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.

1,566.

Which of the following arrangements of radiations is in the order of decreasing penetrating power?

A.

\(\alpha, \beta, \gamma\)

B.

\(\alpha, \gamma, \beta\)

C.

\(\gamma, \beta, \alpha\)

D.

\(\beta, \gamma, \alpha\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,567.

Which of the following statements about X-rays is correct? X-rays

A.

are produced when a metal surface is irradiated with ultraviolet light

B.

are produced when a metal target is used to block fast moving electrons

C.

have long wavelengths and are therefore very penetrating

D.

are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,569.

An atom in an excited state is one whose

A.

potential energy is minimum

B.

potential energy is maximum

C.

electron are in the conduction band

D.

electron have moved to higher energy level

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,570.

In a R-C circuit

A.

Irms leads Vrms by 60o

B.

Irms slags Vrms by 60o

C.

Vrms lags Irms by 90o

D.

Vrms leads Irms by 90o

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.