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.

1,721.

Which of the following properties of a steel bar can be measured in terms of the dimension of length only?

A.

weight

B.

density

C.

pressure

D.

volume

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,722.

In which of the following states of matter do the molecules vibrate about their mean positions?

A.

liquids only

B.

solids only

C.

liquids and gasses only

D.

solids, liquids and gases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,723.

A radioactive element has a decay constant of 0.077s-1. Calculate its half-life

A.

13.0s

B.

9.0s

C.

5.1s

D.

0.5s

Correct answer is B

\(t_{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{0.693}{\lambda} = \frac{0.693}{0.077} = 9s\)

1,724.

Control in nuclear reactors is effected with boron rods because rhe rods have the ability to

A.

absorb electrons

B.

absorb neutron

C.

accelerate electrons

D.

slow down neutrons

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,725.

Nuclear fission is preffered to nuclear fusion in the generation of energy because

A.

very high temperature are required for fusion

B.

the raw materials for fusion are easily obtained

C.

energy obtained from fusion is relatively small

D.

the by-products of fusion is very dangerous

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.