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.

3,001.

Which of the following are true about the infra-red radiation?

i. it is invisible
ii. it is called heat ray
iii. its frequency is higher than that of blue light
iv. it travels as a transverse wave

A.

i, ii, iii and iv

B.

i, ii, iv only

C.

i, iii, iv only

D.

ii, iii, iv only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,002.

A man wears convex lens glasses of focal length 30cm in order to correct his eye defect. instead of the optimum 25cm, his least distance of distinct vision is

A.

14cm

B.

28cm

C.

75cm

D.

150cm

Correct answer is A

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

F = +ve

v = -ve

30 = \(\frac {25 {\times} (-v)}{25 - (-v)}\)
v = \(\frac {25 {\times} (-v)}{25+v}\)
v = 14cm

(Note that either negative or positive values go to show the positioning and hence, they are not a strong necessity in your final answer.)

3,003.

The displacement d produced in a glass block of thickness t and refractive index n when an object is viewed through it is

A.

t – n

B.

t (1 + 1/n)

C.

t (1-1/n)

D.

t (1/n - 1)

Correct answer is C

n = \(\frac {\text{real depth}}{\text {apparent depth}{}}\)

n = \(\frac {t}{t-d}\)

\(\frac{t - d}{1}\) = \(\frac{t}{n}\)

-d = \(\frac{t}{n}\) - t

d = - \(\frac{t}{n}\) + t

d = t - \(\frac{t}{n}\)

d =t (1 - \(\frac{1}{n}\))

3,004.

The most suitable type of mirror used for the construction of the search light is the?

A.

concave mirror

B.

convex mirror

C.

spherical mirror

D.

parabolic mirror

Correct answer is D

In optics, parabolic mirrors are used to gather light in reflecting telescopes and solar furnaces, and project a beam of light in flashlights, searchlights, stage spotlights, and car headlights.

3,005.

An object is placed in front of two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 0o. If the total number of images formed is 7, Find the value of \(\theta\)

A.

30o

B.

45o

C.

51o

D.

90o

Correct answer is B

Number of image = \(\frac{360}{\theta}\) -1

7 = \(\frac{360}{\theta}\) -1

thus,\(\theta\) = 45o