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.

1,711.

An electron of mass 9.1 x 10-31 kg moves with a speed of 107ms-1. Calculate the wavelength of the associates wave[h = 6.6 x 10-34Js]

A.

9.0 x 10-24m

B.

4.55 x 10-17m

C.

7.25 x 10-11m

D.

6.20 x 10-8m

Correct answer is C

\(\lambda = \frac{hc}{\frac{1}{2}mv^2}\)

= \(\frac{6.6 x 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{0.5 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-3} (10^7)^2}\)

= 7.25 x 10-11m

1,712.

The main difference between between x-rays and \(\gamma-rays\) lies in their

A.

ionizing ability

B.

absorption rate

C.

mode of production

D.

mode of propagation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,713.

Two isotopes of uranium are designed as \(^{238}U\) and \(^{235}U\). The numbers 238 and 235 represent their

A.

atomic numbers

B.

nucleon numbers

C.

proton numbers

D.

neutron numbers

Correct answer is B

neutrons + protons = the nucleus or mass numbers.

U-238 has mass number(proton 92 + neutron 146=238)
U-235 has mass number (proton 92 + neutron 143 =235)

1,714.

An ammeter connected to an a.c circuit records 5.5. The peak current in the circuit is

A.

7.8A

B.

7.1A

C.

3.8A

D.

3.5A

Correct answer is A

\(I_o = I_{rms} \times \sqrt{2} = 5.5 \times 1.41 = 7.8A\)

1,715.

An inductor of inductance 1.0H is connected in series with a capacitor of capacitance 2.0\(\mu F\) in an a.c. circuit. to resonate

A.

112.5Hz

B.

225.0Hz

C.

323.5Hz

D.

707.1Hz

Correct answer is A

fo = \(\frac{1}{2 \pi \sqrt{LC}} = \frac{1}{2 \times 3.14 \sqrt{1 \times 2 \times 10^{-6}}}\)

= 112.5Hz