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.

1,961.

Which of the following statements about the mass and the weight of a body is not correct? its

A.

mass is a scalar quantity

B.

weight is a function of the gravitational pull on it

C.

mass on earth and on the moon is the same

D.

weigh at the equatior and at the poles is the same

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,962.

The molecular structure of a liquid is such that

A.

the molecules have unlimited freedom of movement

B.

molecular movement is restricted to vibration only

C.

intermolecular collisions take place

D.

all molecules moves move with the same speed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,963.

The diagram above shows the resultant electric field pattern due to two electric point charges P and S. Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

P is negatively charged while S is positively charged

B.

P is positively charged while S is negatively charged

C.

both P and S are positively charge

D.

both P and Q are negatively charged

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,964.

Which of the following reactions represents nuclear fusion?

A.

\(^2_1H + ^2_1H \to ^3_2He + ^1_0n\)

B.

\(^235_92U + ^1_0n \to ^145_56Ba + ^90_36Kr \)

C.

\(^234_90TH \to ^0_-1n + ^3_2He + ^1_0Pa\)

D.

\(^238_92U \to ^4_2H \to ^3_2He + ^234_90Th\)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,965.

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

A.

very high temperature are required for fusion

B.

the raw material of fusion are not easily obtained

C.

energy obtained from fusion is relatively smaller

D.

the by product of fusion are very dangerous

Correct answer is C

Nuclear Fusion occurs at very high temperature. I.e Thermonuclear reaction.