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.

2,791.

A body of mass 100g moving with a velocity of 10.0ms-1 collides with a wall. If after collision, it moves with a velocity of 2.0ms-1 in the opposite direction, calculate the change in momentum.

A.

0.8Ns

B.

1.2Ns

C.

12.0Ns

D.

80.0Ns

Correct answer is B

Initial momentum = 0.1 x 10 = 1Ns

final velocity = -2ms-1

Final momentum = -2 x 0.1 = -0.2Ns

Change in momentum = -0.2 - 1 = -1.2Ns

2,792.

An object moves with uniform speed round a circle. Its acceleration has

A.

constant magnitude and constant direction

B.

constant magnitude and varying direction

C.

varying magnitude but constant direction

D.

varying magnitude and varying direction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,793.

A small metal ball thrown vertically upwards from the top of a tower with an initial velocity of 20ms-1. If the ball took a total of 6s to reach ground level, determine the height of the tower [g = 10ms-2]

A.

60m

B.

80m

C.

100m

D.

120m

Correct answer is A

Time from tower to top, t = \(\frac{u - v}{g}\)

= \(\frac{20 - 0}{10}\)

= 2s

distance from tower to top

x = ut - \(\frac{1}{2}\)gt2

= (20 x 2) - (\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 10 x 2 x 2)

= 20m

Time from the top to the ground, t = 6 - 2

= 4s

distance from top to ground,

x = ut - \(\frac{1}{2}\)gt2

= (0 x 4) + (\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 10 x 4 x 4)

= 80cm

therefore, height of tower = 80 - 20

= 60m

2,794.

A body of weight W N rest on a smooth plane inclined at an angle\(\theta\)o to the horizontal. What is the resolved part of the weight in Newtons along the plane?

A.

W sin\(\theta\)

B.

W cos\(\theta\)

C.

W sec\(\theta\)

D.

W tan\(\theta\)

Correct answer is A

horizontal component = W cos(90o - \(\theta\))

= W sin

2,795.

Which of the following is the most suitable for use as an altimeter?

A.

A mecury barometer

B.

A fortin barometer

C.

A mecury manometer

D.

An aneroid barometer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.