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.

21.

An electron moves from an energy level of -8.6 eV to another level of -3.5 eV. Determine the frequency of the absorbed radiation. [1 eV = 1.6 × \(10^{19}\) J, h = 6.6 × \(10^{34}\) Js]

A.

\( 2.93 \times 10^{15}\)Hz

B.

\( 3.59 \times 10^{16}\)Hz

C.

\( 5.39 \times 10^{15}\)Hz

D.

\( 1.24 \times 10^{15}\)Hz

Correct answer is D

h = \( 6.6 \times 10^{-34}\)Js, 1eV =  \( 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\)J, \(E_1\) = - 8.6eV, \(E_2\) = - 3.5eV, f = ?

ΔE = hf 

f = \(\frac{ΔE}{h}\)

ΔE =  \(E_2\) -  \(E_1\) = - 3.5eV - (- 8.6eV) = 5.1eV

but 5.1eV = 5.1 X \( 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\) = \( 8.16 \times 10^{-19}\)J

f =  \(\frac{8.16 \times 10^{-19}}{ 6.6 \times 10^{-34}}\)

Therefore, f =  \( 1.24 \times 10^{15}\)Hz

22.

The range of wavelengths of the infrared waves in an electromagnetic spectrum is \(10^{-3}\) m  to \(10^{-6}\)m. The wavelength of the radiation is

A.

longer than \(10^{-6} m\).

B.

shorter than \(10^{-6} m\).

C.

shorter than \(10^{3} m\).

D.

longer than \(10^{3} m\).

Correct answer is A

The range of wavelengths for infrared waves is given as \(10^{-3}\) m  to \(10^{-6}\)m. This means that the wavelength of the radiation is longer than \(10^{-6} m\) but shorter than \{10^{-3} m\). Therefore, the only correct option is that the wavelength is longer than \(10^{-6} m\).

23.

The ratio of maximum range to maximum height of a projectile is 4. Determine the angle of projection.

A.

\(30^0\)

B.

\(60^0\)

C.

\(45^0\)

D.

\(0^0\)

Correct answer is C

Maximum Range R = \(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}\)

maximum height H = \(\frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g}\)

But R : H = 4

\(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}\) :  \(\frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g}\) = 4

\(\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g} \times\frac{2g}{u^2sin^2\theta}\) = 4

 \(\frac{2sin2\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4 

since 2sinΘ = 2sinΘcosΘ

 \(\frac{2 \times 2sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4 

 \(\frac{4sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 4 

\(\frac{sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta}\) = 1

\(\frac{cos\theta}{sin\theta}\) = 1

\(\frac{sin\theta}{cos\theta}\) = 1 

\(tan \theta\) = 1

\(\theta = tan^{-1}1\) = 45°

24.

A charge of 10 C is transferred across a potential difference of 220 V. Determine the work done.

A.

22J

B.

2200J

C.

210J

D.

230J

Correct answer is B

The work done in moving a charge across a potential difference is given by the formula W = QV, where W is the work done, Q is the charge and V is the potential difference. Substituting the given values, we get W = 10 C * 220 V = 2200 J. Hence, the work done is 2200 J.

25.

A sound of frequency 512 Hz reaches a listener 100 m away. If the sound travels in air at s.t.p., what is its wavelength?
[speed of sound in air = 331 m/s]

A.

1.550m

B.

0.646m

C.

5.120m

D.

0.195m

Correct answer is B

f = 512Hz, V = 331m/s    λ  = ?

V = f λ 

λ  = \(\frac{v}{f} = \frac{331}{512}\)

λ  = 0.646m.

26.

The diagram above illustrates a velocity-time graph. Determine the distance between X and Y.

A.

80.0m

B.

160.0m

C.

40.0m

D.

10.0m

Correct answer is B

Distance between X and Y is the area of rectangular portion of the velocity-time graph.
XY = 40 × (8 - 4) = 40 × 4
∴ XY = 160 m

27.

In an RLC series circuit at resonance, the voltages across the resistor and the inductor are 30 V and 40 V respectively. Determine the voltage across the capacitor.

A.

50V

B.

30V

C.

70V

D.

40V

Correct answer is D

At resonance, the inductive reactance is equal to the capacitive reactance. This means that the voltage across the inductor is also equal to the voltage across the capacitor.

Therefore, the voltage across the capacitor is 40 V.

28.

The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a

A.

Plane mirror

B.

cylindrical mirror

C.

concave mirror

D.

convex mirror

Correct answer is C

The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a concave mirror.

Concave mirrors are curved inwards and produce a magnified image of the object placed within its focus and pole. This is why dentists use concave mirrors to examine teeth, as it allows them to see the teeth in more detail.

29.

Which of the following statements about a ferromagnetic material is correct? It

A.

has a high susceptibility.

B.

attracts non-magnetic materials.

C.

has low relative permeability.

D.

repels other magnetic materials.

Correct answer is A

The correct statement about a ferromagnetic material is:

It has a high susceptibility.

Ferromagnetic materials are characterized by having a high susceptibility, which means they are strongly attracted to magnetic fields. When placed in a magnetic field, ferromagnetic materials become magnetized and can themselves exhibit strong magnetic properties, attracting other magnetic materials. Ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, are commonly used in the construction of permanent magnets and electromagnets due to their strong response to magnetic fields.