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.

2,601.

Which of the following represents the correct precision if the length of a piece of wire is measured with a meter rule?

A.

35mm

B.

35.0mm

C.

35.00mm

D.

35.01mm

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,602.

A radioactive sample initially contains N atoms. After three half-lives the number of atoms that have disintegrated is

A.

\(\frac{N}{8}\)

B.

\(\frac{3N}{8}\)

C.

\(\frac{5N}{8}\)

D.

\(\frac{7N}{8}\)

Correct answer is D

N \(\to\) \(\frac{N}{2}\) \(\to\) \(\frac{N}{4}\) \(\to\) \(\frac{N}{8}\)

 Number of atoms left = 1-1/8=\(\frac{7N}{8}\)

2,603.

Isotopes are nuclei which have

A.

the same number of nuetrons and electrons

B.

equal number of electrons and protons

C.

the same atomic number but different number of neutrons

D.

the same number of total particles

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,604.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of photoelectric effect?

A.

it cannot occur in liquids

B.

the energy of the emitted electrons is independent of the work function of the surface

C.

the energy of the emitted electron depends on the wavelength of the incident light

D.

the greater the intensity of the incuident light, the greater the incident of the emitted electron

Correct answer is C

The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits a material.

The frequency of the incident light on the substance determines the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.

The number of electrons emitted and the intensity of light incident are proportional to each other.

2,605.

What type of reaction is represented by the following scheme? \( ^2 _1X \) + \( ^{2} _{1}Y \) + \( ^{3} _{2}Z \) + \( ^{1} _{0}n \) + energy

A.

Fusion reaction

B.

Fission reaction

C.

Chain reaction

D.

Radioactive decay

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.