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.

326.

The earpiece of a telephone handset converts energy from

A.

electrical to sound

B.

sound to electrical

C.

sound to electrical

D.

sound to radio wave

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

327.

An electrical device has 50 turns in its primary coil  and 20 turns in the secondary coil. The device can be a\an?

A.

step-up transformer

B.

step-down transformer

C.

d.c generator

D.

a.c generator

Correct answer is B

In a step down transformer, there are more turns in the primary coil than in the secondary coil and more current flows in the secondary circuit than in the primary.

328.

The diagram above illustrates a beam of parallel rays from a distant object O, incident on one side of the total reflecting prism. Which diagram does not represent the correct path of the beam when it emerges from the prism?

A.

W

B.

X

C.

Y

D.

Z

Correct answer is A

When drawing a ray diagram for instance drawing two rays from the head of the object, the point of intersection of the two rays represents the position of the head of the image, but in the case of parallel rays of light drawn from the object such that the image is likewise formed at infinity, the ray from the head of the object forms the head of the image, similarly, the ray from the leg of the image. from the diagrams drawn, it is only in W that the ray from the head forms the leg of the image, others are correctly drawn.

329.

Which of the following statements explain why hot soapy water is more effective in cleaning oil-stained dishes?

A.

The oil on the dishes repels the soap

B.

soap and heat decrease the surface tension of oil

C.

soap increases the surface tension of oil and water

D.

Hot water increases the surface tension of oil

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

330.

The material used to slow down the neutrons in a nuclear reactor is 
 

A.

boron

B.

copper

C.

graphite

D.

uranium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.