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.

2,457.

A man stands on a spring scale placed in a lift. The lift descends at constant velocity. As a result, the scale reads a weight

A.

greater than the weight of the man

B.

the same as the weight of the man

C.

of zero

D.

less than the weight of the man

E.

greater than the weight of the man by 1kg

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,458.

The hatch door of a submarine has an area of 0.5m2. The specific gravity of sea water is 1.03. Assume that g = 10ms-1,and neglect the atmospheric pressure. The force exerted by the sea water on the hatch door at a depth of 200m is

A.

1.03 x 105N

B.

1.03 x 104Nm-2

C.

1.06 x 105Nm-2

D.

2.06 x 106N

E.

1.03 x 103N

Correct answer is E

Pressure in liquid = e x h x g

Pressure in solid = \(\frac{force}{area}\)

\(\frac{force}{area}\) = e x h x g

force = 0.5 x 10 x 200 x 1.03

= 1030N

2,459.

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit

A.

Refraction

B.

Reflection

C.

Diffraction

D.

Polarization

E.

Rarefaction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,460.

The specific latent heat of vaporization of a substance is always?

A.

less than its specific latent heat of fusion

B.

greater than its specific heat of fusion

C.

equal to its specific latent heat of fusion

D.

all of the above depending on the nature of the substance

E.

none of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.