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.

2,817.

What is the frequency of the sound made by a siren having a disc with 32 holes and making 25 revolution per seconds?

A.

80Hz

B.

600Hz

C.

800Hz

D.

1600Hz

Correct answer is C

No of holes x Revolution

F = NH x NR

= 32 x 25

= 800Hz

2,818.

A note is the octave of another note if it has

A.

a frequency twice that of the first note

B.

frequency half that of the first note

C.

the same fundamental frequency as the first one

D.

a frequency frequency eight times that of the first note

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,819.

Which of the following characteristics of a wave is used in the measurement of the depth of the sea?

A.

diffraction

B.

interference

C.

refraction

D.

reflection

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,820.

The equation of a wave is y = 0.005 sin[x(0.5X - 200t)] where x and y are in meters and t is in seconds. What is the velocity of the wave?

A.

4000ms-1

B.

400ms-1

C.

250ms-1

D.

40ms-1

Correct answer is B

y = 0.005 sin[x(0.5X - 200t)]

compare to Y = A sin(kx - wt)

\(\lambda\) = \(\frac{2\pi}{k}\) and F = \(\frac{w}{2\pi}\)

V= \(\lambda\)F

= \(\frac{2\pi}{0.5}\) x \(\frac{200}{2\pi}\)

= 400ms-1