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.

4,046.

A transistor is used in the amplification of signals because it

A.

controls the flow of current

B.

consumes a lot of power

C.

allows doping

D.

contains electron and hole carriers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,047.

The particle that is responsible for the nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is

A.

neutron

B.

proton

C.

electron

D.

photon

Correct answer is A

In a nuclear reaction, neutron is used as a bullet fired into 23592U, to trigger off nuclear chain reaction, which of course is controlled

4,048.

From the generating station to each substation power is transmitted at a very high voltage so as to reduce

A.

hysteresis loss

B.

eddy current loss

C.

magnetic flux leakage

D.

heating in the cells

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,049.

The percentage of the original nuclei of the sample of a radioactive substance left after 5 half - lives is

A.

8%

B.

5%

C.

3%

D.

1%

Correct answer is C

After 5 half-lives, the fraction of any radio-active substance left = (1/2)5 = 1/32
Thus the percentage of the original nuclie = 1/32/1 x 100/1
assuming the original amount is unity percentage left
= 1/32 x 1400/1 = 3.12

4,050.

The energy associated with the photon of a radio transmission at 3 x 105 Hz is
[h = 6.63 x 10-34Js]

A.

2.00 x 10-28J

B.

1.30 x 10-28J

C.

2.00 x 10- 29J

D.

1.30 x 10-29J

Correct answer is A

A photon of energy E = hf
= 6.63 x 10-34 x 3 x 105
= 19.89 x 10-29
= 2.0 x 10-28J