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.

2,361.

Heat is supplied to a block of ice 0o until half of it has melted. Which of the following statements is true?

A.

the temperature rises and the ice expands

B.

the temperature remains constant and the volume of ice decreases

C.

the ice gives out heat as it melts

D.

the mass remains constant and the temperature increases

E.

the mass decreases because some heat is lost to the atmosphere

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,362.

The relative densities of zinc, brass, copper, gold and silver are respectively 7.1, 8.5, 8.9, 19.3, 10.5. A metal ornament which weighs 0.425kg and can displace 50 x 10-6m3 of water is made of

A.

zinc

B.

brass

C.

copper

D.

gold

E.

silver

Correct answer is B

R.D = \(\frac{\text {density of object}}{\text{density of water}}\)

= \(\frac{\frac{0.425}{50 10^-6}{1000}\)

= 8.5

2,363.

An object of mass m and volume v, is totally immersed in a liquid of density p. The tension of a string holding it is

A.

mg

B.

(m + pv)g

C.

(m - pv)g

D.

pvg

E.

[M/m-pv]g

Correct answer is C

Tension = upthrust on object

= weight in air - weight i liga

= mg - pvg

= (m - pv)g

2,364.

A milliameter of resistance 5\(\Omega\) and full scale deflection of 5m A is to used to measure a potential difference of 50 V. The resistance of the multiplier should be

A.

95\(\Omega\)

B.

110\(\Omega\)

C.

595\(\Omega\)

D.

995\(\Omega\)

E.

1005\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

V = IR

50 = 50 x 10-3 (5 + R)

R = 995\(\Omega\)