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.

951.

The space between the two walls of a vacuum flask is completely evacuated to reduce heat loss by

A.

condensation

B.

conduction

C.

convection

D.

evaporation

E.

radiation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

952.

An observer heard the sound of thunder 5.8s after the lightning flash was seen. How far was he from the source? [Speed of sound in air = 330ms-1]

A.

957m

B.

1914m

C.

3828m

D.

8700m

E.

17400m

Correct answer is B

VELOCITY=DISTANCE/TIME

Distance = 330×5.8 Distance = 1914m

953.

The wave theory of light does not explain photoelectricity because

A.

light waves carry little energy

B.

particles cannot be emitted by waves

C.

the frequency of light waves too high

D.

there is a threshold wavelength for electron emission

E.

the wavelength of Light waves is too short

Correct answer is A

  • According to wave theory, after the light falls on a substance electrons are emitted after a small instant of time. However, in photoelectric effect, the electron emissions are immediate without a time delay.
  • ​The energy of a wave increases with increase in intensity. However, in photoelectirc effect, increase in intensity has no effect on the energy of electrons emitted. All that happens is the number of electrons emitted, increases.he energy of a wave grows as its intensity increases. In the photoelectronic effect, however, increasing the intensity has no influence on the energy of electrons released. 

954.

The amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum bob diminishes slowly because

A.

energy is applied by some external agencies

B.

frictional forces dissipate the energy of motion

C.

the frequency of oscillation increases with the mass of the bob

D.

the frequency of oscillation varies with time

E.

the period of oscillation varies with time.

Correct answer is D

The amplitude and the frequency of an oscillating pendulum decrease gradually with time.

955.

Notes of the same frequency sounded on a guitar and trumpet may differ in

I. loudness
II. Pitch
III. quality Which of the statements above is correct?

A.

I only

B.

II only

C.

III only

D.

I and II only

E.

I, II and III

Correct answer is C

The quality or timbre of sound is that characteristic which enables us to distinguish one sound from another having the same pitch and loudness