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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.

96.

How much net work is required to accelerate a 1200 kg car from 10ms1 to 15ms1

A.

1.95×105j

B.

1.35×104j

C.

7.5×104j

D.

6.0×104j

Correct answer is C

m=1200kg,  V1= 10ms1   V2 = 15ms1,  w= ?

work=►K.E = K.E2K.E2 - K.E1

⇒work= 12mv2212mv21

⇒work= 12m(v22v21)

⇒work= 12×1200×(152102)

⇒work = 600 ×  (225 -100)

⇒work= 600 × 125

⇒work= 7.5×104j

97.

Which process is responsible for production of energy in stars?

A.

Nuclear reaction

B.

Nuclear fission

C.

Nuclear fusion

D.

Radioactive decay

Correct answer is C

Nuclear fusion is the process in which lighter nuclei are combined to form heavier ones. Matter lost in this process is converted into energy. The energy produced inside the stars is due to the process of nuclear fusion.

98.

The surface temperature of a swimming pool on a warm day is 25ºC and the temperature at the bottom is 15ºC. If the swimming pool has a surface area of 620 m2 and a depth of 1.5m. Find the rate at which energy is transferred by conduction from the surface to the bottom of the swimming pool.

[Thermal conductivity of water (k) = 0.6071 Wm-1K-1]

A.

2.5kw

B.

250kw

C.

300kw

D.

3.0kw

Correct answer is A

L=1.5m,  A=620m2,  ø=25-15=10°c

K=0.6071 , Wm1k1qt =?

qt =KA,     \frac{►t}{L} 

where k is the thermal conductivity constant and \frac{q}{t}  is the rate of heat transfer

=\frac{q}{t}=0.6071×620×\frac{10}{1.5}

\frac{q}{t} = 2509.35w ≈ 2.5kw

99.

Rainbow formation is as a result of the combination of which of the following phenomena?
(i) Reflection
(ii) Dispersion
(iii) Total internal reflection
(iv) Refraction

A.

(ii) and (iv) only

B.

(i), (iii) and (iv) only

C.

(ii), (iii) and (iv) only

D.

(i), (ii) and (iv) only

Correct answer is C

As light ray enters a drop of water the light is refracted at the surface and at the end of the drop, it is totally internally reflected in which the reflected light returns to the front surface, where it again undergoes refraction as it moves from water to air. The result of this is a dispersed light of colours of different wavelengths.

100.

Name the type of equilibrium for each position of the ball

A.

A - unstable, B - neutral, C - stable

B.

A - stable, B - neutral, C - unstable

C.

A - stable, B - unstable, C - neutral

D.

A - unstable, B - stable, C - neutral

Correct answer is D

Object A will undergo unstable equilibrium as it can move farther from its original position

Object B will undergo stable equilibrium as it can return to its original position

Object C will undergo neutral equilibrium as it can remain in a new position