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.

1,381.

Which of the following instrument is most accurately for comparing electromotive force (e.m.f) of two cells?

A.

Voltmeter

B.

Meter rule

C.

Galvanometer

D.

Potentiometer

Correct answer is D

Voltmeter: an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts

Galvanometer: it is a device used to indicate direction of a small electric current

Potentiometer: is a device for measuring or comparing e.m.fs of cells

Meter rule: measuring a distance at different points

1,382.

When a man moves toward a plane mirror at a speed of 6m/s, the distance the man and his image increased at a speed of?

A.

2 m/s

B.

4 m/s

C.

12 m/s

D.

14 m/s

Correct answer is C

d = y, s = 6 m/s (The Man & Plane Mirror)

d – δy, s = (5 &ndash ;6) m/s (The Man and Image)

d2 ÷ s1 = d2 ÷ s2, y ÷ 6 = 2y ÷ s + 6

Y (s + 6) = 2y × 6

s + 6 = 12

So = 12 – 6 = 6

Since S + 6 = 0

Then, S = 6 (substitute the value of S i.e S = 6)

Into S + 6 = 0

∴So = S + 6 = 6 + 6 = 12 m/s

∴ S = 12 m/s

1,383.

Volatile liquids usually

A.

Have high boiling points

B.

have low boiling points

C.

have high densities

D.

have high melting points

Correct answer is B

Volatile liquids (i.e. Ammonia or Freon) are usually have low boiling point

1,384.

Efficiency of a transformer is equal to

A.

Efficiency of transformer = (secondary coil ÷ primary coil) × 100%

B.

Efficiency of transformer = (mechanical advantage ÷ velocity ratio) × 100%

C.

Efficiency of a transformer = (Number of turns in the secondary coil ÷ Number of turns in the primary coil) × 100%

D.

Efficiency of a transformer = (power developed in the secondary coil ÷ power supplied to the primary coil) × 100%

Correct answer is D

Efficiency of a transformer = (power developed in the secondary coil ÷ power supplied to the primary coil) × 100%

1,385.

Which one of the following is a vector quantity?

A.

Temperature gradient

B.

Mass

C.

Work

D.

Time

Correct answer is A

Temperature gradient(Tg) = DT ÷ L = T2 – T1 ÷ L

i.e– it is the ratio of an increment in temperature to the length

Hence, Temperature gradient (Tg) has defined direction alongside with magnitude

And it is a vector quantity

Mass, work & Time are scalar quantity