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.

2,961.

The electromagnetic waves that are sensitive to temperature changes are

A.

X-rays

B.

Gamma-rays

C.

Ultra-violet rays

D.

Infra-red rays

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,963.

A boy on looking into a mirror observed that his face appeared to have grown bigger. The boy must have been looking at a

A.

convex mirror with his face at the focus

B.

concave mirror with his face between the focus and the mirror

C.

concave mirror with his face at the focus

D.

convex mirror with his face between the focus and the mirror

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,964.

If the load at the end of a sonometer wire is immersed in a bucket of water, the original fundamental frequency of the wire could be restored by

A.

decrease the length of the wire

B.

increasing the length of the wire

C.

increasing the mass per unit length of the wire

D.

changing the temperature of the wire

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,965.

The colours seen in the thin films of oil on the road and in soap bubbles are due to

A.

reflection

B.

interference

C.

diffraction

D.

polarization

Correct answer is B

A simple form of interference pattern is obtained if two plane waves of the same frequency intersect at an angle. Interference is essentially an energy redistribution process.