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.

4,136.

A student is at a height 4m above the ground during a thunderstorm. Give that the potential difference between the thundercloud and the ground is 107v, the electric field created by the storm is

A.

2.0 * 106 NC -1

B.

2. 5 * 106 NC -1

C.

1.0 * 107 NC -1

D.

4.0 * 107 NC -1

Correct answer is B

v = E*d, => E = v/d
i.e E 107/4 = 2.5 * 106 NC-1

4,137.

A resistance R is connected across the terminal of an electric cell of internal resistance 2Ω and the voltage was reduced to 3/5 of its nominal value.
The value of R is

A.

3 Ω

B.

2 Ω

C.

1 Ω

D.

6 Ω

Correct answer is A

1 = V/R = E/R+r , if r = 2Ω
V = 3/5 E
=> 3E/5R = E/R+2
i.e 3E(R+2) = 5RE
3RE + 6E = 5RE
i.e 3R + 6 = 5R
6 = 5R - 3R
=> 2r = 6 i.e R = 6/2 = 3Ω

4,138.

A cell of internal resistance r supplies current to a 6.0Ω resistor and its efficiency is 75%. Find the value of r.

A.

4.5Ω

B.

1.0Ω

C.

8.0Ω

D.

2.0Ω

Correct answer is D

Efficiency = power out put/power input * 100/1
= power out put/ power + that due * 100/1
to internal resistance
=> 75/1 = 12R *100/1
12(R+r)
i.e 75/100 = 6/6+r => 75 (6+r) = 100/*6
i.e 450 + 75r = 600
75r =600 - 450
i.e r = 150/75 = 2Ω
i.e r = 2Ω

4,139.

A gas with initial volume of 2 X 10-6m3 is allowed to expand to six times its initial value at constant pressure of 2 x 105Nm-2. The work done is?

A.

2.0 J

B.

4.0 J

C.

12.0 J

D.

2.4 J

Correct answer is A

P = F/A => F = PA = PV/L

Volume V\(_2\) = 6 * 2 x 10\(^{-6}\)


W = PΔV =  2 x 10\(^5\) * (12 x 10\(^{-6}\) -  2 x 10\(^{-6}\))
= 2 x 10\(^5\)  10 x 10\(^{-6}\)
= 2.0J

4,140.

A string is fastened tightly between two walls 24cm apart. The wavelength of the second overtone is

A.

24cm

B.

16cm

C.

12cm

D.

8cm

Correct answer is B

For a string fixed at both ends and plucked at the middle, the fundamental frequency is given
by f0 = v/λ, where v = velocity of sound, λ = wave length.
At its fundamental, note, the the length of the string is given l = λ/2, => λ0 = 2l, where λ0 = wave length fundamental note. for the first over tone, λ1 = l.
For the second over tone, λ2 = 21/3 = (2 x 24)/3 = 16cm.

i.e. λ2 = 16cm.