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.

1,661.

Neutrons are used to induce artificial radioactivity because they

A.

are energetic

B.

have no charge

C.

have no mass

D.

are ionizing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,662.

A nuclide represented as \(^{70}_{32}X\) has a neutron-proton ratio of

A.

0.5

B.

0.8

C.

1.2

D.

1.5

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{38}{32} = 1.2\)

1,663.

In a cathode ray tube, the function of the x-plates is to

A.

deflect the electron beam horizontally

B.

deflect the electron beam vertically

C.

reflect the electron beam

D.

generate sinusoid waves

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,664.

Oxidation of the filament in a light bulb is prevented by the introduction of

A.

hydrogen

B.

oxygen

C.

argon

D.

mercury vapour

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,665.

An electron moves with a speed of 2.0 x 106ms-1 in a straight line. Calculate the wave length of the electron wave. [mass of an electron = 9.1 x 10-31 kg][Planck's constant = 6.6 x 10-34Js]

A.

3.63 x 10-19m

B.

6.51 x 10-9m

C.

4.24 x 10-8m

D.

7.25 x 10-8m

Correct answer is C

\(\lambda = \frac{hc}{\frac{1}{2}mv^2} = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-38} \times 3 \times 10^8}{\frac{1}{2} \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} (2 \times 10^6)^2}\)

= 4.24 x 10-8m