physics

The phenomenon which occurs when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another is called?

A. reflection B. polarisation C. interference D. diffraction E. refraction Correct Answer: Option E - refraction

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An eclipse of the sun by the moon occurs when the sun, the moon and the earth are in a straight line and the?

A. earth casts a shadow on the moon B. moon casts a shadow on the sun C. moon is between…

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If an ebonite rod is rubbed with fur?

A. both the ebonite rod and the fur will be negatively charged B. the ebonite rod will be positively charged…

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Calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of the solid?

A 90-W immersion heater is used to supply energy for five minutes. The energy supplied is used to completely melt…

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A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly transferred into a beaker containing boiling water. What effect will this have on the boiling water?

A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly transferred into a beaker containing boiling…

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Calculate the change in temperature of a quantity of water that falls from the top to the bottom of the waterfall?

A waterfall is 1.260m high. Calculate the change in temperature of a quantity of water that falls from the top…

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At what temperature will the length be 60cm?

Dry oxygen is trapped by a pellet of mercury in a uniform capillary tube which is sealed at one end.…

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The inside of a vacuum flak is usually coated with silver to reduce heat loss by?

A. evaporation B. radiation C. conduction D. convention E. condensation Correct Answer: Option B - radiation

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Calculate the pressure of the gas when it has expanded to 5 times its volume and cooled to 127°C as it leaves the engine

Air at temperature 527°C and pressure 30 atmospheres is admitted into the cylinder of an engine. Calculate the pressure of…

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