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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.

2,891.

The sound from a source travelled to the bottom of the sea and the echo was heard 4s later. If the speed of sound in sea water is 1500ms-1 the depth of the sea is

A.

6000m

B.

3000m

C.

1500m

D.

375m

Correct answer is B

t = 4s ; v = 150ms-1

depth = X ; but 2X = vt

X = vt2 = 1500×42

X = 3000m

2,893.

Two similar kettles containing equal masses of boiling water are placed on a table. If the surface of one is highly polished and the surface of the other is covered with soot, Which of the following observations is correct

A.

The two kettles will cool down at the same rate

B.

the polished kettle cools down more quickly by conduction

C.

the kettle covered with soot cools down more quickly because it is a good radiator

D.

the kettle covered with soot cools down more quickly by the process of heat convection

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,894.

If a room is saturated with water vapour, the temperature of the room must be

A.

at 0oC

B.

above the dew point

C.

at 100oC

D.

below or at the dew point

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.