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.

156.

The viscosity of a fluid depends on the following factors except the?

A.

relative motion between the layers of the fluid

B.

nature of the material of the fluid

C.

surface area of the fluid in contact

D.

normal reaction in the fluid

Correct answer is D

The viscosity of a material is affected by temperature, pressure, nature of fluid, velocity gradient

157.

Molecules move in random motion within a liquid. The total internal energy of the liquid depends on all of the following except its?

A.

temperature

B.

mass

C.

specific heat capacity

D.

melting point

Correct answer is D

Internal energy is affected by factors such as pressure, volume, and temperature.

All of the variables in this list are state functions. Mass, volume, pressure, temperature, density, and entropy are all examples of state functions.

158.

A small object of mass 50 g is released from a point A. Determine the velocity of the object when it reaches a point B, a vertical distance of 30m below A. [g = 10 ms\(^{-2}\)

A.

1.5 ms\(^{-1}\)

B.

6.0 m s\(^{-1}\)

C.

17.3 m s\(^{-1}\)

D.

24.5 m s\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is D

v = ?, u = 0, a = 10, s = 30

V² = U²+2as
V² = 0 + 2 * 10 * 30
V² = 0 + 600
V = √600
V = 24.5m/s 

159.

A quantity of water at 0 °C is heated to 30 °C. For each degree rise in temperature, its density will---------

A.

rise steadily

B.

fall steadily

C.

fall and then rises

D.

rise and then falls

Correct answer is D

When water is heated, the density rises and falls steadily, remember the anomalous expansion of water.

160.

The engine of a car provides a forward force of 1240 N and the total resistive force on the car is 800N. If the mass of the car is 1220 kg, determine the distance the car has to travel from the rest before acquiring a speed of 4 m s\(^{-1}\).

A.

44.0 m

B.

22.2 m

C.

11.1 m

D.

5.5 m

Correct answer is B

Acceleration[a] = \(\frac{[forward - resistive]force}{mass}\)

a = \(\frac{1240-800}{1220}\) → \(\frac{440-800}{1220}\)

a = 0.36m/s\(^2\),  v = 4m/s, s = ?

Second equation of motion:

s is distance
u is initial velocity
v is final velocity
a is acceleration

v\(^2\) = u\(^2\) + 2as

4\(^2\) = 0\(^2\) + 2 * 0.36 * s

16 =  0.72s 

22.2m = s