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.

3,751.

The frequency of the wave in the diagram above is

A.

0.17 Hz

B.

0.25 Hz

C.

1.57 Hz

D.

1.05 Hz

Correct answer is B

Generally, period T = 1/f(reciprocal of frequency).
=> f = 1/T
And from the diagram, period T = 4s
∴ frequency, f = 1/T = 1/4 = 0.25 Hz

3,752.

A progressive wave equation is represented by y = a sin(150 πt - πx/4). if the phase difference of a progressive wave is 45°, the value of x in the equation is

A.

3 cm

B.

4 cm

C.

1 cm

D.

2 cm

Correct answer is C

Y = sin π(150πt - πx/4)
comparing the above with the standard wave equation:
Y = A sin π ((2vt)/λ - (2x)/λ)
=> the phase difference x/4 = 2x/λ
∴ 1/4 = 2/λ => λ = 8cm
∴ 2πx/8 =  45°
since π = 180°

45° X 8 = 2 X 180° x

∴ x =  1cm

 

 

3,753.

An engine of a car of power 80 kW moves on a rough road with a velocity of 32 ms-1. The forces required to bring it to rest is

A.

2.56 x 106N

B.

2.50 x 106N

C.

2.80 x 103N

D.

2.50 x 103N

Correct answer is D

In terms of dimension: power , P, = ML2T3
Force F1 = MLT-2; Vel, V, LT-1
From the above, => P = F x V
i.e, ML2T-3 = MLT-2 x LT-1
ML2T-3
=> 80,000 = F x 32

∴ F = 80,000
32

= 2500N
= 2.50 x 103N

3,754.

A shooter wants to fire a bullet in such a way that its horizontal range is equal to three times its maximum height. At the what angle should he fire the bullet to achieve this?

A.

68o

B.

53o

C.

30o

D.

45o

Correct answer is B

Horizontal range = 3 x maxi. height
=> (U2Sin2θ) / g = (3 x U2sin2θ) / 2g

∴sin2θ = 3sin2θ
2

=> 2sinθcosθ = 3sin2θ
2

∴ 4sinθcosθ = 3sin2θ
=> 4cosθ = 3sinθ
sinθ/cosθ = 4/3; => tanθ = 4/3 = 1.3333
θ = tan-1 (1.3333)
= 53o

3,755.

An object is embedded in a block of ice, 10 cm below the plane surface. if the refractive index of the ice is 1.50, the apparent depth below the surface is?

A.

2.50 cm

B.

6.67 cm

C.

7.50 cm

D.

7.63 cm

Correct answer is B

Refraction index, n = (real depth)/apparent depth
1.5 = (10)/X
X = (10)/1.5 = 6.67 cm