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.

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The direction of induced current in a straight wire placed in magnetic field is determined by using?

A.

Fleming's right hand rule

B.

Maxwell's screw rule

C.

Faraday's law

D.

Lenz's law

Correct answer is D

Lenz's law, in electromagnetism, statement that an induced electric current flows in a direction such that the current opposes the change that induced it.

1,972.

One difference between a reactance and a resistance in an alternating current circuit is

A.

resistance is larger than reactance

B.

energy is not diaaipated in a reactance

C.

energy is stored in a resistance but not in a reactance

D.

the current in a reactance is lower than in the resistance

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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The maximum power dissipated by a 100\(\Omega\) resistor in a circuit is 4W. Calculate the voltage across the resistor

A.

10V

B.

20V

C.

25V

D.

400V

Correct answer is B

\(V^2 = PR = V = \sqrt{4} \times 100\)

= 20V

1,974.

A lamp is rated 240V 60W, calculate the resistance of its filament

A.

240\(\Omega\)

B.

360\(\Omega\)

C.

960\(\Omega\)

D.

1440\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is C

R = \(\frac{V^2}{P} = \frac{240^2}{60} = 960\Omega\)

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