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.

516.

The distance between an object and its real image in a convex lens is 40cm. If the magnification of the image is 3, calculate the focal length of the lens

A.

6.5 cm

B.

7.5 cm

C.

8.5 cm

D.

4.5 cm

Correct answer is B

u + v = 40

\(\frac{v}{u}\) = 3

v = 3u

u + 3u = 40

4u = 40

u = 10cm

v = 3u = 30cm

f = \(\frac{uv}{u + v} = \frac{10(30)}{10 + 30} = \frac{300}{40}\)

= 7.5 cm

517.

When the temperature of a liquid is increased, its surface tension?

A.

increases

B.

decreases

C.

remain constant

D.

increases then decreases

Correct answer is B

Surface tension or elasticity of a fluid decreases with increased  temperature

518.

Ripple in a power supply unit is caused by

A.

using an alternating current source

B.

forward voltage drop

C.

heavy load

D.

using a zener diode

Correct answer is A

The fluctuation of d.c signal results from the rectification of A.C source to d.c.

519.

Which of the following equations is the correct definition of the reactance of an indicator L?

A.

Reactance = (Amplitude of voltage) \(\div\) (Amplitude of current)

B.

Reactance = (Amplitude of voltage) x (Amplitude of current)

C.

Reactance = (Amplitude of current)\(^2\) \(\div\) (Amplitude of voltage)

D.

Reactance = (Amplitude of current)\(^2\) \(\div\) (Amplitude of voltage)\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Correct answer is A

Reactance is the value of an indicator or a capacitor in ohms

520.

Which of the following is/are the limitations to the Rutherford's atomic models?

I. It is applicable when energy is radiated as electrons are revolving

II. It is applicable when energy is radiated in a continuous mode

III. It is applicable to an atom with only one electron in the other shell

A.

I only

B.

II only

C.

I & II only

D.

I, II & III only

Correct answer is C

Rutherford assumed that (I) energy is radiated when electrons are revolving (II) energy is radiated in a continuous mode. These are limitations of Rutherford's model