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.

786.

X-rays and infrared rays are both electromagnetic. Which common property do the waves have? Both waves

A.

are longitudinal

B.

have same frequency

C.

have the same wavelength

D.

travel at the same speed in a vacuum

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

787.

The distance between two successive trough of a wave is 0.4m. If the frequency of the source is 825Hz, Calculate the speed of the wave

A.

165.0 ms-1

B.

330.0ms-1

C.

41.5ms-1

D.

85.0ms-1

Correct answer is B

v = f\(\lambda\)

= 825 x 0.4

= 330.0ms-1

788.

Given that v, f and \(\lambda\) are the velocity, frequency and wavelength of a wave respectively. Which of the following equations is correct?

A.

v = f2\(\lambda\)

B.

f = \(\frac{v}{\lambda}\)

C.

f = \(\frac{v}{\lambda^2}\)

D.

\(\lambda = \frac{f}{v^2}\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

789.

A pressurized perfume bottle is left on the window pane of a room. What happens to he gas molecules of the perfume on a sunny day? They

A.

expand

B.

collide less often

C.

move more rapidly

D.

contract

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

790.

Which of the following statements is correct about the effect of dissolved salt on the freezing point of water?

A.

the freezing point is lowered

B.

the freezing point is increased

C.

there is no change in the freezing point

D.

the change in the freezing point depends on the temperature of the surrounding

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.