physics

In which of the following is the expansion of solids a disadvantage?

A. the fitting of wheels in rims B. fire alarms C. the thermostat D. the bimetallic thermometer E. the balance…

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Which of the following is a reason why a concrete floor feels colder to the bare feet than a mat on the same floor during the rainy season?

A. A mat is a better conductor of heat than the feet B. Mat losses heat to the bare feet…

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A given mass of gas has a pressure of 80Nm−² at a temperature of 47°C. If the temperature is reduced to 27°C with the volume remaining constant, the new pressure is

A. 46.0 Nm−² B. 75.0 Nm−² C. 80.0 Nm−² D. 85.3 Nm−² E. 139.4 Nm−² Correct Answer: Option B -…

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The clinical thermometer is characterized by having a?

A. wide range of temperature B. wide bore C. long stem D. constriction E. narrow bore Correct Answer: Option D…

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Which of the following cannot be used to measure the temperature of a substance?

A. variation of pressure with temperature B. expansivity of a liquid C. change in resistance of a conductor D. thermometric…

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Which of the following statements about the gaseous state of matter is not correct? The molecules of a substance is in gaseous state

A. is in a constant state of motion B. have different speed C. have a temperature which is an average…

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The motion of a body is simple harmonic if the?

A. Acceleration is always directed towards a fixed point B. path of motion is a straight line C. Acceleration is…

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A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 50ms−¹. What is the total time spent by the ball in the air? (g = 10ms−²)

A. 2.5s B. 5.0s C. 10.0s D. 15.0s E. 20.0s Correct Answer: Option C = 10.0s Explanation Time to move…

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A catapult is used to project a stone. Which of the following energy conversions takes place as the stone is released?

A. The kinetic energy of the stone is converted into gravitational potential energy B. The gravitational potential energy of the…

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