive x direction

Correct answer is B

At constant velocity, an object must have a constant speed in a constant direction. Constant direction constrains the object to motion in a straight path thus, a constant velocity means motion in a straight line at a constant speed.

1,289.

In the fig above, M and N are insulated metal spheres in contact. A negatively charged ebonite rod P is I brought near M. When M and N are Separated and the rod is taken away, which of the following statements is correct

A.

both M and N have acquired negative charges

B.

both M and N have acquired positive charges

C.

M has acquired negative charge and N positive charge

D.

N has acquired negative charge and M positive charge

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,290.

In the above, a voltage V is applied across the terminals P and Q. The voltage across the 1 ohm resistor is

A.

V/8

B.

V/4

C.

V/3

D.

V/2

Correct answer is C

Using the voltage- divider method which states that the output voltage is directly proportional to the input voltage and the ratio of R1 and R2, given by:

\(V_{a}\) = \(\frac{R_{a}}{R_{T}}\times V_{T}\)

\(R_{T}\) = \(1 + \frac{4\times4}{4+4}\)

⇒ \(R_{T}\) = \(3\Omega\)

\(V_{1}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}V\)