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.

1,586.

A ray of light passes from air to water to glass to air. Given that the refractive index for light passing from air to water is \(\frac{4}{3}\) and air to glass is \(\frac{3}{2}\), calculate the refractive index of glass relative to water

A.

0.50

B.

0.67

C.

0.75

D.

1.13

Correct answer is D

\(_{g} \eta _{w} = \frac{ _g \eta _a}{ _a \eta _w}\)

= \(\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{\frac{4}{3}}\)

= \(\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{3}{4}\)

= \(\frac{9}{8}\)

= 1.125

= 1.13 (to 2 d.p)

1,587.

An object of height 2.5cm is places 20cm from a convex mirror of focal length 10cm. Calculate the height of its image.

A.

2.5 cm

B.

3.0cm

C.

5.0cm

D.

25.0cm

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{u}\)

= \(\frac{1}{10} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{20}\)

v = 20

but h\(_i\) = \(\frac{v \times h_o}{u}\)

= \(\frac{20 \times 2.5 }{20}\)

= 2.5cm

1,588.

Which of the following properties of waves is exclusive to transverse waves?

A.

reflection

B.

interference

C.

diffraction

D.

polarization

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,589.

When two waves are superimposed on each other, the following occurrences are possible, except

A.

nodal lines

B.

anti nodal lines

C.

stationary waves

D.

dispersion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,590.

Which of the following factors decreases the rate of evaporation of a liquid?

A.

increase in pressure over the liquid

B.

lowering the boiling point

C.

decreasing in humidity

D.

wind

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.