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.

1,176.

If a positively charged glass-rod is used to charge an electroscope X by contact and an electroscope Y by induction, then

A.

X and Y will be negatively charge

B.

X and Y will be positively charged

C.

X will be negatively charged and Y positively charged

D.

X will be positively charged and Y negatively charged

E.

X will be positively charged and Y will remain uncharged

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,177.

The clinical thermometer differs from other mercury-in-glass thermometers because it has

I. a constriction
II. a wide range
III. a short range
IV. a narrow bore.

Which of the above are correct?

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

III and IV only

D.

I,II and III only

E.

I, III and IV only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,179.

Which of the following is NOT part of an a.c generator?

A.

Commutator

B.

Armature

C.

Field magnet

D.

Carbon brushes

E.

Slip rings

Correct answer is A

The general A.C. generator has all the listed components except the commutator.

1,180.