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.

481.

A siren having a ring of 200 hole makes 132 rev/min. A jet of air is directed on the set of holes. Calculate the frequency and wavelength in air of the note produced (take v = 350m/s)

A.

0.795m

B.

0.625m

C.

0.335m

D.

0.125m

Correct answer is A

n = 200, S = 132 rev/min, v = 350m/s\(^2\)

f = ns = 200 × 132 rev
min
× 1min
60s
= 440Hz

 

λ = v
f
= 350
440
= 0.795m

482.

A mixture of blue and red pigment when illuminated by white light will appear

A.

green

B.

orange

C.

yellow

D.

magenta

Correct answer is D

Mixing blue and red pigments in equal amount gives magenta when illuminated by white light

483.

When water is boiling, it

A.

gets hotter

B.

increase is mass

C.

decreases in mass

D.

changes to steam

Correct answer is D

Boiling indicates changes from Liquid to gas.

484.

The lead-acid accumulator consists of

A.

lead as the positive electrode

B.

lead acid as the negative electrode

C.

hydrochloric acid as the electrolyte

D.

tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid as the electrolyte

Correct answer is D

- the positive pole is lead peroxide (PbO\(_2\))
- the negative pole is head
- the electrolyte is H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)

485.

A metal rod has a length of 100cm at 200°C. At what temperature will its length be 99.4cm. If the linear expansivity of the material of the rod is 2 × 10\(^{-5}\)C\(^{-1}\)

A.

\(300^0C\)

B.

\(200^0C\)

C.

\(100^0C\)

D.

\(-100^0C\)

Correct answer is D

L\(_1\) = 100cm, T\(_1\) = 200°C
L\(_2\) = 99.4cm, T\(_2\) = ?
α 2 × 10\(^{-5}\) C\(^{-1}\)