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.

3,331.

A platinum-resistance thermometer has a resistance of 5Ω at 0°C and 9Ω at l00°C. Assuming that resistance changes uniformly with temperature, calculate the resistance of the thermometer when the temperature is 45°C.

A.

13.9 Ω

B.

8.9 Ω

C.

6.8 Ω

D.

3.2 Ω

E.

1.8 Ω

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{\theta}{100} = \frac{R_ {\theta} - R_0}{R_{100} - R_0}\)

\(\frac{45}{100} = \frac{R_{\theta} - 5}{9 - 5}\)

\(45 \times 4 = 100(R_{\theta} - 5)\)

\(180 = 100R_{\theta} - 500\)

\(180 + 500 = 100R_{\theta}\)

\(R_{\theta} = \frac{680}{100}\)

\(R_{\theta} = 6.8 \Omega\)

3,332.

Two simple pendula x and y make 400 and 500 oscillations respectively in equal time. If the period of oscillation of x is 1.5 seconds, what is the period of oscillation of y?

A.

0.53s

B.

0.83s

C.

1.20s

D.

1.50s

E.

1.88s

Correct answer is C

where f = \(\frac{oscillations}{time}\)

period = 1/ f or \(\frac{time}{oscillations}\)

For pendulum x:

where period = 1.5 and oscillation = 400

time = oscillations X 1.5 = 600s

For pendulum y:

\(\frac{time}{oscillations}\) → 600/500

period for y = 1.2s

period =   

 

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