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.

3,191.

Which of the following explains why a thick glass cup cracks when boiling water is poured into it?

A.

Unequal expansion of the exterior and interior walls of the cup

B.

Anomalous expansion of the water

C.

Greater specific latent capacity of water compared with that of glass

D.

Large increase in the heat capacity of the cup

E.

High density of the water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,192.

Steel bars each of length 3m at 28°C are to be used for constructing a rail line. If the linear expansitivity of the steel is 1 x \(10^{-5}K^{-1}\),what is the safety gap that must be left between the successive bars if the highest temperature expected is 40°C?

A.

1.2x \(10^{-1}cm\)

B.

7.2x\(10^{-1}cm\)

C.

6x\(10^{-1}cm\)

D.

3.6x\(10^{-2}cm\)

E.

1.8x\(10^{-1}cm\)

Correct answer is D

\(\alpha= \frac{\Delta{L}}{L_1\Delta\theta}; \Delta{L}=\alpha{L_1}\Delta\theta\Rightarrow 1.0\times 10^{-5}\times 300\times (40-28)= 0.036 or 3.6\times 10^{-2}\)

3,193.

A solid plastic cube of side 0.2m is submerged in a liquid density of 0.8kg\(m^{-3}\). Calculate the upthrust of the liquid on the cube (g=10\(ms^{-2}\)

A.

0.064N

B.

0.025N

C.

0.016N

D.

0.008N

E.

0.003N

Correct answer is A

Upthrust = Volume of fluid displaced =vpg =0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x0.8 x 10= 0.064N

3,195.

Two forces 3N and 4N act on a body in directions due north and due east respectively. Calculate their equilibrant

A.

5N 53° east of North

B.

5N 53° west of the south

C.

5N 37° north of east

D.

7N 37° west of North

E.

7N 37° south of west

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.