Physics Past Questions and Answers

To keep a vehicle moving at a constant speed v, requires power P, from the engine. The force provided by the engine is

A \(\frac{p}{v}\)
B \(\frac{1}{2}\) v
C Pv
D \(\frac{p}{v^2}\) v

Question 7:

A stone of mass m kg is held h meters above the floor for 50s. The work done in joules over this period is

A Mh
B Mgh
C \(\frac{mgh}{50}\)
D O

Question 8:

A body of mass 10kg rests on a rough inclined plane whose angle of tilt \(\theta\) is variable. \(\theta\) is gradually increased until the body starts to slide down the plane at 30^o. The coefficient of limiting friction between the body and the plane

A 0.30
B 0.50
C 0.58
D 0.87

Question 9:

An inclined plane which makes an angle of 30^o with the horizontal has a velocity ratio of

A 2
B 1
C 0.866
D 0.50

Question 10:

What is the length of liquid column in a barometer tube that would support an atmospheric pressure of 102000Nm^-2 if the density of the liquid is 2600kgm^-3? [g = 10ms^-2]

A 0.75m
B 0.76m
C 3.92m
D 39.23m