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Physics Past Questions and Answers

Physics Questions

Question 3151:
A diver is 5.2m below the surface of water of density 1000Kgm-3. If the atmospheric pressure is 1.02 x 105pa. Calculate the pressure on the diver [g = 10ms-2]
  • A 6.20 x 104 pa
  • B 1.02 x 105 pa
  • C 1.54 x 105 pa
  • D 5.20 x 105 pa
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Question 3152:
A steel needle floating on water, sinks when kerosine is added to the water. This is because the kerosine
  • A Increased the surface tension of the water
  • B Reduces the density of the water
  • C Reduces the surface tension of the water
  • D Reduces the upthrust on the needle
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Question 3153:
On which of the following factor does the viscosity of a liquid depend? i. Nature of the liquid. ii. Temperature of the liquid. iii. Area of the liquid surface
  • A I and ii only
  • B Ii and iii only
  • C I and iii only
  • D I, ii and iii
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Question 3154:
An elastic string of force constant 200N m-1 is stretched through 0.8m within its elastic limit. Calculate the energy stored in the string
  • A 64.0J
  • B 80.0J
  • C 128.0J
  • D 160.0J
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Question 3155:
A machine of velocity ratio 5 is used in lifting a load with an effort of 500N. If the machine is 80% efficient. Determine the magnitude of load
  • A 2500N
  • B 2000N
  • C 900N
  • D 625N
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