Q. If a polygon has 12 sides, what is the measure of each exterior angle in a regular dodecagon?
A.
30 degrees
B.
36 degrees
C.
15 degrees
D.
45 degrees
Solution
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon can be calculated using the formula 360/n, where n is the number of sides. For a dodecagon (12 sides), it is 360/12 = 30 degrees.
Q. If a polygon has 12 sides, what is the measure of each exterior angle in a regular polygon?
A.
30 degrees
B.
36 degrees
C.
60 degrees
D.
90 degrees
Solution
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is calculated as 360/n, where n is the number of sides. For a dodecagon (12 sides), it is 360/12 = 30 degrees.
Q. If a polygon has 8 sides, what is the measure of each interior angle in a regular octagon?
A.
135 degrees
B.
120 degrees
C.
108 degrees
D.
150 degrees
Solution
The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon can be calculated using the formula [(n-2) * 180] / n. For an octagon (n=8), it is [(8-2) * 180] / 8 = 135 degrees.
Q. If a population of a town increases by 15% in one year and then decreases by 10% the next year, what is the net percentage change in the population over the two years?
A.
5%
B.
3.5%
C.
4.5%
D.
6%
Solution
Let the initial population be 100. After a 15% increase, it becomes 115. After a 10% decrease, it becomes 115 - 11.5 = 103.5. The net change is (103.5 - 100) / 100 * 100% = 3.5%.
Q. If a potentiometer is used to compare two cells, what is the effect of increasing the length of the wire?
A.
It increases the accuracy of the measurement
B.
It decreases the accuracy of the measurement
C.
It has no effect on the measurement
D.
It makes the cells equal
Solution
Increasing the length of the wire increases the potential gradient, which can improve the accuracy of the measurement by allowing for finer adjustments.
Correct Answer:
A
— It increases the accuracy of the measurement
Q. If a potentiometer is used to compare two emfs, what is the key requirement for the two circuits?
A.
They must have the same resistance
B.
They must have the same length of wire
C.
They must be connected in series
D.
They must have the same potential gradient
Solution
For accurate comparison of two emfs using a potentiometer, both circuits must have the same potential gradient to ensure that the readings are directly comparable.
Correct Answer:
D
— They must have the same potential gradient
Q. If a potentiometer is used to measure the EMF of a cell and the balance point is found at 3 m, what can be inferred about the cell's EMF if the potential gradient is 1.5 V/m?
A.
1.5 V
B.
3 V
C.
4.5 V
D.
6 V
Solution
The EMF of the cell can be calculated as EMF = potential gradient × length = 1.5 V/m × 3 m = 4.5 V.