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.

456.

A projectile of mass 4kg is fired vertically and reaches a maximum height of 40m. Calculate the potential energy at the highest point
(g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)

A.

1800J

B.

1600J

C.

600J

D.

440J

Correct answer is B

Potential energy at the highest point = mgh
PE = 4 × 10 × 40 = 1600J

457.

The part of the human eye that does similar work as the diaphragm of a camera lens is the

A.

Ciliary muscles

B.

Pupil

C.

Iris

D.

Retina

Correct answer is C

Iris is similar to diaphragm.

458.

Heat may be transferred by conduction, convection and radiation. By which of these methods does heat travel through vacuum?

A.

Conduction only

B.

Convection only

C.

Radiation only

D.

All these methods

Correct answer is C

Vacuum is an enclosure with no air or agent of heat transfer

459.

If the attraction of the sun is suddenly ceased, the earth would continue to move in a straight line making a tangent with the original orbit. This statement is derived from Newton's

A.

First law of motion

B.

Second law of motion

C.

Third law of motion

D.

Law of universal gravitation

Correct answer is A

Newton's First law of motion describes the straight motion of a body.

460.

Which of the following characteristics of a wave is used in the measurement of the depth of the Sea?

A.

diffraction

B.

interference

C.

refraction

D.

reflection

Correct answer is D

Depth of sea can be measured by echo, a reflected sound waves.