physics

Which of the following are transverse waves?

I. Ripples on water II. Sound waves in air III. Light waves from the sun A. II only B. I…

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The inability of the eye to focus near objects is known as?

A. Long sight B. Astigmatism C. Presbyopia D. Glaucoma E. Short sight Correct Answer: Option A - Long sight

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The image of an object placed at the center of the curvature of a concave mirror is?

A. Inverted and magnified B. at the principal focus C. real and diminshed D. Erect and virtual E. at the…

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A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure?

A. Dew point B. Temperature C. Relative density D. Relative humidity E. Vapour pressure Correct Answer: Option D - Relative…

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A steam trap is a component of apparatus used in determining the specific latent heat of vaporization of steam. In the steady-state, the steam trap

A. stores the steam for future use B. prevents the steam from escaping C. ensures that only dry steam gets…

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The instrument used in the measurement of atmospheric pressure is?

A. Hydrometer B. Ratemeter C. Barometer D. Photometer E. Manometer Correct Answer: Option C - Barometer

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What temperature is recorded in degree Celsius when the length of the mercury thread is 33.6mm above the ice point mark?

The ice and steam points on a mercury in glass thermometer are found to be 90mm apart. What temperature is…

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