Q. The force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is maximum when: (2021)
A.
The particle moves parallel to the field
B.
The particle moves perpendicular to the field
C.
The particle is at rest
D.
The particle moves in a circular path
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Solution
The force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is maximum when the particle moves perpendicular to the field.
Correct Answer: B — The particle moves perpendicular to the field
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Q. The frequency of a tuning fork is 440 Hz. What is the time period of the fork? (2019)
A.
0.00227 s
B.
0.0045 s
C.
0.01 s
D.
0.005 s
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Solution
Time period (T) = 1 / frequency (f) = 1 / 440 Hz ≈ 0.00227 s.
Correct Answer: A — 0.00227 s
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Q. The frequency of a tuning fork is 440 Hz. What is the time period of the sound wave produced? (2022)
A.
0.00227 s
B.
0.0045 s
C.
0.01 s
D.
0.005 s
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Solution
Time period (T) = 1 / frequency (f) = 1 / 440 Hz ≈ 0.00227 s.
Correct Answer: A — 0.00227 s
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Q. The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called what? (2022)
A.
Amplitude
B.
Wavelength
C.
Frequency
D.
Period
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Solution
The maximum displacement from the rest position is defined as the amplitude of the wave.
Correct Answer: A — Amplitude
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Q. The resonant frequency of an RLC circuit is given by which formula? (2022)
A.
f = 1/(2π√(LC))
B.
f = 2π√(LC)
C.
f = LC
D.
f = R/(2πL)
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Solution
The resonant frequency f of an RLC circuit is given by f = 1/(2π√(LC)).
Correct Answer: A — f = 1/(2π√(LC))
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Q. The unit of electric charge in the SI system is: (2022)
A.
Coulomb
B.
Ampere
C.
Volt
D.
Ohm
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Solution
Coulomb (C) is the SI unit of electric charge.
Correct Answer: A — Coulomb
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Q. The unit of energy in the CGS system is: (2020)
A.
Joule
B.
Erg
C.
Calorie
D.
Watt
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Solution
In the CGS system, the unit of energy is Erg, where 1 Joule = 10^7 Ergs.
Correct Answer: B — Erg
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Q. What happens to the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor if the distance between the plates is increased? (2020)
A.
It increases
B.
It decreases
C.
It remains the same
D.
It becomes zero
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Solution
The capacitance (C) of a parallel plate capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance (d) between the plates. If d increases, C decreases.
Correct Answer: B — It decreases
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Q. What happens to the induced current if the magnetic field is suddenly removed from a coil? (2022)
A.
It continues to flow
B.
It stops immediately
C.
It increases
D.
It decreases gradually
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Solution
If the magnetic field is suddenly removed, the change in magnetic flux becomes zero, leading to an immediate stop in the induced current.
Correct Answer: B — It stops immediately
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field lines when a magnet is cut into two pieces? (2021)
A.
They disappear
B.
They become weaker
C.
Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
D.
They merge into one
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Solution
When a magnet is cut into two pieces, each piece becomes a magnet with its own north and south poles, thus maintaining the magnetic field lines.
Correct Answer: C — Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field strength inside a solenoid if the number of turns per unit length is increased? (2023)
A.
It decreases
B.
It increases
C.
It remains the same
D.
It becomes zero
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Solution
The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid is directly proportional to the number of turns per unit length. Therefore, if the number of turns per unit length is increased, the magnetic field strength also increases.
Correct Answer: B — It increases
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field strength inside a solenoid if the number of turns is increased? (2023)
A.
It decreases
B.
It remains the same
C.
It increases
D.
It becomes zero
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Solution
The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid increases with the number of turns, as it is directly proportional to the number of turns per unit length.
Correct Answer: C — It increases
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the current in a solenoid is reversed? (2023)
A.
It remains the same
B.
It disappears
C.
It reverses direction
D.
It doubles
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Solution
When the current in a solenoid is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field also reverses.
Correct Answer: C — It reverses direction
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the distance from a long straight conductor is doubled? (2023)
A.
It doubles
B.
It halves
C.
It remains the same
D.
It quadruples
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Solution
The magnetic field around a long straight conductor decreases with distance. Specifically, it is inversely proportional to the distance from the conductor.
Correct Answer: B — It halves
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Q. What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit if one branch is removed? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Depends on the branch
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Solution
Removing a branch in a parallel circuit decreases the total current.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the base unit of temperature in the SI system? (2020)
A.
Celsius
B.
Fahrenheit
C.
Kelvin
D.
Rankine
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Solution
The base unit of temperature in the SI system is Kelvin (K).
Correct Answer: C — Kelvin
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Q. What is the capacitance of a capacitor that stores 10 µC of charge at a potential difference of 5 V?
A.
2 µF
B.
5 µF
C.
10 µF
D.
20 µF
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Solution
C = Q/V = 10 × 10^-6 C / 5 V = 2 × 10^-6 F = 2 µF.
Correct Answer: A — 2 µF
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Q. What is the capacitive reactance of a capacitor of 10μF at a frequency of 60 Hz? (2016)
A.
265.26Ω
B.
159.15Ω
C.
100Ω
D.
50Ω
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Solution
Capacitive reactance Xc = 1 / (2πfC) = 1 / (2π * 60 * 10e-6) = 265.26Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 265.26Ω
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Q. What is the capacitive reactance of a capacitor with a capacitance of 10μF at a frequency of 50Hz? (2020)
A.
318.31 ohms
B.
159.15 ohms
C.
31.83 ohms
D.
15.92 ohms
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Solution
Xc = 1 / (2πfC) = 1 / (2π × 50 × 10 × 10^-6) = 318.31 ohms.
Correct Answer: A — 318.31 ohms
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Q. What is the change in entropy when 1 kg of water at 100°C is converted to steam at 100°C? (Latent heat of vaporization = 2260 kJ/kg) (2021)
A.
2260 J/K
B.
2260 kJ/K
C.
0 J/K
D.
1130 J/K
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Solution
ΔS = Q/T = 2260 kJ / 373 K = 6.06 kJ/K.
Correct Answer: A — 2260 J/K
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a gas that absorbs 300 J of heat and does 100 J of work on the surroundings? (2020)
A.
200 J
B.
300 J
C.
400 J
D.
500 J
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Solution
Change in internal energy (ΔU) = Q - W = 300 J - 100 J = 200 J.
Correct Answer: A — 200 J
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a system if 200 J of heat is added and 50 J of work is done by the system?
A.
150 J
B.
250 J
C.
200 J
D.
100 J
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Solution
Using the first law of thermodynamics, ΔU = Q - W = 200 J - 50 J = 150 J.
Correct Answer: A — 150 J
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a system if 300 J of heat is added and 100 J of work is done by the system? (2021)
A.
200 J
B.
300 J
C.
400 J
D.
500 J
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Solution
Using the first law of thermodynamics: ΔU = Q - W = 300 J - 100 J = 200 J.
Correct Answer: A — 200 J
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Q. What is the current through a 10Ω resistor connected to a 20V battery? (2020)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 20V / 10Ω = 2A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the current through a 12Ω resistor connected to a 24V battery? (2023)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 24V / 12Ω = 2A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the current through a 12Ω resistor when a voltage of 48V is applied? (2023)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 48V / 12Ω = 4A.
Correct Answer: B — 6A
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Q. What is the current through a 15Ω resistor connected to a 45V source? (2021)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 45V / 15Ω = 3A.
Correct Answer: A — 3A
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Q. What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 1 x 10^6 m/s? (mass of electron = 9.11 x 10^-31 kg) (2022)
A.
6.63 x 10^-24 m
B.
6.63 x 10^-22 m
C.
6.63 x 10^-20 m
D.
6.63 x 10^-18 m
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Solution
λ = h / p = h / (mv) = 6.63 x 10^-34 / (9.11 x 10^-31 * 1 x 10^6) = 6.63 x 10^-24 m.
Correct Answer: A — 6.63 x 10^-24 m
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Q. What is the direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current? (2023)
A.
From north to south
B.
Clockwise
C.
Counterclockwise
D.
Radially outward
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Solution
The direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is counterclockwise when viewed from the positive end of the conductor.
Correct Answer: C — Counterclockwise
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Q. What is the direction of the magnetic field inside a bar magnet? (2023)
A.
From south to north
B.
From north to south
C.
Circular
D.
Random
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Solution
The direction of the magnetic field inside a bar magnet is from the north pole to the south pole.
Correct Answer: B — From north to south
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