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.

371.

Which of the following characteristics of waves can a ripple tank be used to demonstrate?
I. Reflection
II. Refraction
III. Diffraction
 

A.

I, II and Ill

B.

ll and ll only

C.

l and lII only

D.

I and II only

Correct answer is A

 ripple tank experiment can be used to demonstrate the following properties of waves:


Reflection
Refraction

Diffraction
 

372.

In which of the following media is the speed of sound the least?

A.

Air

B.

Brass

C.

Water

D.

Wood

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

373.

A transverse pulse of frequency 9 Hz traves 4.5m in 0.6 s. Calculate the wavelength of the pulse.

A.

3.33 m

B.

0.30 m

C.

0.83 m

D.

1.20 m

Correct answer is C

Wavelength (\(\alpha\)) = \(\frac{Velocity (V)}{Frequency (f)}\)

Velocity = \(\frac{Distance}{Time}\) = \(\frac{4.5}{0.6}\)

= \(\frac{7.5}{9.0}\)

= 0.83m

374.

The wire of a platinum resistance thermometer has d resistance of 3.5\(\Omega\) at 0 °C and 10.52\(\Omega\) at 100°C. Calculate the temperature of the wire when its resistance is 7.5\(\Omega\).

A.

78 °C

B.

25 \(^o\)C

C.

30\(^o\)C

D.

57 \(^o\)C

Correct answer is D

Using the formula 

t = \(\frac{R - R_0}{R_{(100)} - R_0} \times 100^oC\)

t = \(\frac{7.5 - 3.5}{10.5 - 2..5} \times 100^oC\)

= \(\frac{4}{7} \times 100\)

= 57.14\(^o\)C 

~ 57\(^o\)C

 

375.

Calculate the quantity of heat needed to change the temperature of 60g of ice at 0 °C to 80 °C. [specific latent heat of fusion of ice= 3.36 x 10\(^5\) Jkg\(^{-1}\) specific heat capacity of water 4.2 x 10\(^3\) J kg\(^{-1}\) K\(^{-1}\)]


 

A.

4.80 kJ

B.

20.16 kJ

C.

40.32 kJ

D.

22.17 kJ

Correct answer is C

Heat needed to change 60g (0.06kg) of ice at 0\(^o\)C to water at 0\(^o\) 

 = 0.06 x 3.36 x 10\(^5\)J

= 0.2016 x 10\(^5\) J

Heat required to raise the temp. of 60g (0.06kg) of water from 0\(^o\)C to 80\(^o\)C

= 0.06 x 4.2 x 10\(^3\) x (80.0)J 

= 0.06 x 4.2 x 10\(^3\) x 80 

= 20.16 x 10\(^3\) 

= 0.2016 x 10\(^5\) 

Total heat needed = (0.2016 + 0.2016) 10\(^5\)J

= 0.4032 x 10\(^5\) J

= 40.32KJ