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.

4,246.

Rainbow is due to

A.

absorption of sunlight in minute water droplets

B.

diffusion of sunlight through water droplets

C.

ionisation of water deposits

D.

refraction and reflection of sunlight by water droplets

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,247.

On a stationary sail boat, air is blown from a fan attached to the boat. The boat

A.

moves in opposite direction in which the air is blown

B.

does not move

C.

moves in the same direction in which air blows

D.

spins around

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,248.

Mach number is used in connection with the speed of

A.

cars

B.

aircraft

C.

trains

D.

ships

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,249.

Supersonic plane fly with the speed

A.

less than the speed of sound

B.

of sound

C.

greater than the speed of sound

D.

of light

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,250.

Light from the star, Alpha Centauri, which is nearest to the earth after the sun, reaches the earth in

A.

4.2 seconds

B.

42 seconds

C.

4.2 years

D.

42 years

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.