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Physics Question Set
Physics Question Set
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
4. A) Define volt & watt. Give a formula connecting watt; the volt is ampere.
B) A 500-watt cargo hatchway is connected to a 200-volt circuit. What current is
passing.?
7. A) State the formula for calculating the velocity of sound in Air and explain the
Meaning of the term in it.
B) Calculate the velocity of sound in the Air if the barometer pressure that day is
75.4 cm, and the density of Air is 1.30 kg/m³ (R.D Mercury 13.6 and g= 9.81
m/s²).
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
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4. A) Explain the various term in the formula F= 2 The force between
k μ∨¿ ¿
magnetic poles in Air.
B) In Air, two, unlike magnetic poles of pole strength 320 π × 10−8 wb and
400 π ×10−8wb respectively attract each other with a force of 20 ×10−4 newton.
Calculate their distance apart.
5. A) What is a unit resistance? How does the current in a circuit depend on the
resistance of the circuit?
B) The PD between the end of the conductor of resistance 50 ohms is 250 volts.
What current is it taking? What quantity of electricity would pass in one minute?
6. A) What do you know about the retraction of light? Draw a diagram showing the
passage of a ray of light from Air into glan blocks and make the angle of incidence
and angle of refraction,
B) An object is 30 cm distance from a thin concave lens of focal length 15 cm.
Find the position of the image and state its types and magnification.
6. A) Write down the effect of pressure, temperature, and humidity on the velocity
of sound.
B) Calculate the velocity of sound in Air if the height of the mercury barometer
that day is 76 cm and the density of Air is 1.29 kg/m³ (R.D mercury 13.6, g = 9.8)
5. A) temperature is rated at 100 w for a 240 v circuit. What is the resistance of the
lamp? It is now connected' up in a 200-volt Circuit. What current is passing, and
what power is it using?
8. A) The velocity of sound in Air is found to be 330 m/s when the temperature is
5°c. What will it be when the temperature is 35°C?
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
5. Optical parameter
9. Define fluid, the viscosity of a fluid, effect of temperature on the viscosity of the
fluid.
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
1. Explain what is meant by the mass of a body. State the variation, if any, of body
mass due to a change of place or motion. State the principles of conservation of
mass.
2. Define frictional force, and describe in general terms factors affecting frictional
resistance to motion.
3. Define 'elasticity. State the condition necessary for the application of Hook's Law.
Describe the application of Hooke's Law to the measurement of forces.
5. Define Work, Energy, and Power. State the Law of conservation of energy.
7. Define 'relative density. State what is meant by 'specific volume and state its
relationship with density.
8. Explain what is meant by a fluid" and a 'liquid. Define the viscosity of a fluid.
Describe the effect of temperature on the viscosity of liquids. Describe the
application of viscosity to liquid damping.
9. Define heat capacity and the specific heat capacity of a substance and state the
units in which they are measured. Determine the amount a 3-meter length of
copper will expand if its temperature is raised from 20°C to 32°C. Take the
coefficient of linear expansion for copper as 0.0000165 per °C.
10. State Boyle's Law and Charles's Law. A 6-liter container holds a sample of gas
under pressure of 600 LJ'a and a temperature of 57°C. What will be the new
pressure if the same sample of gas is placed into a 3-liter container at 7°C?
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
4. Explain with the aid of a simple sketch the nature of the magnetic field
surrounding a straight wire carrying D.C. What precautions should be taken
when electric leads have to pass near a compass?
6. Calculate the velocity of sound in Air if the height of the mercury barometer that
day is 76.0 cm and the density of Air is 1.29kg/m'. (R.D. of mercury - 13.6. 8-9.81
m/s²)
7. A) With the aid of a diagram, describe the action of an electrostatic cathode ray
tube.
B) Explain the principle of the sextant and show why each "sextant degree" is
only one-half of a true degree.
8. Define 'heat capacity' and 'specific heat capacity of a substance and state the
units in which they are measured. Determine the amount a 3-meter length of
copper will expand if its temperature is raised from 20°C to 32°C. Take the
coefficient of linear expansion for copper as 0.0000165 per °C.
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
APPLIED SCIENCE
9. State Boyle's Law and Charles's Law. A 6Jitre container holds a sample of gas
under pressure of 600 kPa and a temperature of 57°C. What will be the new
pressure if the same sample of gas is placed into a 3-liter container at 7°C?
1. What is the difference between man and weight? Explain why the weight of a
person man varies with the position of a man.
4. Give a simple sketch of the optical system of the prism. Binoculars and describe
them. That meant the notation 7x50 marked on a bridge binocular mean?
6. A lamp is rated at 100 w and for a 240 V DC circuit. What is the resistance of the
lamp if it is connected up in a 200 V DC circuit? What current is it playing, and
what power is it using?
7. A launch is approaching a cliff at reduced speed. She gives a short blast, and the
echo is found heard after 10 sec. She proceeds at a constant speed for minutes
when the engine puts full astern and she anchors. A second blast is now sounded,
and the echo is heard after 7 see. If the speed of sound is 332 m/s, how far is she
now from the cliff was, and what was her speed between signals?
9. Find the pressure of the crown of a double bottom tank that is 5.0 m below the
surface of seawater relative density of 1.025 if the filling valve is left open.
10. With the aid of a diagram, describe the action of an electrostatic cathode ray
tube. 10 Explain the principle of sextant and show why each "sextant degree" is
only one-half of a true degree.