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.

2,856.

If the focal length of a camera lens is 20cm, the distance from the film at which the lens must be set to produce a sharp image of an object 100cm away is

A.

17cm

B.

20cm

C.

25cm

D.

100cm

Correct answer is C

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

20 = \(\frac{100 \times v}{100 + v}\)

v = 25cm

2,857.

Which of the following expressions gives the linear magnification produced by a concave mirror of radius of curvature r, if U and V are the object and image distances respectively?

A.

\(\frac{V}{r}\) - 1

B.

\(\frac{2V}{r}\) - 1

C.

\(\frac{U}{r}\) - 1

D.

\(\frac{2U}{r}\) - 1

Correct answer is B

F = \(\frac{r}{2}\) and v = mu

F = \(\frac{UV}{U + V}\)

\(\frac{r}{2}\) = \(\frac{U \times mu}{U + mu}\)

\(\frac{r}{2}\) = \(\frac{mu^2}{u(1 + m)}\)

\(\frac{r}{2} = \frac{mu}{1+m}\)

\(\frac{r}{2} = \frac{v}{1+m}\)

\(\frac{2v}{r} = 1+m\)

\(m = \frac{2v}{r} - 1\)

2,858.

Radio waves emitted from an antenna are picked up by a radar after reflection from an aircraft in 4 x 10-3S. How far is the aircraft from the antenna? [c = 3 x 108ms-1 ]

A.

6.0 x 102ms-1

B.

1.2 x 103km

C.

3.0 x 103km

D.

6.0 x 10 5km

Correct answer is D

Time = 1 x 4 x 10-3sec

distance = velocity x time

= 3 x 108 x 4 x 10-3

= 6 x 105m

2,859.

Which of the following waves can propagate through a vacuum?

A.

High velocity sound waves

B.

Ultrasonic waves

C.

Acoustic waves

D.

Infra-red waves

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,860.

Determine the distance between the consecutive antinodes XX if the wavelength is 60cm

A.

15cm

B.

30cm

C.

60cm

D.

120cm

Correct answer is B

Distance XX = \(\frac{1}{2}\)\(\lambda\)

= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{60}{1}\)

= 30cm