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.

3,911.

The electrolyte in the Nickei-iron (Nife) accumulator is

A.

potassium hydroxide solution

B.

dilute tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid

C.

copper tetraoxosulphate(VI)solution

D.

ammonium chloride solution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,912.

When an a.c. voltage is applied to a capacitor, no power is consumed because the current

A.

leads the voltage by 90°

B.

lags behind the voltage by 90°

C.

and voltage are in phase

D.

and voltage are 180° out of phase

Correct answer is A

In a capacitive circuit, current leads voltage by 90°, or voltage lags current by 90°

3,913.

If the capacitance of a capacitor is C = (εA)/d, which of the following parameters is varied when a variable capacitor is used for tuning radio sets?

A.

constant (ε) and area

B.

area and distance.

C.

constant (ε) only

D.

distance only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,914.

An electric heater with a p.d of 240 V connected across its terminals has a total resistance of 960Ω. find the power rating of the heater.

A.

0.25 W

B.

4. 00 W

C.

38.4W

D.

60.00W

Correct answer is D

Electrical power = IV or I2R or (V)/R
With V = 240v, R = 960Ω
Power (V2)/R = (240 X 240)/960
=60Watts

3,915.

The main purpose of the transformer in an a.c radio set is to?

A.

increase power to the radio

B.

step up the voltage

C.

convert energy from a.c to d.c

D.

step down the voltage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.