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.

4,166.

What optical instrument can best be constructed with converging lenses of focal lengths 50cm and 5cm?

A.

Compound microscope

B.

Galileo's telescope

C.

Terrestrial telescope

D.

Astronomical telescope

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,167.

A cell of internal resistance 0.01Ω can be measured accurately using the

A.

Ohm meter

B.

metre bridge

C.

potentiometer

D.

electroscope

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,168.

An electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C and mass 9.1 x 10-31kg is accelerated between two metal plates with a velocity of 4 x 107ms-1, the potential difference between the plates is

A.

4.55 x 103V

B.

4.55 x 102V

C.

9.10 x 101V

D.

4.55 x 101V

Correct answer is A

When a charged particle is accelerated across a region of p.d. V Volt, the work done is the product of the charge Q and the p.d. V

i.e. Work done = Q x V

But this work done is equal to the K.E. imparted to the charge given by K.E = 1/2MV2, where V is the velocity of the charge = Q x V = 1/2MV2

∴ p.d V = (1/2MV2)/Q
= 1/2 x 9.1-31 x [4 x 107]2/1.6 x 10-19
= 8 x 9.1 x 102/1.6
= 4550V
= 4.55 x 103V

4,170.

If a charged ion goes through combined electric and magnetic fields, the resultant emergent velocity of the ion is

A.

E/B

B.

EB

C.

B/E

D.

E - B

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.