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.

1,576.

Two similar cells are used to light two similar lamps as illustrated in the diagrams above. In which of the circuit diagrams are the lamps brightest?

A.

P

B.

Q

C.

R

D.

S

Correct answer is B

The determinant of the brightness of a bulb is the power (watts) of the circuit.

Recall that Power (P) = \(\frac{V^2}{R}\).

Since the resistance is to be used as a divisor, it means the smaller the resistance, the greater the power.

1,577.

Six dry cells each of e.m.f. 2.0 and internal resistance of 1.0\(\Omega\) are connected in parallel across a load of 3.0\(\Omega\). Calculate the effective current in the circuit.

A.

0.63A

B.

0.50A

C.

0.31A

D.

0.22A

Correct answer is A

I = \(\frac{f}{n} = \frac{1}{6 - 2}\)

I = \(\frac{v}{R + r} = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = 0.63\)A

1,578.

Which of the following properties is an advantage of lead-acid accumulator over an alkaline accumulator?

A.

possesses low internal resistance

B.

can be recharges

C.

has shorter life span

D.

possesses high e.m.f

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,579.

Two capacitors, each of capacitance 2\(\mu\)F are connected in parallel. If the p.d across them is 120V, calculate the charge on each capacitor

A.

6.0 x 10-5C

B.

1.2 x 10-4C

C.

2.4 x 10-4C

D.

4.8 x 10-4C

Correct answer is C

C = \(C_1 + C_2 = 2 + 2 = 4 \mu F\)

but Q = CV

= 4 x 10\(^{-6}\) x 120

= 4.8 x 10\(^{-4}\)

\(\therefore\) Each of the capacitor has a charge of \(\frac{4.8 \times 10^{-4}}{2}\)

= 2.4 x 10\(^{-4}\) C

1,580.

When two like charges are brought together, the potential energy of the system formed will

A.

increase because work is done against the field

B.

increase because work is done by the field

C.

decrease because work is done by the field

D.

decrease because work is done against the field

Correct answer is A

if two like charges are close together, they repel each other. moving them closer together requires working against repulsive force which increases the potential energy of the system.