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.

412.

A convex mirror is used as a driving mirror because 

I. its image is erect     

II. It has a large field of view

III. It has a long focal length 

Identify the CORRECT statement(s) 

A.

I and III only

B.

I and II only

C.

II and IIII only

D.

I, II and III only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

413.

When a sound wave passes from air into water its 

A.

speed and frequency increases but its wavelength remains the same

B.

speed and wavelength increases but its frequency remains the same

C.

speed decreases

D.

speed increases but its frequency and wavelength decreases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

415.

A solid weighs 4.8g in air, 2.8g in water and 3.2g in Kerosine. The ratio of density of the solid to that of the kerosine is 

A.

2

B.

\(\frac{3}{2}\)

C.

\(\frac{2}{3}\)

D.

3

Correct answer is D

Relative density of solid

\(\frac{\text{weight of solid}}{\text{weight of an equal volume of water}}\)

= \(\frac{4.8}{4.8 - 2.8}\) 

= \(\frac{4.8}{2}\) = 2.4

Relative density of liquid 

=   \(\frac{\text{Weight  of liquid kerosine}}{\text{Weight of an equal volume of water}}\) 

= \(\frac{4.8 - 3.2}{4.8 - 2.8}\)  = \(\frac{1.6}{2}\) = 0.8

= \(\frac{\text{Ratio of relative density of solid}}{\text{Relative density of Kerosine}}\) 

= \(\frac{\text{density of solid}}{\text{density of Kerosine}}\)

= \(\frac{2.4}{0.8}\) 

= 3