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.

1,916.

Which of the following statements about X-rays is not correct? They

A.

are electromagnetic waves

B.

can be used to study crystal lattice

C.

can destroy living cells

D.

are produced from the nucleus of an atom

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,917.

In which of the following devices is the principle of photoelectric effect not applicable?

A.

close-circuit television camera

B.

burglar alarm

C.

solar cells

D.

periscope

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,918.

An atom is normally electrically neutral because the

A.

number of electrons is equal to the number of protons

B.

number of electrons is equal to the number of neutrons

C.

number of protons is equal to the number of neutrons

D.

electrons of the atom are buried deeply in the nucleus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,919.

The main function of the mouth piece of a telephone is that it converts sound energy to

A.

mechanical energy

B.

electrical energy

C.

chemical energy

D.

thermal energy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,920.

A charge of 1.6 x 10-10C is placed in a uniform electric field of intensity 2.0 x 105 NC-1. calculate the magnitude of the electric force exerted on the change

A.

3.2 x 105N

B.

1.8 x 105N

C.

3.2 x 10-5N

D.

1.8 x 10-5N

Correct answer is C

F = Exq = 2.0 x 105 x 1.6 x 10-10

= 3.2 x 10-5N