Physics Past Questions and Answers

A body of mass 0.6kg is thrown vertically upward from the ground with a speed of 20ms\(^{-2}\). Calculate its;
(i) potential energy at the maximum height reached.
(ii) kinetic energy just before it hits the ground.

What is a projectile? Give four examples of projectiles in everyday life

a) Define the term surface tension
(b) Calculate the force required to lift a needle 4cm long off the surface of water if the surface tension of water is 7.3 x 10\(^{-4}\) NM\(^{-1}\)

State any three properties of matter which are common to all substances.

Define (i) Elasticity; (ii) Young's modulus; (iii) Force constant.