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.

3,456.

The process by which a metal, heated to high temperature, gives off electrons from its surface is known as

A.

photoelectric emission

B.

thermionic emission

C.

radioactive emission

D.

Held emission

E.

secondary emission

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,457.
3,458.

When the nucleus of a uranium atom is split into two fragments of nearly equal mass the sum of the masses of the fragments is less than the mass of the original nucleus. This difference is a measure of the

A.

experimental error in calculating the separate masses

B.

change of momentum of each fragment

C.

potential energy lost

D.

nuclear energy released

E.

kinetic energy lost

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,459.

An element whose half-life is 3 years has N atoms. How many atoms would have decayed after 9 years

A.

1 N atoms8

B.

1 N atoms3

C.

2 N atoms3

D.

5 N atoms6

E.

7 N atoms8

Correct answer is E

\(\frac{N}{3}\) = 3years

\(\frac{N}{4}\) = 6years

\(\frac{N}{8}\) = 9years

N - \(\frac{N}{8}\) = \(\frac{7N}{8}\)

3,460.

Which of the following gives rise to the line spectra obtained from atoms?

A.

Kinetic energy of a moving atom

B.

Potential energy of an electron inside an atom

C.

Change of an electron from a higher to a lower energy level in the atom

D.

Disturbed proton in the nucleus

E.

Excitation of an electron in the atom

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.