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.

3,976.

As the pressure of a fluid increases, its viscosity

A.

decreases

B.

increases

C.

increases then decreases

D.

remains constant

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,977.
3,978.

In a hydraulic press , a force of 40N is applied on the effort piston of area 0.4m2. If the force exerted on the load piston is 400N, the area of the large piston is

A.

4m2

B.

8m2

C.

2m2

D.

1m2

Correct answer is A

Pressure developed in the effort piston = F/a
F/a = 40/0.4 = 400/4 = 100Nm2
this pressure is transmitted to the larger piston of area A; => P = F/A
∴ 100 = 400/A
=> A = 400/100 = 4m2

3,979.

I. Jet propelled aircraft
II. Rocket propulsion
III. The recoil of a gun
IV. A person walking

Which of the above is based on Newton's third law of motion

A.

I and II only

B.

I, II, III, and IV only

C.

I and III only

D.

I, II and III only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,980.

A machine whose efficiency is 60% has a velocity ratio of 5. If a force of 500N is applied to lift a load P, what is the magnitude of P?

A.

1500N

B.

500N

C.

4166N

D.

750N

Correct answer is A

efficiency = (M.A / V.R) x 100/1 => 60/100 = M.A/5
∴M.A = (60 X 5) / 100 = 3
But M.A = Load/Effort; => 3 = Load/500
∴Load = 500 x 3
= 1500N