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.

2,066.

The Earth's magnetic equator passes through Jos in Nigeria. At Jos. the

A.

angle of variation is zero

B.

magnetic declination is 90o

C.

angle of dip is zero

D.

horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is zero

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,067.

An electric bulb is rated 60W, 220V. Calculate the resistance of its filament when it is operating normally

A.

296.7\(\Omega\)

B.

400.0\(\Omega\)

C.

512.2\(\Omega\)

D.

806.7\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

P = \(\frac{v^2}{P} = \frac{220^2}{100} = 806.7\Omega\)

2,068.

Three identical lamps each power 100W are connected in parallel across a potential difference of 250V. Calculate the current in the circuit

A.

7.5A

B.

2.5A

C.

1.2A

D.

0.8A

Correct answer is C

P = IV

I = \(\frac{P}{V} = \frac{3 \times 100}{250} = 1.2A\)

2,069.

What is the total energy stored by the capacitors?

A.

2.0 x 10-4J

B.

1.0 x 10-4J

C.

9.0 x 10-2J

D.

1.0 x 10-2J

Correct answer is D

Energy = \(\frac{1}{2}CV^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 10^{-6} \times 100^2\)

= 1.0 x 10-2J

2,070.

What is the effective capacitance in the circuit?

A.

2\(\mu F\)

B.

6\(\mu F\)

C.

18\(\mu F\)

D.

216\(\mu F\)

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{1}{c} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6}\)

= \(\frac{1 + 1 + 1}{6} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}\)

= 2\(\mu F\)