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.

251.

The process of energy production in the sun is?

A.

nuclear fission

B.

nuclear fusion

C.

electron collision

D.

radioactive decay

Correct answer is B

The process of energy production in the sun is generally by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei, the reaction of which takes place at a tremendous high temperature.

252.

A 2H inductor has negligible resistance and is connected to a \(\frac{50}{\pi}\) Hz A.C supply. The reactance of the inductor is?

A.

200\(\Omega\)

B.

50\(\Omega\)

C.

\(\frac{100}{\pi}\)

D.

\(\frac{25}{\pi \Omega}\)

Correct answer is A

Given;

L = 2H
F = \(\frac{50}{\pi}\) H\(_{2}\)
X\(_{L}\) = ?

X\(_{L}\) = 2\(\pi\)fL = 2\(\pi\) x \(\frac{50}{\lambda}\) x 2

= 200\(\Omega\)

253.

An astronomical telescope is said to be in normal adjustment when the?

A.

eye is accommodated

B.

focal length of an object lens is longer than that of eye piece

C.

final image is at the near point of eye

D.

final image is at infinity

Correct answer is D

A normal arrangement is an arrangement where the principal focus of objective coincides with the eyepiece so that the final image is at infinity

254.

The velocities of light in air and glass are 3.0 x 10\(^8\)ms\(^{-1}\) and 2.0 x 10\(^8\)ms\(^{-1}\) respectively. If the angle of refraction is 30º, the sine of the angle of incidence is? 

A.

0.33

B.

0.50

C.

0.67

D.

0.75

Correct answer is D

\(\frac{\text {sin i}}{\text {sin r}}\) = \(\frac{\text {velocity in air}}{\text {velocity in glass}}\)

\(\frac{\text {sin i}}{\text {sin 30}}\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10^{8}}{2 \times 10^{8}}\)

Sin i = \(\frac{3}{4}\) = 0.75

255.

The inside portion of part of a hollow metal sphere of diameter 20cm is polished. The portion will therefore form a?

A.

concave mirror of focal length 5cm

B.

concave mirror of focal length 10cm

C.

convex mirror of focal length 5cm

D.

convex mirror of focal length 10cm

Correct answer is C

Concave Mirror: It is a spherical mirror whose outer surface is polished and inner or concave side is reflecting surface.

Convex Mirror: It is a spherical mirror whose inner surface is polished and outer side or convex side is the reflecting surface.

f = \(\frac{m}{4}\) = f = \(\frac{d}{4}\)

f = \(\frac{20}{4}\) = 5cm