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.

4,131.

the ratio of electrostatic force FE to gravitational force FG between two protons each of charge e and mass m, at a distance d is

A.

e/4πԐoGm

B.

e2/Gm2

C.

Gm2/4πԐoe2

D.

e2/4πԐoeGm2

Correct answer is D

Electrostatic force = FE = e2/4λEod2

Gravitational force = FG = GM2/d2

4,132.

when a piece of rectangular glass block is inserted between two parallel capacitor,at constant plate area and distance of separation, the capacitance of the capacitor will

A.

increase

B.

decrease

C.

decrease then increase

D.

remain constant

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,133.

In a Daniel cell, the depolarizer, positive and negative electrodes are respectively

A.

copper sulphate, copper and zinc

B.

manganese dioxide, carbon and zinc

C.

sulphuric acid, lead oxide and lead

D.

potassium hydroxide, nickel and iron.

Correct answer is A

In the Daniel cell,
i. Depolarize = CuSO4 solution
ii. Positive electrode = Copper container
iii Negative electrode = zinc rod/plate

4,134.

The cost of running five 60 W lamps and four 100 W lamps for 20 hours if electrical energy cost #10.00 per kwh is

A.

280.00

B.

160.00

C.

120.00

D.

140.00

Correct answer is D

Total power in watt = 60*5 + 4*100
= 300 + 400
= 700w
Total power in kilo watt = 700/1000
= 0.7 killo w
Unit of electricity in killo watt-hour
= 0.7 * 20hrs
= 14 okwh
i.e If I kwh costs # 10.00
14kwh = 10.00 * 14 = #140

4,135.

A working electric motor takes a current of 1.5 A when the p.d across it is 250V. If its efficiency is 80%, the power output is

A.

300.0W

B.

469.0W

C.

133.0W

D.

4.8W

Correct answer is A

Efficiency = power output/power Input
=> 80/100 = power output/1.5 * 250
i.e power output = 1.5*250 *80/100 =300w