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.

2,467.

A machine has a velocity ratio of 5. It requires a 50kg weight to overcome a 200kg weight. The efficiency is

A.

4%

B.

5%

C.

40%

D.

50%

E.

80%

Correct answer is E

Efficiency = M.A x 100%

= \(\frac{200}{50}\) x \(\frac{1}{5}\) x 100

= 80%

2,468.

A short response to time is obtained in liquid-in-glass thermometer when the

A.

bulb is large and thick-walled

B.

stem is long and thin

C.

bulb is small and thicked-walled

D.

liquid is of high density and the bore is large

E.

bulb is thin-walled and the liquid is a good conductor of heat

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,470.

The total length of a spring when a mass of 20g is hung from its end is 14cm, while its total length is 16cm when a mass of 30g is hung from the same end. Calculate the unstretched length of the spring assuming Hooke's law is obeyed.

A.

9.33cm

B.

10.00cm

C.

10.66cm

D.

12.00cm

E.

15.00cm

Correct answer is B

Let unstretched length = L

e1 = 14 - L and e2 = 16 - L

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

\(\frac{20}{14 - L}\) = \(\frac{30}{16 - L}\)

L = 10cm