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.

4,186.

At a fixed point below a liquid surface, the pressure downwards is P1 and pressure upwards is P2. It can be deduced that?

A.

P1 > P2

B.

P1 ≥ P2

C.

P1 < P2

D.

P1 = P2

Correct answer is D

As the temperature increases, the molecules in the gas move faster, impacting the gas's container more frequently and exerting a greater force. This increases the pressure. And similarly As the pressure goes up, the temperature also goes up. So the temperature and the pressure is directly proportional to each other. At a fixed point, temperature is kept constant. Hence, at this point, it can be deduced that \(P_{1} = P_{2}\)

4,187.

The velocity ratio of a machine is 5 and its efficiency is 75%. What effort would be needed to lift a load of 150N with the machine?

A.

20N

B.

30N

C.

40N

D.

50N

Correct answer is C

Efficiency = M.A/V.R
75% = M.A/V.R
75/100 = M.A/5
M.A = 75(5)/100 = 3.75

But M.A = Load/Effort
3.75 = 150/Effort
Effort = 150/3.75
Effort = 40N

4,189.

When a ship sails from salt water into fresh water, the fraction of its volume above the water surface will

A.

increase

B.

decrease

C.

remain the same

D.

increase then decrease

Correct answer is B

Fresh water is less dense than the salt water, hence when the ship sails in fresh water, it will sink more, thus the fraction of the ship above the water surface will decrease.