physics

The difference between X-rays and gamma rays is that?

A. x-rays are more penetrating than gamma rays B. x-rays are electromagnetic radiations while gamma rays are negatively charged radiation…

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Given three capacitors 0.3μF; 0.5μF and 0.2μF. The joint capacitance when arranged to give minimum capacitance is?

A. 0.1μF B. 0.3μF C. 1.0μF D. 0.5μF Correct Answer: Option A - 0.1μF Explanation 1/C = 1/0.3 + 1/0.5…

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Electrical appliances at home are normally earthed so that?

A. the appliances are maintained at a lower p.d than the earth B. both the a.c and d.c sources can…

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A steady current of 2A flows in a coil of emf 12V for 0.4s. A back emf of 3V was induced during this period. The stored energy in the loop that can be utilized is?

A. 9.6J B. 2.4J C. 12.0J D. 7.2J Correct Answer: Option B - 2.4J Explanation Energy stored = Ivt =…

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The instrument used for securing a large number of similar charges by induction is called?

A. electrophorus B. capacitor C. proof-plane D. electroscope Correct Answer: Option A - electrophorus

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Which of the following is an electrolyte ______?

A. Paraffin B. Sugar solution C. Grape fruit D. Alcohol Correct Answer: Option C - Grape fruit Explanation It has…

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The energy stored in an inductor of inductance 5mH when a current of 6A flows through it is?

A. 9.0 x 10-3J B. 9.0 x 10-2J C. 1.4 x 10-2J D. 1.8 x 10-3J Correct Answer: Option B…

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Flourescent tubes produces light by the?

A. excitation of gas molecules B. conduction of solar energy C. refraction of light by gas molecules D. thermal agitation…

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X rays can be used in the study of crystal structure because they?

A. have a very long-reaching wavelength B. have extremely short wavelength C. are invisible D. are very fast Correct Answer:…

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