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.

1,576.

A metal ball of weight W falls through a column of glycerine of viscosity V. If the ball experiences an upthrust U and terminal velocity is attained, then

A.

W > U + V

B.

W = U + V

C.

W = U - V

D.

W < U + V

Correct answer is B

When terminal velocity is attained, The equation of motion becomes

mg - V - U = 0

\(\therefore\) mg = W = U + V

1,577.
1,578.

Which of the following devices is used to determine the relative density of an acid?

A.

manometer

B.

hydrometer

C.

hypsometer

D.

hygrometer

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,579.

The diagram above illustrates trapped air in a syringe placed in water that is gradually heated. It is observed that the piston rises as the temperature of the water rises. Which of the following statements explains this observation?

A.

frequency of collision of trapped air molecules with walls of the syringe is more

B.

molecules of trapped air expands more

C.

speed of the trapped air molecules decreases

D.

number of molecules of trapped air increases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,580.

The derived unit of pressure can be expressed as

A.

kgms-2

B.

kg m-1s-2

C.

kg m-2s-2

D.

kg m-1s2

Correct answer is B

Pressure = \(\frac{Force}{Area}\)

Force = mass x acceleration

\(\therefore\) Pressure = \(\frac{mass \times acceleration}{Area}\)

= \(\frac{kg \times m \times s^{-2}}{m^2}\)

= kg m\(^{-1}\) s\(^{-2}\)