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.

586.

In a series R-L-C circuit, R = 10\(\Omega\), \(X_{c}\)= 4\(\Omega\) and \(X_{L}\) = 9\(\Omega\). The impedance of the circuit is

A.

4.1\(\Omega\)

B.

5.0\(\Omega\)

C.

10.8\(\Omega\)

D.

11.2\(\Omega\)

Correct answer is D

The impedance for a RLC circuit is

\(Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + (X_{L} - X_{C})^{2}}\)

= \(\sqrt{10^{2} + (9 - 4)^{2}}\)

= \(\sqrt{125}\)

= 11.18\(\Omega\) \(\approxeq\) 11.2\(\Omega\)

587.

In which of the following activities is an induction coil not useful?

A.

Investigation of high voltages

B.

Study of electric discharge

C.

Operation of X-ray tubes

D.

A.C. power transmission

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

588.

Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct? They

A.

pass through even non-magnetic materials

B.

run from the north pole to the south pole

C.

are in a state of tension and tend to be shorted

D.

intersect one another

Correct answer is D

Two magnetic lines of force can not intersect each other.

589.

The circuit contains three ammeters A1, A2 and A3 with readings of A2 and A3 shown as indicated in the diagram. Determine the reading of A1.

A.

2A

B.

3A

C.

5A

D.

8A

Correct answer is B

Ammeters are connected in series so,

A3= A2 + A1

A1 = A3 - A1

= 5A - 2A

= 3A

590.

Which of the following statements about parallel plate capacitors is/are correct?

I. Capacitance of the capacitor  is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates

II. Capacitors can filter a.c signals from d.c 

III. Capacitors can store charges

A.

I only

B.

I and II only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is C

Capacitors pass AC but block DC signals (when charged up to the applied DC voltage), they are often used to separate the AC and DC components of a signal. Capacitors are also primarily used to store energy.