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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.

2,921.

Two parallel plates at a distance of 8.0 x 10-3m apart are maintained at a p.d of 600 volts with the negative plate earthed. What is the electric field strength?

A.

4.8 Vm-1

B.

75.0Vm-1

C.

4800.0Vm-1

D.

75000.0Vm-1

Correct answer is D

E = voltagedistance

= 6008×102

= 75000.0Vm-1

2,922.

Which of the following pairs of colours gives the widest separation in the spectrum of white light?

A.

Red and Violet

B.

Green and Yellow

C.

Red and Indigo

D.

Yellow and Violet

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,923.

A real object is placed at a distance ucm in front of a curved mirror of focal length fcm. If the image is upright and magnified, then the mirror is

A.

convex and u =2f

B.

concave and u = 2f

C.

convex and u = f

D.

concave and u = f

Correct answer is B

-The image formed by a concave lens is always virtual, erect and magnified.

-The image formed by a concave mirror can be real or virtual, enlarged or diminished, and erect or inverted, depending upon the distance of the object from the mirror

2,924.

What is the approximate critical angle for total internal reflection for diamond if the refractive index of diamond is 2.42?

A.

21o

B.

22o

C.

23o

D.

24o

Correct answer is D

SinC = 1nV2

SinC = 12.42

SinC =24o

2,925.

Total eclipse of the sun occurs when the

A.

earth is between the moon and the sun

B.

sun is between the moon and the earth

C.

moon is between the sun and the earth

D.

ozone layer is threatened

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.