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.

2,996.

A parallel plate capacitor has a common plate area of 5 x 10\(^{-8}\)m2 and plate separation of 2 x 10\(^3\)m, Assuming free space,

What is the capacitance? [\(\varepsilon\)o = 9.0 X 10-\(^{-12}\)C2N-1m-2]

A.

2.25 x 10-17F

B.

4.50 x 10-17F

C.

2.25 x 10-16F

D.

4.50 x 10-16F

Correct answer is A

C = \(\frac{{\varepsilon}_oA}{d}\)

= \(\frac{5{\times} 10^{-8} {\times} 10^{-12}{\times} 9}{2 {\times}10^{-3}}\)

= 22.5 x 10-17F

2,997.
2,998.

Which of the following can be used to reduce local action in a Laclanche cell?

A.

A carbon rod as the positive pole

B.

Pure zinc as the negative pole

C.

Potassium permanganate solution in contact with the positive pole

D.

common salt solution

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,999.

An ebonite rod rubbed with fur attracts a glass rod rubbed with silk because

A.

ebonite has a negative charge while glass has a positive charge

B.

ebonite has a positive charge while glass has a negative charge

C.

both have negative charges

D.

both have positive charges

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,000.

The force of repulsion between two point positive charges 5\(\mu\)C and 8\(\mu\)C separated at a distance of 0.02 map art is. [\(\frac{1}{4{\pi}{\varepsilon}_o}\) = 9 x 109Nm2C-2]

A.

1.8 x 10-10N

B.

9.0 x 10-8N

C.

9.0 x 102N

D.

4.5 x 103N

Correct answer is C

F =\(\frac{1}{4{\pi}{\varepsilon}_o}\) x \(\frac {q_1q_2}{r^2}\)

F =\(\frac {5 {\times} 10 {\times} 8 {\times} 10}{0.002 {\times} 0.002}\) x 9 x 10

F = 900N