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.

3,207.

A metal rod of length 40cm at 20°C is heated to a temperature of 45°C. If the new length of the rod is 40.05cm. Calculate its linear expansitivity

A.

1.2 x \(10^{-5}K{-1}\)

B.

2.5x \(10^{-5}K{-1}\)

C.

3.5x \(10^{-5}K{-1}\)

D.

4.5x \(10^{-5}K{-1}\)

E.

5x \(10^{-5}K{-1}\)

Correct answer is E

\(\alpha = \frac{I_2-I_1}{I_1(\theta_2-\theta_1)} \\ \Rightarrow \frac{40.05 - 40}{40 \times (45-20)} = 5.0 \times10^{-5}\)

3,208.

A body accelerates uniformly from rest at \(2ms^{-2}\). Calculate the velocity after traveling 9m

A.

36\(ms^{-1}\)

B.

18\(ms^{-1}\)

C.

6\(ms^{-1}\)

D.

4.5\(ms^{-1}\)

E.

4.24\(ms^{-1}\)

Correct answer is C

\(V^2= U^2+2as\) =\(0+ 2\times 2ms^{-2}\times 9 =36ms^{-1}\) thus
V=\(\sqrt{36m^2s^{-2}}\) = \(6ms^{-1}\)

3,209.

A ball is dropped from a height of 45m above the ground. Calculate the velocity of the ball just before it strikes the ground. (Neglect air resistance and take g as \(10ms^{-2}\) )

A.

21.2\(ms^{-1}\)

B.

30\(ms^{-1}\)

C.

300\(ms^{-1}\)

D.

450\(ms^{-1}\)

E.

900\(ms^{-1}\)

Correct answer is B

\(v^2 = u^2+2as=0^2 + 2\times 10\times 45 \Rightarrow
v^2 = 900m^2s^{-2} \Rightarrow \\
v = \sqrt{900m^2s^{-2}} \Rightarrow
v = 30ms^{-1}\)