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.

3,061.

Clinical thermometers are examples of

A.

pressure gas thermometer

B.

resistance thermometer

C.

alcohol thermometer

D.

mercury- in - glass thermometer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,063.

The pressure at any point in a liquid at rest depends only on the

A.

depth and the density

B.

mass and the volume

C.

quantity and the surface area

D.

surface area and the viscosity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,064.

An object of volume 1 m 3 and mass 2kg is totally immersed in a liquid of density 1 kgm-3 . Calculate its apparent weight.

A.

20N

B.

10N

C.

2N

D.

1N

Correct answer is B

M = DV = 1 x 1 = 1kg

App Wt = (2 - 1)g = 1 x 10

= 10

3,065.

If a load of 1 kg stretches a cord by 1.2cm, what is the force constant of the cord? {g=10ms-2}

A.

866Nm-1

B.

833Nm-1

C.

769Nm-1

D.

667Nm-1

Correct answer is B

K = \(\frac{F}{e}\)

K = \(\frac{1 \times 10}{\frac{0.2}{100}}\)

K = \(\frac{10}{12} \times \frac{1000}{1}\)