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.

1,456.

Calculate the gravitation force of attraction between two planets of 1024kg and 1027kg separated by a distance of 1020meters.

A.

6.67N

B.

6.56N

C.

7.5N

D.

8.6N

Correct answer is A

F = (Gm1m2) ÷ r2

M1 = 1024Kg, M2 = 1027Kg , r = 102

(Note: the gravitational constant of G = \(6.67 × 10^{ 7ndash; 11}\) \( Nm^2/Kg^2 \)

F = \( (6.67 × 10^{– 11 + 24 + 27)} 10^40 = 6.67 × (10^40 ÷ 10^40)

= 6.67N

f = 6.67N

1,457.

If an object is placed at a height of tem above the ground at a stationary point. It posses what types of energy?

A.

Mechanical energy

B.

Stationary energy

C.

Potential energy

D.

Vibrational energy

Correct answer is C

Energy due to position T is potential energy (P.E)

Energy due to motion is kinetic energy (K.E)

1,458.

In which of the following device is the expansion of solid not required?

I. Simple pendulum
II. Fire alarms
III. Thermostat
IV. Bimetallic thermometer

A.

III only

B.

II & III only

C.

I only

D.

II, III & IV only

Correct answer is C

Simple pendulum does not depend on thermal expansion

Five alarms, Thermostat and Bimetallic thermometer are application of thermal expansion of solid

There is an explanation video available below.

1,459.

A vector quantity can only be completely described when ……… and …………are mentioned.

A.

Magnitude and motion

B.

Magnitude and direction

C.

Distance and specified displacement

D.

Moment and momentum

Correct answer is B

A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction

There is an explanation video available below.

1,460.

The resultant force of a couple is ………?

A.

Infinity

B.

Zero

C.

One

D.

Half

Correct answer is B

Note: moment of a couple = force × length (fL)

The tangential force is actingin an opposite direction alongside its length

i.e f1 L1 = f2L2

f2L2 − f1 L1 = 0(i.e Zero)

There is an explanation video available below.