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.

3,326.

The heating element in an electric kettle is usually located near the bottom of the kettle because

A.

water is a good conductor of heat

B.

heat can be more quickly radiated to all parts of the water

C.

no heat can be lost to the surroundings

D.

the convectional currents which are set up can carry heat to all parts of the water

E.

the molecules of the heating element can carry heat to all parts of the water.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,327.

What is the difference in the amount of heat given out by 4kg of steam and 4kg of water when both are cooled from 100oC to 80oC? (Specific latent heat of steam = 2.260,000J kg-1) (Specific heat capacity of water =4,200 J kg-1)

A.

336,000J

B.

672,000J

C.

8,704,000J

D.

9,040,000J

E.

9,376,000J

Correct answer is C

\(Q_{s} - Q_{w} = (4 \times 2260000) - (4 \times 4200 \times (100 - 80))\)

= \(9040000 - 336000\)

= \(8,704,000 J\)

3,329.

The pressure of a fixed mass of gas is 2.0 x 105Nm-2 at a known temperature. Assuming that the temperature remains constant, what will be the pressure of the gas if its volume is halved?

A.

1.0x105Nm-2

B.

2.0X105Nm-2

C.

3.0x105Nm-2

D.

4.0 x105Nm-2

E.

5.0 x105Nm-2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.