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.

191.

The efficiency of a wheel and axle is 100% and the ratio of their radii is 5:1. calculate the effort required to lift a load of mass 20kg using this machine, [g = 10 m s\(^{-2}\)]

A.

20N

B.

25N

C.

40N

D.

100N

Correct answer is C

VR = 5:1 or 5

Load = 20kg or 200N

MA = \(\frac{200}{E}\)

Efficiency% = \(\frac{MA}{VR} * 100\)

100% = \(\frac{200}{5E} * 100\)

5E = 200

E = 40

192.

Which of the following descriptions of the image formed by a plane mirror is not correct. the image is----

A.

erect and of the same size as the object

B.

laterally inverted and of the same size as the object

C.

erect and bigger than the object

D.

virtual and if the same size

Correct answer is C

Images formed by plane mirrors are virtual, upright, left-right reversed, the same distance from the mirror as the object's distance, and the same size as the object

193.

An example of a mechanical wave is---------

A.

water waves

B.

radio waves

C.

x-rays

D.

light rays

Correct answer is A

A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter. 

A sound wave is a mechanical wave that propagates along or through a medium by particle-to-particle interaction.

Sound waves, water waves and seismic waves are some examples of mechanical waves mechanical wave. 

194.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a fixed mass of gas compressed in an inexpansible container;

I. The average speed of the molecules increases

II. The temperature of the gas increases

III. The molecules hit the walls of the container more often than before the compression 

A.

I only

B.

I and II only

C.

I, II, and III only

D.

I and III

Correct answer is C

The kinetic-molecular theory of gases assumes that ideal gas molecules:

(1) are constantly moving;

(2) have negligible volume;

(3) have negligible intermolecular forces;

(4) undergo perfectly elastic collisions; and

(5) have an average kinetic energy proportional to the ideal gas's absolute temperature.

195.

The joule is equivalent to?

A.

Kg m\(^{2}\) s\(^{-1}\)

B.

Kg\(^{2}\) m s\(^{-2}\)

C.

Kg m\(^{2}\) s\(^{-2}\)

D.

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

Correct answer is C

Joule as the unit of work done or energy used.

Force = mass × acceleration
 Work = Force × Distance
 Work = mass x acceleration x distance

Joule = kg × \(\frac{m}{s^2}\) × m

→ kg m\(^2\) s\(^{-2}\)