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.

2,251.

A water fall is 420m high. Calculate the difference in temperature of the water between the top and bottom of the water fall. Neglect heat loses(g = 10.0m-2 specific heat capacity of water = 4.20 x 10\(^3\) JKg-1 K-1)

A.

0.1oC

B.

1.0oC

C.

42oC

D.

100oC

E.

4.20oC

Correct answer is B

Potential Energy = Heat Energy

mgh = Mc\(\Delta \theta = \frac{gh}{c} = \frac{10 \times 240}{4.20 \times 10^3}\)

= 1.0oC

2,252.

A wire, 20m long is heated from a temperature of 5°C to 55°C. If the change in length is 0.020m, calculate the linear expansivity of the wire

A.

1.0 x 10-3k-1

B.

2.0 x 10-4k-1

C.

2.0 x 10-5k-1

D.

1.0 x 10-5k-1

E.

2.0 x 10-6k-1

Correct answer is C

\(\alpha = \frac{\Delta L}{L \Delta \theta} = \frac{0.020}{20 \times (55 - 5)} = 2.0 \times 10^{-5}\)

2,253.

The diagram above represents six maximum and minimum thermometer. If the temperature of the surrounding falls, which of the following correctly states how the thermometer would respond to the change in temperature?

A.

S1, would move upward but S2 would not move

B.

S1 would not move but S2 would move upwards

C.

both S1 and S2 would move upwards

D.

S1 would move downwards and S2 would move downwardw

E.

S1 would move downwards and S2 wouldnmove downwards

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,255.

The diagram represents a block-and-tackle pulley system on which an effort of 50N is just able to lift a load of weight W. If the efficiency of the machine is 40%. find the value of W

A.

300N

B.

200N

C.

140N

D.

120N

E.

20N

Correct answer is D

Eff = \(\frac{MA}{VR}\) x 100%

40 = \(\frac{MA}{60}\)

MA = 240

\(\frac{L}{E} = \frac{240}{100}\)

W = L = \(\frac{240}{100}\) x 50

= 120N