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.

2,206.

Which of the following has the highest surface tension?

A.

cold water

B.

soapy water

C.

warm water

D.

oily water

E.

salty water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,208.

The half-life of a radioactive substance is 2 seconds. Calculate the decay constant

A.

0.035s-1

B.

0.151s-1

C.

0.347s-1

D.

0.576s-1

E.

1.386s-1

Correct answer is C

\(\lambda = \frac{0.693}{T_{\frac{1}{2}}} = \frac{0.693}{2}\)

= 0.347s-1

2,209.

An electron charge 1.6 x 10-19C is accelerated in vacuum from rest at zero volt towards a plate at 40k V. Calculate the kinetic energy of the electron

A.

4.0 x 10-26J

B.

4.0 x 10-21J

C.

6.4 x 10-20J

D.

3.2 x 10-15J

E.

2.5 x 10-20J

Correct answer is D

E = \(\frac{1}{2}QV = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 40000\)

= 3.2 x 10-15J

2,210.

When a metal surface is irradiated, photoelectrons may be ejected from the metal. The kinetic energy of the ejected electrons depends on the

A.

source of the radiation

B.

intensity of the radiation

C.

detection device for the electrons

D.

amplitude of the radiation

E.

frequency of the radiation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.