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.

1,751.

A body of volume 0.046m3 is immersed in a liquid of density 980kgm-3 with \(\frac{3}{4}\) of its volume submerged. Calculate the upthrust on the body. [g = 10ms-2]

A.

11.27N

B.

33.81N

C.

112.70N

D.

338.10N

Correct answer is D

M = D x V

= 980 x 0.046 x \(\frac{3}{4}\) = 33.81kg

upthrust = mg = 33.81 x 10

= 338.1N

1,752.

In a hydraulic press, a force of 40N is applied to the smaller piston of area 10cm2. If the area of the larger piston is 200cm2, calculate the force obtained

A.

800N

B.

500N

C.

80N

D.

50N

Correct answer is A

\(F_2 = \frac{F_1 \times A_2}{A_1} = \frac{40 \times 200}{10} = 800N\)

1,753.

Which of the following properties of a steel bar can be measured in terms of the dimension of length only?

A.

weight

B.

density

C.

pressure

D.

volume

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,754.

In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

A.

liquids only

B.

solids only

C.

liquids and gasses only

D.

solids, liquids and gases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,755.

A radioactive element has a decay constant of 0.077s-1. Calculate its half-life

A.

13.0s

B.

9.0s

C.

5.1s

D.

0.5s

Correct answer is B

\(t_{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{0.693}{\lambda} = \frac{0.693}{0.077} = 9s\)