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.

2,501.

What is the cost of running five 50W lamps and four 100W lamps for 10 hours if electrical energy costs 2 kobo per kWh?

A.

N0.65

B.

N0.13

C.

N3.90

D.

N39.00

E.

N234.00

Correct answer is B

PT = (5 x 50) + (100 x 4)

= 650watts

Energy(kWhr) = 650 x 10-3 x 10

= 6.5 kWhr

1kWhr cost 2 kobo ; 6.5 kWhr will cost \(\frac{2 \times 6.5}{1}\)

= 13 kobo

2,502.

Heat is supplied uniformly at the rate of 100W to 1.0 x 10-2kg of a liquid for 20 seconds. If the temperature of the liquid rises by 5oC, then the specific heat capacity of the liquid is

A.

2.0 x 102Jkg-1k-1

B.

2.0 x 102Jkg-1

C.

4.0 x 104Jkg-1k-1

D.

4.0 x 104kg-1

E.

8.4 x 103Jkg-1k-1

Correct answer is C

Heat energy = Electrical energy

mc\(\theta\) = power x time

5 x 1 x 10-2 x C = 100 x 20

C = 4.0 x 104Jkg-1k-1

2,503.

A particle moves in a circular orbit of radius 0.02m. If the speed of the particle is 0.88ms-1, calculate its frequency in cycles per second

A.

2.0Hz

B.

7.0Hz

C.

8.8Hz

D.

14.0Hz

E.

17.6Hz

Correct answer is B

W = \(\frac{v}{r}\)

= \(\frac{0.88}{0.02}\) = 44 rad/s

2\(\pi\)F = W = 44

F = \(\frac{44}{2 \times 3.142}\)

= 7Hz