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.

2,651.

A cell of internal resistance 2 ohms supplies current to a 6 ohms resistor. The efficiency of the cell is

A.

12.0%

B.

25.0%

C.

33.3%

D.

75.0%

Correct answer is D

Efficiency = \(\frac{IR}{I(R + r)}\) x 100

= \(\frac{6}{I(2 + 6)}\) x 100

= 75%

2,652.

A spectrum of sunlight is said to be impure when

A.

it is made of only three colours

B.

it has no red colour in it

C.

the different colours in it overlap

D.

it does not contain white light

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,653.

Which of the following statement is TRUE of ultraviolet, visible and infra-red rays?

A.

they are all electromagnetic waves with the same wavelength

B.

ultra-violet rays have shorter wavelengths than infra-red rays and produce flourescence

C.

infrared rays have shorter wavelength than visible light and produce the sensation of heat

D.

the wavelenghts increase in the sequence: visible, ultra-violet, infra-red

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,654.

When white light is dispersed by a spectrometer, the component having the shortest wavelength is

A.

orange

B.

green

C.

violet

D.

red

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,655.

Which of the following phenomena explains the formation of a mirage?

i. Reflection
ii. Refraction
iii. Diffraction

A.

i and ii only

B.

ii and iii only

C.

i and iii only

D.

i, ii, and iii only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.