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.

2,177.

A converging lens of focal length 5cm is used as a magnifying glass by a man whose nearpoint is 35cm. Calculate the magnification given by the lens

A.

8

B.

7

C.

6

D.

5

E.

4

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}\)

= \(\frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{35} = \frac{30}{175}\)

U = \(\frac{175}{30}\) = 5.8m

\(\frac{v}{u} = \frac{35}{5.8}\)

= 6

2,178.

The images formed by diverging lenses are always

A.

diminished, virtual and inverted

B.

diminished, virtual and errect

C.

diminished inverted and real

D.

magnified, virtual and errect

E.

magnified, real and inverted

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,179.

What is the image distance of an object placed at a distance of 2f from a converging lens of focal length f?

A.

f/4

B.

f/2

C.

f

D.

2f

E.

4f

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,180.

The phenomenon which occurs when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another is called

A.

reflection

B.

polarisation

C.

interference

D.

diffraction

E.

refraction

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.