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.

2,451.

The force responsible for holding the moon in its orbit around the earth against the gravitational pull of the earth is

A.

centrifugal

B.

rotational

C.

reaction

D.

centripetal

E.

tractional

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,452.

An electric iron is rated at 1000watts, 250v. The corresponding maximum resistance and accompanying current is

A.

62.5A, 4.0\(\Omega\)

B.

16.0A, 62.5\(\Omega\)

C.

62.5A, 16.0\(\Omega\)

D.

4.0A, 62.5\(\Omega\)

E.

4.0A, 250\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

R = \(\frac{V^2}{R}\) = IV ; R = \(\frac{V^2}{P}\) and I = \(\frac{P}{V}\)

R = \(\frac{(250)^2}{100}\) and I = R = \(\frac{1000}{250}\)

R = 62.5\(\Omega\) and I = 4A

2,453.

The echo of a sounder from the bottom of an ocean is heard 2.5 seconds later. If the speed of sound in water is 1,400ms-1, the depth of the ocean is

A.

1,750m

B.

3,500m

C.

1,400m

D.

2,800m

E.

2,100m

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,454.

The tyre pressure of a car was found to be 150cmHg in the morning at a temperature of 27°C. Hard driving in the afternoon raised the temperature of the tyres to 57°C. The tyre pressure by the afternoon would be?

A.

increased by 15.0cm Hg

B.

decreased by 15.0cm Hg

C.

increased by 22.50cm

D.

decreased by 22.50cm Hg

E.

remained constant

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{P_1}{T_1}\) = \(\frac{P_2}{T_2}\) at constant volume

\(\frac{150}{27 + 273}\) = \(\frac{P_1}{57 + 273}\)

P2 = 165cmHg

2,455.

When equal weights of iron and water are subjected to equal supply of heat, it is found that the piece of iron become more hotter than water after a short time because

A.

the specific heat of iron is higher than that of water

B.

iron is in solid form

C.

water is in liquid form

D.

the specific heat of water is higher than that of iron

E.

the specific heat of iron is infinite

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.