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.

2,286.

Three 5 ohms resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 60v. applied across the combination. The current in each resistor is

A.

4A

B.

36A

C.

12A

D.

24A

E.

10A

Correct answer is C

since they are in parallel, the same voltage across

= I1 = I2 = I3

I1 = \(\frac{V}{R_1}\)

\(\frac{60}{5}\) = 12A

2,287.

Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel, R2 being greater than R1. The combined resistance is

A.

less than R1

B.

greater than R2

C.

the sum of R1 and R2

D.

the difference of R2 and R1

E.

greater thanR1 but less than R2

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,288.

The heat from the sun reaches the earth by the process

A.

insulation

B.

precipitation

C.

conduction

D.

convection

E.

radiation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,289.

The following are some units

i. Ns
ii. Mm
iii. Nm-2
iv. JKg-1

What is the unit of latent heat?

A.

i

B.

ii

C.

iii

D.

iv

Correct answer is D

L = specific latent heat of a substance

 

L = \(\frac{Q}{M}\)

i.e unit is JKg-1

2,290.

A gas at pressure PNm\(^{-2}\) and temperature 27°C is heated to 77°C at constant volume. The new pressure is

A.

0.85 PN-m-2

B.

0.86 PN-m-2

C.

1.16 PN-m-2

D.

1.18 PN-m-2

E.

2.85 PN-m-2

Correct answer is C

At constant volume,

\(\frac{P_1}{T_1}\) = \(\frac{P_2}{T_2}\)

\(\frac{P}{27 +273}\) = \(\frac{P_2}{77 + 273}\)

\(300P_2 = 350P\)

P2 = 1.16 PNm\(^{-2}\)