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.

1,831.

The ice and steam point on a mercury-in-glass thermometer are 10cm and 30cm respectively. Calculate the temperature in degree Celsius when the mercury meniscus is the 14cm mark

A.

20oC

B.

30oC

C.

34oC

D.

70oC

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{x - 0}{100 - 0} = \frac{14 - 10}{30 - 10}\)

x = \(\frac{100 \times 4}{20} = 20^oC\)

1,832.

Which of the following surfaces will radiate heat energy best?

A.

Red surface

B.

white surface

C.

black surface

D.

yellow surface

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,833.

Mechanical energy can be either

A.

kinetic or electric

B.

chemical or potential

C.

potential or kinetic

D.

electric or heat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,834.

A plane inclined at 30o to the horizontal has an efficiency of 50%. Calculate the force parallel to the plane required to push a load of 120N uniformly upon the plane

A.

50.0N

B.

120.0N

C.

200.0N

D.

240N

Correct answer is B

V.R = \(\frac{1}{sin\theta} = \frac{1}{sin 30} = 2\)

M.A = \(\frac{E \times V.R}{100} = \frac{50 \times 2}{100} = 1\)

Effort = \(\frac{load}{M.A} = \frac{120}{1} = 120N\)

1,835.

A car of mass 800kg moves from rest on a horizontal track and travels 60m in 20s with uniform acceleration. Assuming there were no frictional forces, calculate the accelerating force

A.

240.0N

B.

800.0N

C.

1600.00N

D.

2400.0N

Correct answer is A

S = at + \(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)

60 = 0 x 20 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) x a x 20

a = \(\frac{3}{10}\)m/s2

F = ma = 800 x \(\frac{3}{10} = 240N\)