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.

1,676.

A positively charged glass rod is placed near the cap of a positively charged electroscope. The divergence of the leaf is observed to

A.

decrease

B.

increase

C.

remain the same

D.

increase and collapse immediately

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,677.

As the air column of length L in an air pipe decreases, the frequency of the sationary wave emitted

A.

decreases

B.

increases

C.

varies as L2

D.

varies as \(\sqrt{L}\)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,678.

The amplitude of a sound wave determines its

A.

frequency

B.

quality

C.

loudness

D.

pitch

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,679.

Which of the following electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

A.

radio-waves

B.

gamma rays

C.

infrared waves

D.

ultraviolet rays

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,680.

A lens that is thinner at the middle and thicher at the edges is

A.

diverging

B.

converging

C.

plano-convex

D.

converging meniscus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.