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.

471.

Any line or section taken through an advancing wave in which all the particles are in the same phase is called the

A.

wavelength

B.

wave coast

C.

wave trough

D.

wave front

Correct answer is D

Wave front is a line or section taken through an advancing wave in which the particles are in phase.

472.

A car moving at 20m/s with its horn blowing (f = 1200Hz) is chasing another car going at 15m/s. What is the apparent frequency of the horn as heard by the driver being chased?

A.

1.22KHz

B.

2.40KHz

C.

8.12KHz

D.

1.22Hz

Correct answer is A

f\(_1\) = f(v - v\(_o\))
v - v\(_s\)
= 1200(340 - 15)
340 - 20
= 1.22KHz

473.

The Earth's magnetic equator passes through Jos in Nigeria. At Jos, the

A.

angle of variation is zero

B.

magnetic declination is 90

C.

angle of dip is zero

D.

horizontal component at the Earth's field is zero

Correct answer is C

- angle of dip is zero at the magnetic equator
- angle of variation is the same as angle of declination.

474.

Calculate the velocity ratio of a screw jack of pitch 0.2cm if the length of the tommy bar is 23cm

A.

230\(\pi\)

B.

23\(\pi\)

C.

70\(\pi\)

D.

140\(\pi\)

Correct answer is A

P = 0.2cm, L = r = 23cm

VR = 2πr
P
= 2πL
P
= 2π×23
0.2
= 230π

475.

Which of the following statement about the electromagnet shown above is correct?

A.

when the current flows from A to B, the end A will be in north pole

B.

when the current flows from A to B, the end A will be south pole

C.

when the current flows from A to B, the end B will be south pole

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is B

A - B = S - N.
Also, starting end of the current is south while terminating end is North.