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.

591.

The diagram above illustrates the wire connections to a three-pin plug. The wires P, Q and R respectively are:

A.

live, neutral and earth

B.

neutral, earth and live

C.

earth, live and neutral

D.

earth, neutral and live

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

592.

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of an alkaline accumulator?

A.

The electrolyte does not need attention

B.

It can be recharged

C.

It has low internal resistance

D.

It has a much longer life than lead-acid accumulator

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

593.

A resistor with fixed resistance value is called a

A.

resistance box

B.

standard resistor

C.

shunt resistor

D.

multiplier resistor

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

594.

The diagram above illustrates a waveform. Determine the number of wavelengths in it

A.

4

B.

3\(\frac{1}{2}\)

C.

2\(\frac{1}{2}\)

D.

2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

595.

A wire of length 400cm is stretched between two fixed points. When plucked, its fundamental frequency is 150Hz. Calculate the speed of the wave produced.

A.

250\(ms^{-1}\)

B.

625\(ms^{-1}\)

C.

1200\(ms^{-1}\)

D.

1500\(ms^{-1}\)

Correct answer is C

The fundamental frequency \((f_{0})\) = \(\frac{v}{2l}\)

\(f_{0} = 150Hz; l =400cm = 4m\)

\(150 = \frac{v}{2\times 4}\)

\(v = 150 \times 8 = 1200ms^{-1}\)