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.

2,071.

As the plates of a charged variable capacitor are moved closer together, the potential difference between them

A.

increased

B.

decrease

C.

remains the same

D.

is doubled

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,072.

The magnitude of the gravitational force between two particles 0.10m apart is 10N. If the distance between them is increased to 0.20m, calculate the magnitude of the new force

A.

40.0N

B.

20.0N

C.

5.0N

D.

2.5N

Correct answer is D

\(g_1 = \frac{Gm_1m_2}{r^2_1}\)

\(m_1m_2 = \frac{gr^2_1}{G}\)

\(g_2 = \frac{Ggr^2_1}{Gr^2_2} = \frac{10 \times 0.1^2}{0.2^2}\)

= 2.5N

2,073.

If the frequency of the tuning fork at resonance is 256Hz, calculate the frequency of vibration of the wire when the tension in the wire is increased to 196N

A.

130.6Hz

B.

182.9Hz

C.

358.4Hz

D.

501.8Hz

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{f}{256} = \sqrt{\frac{196}{100}}\)

f = \(\sqrt{\frac{256^2 \times 196}{100}}\)

= 356.4Hz

2,075.

Which of the following statements about sound is correct?

A.

when sound travels from air to a denser medium, it is refracted away from the normal at the point of incidence

B.

sound travels faster in air than in water

C.

the wavelength of sound changes when it travels from to water

D.

the frequency of it travels from air to water

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.