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.

1,761.

The diagram above illustrates a Hare's apparatus. \(\mathit{e}_1, \mathit{e}_2\) represent densities and \(\mathit{h}_1, \mathit{h}_2\) heights of columns of liquids. Which of the following equations is correct?

A.

\(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_1}{\mathit{e}_2}\)

B.

\(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{e}_1}\)

C.

\(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{e}_1 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{h}_2}\)

D.

\(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{e}_1}{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}\)

Correct answer is B

\(\frac{\mathit{h}_2}{\mathit{h}_2} = \mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{e}_1}\)

1,762.

Calculate the effective resistance between P and Q in the diagram above

A.

0.75\(\Omega\)

B.

4.00\(\Omega\)

C.

5.00\(\Omega\)

D.

7.00\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is B

R = \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + 3 = 1 + 3 = 4\Omega\)

1,764.

A very sensitive spring balance was used to determine the weight of an object at the north pole. When the same spring balance was used to measure the weight of the same object at the equator, it was found to reduce. The explanation for this observation is that

A.

it is very hot at the equator

B.

the spring balance has expanded

C.

the acceleration of free fall due to gravity varies with location

D.

the mass of the body is reduced

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,765.

A rectangular block of dimensions 2.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m weighs 200N. calculate the maximum pressure exerted by the block on a horizontal floor.

A.

100Nm-2

B.

200Nm-2

C.

300Nm-2

D.

400Nm-2

Correct answer is A

P = \(\frac{wt}{A} = \frac{200}{2 \times 1} = 100Nm^{-2}\)