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.

2,011.

If a radioactive atom emits a beta particle, Its mass number

A.

increases by one

B.

remains the same

C.

decreases by one

D.

increases by two

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,012.

In a model of the hydrogen atom, the energy levels Wn are given by the formula Wn = -\(\frac{R}{n^2}\), where n is an integer and R is a constant. Determine the energy released in the transition from n = 3 to n = 2.

A.

\(\frac{R}{5}\)

B.

-\(\frac{R}{4}\)

C.

\(\frac{5R}{36}\)

D.

\(\frac{-5R}{36}\)

Correct answer is C

Given that W = -\(\frac{R}{n^2}\)

from n = 3 to n = 2.

-\(\frac{R}{3^2}\) - (-\(\frac{R}{2^2}\))

-\(\frac{R}{9}\) - (-\(\frac{R}{4}\))

-\(\frac{R}{9}\) + \(\frac{R}{4}\);

with LCM 36

\(\frac{-4R  + 9R}{36}\)

= \(\frac{5R}{36}\)

2,013.

Calculate the inductance L, of the coil in the circuit diagram shown above

A.

3.8H

B.

0.6H

C.

0.4H

D.

0.2H

Correct answer is B

XL = \(\frac{V}{I} = \frac{240}{2} = 120\Omega\)

L = \(\frac{X_L}{2 \pi f}\)

= \(\frac{120 \times \pi}{2 \times \pi \times 100}\)

= 0.6H

2,014.

A freely-suspended magnet swinging in a horizontal plane comes to rest with its axis pointing approximately

A.

north-south

B.

south-west

C.

north-east

D.

south-east

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.