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.

2,606.

A galvanometer of resistance 20\(\Omega\) is to be provided with a shunt that \(\frac{1}{10}\) of the whole current in a circuit passes through the galvanometer. The resistance of the shunt is

A.

2.00\(\Omega\)

B.

2.22\(\Omega\)

C.

18.00\(\Omega\)

D.

18.22\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is B

\(\frac{1}{10}\)I x 20 = \(\frac{9}{10}\)I x Rs

Rs = 2.22\(\Omega\)

2,607.

When two parallel wires carry currents in opposite directions, the force on either wire is

A.

away from the other wire

B.

zero, because the currents cancel each other

C.

twice as much as when the currents are in the same direction

D.

towards the other wire

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,608.

The direction of the magnetic field at a point in the vicinity of a bar magnet is

A.

always towards the north pole of the magnet

B.

always away from the south pole of the magnet

C.

along the line joining the point to the neutral point

D.

in the direction the north pole of a compass needle would point

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,609.

A current of 0.5A flows through a resistor when connected to a 40-V battery. How much energy is dissipated in 2 minutes?

A.

1200J

B.

1500J

C.

2400J

D.

96000J

Correct answer is C

Electrical energy = IVT

= 0.5 x 40 x 2 x 60

= 2400J

2,610.

When a transformer has more secondary windings than primary windings, it?

A.

has a smaller secondary current

B.

has a greater power output

C.

is a step-down transformer

D.

increases the total energy output

Correct answer is A

A transformer that increases the voltage from primary to secondary (more secondary winding turns than primary winding turns) is called a step-up transformer.