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.

2,871.

A rocket burns fuel at the rate of 10kgs-1 and ejects it with velocity of 5 x 103ms-1. The thrust exerted by the gas on the rock is

A.

2.5 x 107N

B.

5.0 x 104N

C.

5.0 x 102N

D.

2.0 x 10-3N

Correct answer is B

Thrust = \(\frac{\text{mass x velocity}}{time}\)

= 10 x 5 x 103


= 5.0 x 104N

2,872.

Two forces of magnitudes 7N and 3N act at right angles to each other. The angle \(\theta\) between the resultant and the 7N force is given by

A.

cos\(\theta\) = \(\frac{3}{7}\)

B.

sin\(\theta\) = \(\frac{3}{7}\)

C.

tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{3}{7}\)

D.

cot\(\theta\) = \(\frac{3}{7}\)

Correct answer is C

\(\theta\) = tan-1\(\frac{3}{7}\)

2,873.

The external and internal diameter of a tube are measured as (32 ± 2)mm and (21 ± 1)mm respectively. Determine the percentage error in the thickness of the tube.

A.

27%

B.

14%

C.

9%

D.

3%

Correct answer is C

Actual thickness = 34 - 22 = 12

error thickness = 30 - 20 = 10

error = 12 - 10 = 2mm that is, (11 ± 1)mm

%error = \(\frac{1}{11}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)

= 9%

2,874.

Which of the following quantities has the same unit as the watt?

A.

Force x time

B.

Force x distance

C.

Force x acceleration

D.

Force x velocity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,875.

If light with photon energy 2eV is incident suitably on the surface of a metal with work function 3eV, then

A.

no electron will be emitted

B.

the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 1eV

C.

the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 3eV

D.

many electrons will be emitted

Correct answer is A

An electron can only be emitted if photon energy is equal or greater than work function of the plate