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.

3,181.

Which of the following statements about kinetic theory of matter is not correct?

A.

The molecules of matter are always in motion

B.

When a body is heated the average kinetic energy of its molecules decreases

C.

Molecules of a liquid move more freely than those of a solid

D.

Matter is made up of very tiny particles called molecules

E.

The molecules of a gas move more freely than those of a liquid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,182.

What is the frequency of a radio wave of wavelength 150m if the velocity of radio waves in free space is 3 x \(10^8ms^{-1}\)?

A.

4.5 x \(10^{10}\)Hz

B.

5 x \(10^{9}Hz\)

C.

4.5 x \(10^{8}Hz\)

D.

2 x \(10^{7}Hz\)

E.

2 x \(10^{6}Hz\)

Correct answer is E

V=f\(\lambda, f =\frac{v}{\lambda}= \frac{3\times10^8}{150}\Rightarrow 2\times10^6\)Hz

3,184.

A converging lens of focal length 15cm is used to obtain a real image magnified \(1\frac{1}{2}\) times. Calculate the distance of the image from the lens?

A.

37.5cm

B.

22.5cm

C.

15cm

D.

7.5cm

E.

3.3cm

Correct answer is A

If u=x, v = \(1\frac{1}{2}x \Rightarrow if u= 2x,v=3x\\
\frac{1}{f}=\frac{1}{u}+\frac{1}{v}; \frac{1}{15}=\frac{1}{2x}+\frac{1}{3x} \times \frac{5}{6}\\
X=\frac{75}{76}=12.5, v=3x=12.5\times 3=37.5\)

3,185.

A fixed mass of gas occupies a volume of 20\(cm^3\) at a fixed pressure of 700mmHg. Assuming that the temperature remains constant, what will be the volume of the gas at 750mmHg?

A.

2.5\(cm^3\)

B.

15.5\(cm^3\)

C.

18.7\(cm^3\)

D.

21.4\(cm^3\)

E.

72.5\(cm^3\)

Correct answer is C

\(v_2=\frac{v_1p_1}{p_2}=\frac{20\times700}{750}=18.66=18.7cm^3\)