physics

Which of the above are used for characterizing waves?

I. Wavelength II. Medium of propagation III. Wave velocity IV. Frequency V. Energy A. I, II and V B. I…

4 years ago

Tea pots are often silver-coated to prevent heat loss by?

A. conduction only B. convention only C. convection and conduction D. radiation only Correct Answer: Option D - radiation only

4 years ago

The change in volume when 450kg of ice is completely melted is? [density of ice = 900 kgm−³; density of water = 100 kgm−³]

A. 0.50m³ B. 0.45m³ C. 0.05m³ D. 4.50m³ Correct Answer: Option C - 0.05m³ Explanation Vol. of ice = M/?D…

4 years ago

When left in a freezer; a bottle full of water cracks on freezing into ice because of the?

A. increase in the volume of water B. contraction of the bottle C. expansion of the bottle D. decrease in…

4 years ago

The pitch of a sound note depends on?

A. timbre B. frequency C. harmonics D. quality Correct Answer: Option B = frequency

4 years ago

A person can focus an object only when it lies within 200cm from him. Which spectacles should be used to increase his maximum distance of distinct vision infinity?

A. Convex lens B. Binoculars C. Concave lens D. Plane glasses Correct Answer: Option C - Concave lens Explanation A…

4 years ago

A ray of light makes an angle of 35° with a plane mirror. What is the angle of reflection?

A. 35° B. 55° C. 70° D. 65° Correct Answer: Option B = 55° Explanation 35° =35° = 70° 180…

4 years ago

What happens to the rays in a parallel beam of light?

A. They diverge as they travel B. they intersect C. They converge as they travel D. They meet at infinity.…

4 years ago

What types of mirror are capable of producing parallel beams of light such as those arising from the headlamps of a car?

A. Parabolic mirrors B. Plane mirrors C. Cylindrical mirrors D. Spherical mirrors Correct Answer: Option A - Parabolic mirrors

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