Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

University of Sulaimani
College of Science Education
Physics Department

Course title: General Physics Stage: 2

Course Code: PH 2 Time: 180 minutes
Last Exam Exam marks out of 100
Lecturers Name: Aram Bahroz Date: 22/08/2016
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Note: 5 Marks for each question

Essay Questions

Q1. Physically define the following terms

1. Laser 2. Temperature 3. Potential Energy 4. Momentum 5. Work

Q2. We often talk about the "probability" that something might happen.

a) Give some examples from real life, and some examples from physics. For example, we
could talk about the probability of events in classical physics (what's the probability
that something is within 5% of its peak height?), but we often don't. Why is that?
b) Why should we think about probability in the case of quantum mechanics and the
physics of the very small?

Q3. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle is a fundamental quantum principle. Would you expect there
to be something similar for sound waves? analog electrical signals sent over a wire (standard
telephone)? Explain why or why not.

Q4. Suppose that the electron in the hydrogen atom obeyed classical mechanics rather than quantum
mechanics. Why should this hypothetical atom emit a continuous spectrum rather than the observed
line spectrum? Explain.

Q5. The Bohr model is based on several assumptions. Discuss them and discuss their significance.
Specifically, point out those that contradict classical physics, and how they do so.

Q6. Large particle (i.e. use classical physics) is located in an infinite potential well made up of two
very hard walls. In other words, the particle is bound and will be located between the two walls. The
question is, what are the forces acting on the particle at any given time? Where is there an acceleration
and what direction are the forces on the particle? Explain.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q7. Choose the correct answer

1. Where on the periodic table would we find an element with one more proton and one more
electron than silver?

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 A. Just above silver.
B. Just to the left of silver.
C. Just to the right of silver.
D. None of these -- there is no such element.

2. The property of a moving object to continue moving is what Galileo called

A. Velocity.
B. Speed.
C. Acceleration.
D. Inertia.
E. Direction.

3. Which of the following is true?

A. Some atoms do not belong to any particular element.

B. Some atoms belong to more than one element.
C. All atoms are identical.
D. The number of protons in an atom determines which element it is.
E. The number of neutrons in an atom determines which element it is.

4. In general, when a liquid is heated

A. It will neither expand nor contract.

B. It will expand at a greater rate than a solid.
C. It will expand at a lesser rate than a solid.
D. It will contract at a greater rate than a solid.
E. It will contract at a lesser rate than a solid.

5. A capacitor is a device used to

A. Convert electricity into light.

B. Convert electricity into heat.
C. Force current through a wire.
D. Store separated electrical charges.
E. Measure the volume of a glass container.

Blank Questions

Q8. Fill the following blanks with the correct words

1. An intensity of 60 dB is __________ times as intense as an intensity of 30 dB.

2. The "highness" or "lowness" of a musical tone is called the _________.

3. Water reaches its highest density at a temperature of ____________ degrees Celsius.

4. The unit of velocity is __________.

5. Battery convert ___________ to electrical energy.

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 Practical Questions

Q9. Using suitable instruments in laboratory, state Newtons 2nd law

Q10. Give an experimental setup to show the relation between voltage and current (Ohms law).

Q11. Use a thermometer, glass tube, and oscilloscope to calculate the speed of sound in air.

Theoretical Questions

Q12. A kangaroo is capable of jumping to a height of 2.62 m. Determine the takeoff speed of the
kangaroo.

Q13. If Michael Jordan has a vertical leap of 1.29 m, then what is his takeoff speed and his hang time
(total time to move upwards to the peak and then return to the ground)?

Q14. Graphically explain Newtons law of cooling then, mathematically prove it.

Matching Questions
Q15. Match the quantities in column I with their approximate energy values in column II

Column I Column II
A Total energy released in nuclear fission of one U-235 atom e 3 eV
f 10 KeV
B Energy of X-ray
g 10 MeV
C Photoelectric threshold of a metal
h 20 MeV

Oral Questions
Q16. What is the lattice constant?
Q17. What are the basic units in physics?

Comparison and Diagram Questions

Q18. Count the basic forces in the universe, then compare between them by using a table diagram.
Q19. By using the scheme diagram explain the change of states of matter from solid to liquid then to
gas.

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 True or False Questions

Q20. The following statements are true or not, then correct the wrong statements

a) Light is propagate in space and matter.

b) Resistance is electrical property of insulators.
c) Electron is electrically neutral.
d) The process of changing state from gas to solid is called condensation.
e) Sound wave is a transverse wave.

Good Luck

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