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.

1,951.

A machine of velocity ratio 5 is used in lifting a load with an effort of 500N. If the machine is 80% efficient. Determine the magnitude of load

A.

2500N

B.

2000N

C.

900N

D.

625N

Correct answer is B

M.A = \(\frac{Eff \times V.r}{100} = \frac{80 \times 5}{100} = 4\)

Load = effort x M.A

= 4 x 500 = 2000N

1,952.

An elastic string of force constant 200N m-1 is stretched through 0.8m within its elastic limit. Calculate the energy stored in the string

A.

64.0J

B.

80.0J

C.

128.0J

D.

160.0J

Correct answer is A

E = \(\frac{1}{2}Ke^2\)

= \(\frac{1}{2} \times 200(0.8)^2 = 64J\)

1,953.

On which of the following factors does the viscosity of a liquid depend?

i. Nature of the liquid.
ii. Temperature of the liquid.
iii. Area of the liquid surface

A.

i and ii only

B.

ii and iii only

C.

i and iii only

D.

i, ii and iii

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,954.

A steel needle floating on water, sinks when kerosine is added to the water. This is because the kerosine

A.

increased the surface tension of the water

B.

reduces the density of the water

C.

reduces the surface tension of the water

D.

reduces the upthrust on the needle

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,955.

A diver is 5.2m below the surface of water of density 1000Kgm-3. If the atmospheric pressure is 1.02 x 105pa. Calculate the pressure on the diver [g = 10ms-2]

A.

6.20 x 104 pa

B.

1.02 x 105 pa

C.

1.54 x 105 pa

D.

5.20 x 105 pa

Correct answer is C

P = hpg + A.P

= 5.2 x 1000 x 10 + 1.02 x 105

= 1.54 x 105