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.

2,001.

The mass on a loaded spiral spring oscillates vertically between two extreme positions P and R equidistant from the equilibrium position Q. Which of the following statements about the system is not correct

A.

the momentum of the mass is maximum at Q

B.

the elastic potential energy of the spring is maximum at Q

C.

the kinetic energy of the mass is maximum at P

D.

the total energy of the system is always constant

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,002.

The period of an oscillatory motion is defined as the

A.

average of the time used in completing different numbers of oscillations

B.

time to complete a number of oscillations

C.

time to complete one oscillation

D.

time taken to move from one extreme position to another

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,003.

A moving object is said to have a uniform acceleration if its

A.

displacement decreases at a constant rate

B.

speed is directly proportional with time

C.

velocity increases by equal amount in equal time intervals

D.

velocity varies inversely with time

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,004.

A force acts on a body for 0.5s changing its momentum from 16.0kg ms-1 to 21.0kgms-1, calculate the magnitude of the force

A.

42.0N

B.

37.0N

C.

32.0N

D.

10.0N

Correct answer is D

F = \(\frac{mv - mu}{1} = \frac{21 - 16}{0.5} = 10N\)

2,005.

The tendency of a body to remain at rest when a force is supplied to it is called

A.

impulse

B.

momentum

C.

inertia

D.

friction

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.