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.

2,401.

The resistance of an open series circuit is

A.

zero

B.

half the normal resistance of the circuit

C.

double the normal resistance of the circuit

D.

one

E.

infinite

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,402.

Which type of radiation does not NOT originate within the nucleus?

A.

alpha

B.

beta

C.

gamma

D.

neutron

E.

x-rays

Correct answer is E

x rays are emitted from processes outside the nucleus

2,403.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A.

charges generated on glass rubbed with silk are called negative

B.

charges in various media can be carried by protons detached from their atom

C.

the magnitude of any charge is a multiple of the charge of an electron

D.

the intensity of an electric field is a scalar quantity

E.

if 500 joules of work are required to move a 2-coulomb charge between two points, the potential difference between the two point is 100V

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,404.

The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are \(\frac{3}{2}\) and \(\frac{4}{3}\) respectively. The refractive index at the interface when a ray travels from water to glass is

A.

\(\frac{1}{2}\)

B.

\(\frac{8}{9}\)

C.

\(\frac{9}{8}\)

D.

\(\frac{17}{12}\)

E.

2

Correct answer is C

Ray travelling from water to glass;

\(\frac{\text{speed of light in air}}{\text{speed of light in glass}}\) = \(\frac{3}{2}\)

= 3 x 108ms-1

X = 2 x 108ms-1

\(\frac{\text{speed of light in air}}{\text{speed of light in water}}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\)

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

Y = 2.25 x 108ms-1

from water to glass;

Refractive = \(\frac{\text{speed of light in water}}{\text{speed of light in glass}}\)

= \(\frac{2.25 \times 10^8}{2.00 \times 10^8}\)

= 1.125

= \(\frac{9}{8}\)

2,405.

The driver in a motor car, of which the total mass is 800kg and which is traveling at 20ms-1, suddenly observes a stationary dog in his path 50m ahead. If the car brakes can exert a force of 2000N, what will most likely happen?

A.

the car will be able to stop immediately the driver notices the dog

B.

the car will stop 30m after hitting the dog

C.

the car will stop 20m in front of the dog

D.

the driver will quickly reverse the car

E.

the car will stop 5m beyond the dog

Correct answer is B

F=ma
2000=800 x a
a = \(\frac{2000}{800}\) → 2.5

V\(^2\)=u\(^2\)+2as
400=2 × 2.5 × S
S =400 ÷ 5 → 80
: 80 - 50 = 30
The car will stop 30m after hitting the dog