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.

3,841.

If the partial pressure of water vapour at 27°C is 18 mm Hg and the saturated vapour pressure of the atmosphere at the same temperature is 24 mm Hg, the relative humidity at this temperature is?

A.

25%

B.

33%

C.

75%

D.

82%

Correct answer is C

Relative
Humidity = (S.V.P. of water at dew point)/S.V.P of water at air temperature =(18)/24 x 100% = 75%

3,842.

A block of aluminum is heated electrically by a 25 W heater. if the temperature rises by 10°C in 5 minutes, the heat capacity of the aluminum is?

A.

850 JK-1

B.

750 JK-1

C.

650 JK-1

D.

500 JK-1

Correct answer is B

Heat supplied = Heat gained
P x t = C ∆ Ø
(25 x 5 x 60)/10 = 750 JK-1

3,843.

A sealed flask contains 600cm3 of air at 27°C and is heated to 35°C at constant pressure. The new volume is?

A.

508 cm3

B.

516 cm3

C.

608 cm3

D.

616 cm3

Correct answer is D

V1 = 600cm3, T1 = 27 = 273 = 300k
T2 = 35 + 273 = 308K, V2 = ?
(V)1/T1
= (V)2/T2 = V2
= (V)1/T1 x X T2
= (600 X 308)/300 = 616 cm3

3,844.

During summer, the balance wheel of a clock expands.what effect does this have on the accuracy of the clock?

A.

the clock gians time

B.

the accuracy of the clock is not affected

C.

the clock losses time

D.

the clock stops working

Correct answer is C

The elastic potential energy of the balance wheel reduces as the wheel expands, therefore the clock will loose time.

3,845.

The thermometric properties of a thermocouple is the change in?

A.

equivalent resistance

B.

electromotive force

C.

colour

D.

pressure

Correct answer is B

Temperature difference between hot and cold junctions of thermocouple is proportional to the emf. generated