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.

261.

The equation of a wave traveling along the positive x-direction is given by; y = 0.25 x 10\(^{-3}\) sin (500t - 0.025x). Determine the angular velocity of the wave motion. 

A.

0.25 x 10\(^{-3}\)rads\(^{-1}\)

B.

0.25 x 10\(^{-1}\)rads\(^{-1}\)

C.

5.00 x 10\(^{2}\)rads\(^{-1}\)

D.

2.50 x 10\(^{3}\)rads\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is C

Using y = A sin (wt + 0)

Given y = 0.25 x 10\(^{-3}\)sin (500t - 0.025x)

By comparing, w = 5.00 x 10\(^{2}\)rads\(^{-1}\)

262.

Calculate the mass of ice that would melt when 2kg of copper is quickly transferred from boiling water to a block of ice without heat loss (specific heat capacity of copper = 400Jkg\(^{1}\)k\(^{-1}\), latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.3 x 10\(^{5}\)Jkg\(^{-1}\))

A.

\(\frac{8}{33}\)kg

B.

\(\frac{3.3}{80}\)kg

C.

\(\frac{80}{33}\)kg

D.

\(\frac{3.3}{8}\)kg

Correct answer is A

mc\(\Delta\theta\) = m\(\lambda\)f

2 x 400 (100 - 0) = m(3.3 x 10\(^{5}\))

m = \(\frac{2 \times 400 \times 100}{3.3 \times 10^{5}} = \frac{8}{33}\)kg

263.

The temperature gradient across a copper rod of thickness 0.02m, maintained at two temperature junctions of 20º and 80ºC respectively is?

A.

3.0 x 10\(^{2}\)km\(^{-1}\)

B.

3.0 x 10\(^{3}\)km\(^{-1}\)

C.

5.0 x 10\(^{3}\)km\(^{-1}\)

D.

3.0 x 10\(^{4}\)km\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is B

\(\Delta\) = \(\frac{\bigtriangleup\theta}{\delta} = \frac{80-20}{0.02}\)

= 3.0 x 10\(^{3}\)km\(^{-1}\)

264.

I. A liquid boils when its saturated vapor pressure is equal to the external pressure
II. Dissolved substances in pure water lead to an increase in the boiling point.
III. When the external pressure is increased, the boiling point increases.
IV. Dissolved substances in pure water decreases the boiling point 

Which of the above combinations are peculiarities of the boiling point of a liquid?

A.

I, II and III only

B.

I, II, III, and IV

C.

I, II, and IV

D.

II, III, and IV

Correct answer is A

The boiling point of a liquid depends on temperature, atmospheric pressure, and the vapor pressure of the liquid.
When the atmospheric pressure is equal to the vapor pressure of the liquid, boiling will begin

265.

A piece of substance of specific heat capacity 450Jkg\(^{-1}\)k\(^{1}\) falls through a vertical distance of 20m from rest. Calculate the rise in temperature of the substance on hitting the ground when all its energies are converted into heat. [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]

 

A.

\(\frac{2}{9}\)ºC

B.

\(\frac{4}{9}\)ºC

C.

\(\frac{9}{2}\)ºC

D.

\(\frac{9}{4}\)ºC

Correct answer is B

Using the law of conservation of energy

mc\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = mgh

\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = \(\frac{gh}{c} = \frac{10 \times 20}{450} = \frac{4}{9}\)ºC