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.

2,371.

The name given to the characteristics behavior of substances which set their length perpendicular to a strong magnetic field instead of in line with it is

A.

magnetization

B.

paramagnetism

C.

diamagnetism

D.

demagnetization

E.

ferromagnetism

Correct answer is C

If diamagnetic substances are placed in a non-uniform magnetic field, then the substances move towards the weaker side of the field from the stronger side.

When a rod of diamagnetic substance is suspended in a uniform magnetic field, it comes to rest with its length perpendicular to the directions of the field

2,372.

Any line or section through an advancing wave in which all the particles are in the same phase is called the

A.

wave length

B.

wave crest

C.

wave trough

D.

wave amplitude

E.

wave front

Correct answer is E

The wavefront of a time-varying field is the set of all points where the wave has the same phase of the sinusoid.

2,373.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the image in a plane mirror? The image is

A.

the same size as the object

B.

laterally inverted

C.

virtual

D.

magnified

E.

the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,374.

A pressure cooker saves both time and fuel in cooking because inside the cooker, the

A.

boiling point of water is raised

B.

pressure is constant

C.

heat is completely trapped

D.

temperature is evenly distributed

E.

volume of steam varies

Correct answer is A

When atmospheric pressure increases, the boiling point becomes higher, and when atmospheric pressure decreases (as it does when elevation increases), the boiling point becomes lower.

2,375.

The water at the bottom of a waterfall is slightly warmer than that at the top because part of the

A.

potential energy raises the water temperature

B.

water absorbs latent heat from the atmosphere

C.

kinetic energy is changed into internal energy

D.

dropping mass of water increases the heat capacity

E.

A and C above

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.