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.

1,646.

The radius of a wheel is 30.0 cm and that of its axle is 6.0cm. Calculate the effort required to lift a load of 120.0N using this machine. Assuming 100% efficiency

A.

600.0N

B.

40.0N

C.

24.0N

D.

20.0N

Correct answer is C

V.R = \(\frac{R}{r} = \frac{30}{6} = 5\)

\(\gamma = \frac{M.A}{V.R} \times \frac{100}{1} \)

M.A = \(\frac{100 \times 5}{100} = 5\)

Effort = \(\frac{L}{M.A} = \frac{120}{5}\)

= 24N

1,647.

Which of the following statements correctly defines a simple machine? A device

A.

that can produce electric current

B.

which can only carry people from one place to another

C.

with which work can be done easily

D.

which changes the state of rest or of uniform motion of an object

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,649.

An object of mass 5.0 kg moves with a velocity of 10ms-1. Calculate its momentum.

A.

50.0 kgms-1

B.

15.0 kgms-1

C.

2.0 kgms-1

D.

0.5 kgms-1

Correct answer is A

Momentum = MV

= 5 x 10 = 50

1,650.

Two simple pendulum A and B of equal lengths and of masses 5g and 20g respectively are located in the same environment. The periods TA and TB of their respective oscillations are related by the equations

A.

TA = 4TB

B.

TA = \(\frac{1}{4} T_B\)

C.

TA = TB

D.

TA = 5TB

Correct answer is C

The period of a simple pendulum is dependent on the frequency. It is also dependent on the length of the pendulum but not the mass. Since the two pendulums have equal length, then their periods are equal as well.