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.

3,711.

A block of aluminum is heated electrically by a 30 w heater if the temperature rises by 10°c in 5 minutes, the heat capacity of the aluminum is

A.

900 JK-1

B.

90 JK-1

C.

100 JK-1

D.

200 JK-1

Correct answer is A

Heat supplied = Heat gained Pt = MCDθ
30 x 5 x 60 = c x 10
where c = mc which is the heat capacity
c = (30 x 5 x60)/10 = 900 JKg-1

3,712.

The phenomenon that shows that increase in pressure lowers the melting point can be observed in

A.

sublimation

B.

condensation

C.

coagulation

D.

regelation

Correct answer is D

Regelation means refreezing a phenomenon whereby melted ice free from increased pressure refreezed when they are released from the pressure.

3,713.

A cannon is fired from town X, after how long is the sound heard at a town Y 4.95 km away?

[velocity of sound in the air = 330 ms-1]

A.

30 s

B.

10 s

C.

12 s

D.

15 s

Correct answer is D

V = X/t
330 = ( 4.95 x 10^3)/t
t = (4.95 x 10^3/330 = 
= 15 secs

3,714.

The ground is always cold at night because the

A.

atmosphere absorbs the sun's energy at night

B.

earth radiates heat to the atmosphere at night

C.

sun no longer shine at night

D.

atmosphere reflects the sun's energy at night

Correct answer is B

The earth radiate heat to the atmosphere at night thereby lowering the temperature of the ground

3,715.

A perfect emitter or absorber of radiant energy is a

A.

conductor

B.

black body

C.

white body

D.

red body

Correct answer is B

Dull, black surface are good emitters or absorbers of energy