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.

2,616.

An object 3.0cm high is placed 60.0cm from a converging lens whose focal length is 20.0cm. Calculate the size of the image formed

A.

0.5cm

B.

1.5cm

C.

2.0cm

D.

6.0cm

Correct answer is B

F = \(\frac{UV}{U + V}\)

20 = \(\frac{60 \times V}{60 + V}\)

V = 30cm

similarly, \(\frac{U}{V}\) = \(\frac{\text{height of object}}{\text{height of image}}\)

\(\frac{60}{30}\) = \(\frac{3}{h}\)

h = 1.5cm

2,617.

If an object is placed in front of two mirrors inclined at 90o, how many images will be formed?

A.

five

B.

four

C.

three

D.

two

Correct answer is C

n = \(\frac{360}{\theta}\) - 1

= 360 - 1

= 3 images

2,618.

When the length I of a piece of wire under constant tension is varied, the relationship of the frequency of the vibration f\(\alpha\)/ is

A.

f\(\alpha\)/

B.

f\(\alpha \frac{1}{I^2}\)

C.

f \(\alpha\sqrt I\)

D.

f\(\alpha \frac{1}{1}\)

Correct answer is D

F = \(\frac{1}{2L}\sqrt\frac{T}{m}\)

2,619.

Which of the following statements supports the assumption that light travels in straight lines?

A.

light can be diffracted

B.

a source of light produces distinct shadows of opaque objects

C.

a source of light produces interference patterns on a suitably placed screen

D.

light can be reflected

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,620.

The lowest note emitted by a stretched string has a frequency of 40Hz. How many overtones are there between 40Hz and 150Hz?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Correct answer is B

The fundamental frequency (Fo) =  40Hz

First overtone f1 = 2 \(\times\) 40 = 80

Second overtone f2 = 3 \(\times\) 40 = 120

Third overtone f3 = 4 \(\times\) 40 = 160.

Hence there are just two overtones between 40Hz and 150Hz