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.

2,566.

A simple pendulum with a period of 2.0s has its length doubled. Its new period is

A.

1.00s

B.

1.41s

C.

0.3s

D.

2.83s

E.

4.00s

Correct answer is D

Using \(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\) = \(\sqrt\frac{L_1}{L_2}\)

\(\frac{2}{T_2}\) = \(\sqrt\frac{L_1}{2L_1}\)

T2 = 2.83sec

2,567.

Which of the following is most strongly deflected by magnetic field?

A.

\(\gamma\) - rays

B.

X- particle

C.

\(\beta\) - particles

D.

X - rays

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,568.

The wavelength of ultraviolet radiation is 400nm. If the speed of light in air is 3 x 108ms-1, then the frequency of the ultraviolet radiation is

A.

1.3 x 1015Hz

B.

7.5 x 105Hz

C.

1.2 x 1011Hz

D.

7.5 x 1014Hz

Correct answer is D

F = \(\frac{V}{\lambda}\)

= \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{400 \times 10^{-9}}\)

= 75 x 1015Hz

= 7.5 x 10^14 Hz

2,569.

If the inclination at Ibadan is 7oS, this means that

A.

the angle between the geographic meridian and the magnetic meridian at Ibadan is 7o

B.

the earth's magnetic intensity at Ibadan makes angle 7o with the horizontal direction

C.

the earth's magnetic intensity at Ibadan makes angle 7o with the horizontal direction

D.

the north pole of a magnetic needle dips downward at Ibadan

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,570.

The sign of the change on a charged glass rod may be determined with

A.

a charged electroscope

B.

an uncharged electroscope

C.

a galvanometer

D.

an electrometer

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.