Physics questions and answers

Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

141.

An isotope has an initial activity of 120 Bq. 6 days later its activity is 15 Bq. The half-life is? 

A.

3 days

B.

2 days

C.

1 day

D.

4 days

Correct answer is B

The equation that establishes a relationship between the amount left undecayed

A, the initial amount, A0, and the number of half-lives that pass in a period of time t looks like this:

\(\frac{1}{2^n} * A_0  = A\)

\(\frac{1}{2^n} * 120 = 15\)

\(\frac{1}{2^n}\) = \(\frac{15}{120}\)

\(\frac{1}{2^n}\) = \(\frac{1}{8}\)

\(\frac{1}{2^n}\) = \(\frac{1}{2^3}\)

\(2^n = 2^3\) 

n = 3
:6days ÷ 3 = 2days

142.

Which of the following liquid is a poor conductor of electricity?

A.

Distilled water

B.

Tap water

C.

Sea water

D.

Drinking water

Correct answer is A

Distilled water is free of salts and is a poor conductor of electricity.

144.

Which of the following is not a consequence of hydrogen bubbles covering the copper plate of a primary cell?

A.

formation of hydrogen bubbles on the electrode

B.

increase in the resistance of the cell

C.

local action

D.

polarization

Correct answer is C

If the zinc used in the simple cell is of the impure commercial variety bubbles of hydrogen will be seen coming off the zinc. This is called local action

145.

The relationship between the coefficient of linear expansion \(\alpha\) and volumetric expansion (\(\gamma\)) is-----------------

A.

\(\gamma\) = \(\alpha ^{-3}\)

B.

\(\gamma\) = \(\alpha\)

C.

3\(\alpha\)

D.

\(\gamma\) = \(\alpha ^{3}\)

Correct answer is C

 volumetric expansion (γ) = 3x Linear expansion

146.

A car starts from rest and covers a distance of 40 m in 10 s. Calculate the magnitude of its acceleration

A.

3.20 ms\(^{-2}\)

B.

0.25 ms\(^{-2}\)

C.

0.80 ms\(^{-2}\)

D.

4.00 ms\(^{-2}\)

Correct answer is C

S = ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\)at\(^2\)

40 = 0 x 10 + \(\frac{1}{2}\)a x 10\(^2\)

50a = 40

a = \(\frac{40}{50}\)

= 0.8m/s\(^2\)

147.

Tyres are treaded to?

A.

increase weight of tyres

B.

increase friction

C.

increase its longevity

D.

look good

Correct answer is B

Tire treads provide your tires the ability to grip the road safely enhancing proper traction.

Helps your vehicle to be able to accelerate smoothly and as well to be able to brake more quickly.

148.

A bar magnet is placed near and lying along the axis of a solenoid connected to a galvanometer. The pointer of the galvanometer shows no deflection when?

A.

the magnet is moved towards the stationary solenoid

B.

there is no relative motion

C.

the magnet is moved away from the stationary solenoid

D.

the solenoid is moved away from the stationary magnet

Correct answer is B

If both the coil and the magnet are stationary, then there is no change in the magnetic flux and hence no current is induced in the coil.

149.

An object 40 cm high is 30cm from the pin hole camera. If the height of the image formed is 20 cm. What is the distance of the image from the pin height?

A.

15 cm

B.

70 cm

C.

40 cm

D.

40 cm

Correct answer is A

M → \(\frac{Hi}{Ho}\) = \(\frac{Di}{Do}\)

where M is the magnification, Hi is the height of the image, Ho is the height of the object, Di is the distance from the lens to the in-focus projected image, and Do is the distance from the object to the lens.

But Di = \(\frac{Hi * Do}{Ho}\) → \(\frac{20 * 30}{40}\)

Image distance(Di) = 15cm

150.

Consider the wave equation y = 5mm sin [1cm\(^{-1}\)x - 60s\(^{-1}\)t]. The wave number is?

A.

0.1 cm\(^{-1}\)

B.

10cm\(^{-1}\)

C.

1.0cm\(^{-1}\)

D.

2cm\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is C

The angular wave number k = \(\frac{2π}{λ}\) expresses the number of radians in a unit of distance.


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