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.

1,486.

When an elastic material is stretched by a force, the energy stored in it is

A.

kinetic

B.

potential

C.

thermal

D.

electrical

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,487.

An object of mass m moves with a uniform speed v round a circular path of radius r. If its angular speed is \(\omega\), the magnitude of the centripetal force acting on it is

A.

\(m \omega^2 r\)

B.

\(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)

C.

\(m \omega r\)

D.

\(\frac{mv^2}{r^2}\)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,488.

A ball falling through a viscous liquid is acted upon by

A.

upthrust only

B.

upthrust and the ball's weight

C.

the ball's weight and viscous force

D.

upthrust, the ball's weight and viscous force

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,489.

An electric circuit is connected as illustrated above. Determine the equivalent e.m.f and current flowing through the circuit respectively, neglecting the internal resistance of the cells

A.

2V, 1.0A

B.

2V, 4.0A

C.

6V, 0.3a

D.

6V, 3.0a

Correct answer is A

cells in V = voltage of the cell

= 2V

I = \(\frac{v}{R} = \frac{2}{3}\)

= 1A

1,490.

The diagram above illustrates a waveform. Which of the point on the waveform are in phase?

A.

P and R

B.

R and T

C.

P and T

D.

Q and S

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.