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.

1,996.

The heat capacity of a calorimeter is the amount of energy required to

A.

change the temperature of 1kg of the calorimeter by 1k

B.

change 1kg mass of the calorimeter to liquid at the same temperature

C.

change the temperature of the calorimeter

D.

melt the calorimeter into liquid at a constant temperature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,997.

A metal rod of length 100cm is heated through 100oC, calculate the change in length of the rod [linear expansivity of the material of the rod is 3 x 10-6K-1]

A.

4mm

B.

3mm

C.

2mm

D.

1mm

Correct answer is B

\(I_2 - I_1 = I_1, \theta\alpha - 1 \times 100 \times 3 \times 10^{-5}\)

= 3 x 10-3m

= 3mm

1,998.

A platinum resistance thermometer has a resistance 4\(\Omega\) at 0°C and 10\(\Omega\) at 100°C. Assuming the resistance changes uniformly with temperature. Calculate the resistance of the thermometer when the temperature is 45°C.

A.

14.0\(\Omega\)

B.

6.7\(\Omega\)

C.

3.2\(\Omega\)

D.

2.7\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is B

\(\frac{R - 4}{10 - 4} = \frac{45 - 0}{100 - 0}\)

R = \(\frac{670}{100} = 6.7\Omega\)

1,999.

Which of the following statements correctly defines a simple machine? a device

A.

that can provide electric current

B.

which can only carry people from one place to another

C.

with which work can be done easily

D.

which changes the state of rest or of uniform motion of an object along a straight ine

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,000.

A ball f mass 5.0kg hits a smooth vertical wall normally with a speed of 2ms-1. Determine the magnitude of the resulting impulse

A.

2.0kgms-1

B.

10.0kgms-1

C.

5.0kgms-1

D.

2.5kgms-1

Correct answer is B

I = Ft = m(v - u) = 5 x 2

= 10kgms-1