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.

186.

The reason for having a large number of turns in the coil of a moving coil galvanometer is to--------

A.

make the deflection of the needle proportional to the current

B.

increase the sensitivity of the galvanometer

C.

decrease the magnetic flux produced by the magnet

D.

make the permanent magnet stronger

Correct answer is B

Sensitivity of a galvanometer increases when number of turns, area of coil and magnetic field increase

187.

The power of the lens is +2.5D. What is the radius of the curvature?

A.

2.5 cm

B.

25.0 cm

C.

40.0 cm

D.

80.0 cm

Correct answer is D

The power of a lens is defined as the reciprocal of its focal length in metres:

P = \(\frac{100}{f}\) → 2.5 = \(\frac{100}{f}\)

where P is the power in diopters and f is the focal length in metres.

2.5 * f = 100

f = \(\frac{100}{2.5}\)

f = 40

Where f = \(\frac{r}{2}\)

radius of the curvature[r] = f * 2 → 40 * 2

r = 80cm

 

188.

The periodic rise and fall in the intensity of sound produced whn two notes of nearly equal frequencies are sounded together is called?

A.

doppler effect

B.

beat

C.

interference

D.

resonance

Correct answer is B

beat, in physics, the pulsation caused by the combination of two waves of slightly different frequencies

189.

An object is placed at different distances, u, from a converging lens of focal length, 15.0cm. For what value of u does the lens act as a microscope?

A.

u = 15cm only

B.

u = 30cm only

C.

M < 15cm only

D.

u > 30cm only

Correct answer is D

Objects at a distance greater than two times of the focal length produces a real image, inverted and diminished in size.

→ 2 * 15 = 30cm

: At >30cm this is applicable  

190.

A freely suspended compass needle on the earth's surface settles in a plane called----------

A.

geographic meridian

B.

magnetic meridian

C.

magnetic declination

D.

isoganals

Correct answer is B

The magnetic meridian is an equivalent imaginary line connecting the magnetic south and north poles and can be taken as the horizontal component of magnetic force lines along the surface of the earth. Therefore, a compass needle will be parallel to the magnetic meridian