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.

196.

The correct relationship between the displacement, s, of a particle initially at rest in a linear motion and the time, t, is?

A.

s \(\alpha\) t\(^{-2}\)

B.

s \(\alpha\) t\(^{-1}\)

C.

s \(\alpha\) t

D.

s \(\alpha\) t\(^{2}\)

Correct answer is D

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

: S ∝ t\(^2\)

197.

Which of the illustrated graphs above represents a body moving with uniform retardation?

A.

A

B.

B

C.

C

D.

D

Correct answer is D

If a body moves with uniform retardation, the velocity-time graph is a straight line.

198.

Suppose three identical steel balls Q, R, and S, are placed on an undulating ground as illustrated in the diagram above. Which of the balls is/are in neutral equilibrium?

A.

S only

B.

Q only

C.

R only

D.

Q and S only

Correct answer is A

A system is in neutral equilibrium if its equilibrium is independent of displacements from its original position. A marble S on a flat horizontal surface is an example.

199.

The linear expansivity, \(\alpha\), and cubic expansivity, \(\gamma\), of a material are related by the equation?

A.

\(\gamma\)=a

B.

\(\gamma\)=3\(\alpha\)

C.

\(\gamma\)=2a

D.

\(\gamma\)=\(\frac{1}{3} \alpha \)

Correct answer is B

cubic and linear expansivity are related by this equation. γ=3α.

200.

The length of a simple pendulum is increased by a factor of four. By what factor is its period increase?

A.

0.5\(\pi\)

B.

2

C.

2\(\pi\)

D.

4

Correct answer is B

The period of a simple pendulum is doubled, when its length is made four times.