Q. What type of lens is used to converge light rays?
A.
Concave lens
B.
Convex lens
C.
Cylindrical lens
D.
Biconcave lens
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Solution
A convex lens is designed to converge light rays to a focal point.
Correct Answer:
B
— Convex lens
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Q. What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?
A.
Convex lens
B.
Concave lens
C.
Bifocal lens
D.
Cylindrical lens
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Solution
A concave lens is used to correct nearsightedness (myopia) by diverging light rays before they enter the eye.
Correct Answer:
B
— Concave lens
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Q. What type of polarization occurs when light waves vibrate in a single plane?
A.
Circular polarization
B.
Linear polarization
C.
Random polarization
D.
Elliptical polarization
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Solution
Linear polarization occurs when light waves vibrate in a single plane.
Correct Answer:
B
— Linear polarization
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Q. Which atomic model proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus in fixed paths?
A.
Thomson's model
B.
Rutherford's model
C.
Bohr's model
D.
Quantum mechanical model
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Solution
Bohr's model of the atom introduced the idea that electrons travel in fixed orbits around the nucleus, with quantized energy levels.
Correct Answer:
C
— Bohr's model
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Q. Which equation describes the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons in the photoelectric effect?
A.
KE = hf - φ
B.
KE = φ - hf
C.
KE = hf + φ
D.
KE = hf
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Solution
The maximum kinetic energy (KE) of emitted electrons is given by the equation KE = hf - φ, where φ is the work function of the material.
Correct Answer:
A
— KE = hf - φ
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Q. Which equation describes the photoelectric effect?
A.
E = mc^2
B.
E = hf - φ
C.
E = 1/2 mv^2
D.
E = kx
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Solution
The equation E = hf - φ describes the photoelectric effect, where E is the kinetic energy of the emitted electron, hf is the energy of the incident photon, and φ is the work function.
Correct Answer:
B
— E = hf - φ
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Q. Which law states that the direction of induced current is such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux?
A.
Faraday's law
B.
Lenz's law
C.
Newton's first law
D.
Ampere's law
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Solution
Lenz's law states that the direction of induced current is such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux.
Correct Answer:
B
— Lenz's law
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Q. Which of the following atomic models introduced the concept of quantized energy levels?
A.
Thomson's model
B.
Rutherford's model
C.
Bohr's model
D.
Quantum mechanical model
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Solution
Bohr's model introduced the concept of quantized energy levels for electrons in an atom.
Correct Answer:
C
— Bohr's model
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Q. Which of the following describes the relationship between mass and weight?
A.
Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity
B.
Weight = Mass / Acceleration due to gravity
C.
Weight = Mass + Acceleration due to gravity
D.
Weight = Mass - Acceleration due to gravity
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Solution
Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object and is calculated as Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity (W = mg).
Correct Answer:
A
— Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity
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Q. Which of the following equations represents the position of a simple harmonic oscillator as a function of time?
A.
x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ)
B.
x(t) = A sin(ωt + φ)
C.
x(t) = A e^(ωt)
D.
x(t) = A t^2
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Solution
The position of a simple harmonic oscillator can be represented as x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ) or x(t) = A sin(ωt + φ).
Correct Answer:
A
— x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ)
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Q. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the induced emf in a coil?
A.
Number of turns in the coil
B.
Rate of change of magnetic flux
C.
Resistance of the wire
D.
Strength of the magnetic field
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Solution
The induced emf is affected by the number of turns in the coil, the rate of change of magnetic flux, and the strength of the magnetic field. The resistance of the wire does not affect the induced emf directly.
Correct Answer:
C
— Resistance of the wire
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Q. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the pressure of an ideal gas?
A.
Temperature
B.
Volume
C.
Number of molecules
D.
Color of the gas
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Solution
The pressure of an ideal gas is affected by temperature, volume, and the number of molecules, but not by the color of the gas.
Correct Answer:
D
— Color of the gas
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Q. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the stability of a rolling object?
A.
Height of the center of mass
B.
Base width of the object
C.
Mass of the object
D.
Speed of the object
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Solution
The speed of the object does not directly affect its stability; stability is influenced by the height of the center of mass and the base width.
Correct Answer:
D
— Speed of the object
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?
A.
Particles move perpendicular to wave direction
B.
Particles move parallel to wave direction
C.
Waves can travel through a vacuum
D.
Waves have a crest and trough
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Solution
In longitudinal waves, particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
Correct Answer:
B
— Particles move parallel to wave direction
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of polarized light?
A.
It vibrates in all directions
B.
It vibrates in one direction
C.
It has a longer wavelength
D.
It travels faster than unpolarized light
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Solution
Polarized light vibrates in one direction, unlike unpolarized light which vibrates in all directions.
Correct Answer:
B
— It vibrates in one direction
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of semiconductors?
A.
They conduct electricity at absolute zero
B.
They have a fixed number of free electrons
C.
Their conductivity increases with temperature
D.
They are always insulators
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Solution
Semiconductors have a conductivity that increases with temperature due to the increased number of charge carriers available for conduction.
Correct Answer:
C
— Their conductivity increases with temperature
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Q. Which of the following is a consequence of the third law of thermodynamics?
A.
Absolute zero cannot be reached
B.
Entropy can be negative
C.
Heat engines are 100% efficient
D.
Energy can be created
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Solution
The third law of thermodynamics implies that absolute zero cannot be reached, as the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero.
Correct Answer:
A
— Absolute zero cannot be reached
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Q. Which of the following is a correct expression for kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body?
A.
KE = 1/2 mv^2
B.
KE = 1/2 Iω^2
C.
KE = Iα
D.
KE = 1/2 mω^2
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Solution
The kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body is given by KE = 1/2 Iω^2, where I is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity.
Correct Answer:
B
— KE = 1/2 Iω^2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of Newton's first law?
A.
A ball rolling on a flat surface eventually stops.
B.
A rocket launches into space.
C.
A car accelerates when the gas pedal is pressed.
D.
A person pushes a wall.
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Solution
Newton's first law states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net external force. The ball rolling and eventually stopping is an example.
Correct Answer:
A
— A ball rolling on a flat surface eventually stops.
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a thermodynamic process?
A.
Isothermal
B.
Adiabatic
C.
Isochoric
D.
Isobaric
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Solution
All listed processes are thermodynamic processes; however, 'Isobaric' is often confused with 'Isothermal' but is indeed a valid process.
Correct Answer:
D
— Isobaric
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Q. Which of the following is true about the rolling motion of a wheel on a flat surface?
A.
The friction is zero.
B.
The friction is static.
C.
The friction is kinetic.
D.
The wheel does not experience any forces.
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Solution
When a wheel rolls without slipping, the friction involved is static friction, which prevents sliding between the wheel and the surface.
Correct Answer:
B
— The friction is static.
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Q. Which of the following is true about the rolling motion of a wheel?
A.
The linear velocity is equal to the angular velocity times the radius.
B.
The linear velocity is half of the angular velocity times the radius.
C.
The angular velocity is equal to the linear velocity divided by the radius.
D.
The linear velocity is independent of the radius.
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Solution
The relationship between linear velocity (v) and angular velocity (ω) is given by v = ωr, which can be rearranged to ω = v/r.
Correct Answer:
C
— The angular velocity is equal to the linear velocity divided by the radius.
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Q. Which of the following laws states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?
A.
First Law of Thermodynamics
B.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
C.
Third Law of Thermodynamics
D.
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
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Solution
The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Correct Answer:
A
— First Law of Thermodynamics
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Q. Which of the following materials is most likely to exhibit the photoelectric effect?
A.
Wood
B.
Glass
C.
Aluminum
D.
Rubber
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Solution
Aluminum is a metal that can easily lose electrons and thus is likely to exhibit the photoelectric effect.
Correct Answer:
C
— Aluminum
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Q. Which of the following particles is a boson?
A.
Electron
B.
Proton
C.
Photon
D.
Neutron
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Solution
A photon is a boson, which is a type of particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics and can occupy the same quantum state as other bosons.
Correct Answer:
C
— Photon
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Q. Which of the following processes is an example of heat transfer by conduction?
A.
Boiling water
B.
Heating a metal rod
C.
Radiation from the sun
D.
Air circulation
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Solution
Heating a metal rod is an example of heat transfer by conduction.
Correct Answer:
B
— Heating a metal rod
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Q. Which of the following scenarios would result in a higher pitch sound being heard?
A.
Source moving away from observer
B.
Source moving towards observer
C.
Observer moving away from source
D.
Observer moving towards source
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Solution
A higher pitch sound is heard when the source is moving towards the observer, compressing the sound waves.
Correct Answer:
B
— Source moving towards observer
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Q. Which of the following statements about rotational motion is true?
A.
Torque is the rotational equivalent of force
B.
Angular velocity is the rotational equivalent of mass
C.
Angular momentum is conserved only in non-isolated systems
D.
All of the above
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Solution
Torque is indeed the rotational equivalent of force, making this statement true.
Correct Answer:
A
— Torque is the rotational equivalent of force
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about time dilation?
A.
Time moves slower for objects moving at high speeds compared to stationary observers.
B.
Time moves faster for objects in strong gravitational fields.
C.
Time is unaffected by speed or gravity.
D.
Time dilation only occurs in quantum systems.
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Solution
Time dilation is a consequence of Einstein's theory of relativity, indicating that time passes more slowly for objects moving at speeds close to the speed of light compared to stationary observers.
Correct Answer:
A
— Time moves slower for objects moving at high speeds compared to stationary observers.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to Newton's first law of motion?
A.
An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
B.
Force equals mass times acceleration.
C.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
D.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
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Solution
Newton's first law states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
Correct Answer:
A
— An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
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