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.

2,311.

It is known that a neutron exists in a light atomic nucleus. Which of the following also exists in the nucleus?

A.

an electron

B.

a \(\beta\)-particle

C.

an \(\alpha\)-particle

D.

a proton

E.

an atom

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,312.

A body is released from rest and allowed to fall freely from a given height under gravity. The kinetic energy at its half-way point is?

A.

a little above half of its initial energy

B.

a little below half of its initial energy

C.

a half of its initial energy

D.

a little above its initial energy

E.

a little below its initial energy

Correct answer is C

Energy for complete distance is twice the energy for half  the distance

2,313.

On which of the following is the operation of a moving coil galvanometer based?

A.

Magnetic effect of electric current

B.

Electromagnetic induction

C.

Chemical reaction produced by electricity

D.

Force on current carrying conductor in a magnetic field

E.

Electrical energy and power

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,314.

The speed of light in air is 3 x 108ms-1. If the refractive index of light from air-to-water is \(\frac{4}{3}\), then which of the following is the correct value of the speed of light in water?

A.

4 x 108ms-1

B.

2.25 x 108ms-1

C.

\(\frac{4}{9}\) x 108ms-1

D.

2.25 x 102ms-1

E.

4.33 x 108ms-1

Correct answer is B

Air to water = \(\frac{\text{speed in air}}{\text{speed in water}}\)

\(\frac{4}{3}\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{V}\)

4V = 3(3 x 108)

V = \(\frac{3(3 \times 10^8)}{4}\)

V = 2.25 x 108ms-1