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.

1,221.
1,222.

When a metal is heated to a high temperature, electrons are emitted from its surface. The process is known as

A.

photoelectric effect

B.

thermionic emission

C.

field emission

D.

secondary emission

E.

radioactive emission

Correct answer is B

The process by which free electrons are emitted from the surface of a metal when external heat energy is applied is called thermionic emission.

1,223.

The helium isotope \(^3_2He\)

A.

has three pro tons and two neutrons

B.

has two protons and one neutron

C.

has two protons and three neutrons

D.

has one proton and two neutrons

E.

cannot exist because it has the same mass number as tritium

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,224.

A particle of charge q and mass m moving with a velocity v enters a uniform magnetic field B in the direction of the field. The force on the particle is

A.

Bqv

B.

Bq\(\frac{v}{m}\)

C.

Bqvm

D.

mv\(\frac{B}{q}\)

E.

\(\frac{mv}{Bq}\)

Correct answer is A

The formula for Force on the particle is Bqv.

1,225.

In the AC circuit diagram above, the resonance frequency is

A.

5000π Hz

B.

2500π Hz

C.

5000/π Hz

D.

2500/π Hz

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.