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.

1,631.

The focal length of the eye-piece of an astronomical telescope is f1, while the focal length of the object is f2. Fro normal adjustment, the angular magnification is given by

A.

\(\frac{f_2}{f_1}\)

B.

1 - \(\frac{f_2}{f_1}\)

C.

\(\frac{f_2}{f_1}\) - 1

D.

\(\frac{f_1}{f_2}\)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,632.

Presbyopia is a defect of the eye resulting from

A.

weak ciliary muscles

B.

short eyeball

C.

loss of sphericity of the lens

D.

long eyeball

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,633.

An object is placed 20.0cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 15.0cm. Calculate its image distance

A.

1.3cm

B.

8.6cm

C.

35.0cm

D.

60.0cm

Correct answer is D

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

\(\frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{20} = 60cm\)

1,634.

The speed of light in a certain medium is V while its speed in a vacuum is C. The absolute refractive index of the medium is

A.

C + V

B.

\(\frac{C}{V}\)

C.

\(\frac{V}{C}\)

D.

C - V

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,635.

Total internal reflection occurs in an optical prism when light rays

A.

travel from the prism into an optically denser medium

B.

are incident in the prism at an angle greater than the critical angle

C.

are incident normally in the prism

D.

travel from the prism to the air

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.