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.

1,781.

Water of mass 1.5kg is heated from from 30oC to 80oC using an electric kettle which is rated 5A, 230V. Calculate the time taken to reach the final destination [specific heat capacity of water 4200Jkg-1K-1]

A.

4.57 minutes

B.

5.02 minutes

C.

7.30 minutes

D.

10.04 minutes

Correct answer is A

t = \(\frac{MC\theta}{2} = \frac{1.5 \times 4200 \times 50}{5 \times 230}\)

= 273.91s or 4.57 mins

1,783.

A metal rod of length 50cm is heated from 40oC to 80oC. If the linear expansivity of the material is \(\alpha\), calculate the increase in length of the rod (in metres) in terms of \(\alpha\)

A.

20\(\alpha\)

B.

200\(\alpha\)

C.

2000\(\alpha\)

D.

20000\(\alpha\)

Correct answer is A

\(L_2 - L_1 = \alpha_1 (\theta_2 - \theta_1) = \alpha \times 0.5 \times 40 = 20 \alpha\)

1,784.

The design of the thermostat of an electric iron is based on the

A.

emmision of electrons from metals when heated

B.

increase in size of metals when heated

C.

increase in the density of metals when heated

D.

change in the mass of metals when heated

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,785.

Which of the following equations for the efficiency of a machine is correct?

A.

Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{Velocity Ratio}}{\text{Mechanical Advantage}}\) x 100%

B.

Efficiency = \(\frac{input}{output}\) x 100%

C.

Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{load distance}}{\text{effort distance}}\) x 100%

D.

Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{Mechanical Advantage}}{\text{Velocity Ratio}}\) x 100%

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.