physics

Which of the following is/are in random motion?

i. Pollen grains in water ii. The molecules of hydrogen gas iii. Fine chalk particles floating in air A. i…

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Which of the following statements about Archimedes’ principle is correct? The upthrust on a body is a measure of the?

A. mass of fluid displaced B. weight of the body C. volume of the body D. weight of the fluid…

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Which of the following sets of quantities is fundamental?

A. length, mass and time B. speed, length and time C. speed, mass and distance D. distance, speed and time…

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If the air inside a rigid box is heated, the …………? Which of the statements below are correct?

i, average speed of the molecules increases ii. pressure of the air increases iii. average separation of the molecule increases.…

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The main difference between x-rays and γ−rays lies in their?

A. ionizing ability B. absorption rate C. mode of production D. mode of propagation Correct Answer: Option D D. mode…

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An ammeter connected to an a.c circuit records 5.5. The peak current in the circuit is?

A. 7.8A B. 7.1A C. 3.8A D. 3.5A Correct Answer: Option A A. 7.8A Explanation Io=Irms×√2 =5.5×1.41=7.8A  

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An inductor of inductance 1.0H is connected in series with a capacitor of capacitance 2.0μF in an a.c. circuit. To resonate?

A. 112.5Hz B. 225.0Hz C. 323.5Hz D. 707.1Hz Correct Answer: Option A A. 112.5Hz

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If the direction of the current in a straight wire is reversed, the magnetic field?

A. remains the same B. becomes parallel to the wire C. ceases to exist D. is oppositely directed Correct Answer:…

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A battery of e.m.f. 12.0V and internal resistance 0.5Ω is connected to 1.5Ω and 4.0Ω series resistor. Calculate the terminal voltage of the battery.

A. 13.0V B. 11.0V C. 3.0V D. 1.0V Correct Answer: Option B B. 11.0V Explanation V/R=E/(R+r)=V/5.5 = 12/6 v =…

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