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.

3,586.

Water in an open container boils at a lower temperature when heated at the top of a mountain than at sea-level because at the top of a mountain the

A.

relative humidity is higher than at sea-level

B.

rays of the sun adds more heat to the water

C.

temperature is lower than that at sea-level

D.

pressure is lower than that at sea-level

E.

pressure is more than that at sea-level

Correct answer is D

Refer to Elementary physics, pressure reduces with height.

3,587.

Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

A.

Evaporation takes place only at the surface of the liquid

B.

Boiling takes place throughout the volume of the liquid

C.

Evaportaion takes place at all temperatures

D.

Boiling takes place at a particular temperature for a liquid at a fixed external pressure

E.

The boiling point of a liquid is not affected by impurities

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,588.

Which of the following surfaces will radiate heat energy best?

A.

Red

B.

White

C.

Black

D.

Yellow

E.

Blue

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,589.

A thermometer has its stem marked in millimeter instead of degree Celsius. The lower fixed point is 30mm and the upper is 180mm. Calculate the temperature in degree celsius when the thermometer reads 45mm.

A.

67.5oC

B.

30.0oC

C.

25.0oC

D.

15.0oC

E.

10.0oC

Correct answer is E

θ = (x/y) x 100.
where x = UFP -LFP -another scale, and y = UFP - LFP for celsius scale.

=> {(45-30)/(180-30)} x 100 = 10.0oC

3,590.

An engine raises 1000kg of water through a height of 60m in 20s. What is the power of the engine? (Take g = 10ms-2>).

A.

120,000 W

B.

30,000 W

C.

333 W

D.

300 W

E.

30 W

Correct answer is B

P = mgh/t = (1000 \(\times\) 10 \(\times\) 60) \(\div\) 20 = 30,000 W.