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.

2,426.

A 10g mass placed on the pan of a spring balance causes an extension of 5cm. If a 15g mass is placed on the pan of the same spring balance, the extension is

A.

3.3cm

B.

6.5cm

C.

7.5cm

D.

10.8cm

E.

15.0cm

Correct answer is C

F \(\alpha\) e and m \(\alpha\) F

\(\frac{m_1}{e_1}\) = \(\frac{m_2}{e_2}\)

\(\frac{10}{5}\) = \(\frac{15}{e_2}\)

e2 = 7.5cm

2,427.

The point beyond which a stretched spring does not return to its original length is called the

A.

breaking point

B.

elastic limit

C.

spring constant

D.

elasticity point

E.

release point

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,428.

A hydrometer is an instrument for measuring the

A.

depth of water in a vessel

B.

relative density of a liquid by the method of flotation

C.

relative density of a liquid by finding the apparent loss in weight

D.

relative humidity of the air

E.

atmospheric pressure when the air is humid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,429.

The range of accommodation of a normal human eye is

A.

0m to 0.1m

B.

0m to 0.25m

C.

0.10m to 0.25m

D.

0.10m to infinity

E.

0.25m to infinity

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,430.

A hot metal ball is suspended in the open air. As it cools it loses heat by?

A.

conduction only

B.

convection only

C.

radiation only

D.

conduction and convection

E.

convection and evaporation

Correct answer is B

Convection occurs when heat is carried away from your body via moving air. If the surrounding air is cooler, the air will absorb heat and rise.

As the warmed air rises, cooler air moves in to take its place and absorb more warmth.