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.

4,276.

Point A is at a lower electrical potential than point B. An electron between them on the line joining them will

A.

move towards A

B.

move towards B

C.

move at right angles to the line joining A and B

D.

remain at rest

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,277.

On a rainy day, small oil films on water show brilliant colours. This is due to

A.

dispersion

B.

interference

C.

diffraction

D.

polarization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,278.

Lux is the SI unit of

A.

intensity of illumination

B.

luminous efficiency

C.

luminous flux

D.

luminous intensity

Correct answer is A

The SI unit of intensity of illumination (illuminance) is the lux. An illuminance of 1.0 lux is produced by 1.0 lumen of light shining on an area of 1.0 m^2.

4,279.

Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its

A.

amplitude

B.

velocity

C.

wavelength

D.

frequency

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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