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.

831.

When an air column is set into vibrations, the distance between two consecutive nodes of the resultant wave is

A.

one quarter of the wavelength

B.

half of the wavelength

C.

the wavelength

D.

twice the wavelength

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

832.

A swimming pool is 2.1m deep. If it contains water of refractive index 1.3, calculate the apparent depth of pool

A.

3.4m

B.

2.7m

C.

1.6m

D.

0.8m

Correct answer is C

n = \(\frac{\text{real depth}}{\text{apparent depth}}\)

1.3 = \(\frac{2.1}{\text{apparent}}\)

A.D = \(\frac{2.1}{1.3} = 1.6\)

833.

An object is placed 15cm from a diverging lens of focal length 12cm. The image of the object formed by the lens in

A.

real and 6.67cm from the lens

B.

virtual and 6.67cm from the lens

C.

real and 60.00cm from the lens

D.

virtual and 60.00cm from the lens

Correct answer is B

The focal length of a diverging lens is negative.

f = -12 cm; u = 15 cm.

\(f = \frac{uv}{u + v}\)

\(-12 = \frac{15v}{15 + v}\)

\(-12 (15 + v) = 15v \implies -180 - 12v = 15v\)

\(-180 = 15v + 12v \implies -180 = 27v\)

\(v = \frac{-180}{27} = -6.67 cm\)

The image is virtual and 6.67 cm from the lens.

834.

What type of wave is emitted by a loud speaker?

A.

Transverse

B.

Longitudinal

C.

Gamma

D.

Radio

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

835.

The diagram given illustrates a wave form. Determine the speed of the wave

A.

5.4 ms-1

B.

8.4 ms-1

C.

9.6 ms-1

D.

10.0 ms-1

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.