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.

1,521.

The outlet of a bicycle pump is used to inflate a football as illustrated in the diagram above. Why does the pressure of the air inside the pump increases as the pump handle is slowly pushed downward at constant temperature?

A.

momentum of the air molecules are increased

B.

volume occupied by the molecules are increased

C.

frequency of collision of the air molecules with the walls of the pump is increased

D.

more air molecules are collidin with one another in the system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,522.

Four co-planar forces of magnitudes 10N, 17N, 6N and 20N act at point O as shown in the above diagram. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force

A.

53.0N

B.

21.0N

C.

7.0N

D.

5.0N

Correct answer is D

Vertical resultant = 10 - 6 = 4N

Horizontal resultant = 20 - 17 = 3N

R = \(\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}\)

= 5N

1,524.

Which of the following phenomena supports the theory that waves have a particle nature?

A.

electron diffraction

B.

photoelectric effect

C.

diffraction of light

D.

x-ray interference

Correct answer is B

The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits a material. Electrons emitted in this manner are called photoelectrons.

1,525.

Which of the following statements about the use of radioisotopes is not correct? They are used to

A.

induce mutations in plants and animals to obtain new and improved varieties

B.

trace the paths of metabolic processes in plants and animals

C.

estimate the age of rocks

D.

locate broken bones

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.