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.

477.

The mass of a nucleus is the

A.

total number of its proton & neutrons

B.

number of its protons

C.

mass of its electrons

D.

total number of its protons & electrons

Correct answer is A

Nucleus = mass of proton + mass of neutron

478.

Neutrons were discovered by

A.

Faraday

B.

Dalton

C.

James Chadwick

D.

Rutherford

Correct answer is C

It was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932.

479.

Gases conduct electricity under

A.

high pressure & high voltage

B.

low pressure & low voltage

C.

normal pressure & low voltage

D.

low pressure & high voltage

Correct answer is D

Gases conduct electricity under low pressure & high voltage

480.

A man on a bench will exert the greatest pressure on the bench when he

A.

lies flat on his back

B.

lies flat on his belly

C.

stands on both feet

D.

stands on the toes of one foot

Correct answer is D

P = F
A


hence, pressure increases when the areas decreases.