Physics Past Questions and Answers

A particle is dropped from a vertical height h and falls freely for a time t. With the aid of a sketch, explain how h varies with \(t^2\)

A particle is projected horizontally at 15ms\(^{-1}\) from a height of 20m. Calculate the horizontal distance covered by the particle just before hitting the ground. [g= 10ms\(^{-2}\)]

List three phenomena which can be explained by the molecular theory of matter.

A spiral spring has a length of 14cm when a force of 4N is hung on it. A force of 6N extends the spring by 4cm. Calculate the unstretched length of the spring

(a) State two factors on which surface tension depends.
(b) How can mosquito larvae be made to sink in stagnant water?