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.

3,151.

A car accelerates uniformly from rest at 3ms-2. its velocity after traveling a distance of 24m is

A.

12ms-1

B.

144ms-1

C.

72ms-1

D.

36ms-1

Correct answer is A

V2 = U2 x 2ax
V2 = 0 x 2(3)(24)
V2 = 144
V = \(\sqrt{144}\)
V = 12ms-1

3,152.

Which type of motion do the wheels of a moving car undergo?

A.

Vibratory and translational motion

B.

Random and translational motion

C.

Rotational and oscillatory motion

D.

Translational and rotational motion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,153.

I Electrical potential,
II Torque,
III Kinetic Energy,
IV Momentum.

Which of the quantities listed are vectors?

A.

II and IV

B.

I and II

C.

I and III

D.

II and III

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,154.

A quantity which requires magnitude and direction to be specified is

A.

Temperature

B.

Distance

C.

Displacement

D.

Mass

Correct answer is C

Displacement is a vector quantity

3,155.

What is the least possible error encountered when taking measurement with a meter rule?

A.

0.1mm

B.

1.0mm

C.

0.5mm

D.

0.2mm

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.