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.

871.

Which of the following statements about wave motion is correct?

A.

Electromagnetic waves are transverse

B.

Transverse waves do not require a medium for propagation

C.

Longitudinal waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel

D.

All mechanical waves are longitudinal

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

872.

Which of the following instruments can be used to measure current in an a.c circuit?

A.

Hot wire ammeter

B.

Moving coil ammeter

C.

Tangent galvanometer

D.

Moving coil galvanometer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

873.

Which of the following is obtained when a magenta is mixed with green colour?

A.

Yellow

B.

Blue

C.

White

D.

Red

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

874.

Shadows and eclipse result from the

A.

Reflection of light

B.

Rectilinear propagation of light

C.

Diffraction of light

D.

Refraction of light

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

875.

A pool of water appears to be 1.00m deep when viewed vertically from above. What is the actual depth of the pool?
[Refractive index of water = 1.33]

A.

13.300m

B.

0.750m

C.

1.013m

D.

1.330m

Correct answer is D

n = \(\frac{\text {Read depth}}{\text{Apparent depth}}\) = 1.33 = \(\frac{Rd}{1}\)

Rd = 1.33 x 1 = 1.330m