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.

1,841.

The temperature of a liquid falls after some of it has evaporated because

A.

the liquid left is smaller in volume and the breeze easily cools it

B.

the more energetic molecules have escaped into the atmosphere

C.

the liquid left has less latent heat

D.

after evaporation impurities are left behind

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,842.

A quantity of steam at 100°C condenses to water at the same temperature by releasing 6.9 x 104J of energy. Calculate the mass of the condensed steam. [specific latent heat of vaporization of water = 2.3 x 106 J kg-1]

A.

3.0 x 10-1 kg

B.

3.0 x 10-2 kg

C.

3.0 x 10-3 kg

D.

3.0 x 10-4 kg

Correct answer is B

M = \(\frac{Q}{T} = \frac{6.9 \times 10^{4}}{2.3 \times 10^6} = 3 \times 10^{-2} kg\)

1,843.

The amount of energy required to change a kilogram of ice in water without a change in temperature is

A.

heat capacity of ice

B.

specific heat capacity

C.

specific latent heat of vaporisation of ice

D.

specific latent heat of fusion of ice

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,844.

How long will it take to heat 3kg of water from 28oC to 88oC in an electric kettle taking 6a from a 220V supply? [specific heat capacity of water = 4180 J kg-1K-1]

A.

120s

B.

570s

C.

600s

D.

836s

Correct answer is B

t = \(\frac{mc\theta}{IV} = \frac{3 \times 4189 \times 60}{6 \times 120} = 570s\)

1,845.

The silvered surface in a vacuum flask reduces heat loos due to

A.

conduction

B.

convection

C.

radiation

D.

evaporation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.