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.

1,016.

Calculate the wavelength of light travelling with a speed of 3 × 108ms-1 and a frequency of 6.2 × 1014Hz.

A.

4.8 × 10-8m

B.

4.8 × 10-7m

C.

4.8 × 10-6m

D.

4.8 × 10-5m

E.

4.8 × 10-4m

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,017.

A surface in the path of an advancing wave on which all the particles are in the same state of disturbance is called a

A.

crest

B.

cycle

C.

pulse

D.

trough

E.

wave front

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,018.

A note, A from a guitar produces a wave of amplitude 4 mm and frequency 1000 Hz. Another note, B from a whistle produces a similar waveform of amplitude 2 mm and frequency 2200 Hz. If the two notes are compared,

A.

A has a higher pitch than B

B.

A is louder than B

C.

B has a greater speed than A

D.

B is louder than A

E.

A and B have the same quality

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,019.

Which property of a fluid determines its suitability as a lubricant?

A.

Capillarity

B.

Diffusion

C.

Solubility

D.

Surface tension

E.

Viscosity

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.