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.

3,051.

Where can a man place his face to get an enlarged image when using a concave mirror to shave?

A.

Between the centre of curvature and the principal focus

B.

At the principal focus

C.

Between the principal focus and the pole

D.

At the centre of curvature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,052.

The characteristic of a vibration that determines its intensity is the

A.

Frequency

B.

Overtone

C.

Wavelength

D.

Amplitude

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,053.

Which of the following factors will affect the velocity of sound?

A.

An increase in the pitch of the sound

B.

An increase in the loudness of the sound

C.

Wind travelling in the same direction of the sound

D.

A change in the atmospheric pressure at constant temperature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,054.

The equation of a wave traveling in a horizontal direction is expressed as y = 15 sin 2/5 (60t - x) what is its wave length?

A.

60m

B.

15m

C.

5m

D.

2m

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{\lambda}{2 \pi}\)

\(\frac{5}{2 \pi}\) = 5m