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.

2,161.

The direction of the magnetic field at a point in the vicinity of a bar magnetic is

A.

along the line joining the point to the neutral point

B.

always away from the south pole of the magnet

C.

opposite the direction of the resultant field at that point

D.

always towards the north pole of the magnet

E.

the direction towards which the north pole of a compass needle would point

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,162.

A proton of charge 1.6 x 1019C is projected into a uniform magnetic field of flux density with a constant speed of 1.6 x 106ms-1, calculate the magnitude of the force exerted on it by the field

A.

0.0N

B.

2.0 x 10-21N

C.

1.3 x 10-17N

D.

5.1 x 10-14N

E.

2.3 x 1013N

Correct answer is C

F = Bqv = 5.0 x 10-5 x 1.6 x 10-19 x 106

= 1.3 x 10-17

2,163.

Lenz's law of electromagnet states that

A.

the induced charge is constant for a fixed change of force

B.

a force is exerted on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field

C.

the magnitude of the induced e.m.f in a circuit is proportional to the rate of change of the number of lines of force linking the circuit

D.

the induced current in a conductor is in such a direction as to oppose the change producing it

E.

e.m.f. is induced in a circuit whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with the circuit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,165.

Calculate the resistance of the filament of lamp rated at 240V 60W

A.

240\(\Omega\)

B.

360\(\Omega\)

C.

960\(\Omega\)

D.

144\(\Omega\)

E.

2880\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is C

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