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.

2,821.

The space between the double glass walls of a thermos flask is evacuated space are silvered. The residual source of heat loss takes place by

A.

convection

B.

radiation from the surface

C.

conduction through the stopper and the glass

D.

conduction across the walls

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,822.

A block of ice floats on water inside a container. If the block of ice gets completely melted, the level of water in the container will

A.

increase

B.

remain the same

C.

decrease

D.

first decrease and then increase

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,823.

How much heat is absorbed when a block of copper of mass 0.05kg and specific heat capacity 390Jkg-1K-1 is heated from 20oC to 70oC?

A.

39 . 98 x 10-1J

B.

9.75 x 102J

C.

3.98 x 103J

D.

9.75 x 103J

Correct answer is B

Q = mc\(\theta\)

= 0.05 x 390 x (70 - 20)

= 975J

2,824.

At constant pressure, the density of a fixed mass of gas is

A.

constant with temperature

B.

proportional to its volume

C.

inversely proportional to its temperature

D.

independent of its volume

Correct answer is C

Density = mass/ volume

At constant pressure, volume is directly proportional to Temperature

Density is inversely proportional to the volume at constant mass

At constant pressure, volume = constant x temperature

hence, density = mass/ (constant x temperature)

which shows density is inversely proportional to temperature

2,825.

One of the most important applications of bi-metallic strip is found in the construction of

A.

a thermostat

B.

an altimeter

C.

a thermocouple

D.

a hydrometer

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.