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.

3,022.

The tendon in a man's leg is 0.01m long. If a force of 5N stretches the tendon by 2.0 x 10-5m, calculate the strain on the muscle.

A.

5 x 106

B.

5 x 102

C.

2 x 10-3

D.

2 x 10-7

Correct answer is C

Strain = \(\frac{extension}{\text{original length}}\)

\(\frac{2 {\times} 10^{-5}}{0.01}\)

= 2 x 10-3

3,023.

In a wheel and axle mechanism the diameters of the wheel and axle are 40cm and 8cm respectively. Given that the machine is 80% efficient, what effort is required to lift a load of 100N?

A.

20N

B.

25N

C.

50N

D.

80N

Correct answer is B

Efficiency = \(\frac{\text{work done by hand}}{\text{work done by effort}}\)

80 = \(\frac{100{\times 8}}{E {\times} 40}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)

E = 25N

3,024.

A parachute attains a terminal velocity when

A.

its density is equal to the density of air

B.

the viscous force of the air and the upthrust completely counteract its weight

C.

it expands as a result of reduced external pressure

D.

the viscous force of the air is equal to the sum of the weight and upthrust

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,025.

A man whose mass is 80kg climbs a staircase in 20s and expends power of 120W. Find the height of the staircase.[g = 10ms-2]

A.

1.8m

B.

2.0m

C.

2.5m

D.

3.0m

Correct answer is D

Power x time = mgh

120 x 20 = 80 x 10 x h

2400 = 800h

making h the subject of formula,divide both side by 800

\(\frac{2400}{800}\) = h

h = 3m