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.

2,631.

The length of a side of a metallic cube at 20°C is 5.0cm. Given that the linear expansivity of the metal is 4.0 x 10-5k-1, find the volume of the cube at 120°C .

A.

126.50cm3

B.

126.25cm3

C.

126.00cm3

D.

125.00cm3

Correct answer is A

Recall that: Volume = L * L * L → 5 * 5 * 5 = 125

Y = \(\frac{V_2 - V_1}{V_1 \times \theta}\)

3 x 4 x 10-5 = \(\frac{V_2 - 125}{125 \times (120 - 20)}\)

V2 = 126.50cm3

2,632.

The distance between the fixed points of a centigrade thermometer is 20cm. What is the temperature when the mercury level is 4.5cm above the lower mark?

A.

22.5oC

B.

29.0oC

C.

29.0oC

D.

100.0oC

Correct answer is A

20cm .... 100oC

4.5cm .... \(\theta\)

0cm ....0oC

\(\frac{4.5 - 0}{20 - 0}\) = \(\frac{0 - 0}{100 - 0}\)

\(\theta\) = 22.5oC

2,633.

A cube of side 10cm and mass 0.5kg floats in a liquid with only \(\frac{1}{5}\) of its height above the liquid surface. What is the relative density of the liquid?

A.

0.125cm-1

B.

0.250gcm-1

C.

0.625cm-1

D.

2.500cm-1

Correct answer is C

Height below liquid = 1 - \(\frac{1}{5}\) = \(\frac{4}{5}\)

volume of cube = 103cm3

volume of liquid displaced = \(\frac{4}{5}\) x 1000

= 800cm3

density of liquid displaced;

= \(\frac{500}{800}\)

= 0.625cm-1

2,634.

A load of 5N gives an extension of 0.56cm in a wire which obeys Hooke's law. What is the extension caused by a load of 20N?

A.

1.12cm

B.

2.14cm

C.

2.24cm

D.

2.52cm

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{F_1}{e_1}\) = \(\frac{F_2}{e_2}\)

\(\frac{5}{0.56}\) = \(\frac{20}{e_2}\)

e2 = 2.24cm

2,635.

The mechanical advantage(MA) of an inclined plane depends on

A.

its length

B.

its height

C.

the product of its length and height

D.

the ratio of its length to its height

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.