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.

3,106.

Calculate the work done when a force of 20N stretches a spring by 50mm.

A.

0.5J

B.

1.5J

C.

2.0J

D.

2.5J

Correct answer is A

W = \(\frac{1}{2}Fe\)

W = \(\frac{1}{2}\times 20 \times 0.05\)

W = 0.5J

3,107.

If a pump is capable of lifting 5000kg of water through a vertical height of 60m in 15 min, the power of the pump is

A.

2.2.5 x 10 5js-1

B.

2.5 x 104js-1

C.

3.3 x 103js-1

D.

3.3 x 102js-1

Correct answer is C

P = \(\frac{mgh}{t}\)

P = \(\frac{5000 \times 10 \times 60}{(15 \times 60)s}\)

P = 3333.3333

P = 3.3 x 103js-1

3,108.

An object is moving with a velocity of 5m-1. At what height must a similar body be situated to have a potential energy equal in value with kinetic energy of the moving body?

A.

25.0m

B.

20.0m

C.

1.3m

D.

1.0m

Correct answer is C

P.E = K.E

Therefore, h = \(\frac{v^2}{2g} = \frac{5^2}{2 \times 10}\)

= 1.25

Approx 1.3 (C)

3,110.

Calculate the apparent weight loss of a man weighing 70kg in an elevator moving downwards with an acceleration of 1.5ms-2.

[g = 10ms-2]

A.

686N

B.

595N

C.

581N

D.

105N

Correct answer is D

Wt loss = mg - m (g - a)

= 70 x 10 - 70 (10 - 1.5) = 105N