ABU Physics 2013/2014 Past Questions

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Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

A.momentum
B.acceleration
C.displacement
D.distance
E.force

What change in velocity would produce a body of mass 4kg i a constant force of 18N acts on it for 2s?

A.0.5m/s
B.2.0m/s
C.8.0m/s
D.128m/s

A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3m/s² for 8s. Calculate the distance covered by the body during the acceleration.

A.12m
B.24m
C.48m
D.72m
E.96m

Which of the following has the same unit as the moment of force?

A.force
B.power
C.work
D.momentum
E.charge

Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?

A.increasing the mass of the bob
B.decreasing the mass of the bob
C.increasing the length of the string
D.decreasing the length of the string
E.increasing the amplitude of oscillation

A barometer can be used in determining the length of a i. mountain ii, Depth of a mine iii. dew point. Which of the following is/are correct?

A.i,ii,iii
B.ii and ii only
C.i and iii only
D.i and ii only
E.iii only

Which of the following colours of surfaces will radiate heat energy best?

A.red
B.white
C.black
D.yellow
E.blue

A gas which obeys Charles law exactly has a volume of 283cm² at 10°C. What is its volume at 300C?

A.142cm³
B.293cm³
C.303cm³
D.566cm³
E.848cm³

A real image of an object formed by a converging lens of focal length 15cm is 3 times the size of the object. What is the distance of the object from the lens?

A.30cm
B.25cm
C.20cm
D.15cm
E.10cm

How far from a cliff should a boy stand to hear the echo of his clap 0.8s later? (Speed of sound in air = 330m/s)

A.36.67m
B.74.25m
C.148.50m
D.297.00m
E.366.67m