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.

3,906.

In an experiment to determine terminal velocity, as the pressure increases, the viscosity off a liquid

A.

increases

B.

decreases

C.

increases then decreases

D.

remains constant

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,907.

The motion of smoke particles from a chimney is typical of?

A.

random motion

B.

circular motion

C.

rotational motion

D.

oscillatory motion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,908.

An ammeter of resistance 5Ω has a full-scale deflection when a current of 50 mA flows in it. The value of the resistor required to adapt it to measure a current of 5 A is?

A.

0.25Ω

B.

5.00Ω

C.

19.80Ω

D.

0.05Ω

Correct answer is D

R = (igrg)/I-ig = (50 x 10-3 x 5)/5-(50 x 10-3) = (0.25)/4.95 = 0.0505 = 0.05Ω

3,909.

When a certain a.c supply is connected to a lamp, it lights with the same brightness as it does with a 12 V d.c battery. Then r.m.s value of the a.c supply is?

A.

12.0 V

B.

3.5 V

C.

17.0 V

D.

8.5 V

Correct answer is A

The r.m.s value of an a.c voltage/current is the value of the d.c. voltage/ current that will dissipate the same amount of energy in a given resistance as the a.c. Thus the r.m.s value of the a.c supply is 12v.

3,910.

During electrolysis, 2.0 g of a metal is deposited using a current of 0.5 A in 3 hours. The mass of the same metal which can be deposited using a current of 1.5 A in 1 hour is?

A.

1.0 g

B.

0.5 g

C.

3.0 g

D.

2.0 g

Correct answer is D

M = Itz; z = (M)/It = (2)/0.5 x 3 x 60 x 60
= 3.703 x 10-4 gc-1
∴ M = Itz = 1.5 x 1 x 60 x 60 x 3.703 x 10-4
= 1.99962g.
=2.0g