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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.

1,561.

In the formation of sea breeze. wind blows from

A.

sky to land

B.

sea to sky

C.

land to sea

D.

sea to land

Correct answer is D

A sea breeze describes a wind that blows from the ocean (sea) inland towards land.

1,562.

The thermopile is a device for detecting

A.

radioactive radiations

B.

radiant energy

C.

x-rays

D.

the presence of electrons

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,563.

A metal sheet of area 100cm2 was heated through 70°C. Calculate its new area if the linear expansivity of the metal is 0.000017K1.

A.

100.06 cm2

B.

100.12cm2

C.

100.24cm2

D.

100.36cm2

Correct answer is C

Formula: A2 = A1(1 + βθ)

where β = The area expansivity

θ = Change in temperature.

β = 2α

where α = linear expansivity of the body.

β = 2 x 0.000017 

= 0.000034 K1

A_2 = 100 (1 + (0.000034 x 70))

= 100(1 + 0.00238)

= 100(1.00238)

= 100.238 cm^2

= 100.24 cm^2 (to 2 d.p)

1,564.

A body is pulled through a distance of 500m by a force of 20N. If the power developed is 0.4kW, calculate the time for which the force acts

A.

250.0s

B.

25.0s

C.

2.5s

D.

0.5s

Correct answer is B

Force x Distance = Power x Time

Time = \frac{Force \times Distance}{Power}

= \frac{20 \times 500}{0.4 \times 1000}

= 25.0s

1,565.

The S.I unit of heat is

A.

joule

B.

kelvin

C.

watt

D.

ampere

Correct answer is A

Heat is a form of energy (heat energy). The S.I unit of energy generally is Joules (J).