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.

2,811.

If the refractive index of a medium in air is 2.0, what is the critical angle for this medium?

A.

30o

B.

42o

C.

45o

D.

50o

Correct answer is A

sin c = \(\frac{1}{n}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

c = sin-1\((\frac{1}{n})\)

= 30o

2,812.

The speed of light in air is 3 x 108ms-1. What is the speed in glass with a refractive index of 1.50?

A.

1.5 x 108ms-1

B.

3.0 x 108ms-1

C.

2.0 x 108ms-1

D.

6.0 x 108ms-1

Correct answer is C

1.5 = \(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{v}\)

v = 2.0 x 108ms-1

2,813.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about a long-sighted boy who does not put on glasses?

A.

He cannot see distant objects clearly

B.

Rays of light from a close object are focused in front of his retina

C.

His eye ball is too long

D.

Parallel rays of light are focused behind his retina

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,814.

A concave mirror has a radius of curvature of 36cm. At what distance from the mirror should an object be placed to give a real image three times the size of the object?

A.

12cm

B.

24cm

C.

48cm

D.

108cm

Correct answer is B

F = \(\frac{uv}{u + v}\)

v = 3u

18 = \(\frac{3u \times u}{3u + u}\)

u = 24cm

2,815.

When an object is placed very close to the pole of a concave mirror, the virtual image obtained is

A.

diminished and upright

B.

diminished and inverted

C.

enlarged and inverted

D.

enlarged and upright

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.