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.

3,836.

An object of height 4cm is placed in front of a cuboid pinhole camera of size 6 cm. if the image formed is 2 cm high, how far is the object from the pinhole?

A.

3.0 cm

B.

8.0 cm

C.

12.0 cm

D.

16.0 cm

Correct answer is C

Magnification = (image height)/object height
= (lenght camera)/object distance from pin-hole
∴(2)/4 = (6)/X
X (4 x 6)/2 = 12 cm

3,837.

I. Total internal reflection of light.
II. Conservation of light energy.
III. Relative motion of the earth, sun and moon.
IV. Rectilinear propagation of light.
which of the above is a phenomenon of total solar eclipse?

A.

I and IV only

B.

II and IV only

C.

I and III only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is D

Due to rectilinear propagation of light we have ecslipse which occur as a result relative motion of the earth, sun and moon

3,838.

The fundamental property of a propagating wave which depends only on the source and not the medium of propagation is the?

A.

wavelength

B.

harmonics

C.

frequency

D.

velocity

Correct answer is C

Timber/ quality depends on the overtones or harmonics, and timber is a characteristic property of source of sound,

A harmonic is a wave with a frequency that is a positive integer multiple of the fundamental frequency,

These rest on the fundamental property of FREQUENCY.

3,839.

Given the progressive wave equation y = 5 sin (2000 πt - 0.4x), calculate wave length

A.

12.4 m

B.

15.7 m

C.

17.5 m

D.

18.6 m

Correct answer is B

Comparing y = 5sin (200 πt - 0.4X) with the wave equation y = A sin (wt -KX) K = (2π)/λ = 0.4
∴ λ = (2π)/0.4 = 15.7M

3,840.

In a good thermos flask, heat loss is reduced through the following features EXCEPT?

A.

the lens surface

B.

the insulating cork

C.

silvered walls

D.

the cork lid

Correct answer is A

The silver coating on the inner bottle of a thermos flask is used to prevent heat transfer by radiation