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.

421.

Natural radioactivity consists of emission?

A.

\(\alpha\)-particles and \(\beta\)-rays

B.

\(\alpha\)-particles and X-rays

C.

\(\gamma\)-ray and X-rays

D.

\(\alpha\)-particles and \(\beta\)-rays and \(\gamma\)-rays

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

422.

Which of the following statements on the use of X-rays is incorrect? X-rays are used

A.

In a hospital to obtain photographs of tissues and bones in the body

B.

For the treatment of malignant growths like cancer cells

C.

In detecting fingerprints

D.

To reveal hidden flaws in metal castings and welded joints work of art

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

423.

The effect of closing the key K in the circuit shown in the figure above would be to?

A.

increase the current by 0.4A

B.

reduce the current by 0.4A

C.

increase the current by 0.6A

D.

reduce the current by 0.6A

Correct answer is A

When K is open. Total Resistance = 8 + 2 = 10\(\Omega\)

1 = \(\frac{V}{\Omega}\) =  \(\frac{6v}{\Omega}\) = 0.6A

Where K is closed, \(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1}{\Omega}\) 

\(\frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{\Omega}\)

\(\Omega\) = \(\frac{8}{2}\) = 4\(\Omega\)

\(\Omega\) = \(\frac{8}{2}\) = 4\(\Omega\)

4\(\Omega\)  in series with 2\(\Omega\)= 6\(\Omega\)

1 = \(\frac{V}{\Omega}\)  = \(\frac{6}{6}\) = 1A

1 - 0.6A = 0.4A increase

424.

In the study of Physics, temperature and heat are often confused with each other. Which of the following statements correctly defines these two elements?

A.

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance

B.

Heat is a measure of the total kinetic energy of the molecules in a system

C.

Different materials require different amounts of heat to cause a given change in temperature

D.

All of the above

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.