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.

2,801.
2,802.

The heat produced in a conductor carrying an electric current is

A.

inversely proportional to the current and the resistance

B.

directly proportional to the current, resistance and the time

C.

inversely proportional to of the resistance, current and the time

D.

directly proportional to the square of the current, the resistance and the time

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,803.

Which of the following apparatus will require the smallest fuse rating for its protection?

A.

60W, 240V

B.

60W, 40V

C.

40W, 12V

D.

40W, 5V

Correct answer is A

I = \(\frac{P}{V}\) = \(\frac{60}{240}\) = 0.25A

I = \(\frac{P}{V}\) = \(\frac{60}{40}\) = 1.5A

I = \(\frac{P}{V}\) = \(\frac{40}{12}\) = 3.3A

I = \(\frac{P}{V}\) = \(\frac{40}{5}\) = 8A

2,804.

A 5-v battery is connected across the plates of a 2.0\(\mu\)F uncharged parallel plate capacitor. The charge on the capacitor after a long time is

A.

2.5\(\mu\)C

B.

10.0\(\mu\)C

C.

20.0\(\mu\)C

D.

50.0\(\mu\)C

Correct answer is B

Q = cv

= 2 x 10-6 x 5

= 10 x 10-6C

= 10.0\(\mu\)C

2,805.

A wire of length 15m made of a material of resistivity 1.8 x 10-6\(\Omega\)m has a resistance of 0.27\(\Omega\). Determine the area of the wire

A.

1.5 x 10-4m2

B.

1.0 x 10-4m2

C.

2.7 x 10-5m2

D.

7.3 x 10-6m2

Correct answer is B

Resistivity = \(\frac{\text {Resiatance x Area}}{length}\)

1.6 x 10-6 = \(\frac{15 \times Area}{0.27}\)

Area = 1.0 x 10-4m2