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.

3,256.

Using the data on the diagram above, calculate the potential difference across the 20- Ω resistor. (Neglect the internal resistance of the cell)

A.

5V

B.

10V

C.

20V

D.

60V

Correct answer is D

Voltage across 5Ω resistor = IR = 2 × 5 = 10V
Since voltage in a parallel connection is the same, voltage across 10Ω is also 10V
Current flowing across the 10Ω resistor

I = V/R = 10/10

Current I= 1A


Total current flowing = 2 + 1 = 3A


Voltage across 20Ω resistor = IR

= 3 × 20

= 60V

3,257.

Thunder is usually heard some seconds after lightning is observed because

A.

the human eye is more sensitive to light than the ear to sound

B.

sound and light travel in different media

C.

thunder occurs after lightning

D.

light travels faster than sound

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,259.

ln order to obtain a sound note of a high pitch from a wire stretched by a constant tension, the wire must be

A.

short and thick

B.

short and thin

C.

long and thick

D.

long and thin

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,260.

The amplitude of a wave is the

A.

distance between two successive troughs of the wave

B.

separation of two adjacent particles vibrating in phase

C.

maximum displacement of the wave particle from the equilibrium position

D.

distance travelled by a wave in a complete cycle of its motion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.