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.

266.

A gas at a volume of V\(_{0}\) in a container at pressure p\(_{0}\) is compressed to one-fifth of its volume. What will be its pressure if the magnitude of its original temperature T is constant?

A.

\(\frac{p_{0}} {5}\)

B.

\(\frac{4p_{0}}{5}\)

C.

p\(_{0}\)

D.

5P\(_{0}\)

Correct answer is D

p\(_{1}\) = P\(_{0}\), V\(_{1}\) = V\(_{0}\), V\(_{2}\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\)V\(_{0}\) P\(_{2}\) = ?

P\(_{1}\)V\(_{1}\) = P\(_{2}\)V\(_{2}\)

P\(_{2}\) = \(\frac{P_{1}V_{1}}{V_{1}}\)

= \(\frac{\not P_{o}V_{o}}{\frac{1}{5}P_{o}}\) = 5\(\not P_{o}\)

267.

When the temperature of a liquid increases, its surface tension

A.

decreases

B.

increases

C.

remains constant

D.

increases then decreases

Correct answer is A

Surface tension decreases by:

* Increasing liquid's temperature

* Adding soap to the liquid

268.

A solid weighs 10.00N in air, 6N when forcefully immersed in water, and 7.0N when fully immersed in a liquid, X. Calculate the relative density of the liquid X.

A.

\(\frac{5}{3}\)

B.

\(\frac{4}{3}\)

C.

\(\frac{3}{4}\)

D.

\(\frac{7}{10}\)

Correct answer is C

R.D = \(\frac{\text {weigh in air - weigh in liquid X}}{\text {weigh in air - weigh in water}}\)

= \(\frac{10 - 7}{10 - 6} = \frac{3}{4}\)

269.

If the stress on a wire is 10\(^{7}\)NM\(^{-2}\) and the wire is stretched from its original length of 10.00m to 10.05m. The young's modulus of the wire is?

A.

5.0 x 10\(^{-4}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)

B.

5.0 x 10\(^{-5}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)

C.

2.0 x 10\(^{-8}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)

D.

2.0 x 10\(^{9}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)

Correct answer is D

Young's modulus \(\frac{stress}{strain}\)

Strain = \(\frac{e}{l} = \frac{0.05}{10} = \frac{10^{7}}{0.005}\)

2 x 10\(^{9}\)Nm\(^{-2}\)

270.

When the breaks in a car are applied, the frictional force on the tyres is?

A.

a disadvantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car

B.

a disadvantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car

C.

an advantage because it is in the direction of the motion of the car

D.

an advantage because it is in the opposite direction of the motion of the car

Correct answer is D

Frictional force opposes motion