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.

2,956.

Two 50\(\mu\)F parallel plate capacitors are connected in series. The combined capacitor is then connected across a 100-V battery. The charge on each plate of the capacitor is

A.

5.00 x 10-5C

B.

2.50 x 10-3C

C.

1.25 x 10-3C

D.

1.00 x 10-2C

Correct answer is D

For series, C = \(\frac{50 \times\ 50}{50 + 50}\)

C= 25\(\mu\)F

Q = CV

Q = 25 x 100 x 10-3

Q = 2.5 x 10-3C

2,957.

In a meter bridge experiment, two resistor 2\(\Omega\) and 3\(\Omega\) occupy the left and right gaps respectively. Find the balance point from the left side of the bridge

A.

20cm

B.

40cm

C.

60cm

D.

80cm

Correct answer is B

Let the point be x

\(\frac{2}{x}\) = \(\frac{3}{100 - x}\)

making x subject of formula,

2(100 - x) = 3x

200 - 2x = 3x

200 = 3x + 2x

200 = 5x

divide both side by 5

x = 40cm

2,958.

If 8 x 10\(^{-2}\) J of work is required to move 100\(\mu\)C of charge from a point X to a point Y in an electrical circuit, the potential difference between X and Y is

A.

4.0 x 102 v

B.

4.0 x 104 v

C.

8.0 x 102 v

D.

8.0 x 10-2 v

Correct answer is C

V = \(\frac{W}{Q}\)

V = \(\frac{8 \times\ 10^{-2}}{100 \times\ 10^{-6}}\)

V = 8.0 x 10\(^2\) v

2,959.
2,960.

Three electric cells each of e.m.f 1.5V and internal resistance of 1.0\(\Omega\) are connected in parallel across an external resistance of \(\frac{2}{3}\)\(\Omega\). Calculate the value of the current in the resistor

A.

0.5 A

B.

0.9 A

C.

1.5 A

D.

4.5 A

Correct answer is C

E.m.f = 1.5

r = \(\frac{1 \times\ 1 \times 1}{(1 \times\ 1) + (1 \times\ 1) + (1 \times\ 1)}\)

r = \(\frac{1}{3}\)\(\Omega\)

I = \(\frac{E.m.f}{r + R}\)

I = \(\frac{1.5}{\frac{1}{3}\ + \frac{2}{3}}\)

I = 1.5A