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.

1,716.

If the direction of the curent in a straight wire is reversed, the magnetic field

A.

remains the same

B.

becomes parallel to the wire

C.

ceases to exist

D.

is oppositely directed

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,717.
1,718.

A wire of resistivity 4.40 x 10-5\(\Omega\) cm has a cross sectional area of 7.50 x 10-4 cm2. Calculate the length of the wire that will be required to make a 4.0\(\Omega\) resistor

A.

82.50 cm

B.

68.18cm

C.

15.90cm

D.

11.95cm

Correct answer is B

L = \(\frac{R.A}{e} = \frac{4 \times 7.50 \times 106{-4}}{4.40 \times 10^{-5}} = 68.18cm\)

1,719.

A cell of e.m.f. 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 3.0\(\Omega\). A voltmeter connected across the cell registers 0.9V. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell

A.

2.0\(\Omega\).

B.

3.0\(\Omega\).

C.

5.0\(\Omega\).

D.

6.0\(\Omega\).

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{V}{R} = \frac{E}{R + r}\)

\(\frac{0.9}{3} = \frac{1.5}{3 + r}\)

r = 2\(\Omega\).

1,720.

A resistor of resistance R is connected to a battery of negligible internal resistance. If a siilar resistor is connected in series with it the

A.

effective resistance of the circuit is halved

B.

total power dissipated is doubled

C.

total current in the circuit is halved

D.

terminal voltage is halved

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.