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.

2,846.

A parallel plate capacitor of area 10cm2 in vacuum has a capacitance of 10-2\(\mu\)F. What is the distance between the plates?(e = 9 x 10-12fm)

A.

9 x 10-13m

B.

9 x 10-7m

C.

9 x 10-3m

D.

9 x 107m

Correct answer is B

C = \(\frac {\varepsilon_o\ A}{d}\)

10-2 x 10-6 = \(\frac {9 \times 10 ^{-12}}{d}\) x 10-4

= 9 x 10-7m

2,847.

A current of 100mA passes through a conductor for 2 minutes. The quantity of electricity transported is

A.

200C

B.

50C

C.

12C

D.

0.002C

Correct answer is C

Q = it

= 100 x 10-3 x 2 x 60

= 12C

2,848.

The terminal voltage of a battery is 4.0V when supplying a current of 2.0A, and 2.0V when supplying a current of 3.0A. The internal resistance of the battery is

A.

0.5 \(\Omega\)

B.

1.0\(\Omega\)

C.

2.0\(\Omega\)

D.

4.0\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is C

E = 4 + 2r and E = 2 + 3r

therefore, r = 2\(\Omega\)

2,849.

A simple cell with mercury-amalgamated zinc electrode prevents

A.

local actions

B.

polarization

C.

buckling

D.

degradation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,850.

A current carrying conductor experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field because the

A.

conductor is magnetized

B.

magnetic field of the current interacts with external magnetic field

C.

force is due to the motor principle

D.

electric field of the current interacts with the external magnetic field

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.