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.

2,776.

Which of the following is TRUE of light and sound waves?

A.

they both transmit energy

B.

they both need a mediumfor propagation

C.

they are both transverse waves

D.

their velocities in air are equal

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,777.

A boy timed 30 oscillations of a certain pendulum thrice and obtained 1min. 10s, 1min. 12s and 1min. 7s respectively.The mean period of oscillation of the pendulum is

A.

0.14s

B.

0.43s

C.

2.32s

D.

6.97s

Correct answer is C

Total time = (3 x 60) + 29
= 209sec

period \(\frac{t}{n}\) = \(\frac{209}{90}\)

= 2.32sec

2,778.

A room is heated by means of a charcoal fire, An occupant of the room standing away from the fire is warmed mainly by

A.

convection

B.

radiation

C.

conduction

D.

reflection

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,779.

The absolute temperature of a perfect gas is proportional to the average

A.

potential energy of the molecules

B.

seperation between the molecules

C.

kinetic energy of the molecules

D.

velocity of the molecules

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,780.

How long does it take a 750W heater to raise the temperature of 1kg of water from 20oC to 50oC [specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg-1K-1]

A.

84s

B.

112s

C.

168s

D.

280s

Correct answer is C

Heat energy = Elect. energy

mc\(\theta\) = power x time

1 x 4200 x (50 - 20) = 750 x t

t = 168s