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.

3,981.

A body of mass 4kg is acted on by a constant force of 12N for 3 seconds. The kinetic energy gained by the body at the end of the time is

A.

144J

B.

162J

C.

81J

D.

72J

Correct answer is B

K.E = 1/2MV2
Force, F = ma => a = F/m = 12/4 = 3ms-2
But a = (V-U) / t => V = u + at
If the initial velocity U = 0, then V = at = 3 x 3 = 9ms-2
∴ K.E, = 1/2ms-2
1/2 4 x 9 x 9 = 162J

3,982.

If the angle between two vector P and Q is Oo, the vectors are said to

A.

intersect at the angle 45o

B.

intersect at the angle 60o

C.

be parallel

D.

be perpendicular

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,983.

In the diagram above, the ratio of the electric power dissipated in the 6Ω and the 3Ω resistor respectively is

A.

2:1

B.

2:2

C.

1:3

D.

1:2

Correct answer is D

Power, P = I2R;
and I = E/R
But effective Parallel resistance: is given by:
1/R = 1/6 + 1/3 = 1+2/6 = 3/6 => R = 6/3 = 2Ω
Current I = E/R = 12/2 = 6A
But I1 = (R1/R1+R2) x 1 = 3/9 x 6 = 2A
again I1 = (R1/R1+R2) x 1 = 6/9 x 6 = 4A
∴P1 = I12 R1 = 2 x 2 x 6 = 24W
P2 = I22 R2 = 4 x 4 x 3 = 48W
thus P1/P2 = 24/48 = 1/2 ; OR P1 : P2 = 1:2

3,984.

To protect a material from the influnce of an external magnetic field, the materials should be kept

A.

square steel ring

B.

triangular zinc ring

C.

soft iron ring

D.

loop of copper wire

Correct answer is C

In order to protect a material from the influence of an external magnetic field, the material is placed in a soft iron ring, usually referred to as magnetic screening.

3,985.

The difference between X-rays and gamma rays is that

A.

x-rays are more penetrating than gamma rays

B.

x-rays are electromagnetic radiations while gamma rays are negatively charged radiation

C.

x-rays have higher frequencies than gamma rays

D.

x-rays arise from energy changes in the electronic structure of atoms while gamma rays come from the nucleus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.