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.

2,376.

Which of the following does NOT cause a reduction of the surface tension of water?

A.

soap solution

B.

detergent

C.

alcohol

D.

camphor

E.

grease

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,377.

The motion of the moving skin of a talking drum can rightly be described as

A.

translational

B.

random

C.

rotational

D.

oscillatory

E.

transitory

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,378.

A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9oC to 15oC and increases the temperature of oil of 100grams from 9oC to 25oC. The ratio of the specific heat of oil to that of water is

A.

0.36

B.

0.46

C.

0.56

D.

0.76

E.

0.86

Correct answer is C

Heat lost = heat gained

moCo\(\theta\)o = mwCw\(\theta\)w

100 x Co x (25 - 9) = 150 x Cw x (15 - 9)

\(\frac{C_w}{C_w}\) = 0.56

2,379.

In the study of physics, temperature and heat are often confused with each other. Which of the following statements correctly defines these two element?

A.

temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance

B.

heat is a measure of the total kinetic energy of the molecules in a system

C.

different materials require different amounts of heat to cause a given change in temperature

D.

all of the above

E.

A and B only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,380.

A magnet is similar to a bipolar charged system in that

A.

it consists of two opposite poles - the north and south poles

B.

the earth's magnetic field has a south pole near the geographical north pole and a north pole near the geographical south pole

C.

the force of attraction and repulsion between opposite and between like poles obeys a law for electrostatic charges

D.

A and B only

E.

A and C only

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.