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.

361.

An electron of mass 9.1 x 10\(^{-31}\) kg moves with a speed of 2.0 x 10\(^6\) ms\(^{-1}\) round the nucleus of an atom in a Circular path of radius

6.1 x 10\(^{11}\) m. Calculate the centripetal force acting on the electron.
 

A.

7.7 x 10\(^{47}\) N

B.

6.0 x 10\(^{-8}\)N

C.

3.0 x 10\(^{-14}\)N

D.

1.3 x 10\(^{-26}\)N

Correct answer is B

Centripetal force (Fr) = \(\frac{MV^2}{r}\) 

i.e. Fr = \(\frac{Mv^2}{r}\) 

= \(\frac{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.0 \times 10^6 \times 2.0 \times 10^6}{6.1 \times 10^{-11}}\) N 

= (\(\frac{36.4 \times 10^{-19}}{6.1 \times 10^{-11}}\)) N

= 5.967 x 10\(^{-8}\) N 

~ 6.0 x 10\(^{-8}\) N

 

362.

An electron of mass 9.1 x 10\(^{-31}\) kg moves with a speed of 2.0 x 10\(^6\) ms\(^{-1}\) round the nucleus of an atom in a Circular path of radius 6.1 x 10(^{11}\) m. Determine the angular speed of the electron.

A.

3.28 x 10\(^{16}\) rad s\(^{-1}\)

B.

8.55 x 10\(^{3}\) rad s\(^{-1}\)

C.

9.11 x 10\(^{13}\) rad s\(^{-1}\)

D.

5.22 x 10\(^{15}\) rad s\(^{-1}\)

Correct answer is A

Angular speed of the electron (W) 

w = \(\frac{Velocity}{Radius} = \frac{V}{R}\)

= \(\frac{2.0 \times 10^6}{6.1 \times 10^{11}}\) 

= 3.28 x 10\(^{16}\) rads\(^{-1}\)

363.

Which of the following devices is used for storing electric charges?

A.

Transformer

B.

Ammeter

C.

Potentiometer

D.

Capacitor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

364.

The diagram above illustrates a meter bridge circuit underbalanced conditions. Determine the value of x.

A.

50.cm

B.

10.0 cm

C.

28.6 cm

D.

57.2 cm

Correct answer is A

Using wheatstone bridge principle;

\(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{2}{(100 - x)}\)

2(100 - x) = 2 x \(x\)

200 = 2\(x + 2x\) 

200 = 4x

x = \(\frac{200}{4}\)

= 50cm 

365.

Which of the following statements is the correct reason for using soft iron in making the armature or an electric bell?

A.

It is a diamagnetic material

B.

It loses its magnetism readily

C.

It is not easily magnetized

D.

It retains its magnetism for a long time

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.