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.

3,156.

An atom radiates 1.5 x \(10^{-19}\)J of energy when an electron jumps from one energy level to another. What is the wavelength of the emitted radiation? (Planck’s constant =6.6 x \(10^{-34}\)Js. Speed of light in air=3 x \(10^{8}ms^{-1}\)

A.

1.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m

B.

2.98 x \(10^{-6}\)m

C.

3.32 x \(10^{-6}\)m

D.

6.82 x \(10^{-6}\)m

E.

8.01 x \(10^{-6}\)m

Correct answer is A

\(E=\lambda v=\frac{hc}{\lambda}\Rightarrow\lambda=\frac{hc}{E}={6.6 \times10^{-34}\times3\times10^8}{1.5\times10^{-19}}\\=1.32\times10^{-6}\)

3,157.

In a nuclear reaction, the mass defect is 2 x \(10^{-6}\)g. Calculate the energy released given that the velocity of light is 3 x \(10^{8}ms^{-1}\)

A.

9 x \(10^{7}\)J

B.

1.8 x \(10^{8}\)J

C.

1.8 x \(10^{9}\)J

D.

9 x \(10^{-10}\)J

E.

3.6 x \(10^{11}\)J

Correct answer is B

E=\(mc^2 = 2\times10^{-6} \times10^{-3}\times(3\times10^{8})^2=1.8\times10^{8}\)

3,159.

A capacitor of capacitance 25µF is connected to an a.c power source of frequency 200/πHz. Calculate the reactance of the capacitor

A.

0.01Ω

B.

0.02Ω

C.

50Ω

D.

100Ω

E.

150Ω

Correct answer is D

\(X_c=\frac{1}{2\pi{fc}}\)=\(\frac{1}{2\times\pi\times\frac{200}{\pi}\times 25\times 10^{-6}}=\frac{10^6}{10^4}\)=100 Ω

3,160.

A charge of 1 x \(10^{-5}\)C experiences a force of 40N at a certain point in space. What is the magnitude of the electric field intensity at the point in Newton and couloumb

A.

8 x \(10^{6}\)

B.

4 x \(10^{6}\)

C.

3 x \(10^{-4}\)

D.

2 x \(10^{-4}\)

E.

5 x \(10^{-7}\)

Correct answer is B

\(E= \frac{F}{O}= \frac{40}{1\times10^{-5}}=4 \times10^{6}\)