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.

2,227.

A man standing 300m away from the wall sounds a whistle. The echo from the wall reaches him 1.8sec. later, calculate the velocity of sound in air

A.

540.0ms-1

B.

333.3ms-1

C.

270.0ms-1

D.

166.7ms-1

E.

83.3ms-1

Correct answer is B

V = \(\frac{2x}{t} = \frac{2 \times 300}{1.8}\)


= 333.33ms-1

2,228.

Which of the following statements is true of the diagram shown above?

A.

the two point, A and B are in phase

B.

distance AB is half the wavelength of the wave

C.

AC and BD are the amplitude of the wave

D.

the two points A and B represent the wave crests

E.

the wave has four crests

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,229.

The sound from a bell in an enclosed jar gradually faints away while the jar is being evacuated. Which of the following explains this observation?

A.

the pressure is reduced

B.

the sound waves are pumped out

C.

the waves are absorbed in the inner walls

D.

There is no more material medium

E.

the air is disturbed

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,230.

What type of motion does the skin of a talking drum perform when its being struck with the drum stick?

A.

random

B.

rational

C.

vibratory

D.

translational

E.

circular

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.