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.

4,291.

Planets do not twinkle because

A.

they emit light of a constant intensity

B.

their distance from the earth does not change with time

C.

they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light

D.

they are nearer to earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and, therefore minor variations in the intensity are not noticeable

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,292.

Pascal (Pa) is the unit for

A.

thrust

B.

pressure

C.

frequency

D.

conductivity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,293.

Stars appear to move from east to west because

A.

all stars move from east to west

B.

the earth rotates from west to east

C.

the earth rotates from east to west

D.

the background of the stars moves from west to east

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,294.

Light from the Sun reaches us in nearly

A.

2 minutes

B.

4 minutes

C.

8 minutes

D.

16 minutes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,295.

Mirage is due to

A.

unequal heating of different parts of the atmosphere

B.

magnetic disturbances in the atmosphere

C.

depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere

D.

equal heating of different parts of the atmosphere

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.