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.

766.

In a p-type semiconductor, the?

A.

number of holes are equal to the number of electrons

B.

electrical resistivity increases

C.

electrons are the majority charge carriers

D.

holes are the majority charge carriers

Correct answer is D

Properties of p type semiconductor

  • This type of semiconductors form due to the doping trivalent atoms in a pure semiconductor crystal.
  • The majority carriers in p-type semiconductors are holes which have positive charges.
  • Minority carriers of this type semiconductors are free electrons.
767.

The phenomenon by which two light atomic nuclear combine to form a heavy nuclide with the release of energy is known as

A.

radioactivity

B.

nuclear fusion

C.

nuclear fission

D.

chain reaction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

768.

How many beta particle(s) are emitted in the radioactive decay of \(^{198}_{79}Au \leftarrow ^{198}_{80}Hg\)?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

5

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

769.

What determines the polarity at the ends of an electromagnet? The

A.

magnitude of the current passing through the wire

B.

material of the core of the magnet

C.

material of the coil

D.

direction of current in the wire

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

770.

Which of the following statements is not correct about steel and soft iron?

A.

steel is more magnetized than soft iron

B.

permanent magnets are usually made of steel

C.

soft iron is more readily magnetized than steel

D.

soft iron more readily loses its magnetism than steel

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.