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.

681.

If the fraction of the atoms of a radioactive material left after 120years is \(\frac{1}{64}\), what is the half-life of the material?  \(\frac{1}{64}\)

A.

20 years

B.

10 years

C.

2 years

D.

24 years

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

683.

A lead bullet of mass 0.05 kg is fired with a velocity of 200 m/s into a lead block of mass 0.95 kg. Given that the lead block can move freely, the final kinetic energy after impact is

A.

100J

B.

150J

C.

50J

D.

200J

Correct answer is C

From the law of conservation of linear momentum, 

\(m_1 u_1 + m_2 u_2 = m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2\)

Since the collision is inelastic, we have

\((0.05 \times 200) - (0.95 \times 0) = (0.05 + 0.95)V\)

\(10 = V\)

\(V = 10ms^{-1}\)

Hence the Kinetic energy = \(\frac{1}{2} (0.05 + 0.95) \times 10^2\)

= \(\frac{1}{2} \times 100\)

= 50J

684.

The linear expansivity of brass is 2 x 10\(^{-5}\) C\(^{-1}\). If the volume of a piece of brass is 15.00cm at 0°C, what is the volume at 100°C

A.

16.03cm\(^3\)

B.

15.09cm\(^3\)

C.

16.00cm\(^3\)

D.

15.03cm\(^3\)

Correct answer is B

Volume Expansivity \(\gamma\) = \(3\alpha\)

\(\gamma = 3 \times 2\times10^{-5}\)

\(\gamma = 6\times10^{-5}C^{-1}\)

\(V_{2} = V_{1}(1 + \gamma\theta)\)

\(V_{2} = 15( 1 + (6\times10^{-5}\times(100-0)))\)

\(V_{2} = 15(1.006)\)

= \(15.09cm^{3}\)

685.

Which of the following has the lowest internal resistance when new?

A.

Leclanche cell

B.

Daniel cell

C.

Torch battery

D.

Accumulator

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.