Physics Past Questions and Answers

A ball bearing falls through a viscous liquid
(a) Using a labelled diagram of a tall vessel, show all the forces acting on it
(b) When will it attain terminal velocity?

Use the diagram to answer question;

Camphor is a chemical that sub-limes and interacts with water reducing the surface tension where it is put. Explain why the toy boat illustrated above would move forward with the camphor placed at the back of it but would be stationary before the placement of the camphor.

An electron of charge 1.60 x 10\(^{-19}\)C is accelerated under a potential difference of 1.0 x 10\(^{5}\) V. Calculate the energy of the electron in joules.

a) On what principle does lighting in a fluorescent tube operate?
(b) State two factors which determine the colour of light produced in a fluorescent tube.

(a) Define electrolysis.
(b) Classify each of the following substances as an electrolyte or a non-electrolyte
(i) sugar solution;
(ii) kerosene;
(iii) alkaline solution
(iv) lemon fruit juice.