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.

2,781.

What is the difference in the amount of heat given out by 4kg of steam and 4kg of water when both are cooled from 100oC to 80oC? [the specific latent heat of steam is 2,260,000Jkg-1, specific heat capacity of water is 4200Jkg-1K-1]

A.

4200J

B.

2,260,OOOJ

C.

9,040,000J

D.

9,380,000J

Correct answer is C

Heat by water = mc\(\theta\)

Heat by steam = mc\(\theta\) + mL

Difference = mL = 4 x 2,260,000

= 9,040,000J

2,782.

A brass rod is 2m long at a certain temperature. What is the length for a temperature rise of 100K, if the expansivity of brass is 18 x 10-6K-1?

A.

2.0036m

B.

2.0018cm

C.

2.1800

D.

2.0360m

Correct answer is A

\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{L_2 - L_1}{L_1 \times \Delta \theta}\)

18 x 10-6 = \(\frac{L_2 - 2}{2\times 100}\)

L = 2.0036m

2,783.

A thermometer with an arbitrary scale S, of equal division registers -30oS at the ice point and +90oS at the steam point. Calculate the Celsius temperature corresponding to 60oS

A.

25.0oC

B.

50.0oC

C.

66.7oC

D.

75.0oC

Correct answer is D

100oC ... 90oS

\(\theta\)oC ... 60oS

0oC ... 30oS

\(\frac{\theta - 0}{100 - 0}\) = \(\frac{60 - (-30)}{90 - (-30)}\)

\(\theta\) = 75oC

2,784.

In which of the following is surface tension important?

A.

the floating of a ship in water

B.

the floating of a dry needle in water

C.

the floating of a baloon in air

D.

the diffusion of sugar solution across a membrane

Correct answer is B

A carefully placed small needle can be made to float on the surface of water even though it is several times as dense as water. If the surface is agitated to break up the surface tension, then needle will quickly sink.