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.

4,146.

Ice cubes are added to a glass of warm water. The glass and water are cooled by

A.

conduction only

B.

convection only

C.

conduction and convection

D.

convection and radiation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,147.

Which of the following consists entirely of vector quantities?

A.

Velocity, magnetic fulx and reaction

B.

Tension, magnetic flux and mass

C.

Displacement, impulse and power

D.

Work, pressure and moment

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,148.

The efficiency of a machine is always less than 100% because the

A.

work output is always greater than the work input

B.

load lifted is always greater than the effort applied

C.

effort applied is always greater than the load lifted

D.

velocity ratio is always greater than the mechanical advantage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,149.

I. The earth is not spherical but elliptical in shape
II. Variation in latitude and longitude
III. Rotation of the earth on its axis
IV. Variation in the density of the earth

On which combination of the above does the weight of an object vary on the earth's surface?

A.

I, II, III and IV

B.

III and IV only

C.

I, II and III only

D.

I and II only

Correct answer is B

A person can weigh differently at various place on Earth because of the fluctuations in Earth's gravity,

because the planet is not perfectly spherical or uniformly dense and its rotation.

4,150.

The resultant of two forces acting on an object is maximum if the angle between them is

A.

45°

B.

C.

90°

D.

180°

Correct answer is B

The resultant of two forces acting on an object is maximum when the angle between them is zero, during which the tow forces are parallel and pointing in the same direction