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.

3,211.

A note of frequency of 2000Hz has a velocity of \(400ms^{-1}\). What is the wavelength of the note?

A.

800m

B.

200m

C.

5m

D.

2m

E.

0.2m

Correct answer is E

\(\lambda = \frac{v}{f} = \frac{400}{2000} = 0.2\)m

3,212.

The wave function of a metal is 8.0 x \(10^{-19}\)J. Calculate the wavelength of its threshold frequency. (Speed of light in a vacuum = 3 x \(10^8ms^{-1}, Planck's constant = 6.6 \times 10^{-34}\)Js)

A.

0.8 x \(10^{-7}\)m

B.

1 x \(10^{-7}\)m

C.

2.3 x \(10^{-7}\)m

D.

3.8 x \(10^{-7}\)m

E.

12.4 x \(10^{-7}\)m

Correct answer is C

\(\theta = E - E_f = h_f = \frac{v}{\lambda} \Rightarrow = \lambda = \frac{h_v}{\theta}
\frac{6.6\times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^{8}}{8.6 \times 10^{-19}} = 0.8 \times 10^{-7}\)m

3,213.

In 24 days a radioactive isotope decreases in mass from 64g to 2g. What is the half life of the radioactive material

A.

0.75 days

B.

2.58 days

C.

4 days

D.

4.80 days

E.

6 days

Correct answer is D

64g → 32g → 16g → 8g → 4g → 2g

Half life time= 24/5 = 4.8 days

3,214.

When an atom loses or gains a charge, it becomes an

A.

ion

B.

an electron

C.

a neutron

D.

a proton

E.

a deuteron

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,215.

Which of the following substances is not an insulator?

A.

Aluminium

B.

Glass

C.

Plastic

D.

Clay

E.

Cork

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.