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.

2,806.

Which of the following factors has no effect on the e.m.f. of a primary cell?

A.

temperature

B.

size of the cell

C.

nature of the plate

D.

nature of the electrolyte

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,807.

When an ebolite rod is rubbed with fur, it has

A.

no charge at all

B.

a negative charge

C.

a positive charge

D.

negative and positive charges

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,808.

Calculate the force acting on an electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C placed in an electric field of intensity 108Vm-1

A.

1.6 x 10-11N

B.

1.6 x 10-14N

C.

1.6 x 10-16N

D.

1.0 x 10-16N

Correct answer is A

F = EQ

1.6 x 10-19 x 108

= 1.6 x 10-11N

2,809.

The angle between the direction of the earth's magnetic field and the horizontal is called the

A.

angle of deviation

B.

magnetic declination

C.

magnetic meridian

D.

angle of dip

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,810.

Which of the following arrangements of the components of electromagnetic spectrum is in ascending order of wavelengths?

A.

Gamma rays, ultraviolet rays, X- rays, infra - red rays

B.

Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, infra-red rays

C.

infra-red rays, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, gamma rays

D.

Gamma rays, ultraviolet rays, infra-red rays, X-rays

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.