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.

2,521.

For correcting long sight defects in the human eye we require a

A.

converging lens

B.

diverging lens

C.

microscope

D.

periscope

E.

plain glass sheet

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,522.

What volume of alcohol with a density of 8.4 x 102kgm-3 will have the same mass as 4.2m3of petrol whose density is 7.2 x 102kgm-3?

A.

14m3

B.

3.6m3

C.

4.9m3

D.

5.0m3

E.

5.8m3

Correct answer is B

Mass = Density x Volume

4.2 x 7.2 x 102 = v x 8.4 x 102

= 3.6m3

2,523.

For which of the underlisted quantities is the derived unit ML2T2 correct?

i. momentum of a force
ii. work
iii. acceleration

A.

i only

B.

ii only

C.

iii only

D.

i and ii

E.

ii and iii

Correct answer is D

Moment = force x distance

= m x a x d

= kg x \(\frac{m}{s^2}\) x \(\frac{m}{1}\)

= ML2T2

2,524.

The distance travelled by a particle starting from rest is plotted against the square of the time elapsed from the commencement of motion. The resulting graph is linear, the slope of this graph is a measure of

A.

initial displacement

B.

initial velocity

C.

acceleration

D.

half the acceleration

E.

half the initial velocity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,525.

What is the number of neutrons in the Uranium isotope \(^{238}_{92}X\)?

A.

92

B.

146

C.

238

D.

330

E.

119

Correct answer is B

No of neutrons = 238-92

=146