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.

1,941.

On a cold day, a concrete floor feels colder to the bare foot than a mat on the same floor because the

A.

is better conductor of heat than the foot

B.

mat loses heat to the bare foot at a faster rate

C.

mat is better conductor of heat than the floor

D.

concrete floor is a better conductor of heat than the mat

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,942.

Which of the following values on the absolute scale of temperature is the ice point?

A.

0K

B.

32K

C.

100K

D.

273k

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,943.

When compared with water, mercury is preferred as a thermometric liquid because

A.

has a higher density

B.

has lower specific heat capacity

C.

exhibits anomalous thermal expansion

D.

contains molecules which have very strong adhesive forces

Correct answer is B

Specific Heat Capacity of mercury and water are 0.14 Jg\(^{-1}\)C\(^{-1}\) and 4.186Jg\(^{-1}\)C\(^{-1}\) respectively.

1,944.

A loaded spring performs simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 5cm. If the maximum acceleration of the load is 20cm s-1, calculate the angular frequency of the motion

A.

2 rad s-1

B.

4 rad s-1

C.

5 rad s-1

D.

10 rad s-1

Correct answer is A

= \(\frac{v}{g} = \frac{0.2}{0.05}\)

where w = √ 4 → 2rad s-1

1,945.

A ball bearing is projected vertically upwards from the ground with a velocity of 15ms-1. Calculate the time taken by the ball to return to the ground [g = 10ms-1]

A.

1.5s

B.

3.0s

C.

5.0s

D.

7.5s

Correct answer is B

t = 2\(\frac{(v - u)}{g} = 2\frac{(0 - 15)}{-10}\)

\(\frac{2 \times 15}{10}\) = 3.0s