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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.

1,881.

Two capacitors of capacitance 0.4μF and 0.5μF are connected in parallel and charged to a p.d. of 50V, Determine the total charge acquired

A.

45μC

B.

25μC

C.

20μC

D.

10μC

Correct answer is A

C = C1+C2 = 0.4 + 0.5 = 0.9μF

Q = Cv = 0.9 x 50 = 45μC

1,882.

The ability of a material to store an electric charge when its plates are at different potentials is referred to as its

A.

conductance

B.

inductance

C.

capacitance

D.

resistance

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,883.

In which of the following media is the transmission of sound wave fastest?

A.

Vacuum

B.

Air

C.

Wood

D.

Iron

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,885.

Which of the following optical instruments does not depend on the use of plane mirrors?

A.

kaleidoscope

B.

simple microscope

C.

sextant

D.

simple periscope

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.