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.

1,636.

A ray undergoes a minimum deviation at 40o when it is incident on equilateral triangular glass prism. Calculate the refractive index of the prism

A.

1.48

B.

1.50

C.

1.53

D.

1.67

Correct answer is C

n = \(\frac{\sin \frac{1}{2} (dm + A)}{\sin \frac{1}{2} A}\)

= \(\frac{\sin \frac{1}{2} (40 + 60)}{\sin \frac{1}{2} \times 60}\)

= 1.532

1,637.

The image formed by a convex mirror is always

A.

real, erect and diminished

B.

real, inverted and diminished

C.

virtual, inverted and diminished

D.

virtual, erect and diminished

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,638.

Which of the following statements about the image formed by a plane mirror is not correct?

A.

it is laterally inverted

B.

it has unit magnification

C.

it is formed by actual intersection of rays

D.

its distance from the mirror is equal to that of the object from the mirror

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,639.

Ether produces a cooling effect when it is poured on the hand because it has

A.

low conductivity

B.

high conductivity

C.

high latent heat of vaporization

D.

low latent heat of vaporization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.