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.

3,772.

If a wire 30 cm long is extended to 30.5 cm by a force of 300 N. find the strain energy of wire

A.

0.75 J

B.

7.50 J

C.

75.00 J

D.

750.00 J

Correct answer is A

Energy stored in a stretched wire (strain energy)
= average force x extension
= (1)/2 Fe
= (1)/2 x 300 N (30.5 - 30.0) x 10-2 m
= (300)/2 x 0.5 x 10-2 = 0.75J

3,773.

A machine of velocity ratio 6 requires an effort of 400 N to raise a load of 800 N through I m. Find the efficiency of the machine

A.

55.6 %

B.

50.0%

C.

33.3%

D.

22.2%

Correct answer is C

Efficiency = (MA)/V.R x 100% = (load)/Effort x (1)/V.R
= (800)/400 x (1)/6 x 100% = 33.3%

3,774.

The surfaces of conveyor belts are made rough so as to?

A.

protect them while carrying loads

B.

prevent the loads from slipping

C.

enable them to carry more load

D.

make them stronger

Correct answer is B

Rough surface promotes friction. Therefore, roughness of conveyor belt prevents the load from slipping

3,775.

A car moves with an initial velocity of 25 ms-1 and reaches a velocity of 45 ms-1 in 10s. what is the acceleration of the car?

A.

2 ms-2

B.

5 ms-2

C.

20 ms-2

D.

25 ms-2

Correct answer is A

Acceleration = (increase in velocity)/time taken
= (45 - 25)/10 = (20)/10 = 2ms-2