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.

1,696.

A concave mirror forms a magnified and errect image only when the object is placed

A.

at the centre of curvature

B.

at the focus

C.

between the focus and the pole of the mirror

D.

beyond the radius of curvature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,697.

The angle of incidence of a ray of light on a plane mirror is 55o. Determine the angle between the reflected ray and the mirror

A.

35o

B.

45o

C.

55o

D.

110o

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,698.

Light travelling through a small pinhole usually does not make a shadow with a distinct sharp edge because of

A.

diffraction

B.

interference

C.

reflection

D.

refraction

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,699.

Which of the following waves is not transverse

A.

light waves

B.

sound waves

C.

sea waves

D.

radio waves

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,700.

A boat is rocked by waves of speed 30ms-1 whose successive crest are 10m apart. Calculate the rate at which the boat recieves the waves

A.

30s-1

B.

10s-1

C.

3s-1

D.

1s-1

Correct answer is C

F = \(\frac{v}{\lambda} = \frac{30}{10} = 3s^{-1}\)