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.

3,821.

I. Diameter of a small ball bearing.
II. Thickness of a pieces of paper.
III. Diameter of a measuring cylinder.
IV. Length of a piece of wire.
Which of the above can be measured using a micrometer screw gauge?

A.

I, II and IV only

B.

I and II only

C.

II and III only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is B

Of all the instruments used in measuring length,the micrometer screw gauge has the highest reading accuracy (0.01 mm), and is therefore used in measuring very small length such as diameter of a small ball bearing, and thickness of a piece of paper.

3,822.

I. for current amplification.

II. for voltage stabilization.

III. for power amplification.

IV. as a switch.

which of the above are the uses of transistor?

A.

I,II,III and IV

B.

I,III, and IV only

C.

I, II and III only

D.

I,II and IV only

Correct answer is A

Transistor is used for amplification of current, power', voltage stabilization and as a switch in logic gates.

3,823.

When a pure semiconductor is heated, its resistance?

A.

increases

B.

decreases

C.

remains the same

D.

increase and then decreases

Correct answer is B

Heating a pure semiconductor increases the mobility of electrons and holes and hence the conductivity. thus, the resistance decreases on heating

3,824.

zener diode is used for?

A.

current amplification

B.

power amplification

C.

voltage regulation

D.

energy conversion

Correct answer is C

Zener diode is useful in stabilized power supply i.e to keep steady the voltage of a power supply.

3,825.

caesium has a work function of 3 x 10-19J. the maximum energy of liberated electrons when it is illuminated by light of frequency 6.7 x 1014

HZ is?

[h = 6.6 x 1010-34Js]

A.

1.42 x 10-19J

B.

3.00 x 10-19J

C.

4.42 x 1010-19J

D.

7.42 x 10-19J

Correct answer is A

Max kinetic energy = Energy of incident electron - work function. EK = hf - w
= 6.6 x 10-34 x 6.7 x 1014 - 3 x 10-19
= 4.422 x 10-19 - 3 x 10-19
= 1.422 x 10-19J