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.

2,461.

If the force of a charge of 0.2 coulomb in an electric field is 4N, then the electric field intensity of the field is

A.

0.8

B.

0.8N/C

C.

20.0N/C

D.

4.2N/C

Correct answer is C

Field intensity = \(\frac{force}{charge}\)

\(\frac{4}{0.2}\) = 20N/C

2,462.

The speed of light in vacuum is 3.0 x 108ms-1. If the refractive index of a transparent liquid is \(\frac{4}{3}\), then the speed of light in the liquid is

A.

0.44 x 10 8ms-1

B.

2.25 x 10 8ms-1

C.

3.0 x 10 8ms-1

D.

4.0 x 10 8ms-1

E.

4.33 x 10 8ms-1

Correct answer is B

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

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

v = 2.25 x 108ms-1

2,463.

Which of the following best describes the energy changes which take place when a steam engine drives a generator which lights a lamp?

A.

heat \( \to \) light \( \to \) sound \( \to \) kinetic

B.

kinetic \( \to \) light \( \to \) heat \( \to \) electricity

C.

heat \( \to \) kinetic\( \to \) electricity \( \to \) heat \( \to \) light

D.

electricity \( \to \) kinetic \( \to \) heat \( \to \) light

E.

heat \( \to \) sound \( \to \) kninetic \( \to \) electricity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,464.

The difference of potential between the terminals of cells is 2.2 volts. When a 4ohm resistor is connected across the terminals of this cells, the potential difference is 2 volts. What is the internal resistance of the cell?

A.

0.10 ohms

B.

0.25 ohms

C.

0.40 ohms

D.

2.50 ohms

E.

4.00 ohms

Correct answer is C

IR = 2 and Ir = 0.2

I = \(\frac{2}{R}\) ; I = \(\frac{0.2}{r}\)

\(\frac{2}{4}\) = \(\frac{0.2}{r}\)

r = 0.4\(\Omega\)

2,465.

An electric current of 3Aflowing through an electric heating elements of resistance 20 embedded in 1,000g of an oil raises the temperature of the oil by 10oC in 10 seconds then the specific heat capacity of the oil is

A.

1.8Jg-1oC

B.

0.6Jg-1oC

C.

0.18Jg-1oC

D.

18Jg-1oC

E.

0.06Jg-1oC

Correct answer is C

Heat energy = Electrical energy

mc\(\Omega\) = I2RTt

1000 x c x 10 = 3 x 3 x 20 x 10

0.18Jg-1oC