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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.

21.

An electron moves from an energy level of -8.6 eV to another level of -3.5 eV. Determine the frequency of the absorbed radiation. [1 eV = 1.6 × 1019 J, h = 6.6 × 1034 Js]

A.

2.93×1015Hz

B.

3.59×1016Hz

C.

5.39×1015Hz

D.

1.24×1015Hz

Correct answer is D

h = 6.6×1034Js, 1eV =  1.6×1019J, E1 = - 8.6eV, E2 = - 3.5eV, f = ?

ΔE = hf 

f = \frac{ΔE}{h}

ΔE =  E_2 -  E_1 = - 3.5eV - (- 8.6eV) = 5.1eV

but 5.1eV = 5.1 X  1.6 \times 10^{-19} 8.16 \times 10^{-19}J

f =  \frac{8.16 \times 10^{-19}}{ 6.6 \times 10^{-34}}

Therefore, f =  1.24 \times 10^{15}Hz

22.

The range of wavelengths of the infrared waves in an electromagnetic spectrum is 10^{-3} m  to 10^{-6}m. The wavelength of the radiation is

A.

longer than 10^{-6} m.

B.

shorter than 10^{-6} m.

C.

shorter than 10^{3} m.

D.

longer than 10^{3} m.

Correct answer is A

The range of wavelengths for infrared waves is given as 10^{-3} m  to 10^{-6}m. This means that the wavelength of the radiation is longer than 10^{-6} m but shorter than \{10^{-3} m\). Therefore, the only correct option is that the wavelength is longer than 10^{-6} m.

23.

The ratio of maximum range to maximum height of a projectile is 4. Determine the angle of projection.

A.

30^0

B.

60^0

C.

45^0

D.

0^0

Correct answer is C

Maximum Range R = \frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}

maximum height H = \frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g}

But R : H = 4

\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g}\frac{u^2sin^2\theta}{2g} = 4

\frac{u^2sin2\theta}{g} \times\frac{2g}{u^2sin^2\theta} = 4

 \frac{2sin2\theta}{sin^2\theta} = 4 

since 2sinΘ = 2sinΘcosΘ

 \frac{2 \times 2sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta} = 4 

 \frac{4sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta} = 4 

\frac{sin\theta cos\theta}{sin^2\theta} = 1

\frac{cos\theta}{sin\theta} = 1

\frac{sin\theta}{cos\theta} = 1 

tan \theta = 1

\theta = tan^{-1}1 = 45°

24.

A charge of 10 C is transferred across a potential difference of 220 V. Determine the work done.

A.

22J

B.

2200J

C.

210J

D.

230J

Correct answer is B

The work done in moving a charge across a potential difference is given by the formula W = QV, where W is the work done, Q is the charge and V is the potential difference. Substituting the given values, we get W = 10 C * 220 V = 2200 J. Hence, the work done is 2200 J.

25.

A sound of frequency 512 Hz reaches a listener 100 m away. If the sound travels in air at s.t.p., what is its wavelength?
[speed of sound in air = 331 m/s]

A.

1.550m

B.

0.646m

C.

5.120m

D.

0.195m

Correct answer is B

f = 512Hz, V = 331m/s    λ  = ?

V = f λ 

λ  = \frac{v}{f} = \frac{331}{512}

λ  = 0.646m.