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.

601.

To obtain a virtual, erect and magnified image from a thin converging lens, an object must be placed 

A.

between the focus and the lens

B.

at the focus

C.

between the focal length and twice the focal length

D.

beyond twice the focal length

Correct answer is A

When the object is placed between the optical centre of the lens and the focal length, the image formed is virtual, erect and magnified.

602.

A bar AB is balanced horizontally on two knife edges as illustrated as in the diagram above. Determine the weight of the bar.

A.

10.0N

B.

20.0N

C.

40.0N

D.

50.0N

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

603.

A simple barometer is constructed using a liquid \(Q_{1}\) of density 16.2\(g/cm^{3}\). Calculate the least lenth of the tube to be used to measure pressure of 1.5atm.  [Density of mercury = 13.6\(g/cm^{3}\), 1atm = 76.0 cm of Mercury]

A.

1358mm

B.

957mm

C.

760mm

D.

638mm

Correct answer is D

Let \(h_{Q}\) and \(\rho_{Q}\) be the least length and the density of \(Q_{1}\) 

while \(h\) and \(\rho\) are the length and density of mercury respectively.

\(h\times \rho \times g = h_{Q} \times \rho_{Q} \times g\)

\(76cm \times 13.6 \times 10 = h_{Q} \times 16.2 \times 10\)

\(h_{Q} = \frac{76\times13.6\times10}{16.2\times10}\)

\(h_{Q} = \frac{10336}{162}\)

\(h_{Q} \approxeq 63.8cm = 638mm\)

604.

Which electrical device is illustrated above?

A.

a.c. generator

B.

a.c. motor

C.

d.c. generator

D.

d.c. motor

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

605.

When two flat plate conductors are arranged in such a way that they possess equal and opposite charges seperated by a dielectric, they form a/an

A.

electroscope

B.

electrophorus

C.

capacitor

D.

cell

Correct answer is C

Most capacitors contain at least two electrical conductors often in the form of metallic plates or surfaces separated by a dielectric medium.