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.

4,271.

Suitable impurities are added to a semiconductor depending on its use. This is done in order to

A.

increase its life

B.

enable it to withstand higher voltages

C.

increase its electrical conductivity

D.

increase its electrical resistivity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,272.

On a clean glass plate, a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because

A.

mercury is a metal

B.

density of mercury is greater than that of water

C.

cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass

D.

cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,273.

Sound of frequency below 20 Hz is called

A.

audio sounds

B.

infrasonic

C.

ultrasonic

D.

supersonics

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,274.

RADAR is used for

A.

locating submerged submarines

B.

receiving signals in a radio receiver

C.

locating geostationary satellites

D.

detecting and locating the position of objects such as aeroplanes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,275.

Materials for rain-proof coats and tents owe their water-proof properties to

A.

surface tension

B.

viscosity

C.

specific gravity

D.

elasticity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.