Q. In a test cross, an individual with an unknown genotype is crossed with which of the following? (2023)
A.
Homozygous dominant
B.
Heterozygous
C.
Homozygous recessive
D.
Any individual
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Solution
In a test cross, the individual with an unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual.
Correct Answer: C — Homozygous recessive
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Q. In a thin film of air between two glass plates, which of the following colors will be least affected by interference? (2022)
A.
Red
B.
Green
C.
Blue
D.
Violet
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Solution
Red light has the longest wavelength and is least affected by interference effects in thin films compared to shorter wavelengths.
Correct Answer: A — Red
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Q. In a thin film of oil on water, which color of light is most likely to be reflected? (2022)
A.
Red
B.
Blue
C.
Green
D.
Yellow
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Solution
Due to the phenomenon of thin film interference, the color that is most prominently reflected depends on the thickness of the film and the wavelength of light. Typically, blue light is more likely to be reflected due to shorter wavelengths.
Correct Answer: B — Blue
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Q. In a thin film of oil on water, which color will appear at the center of the pattern if the film thickness is such that it causes destructive interference for red light? (2022)
A.
Blue
B.
Green
C.
Yellow
D.
Red
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Solution
Destructive interference for red light means red light is canceled out, leaving the shorter wavelengths (blue) visible.
Correct Answer: A — Blue
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Q. In a thin film of soap, which color appears at the center of the pattern due to destructive interference? (2023)
A.
Red
B.
Blue
C.
Green
D.
Yellow
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Solution
At the center, destructive interference occurs for red light due to its longer wavelength.
Correct Answer: A — Red
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Q. In a transformer, if the primary coil has 100 turns and the secondary coil has 200 turns, what is the turns ratio? (2021)
A.
1:2
B.
2:1
C.
1:1
D.
3:1
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Solution
The turns ratio is 100:200, which simplifies to 1:2.
Correct Answer: A — 1:2
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Q. In a transformer, if the primary coil has 100 turns and the secondary coil has 50 turns, what is the turns ratio? (2023)
A.
2:1
B.
1:2
C.
1:1
D.
3:1
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Solution
The turns ratio is 2:1, as the primary has twice the number of turns compared to the secondary.
Correct Answer: A — 2:1
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Q. In a transformer, if the primary coil has more turns than the secondary coil, what type of transformer is it? (2021)
A.
Step-up transformer
B.
Step-down transformer
C.
Isolation transformer
D.
Auto transformer
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Solution
If the primary coil has more turns than the secondary coil, it is a step-down transformer.
Correct Answer: B — Step-down transformer
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Q. In a Zener diode, what is the purpose of the reverse breakdown region? (2020)
A.
To increase voltage
B.
To regulate voltage
C.
To decrease current
D.
To store energy
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Solution
The reverse breakdown region in a Zener diode allows it to regulate voltage by maintaining a constant output voltage.
Correct Answer: B — To regulate voltage
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the current lags the voltage by 30 degrees, what is the power factor? (2023)
A.
0.866
B.
0.5
C.
1
D.
0.707
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Solution
The power factor (PF) is given by cos(θ). If θ = 30 degrees, PF = cos(30°) = √3/2 ≈ 0.866.
Correct Answer: A — 0.866
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the power factor is 0.5, what is the angle φ between the voltage and current? (2019)
A.
30 degrees
B.
60 degrees
C.
90 degrees
D.
45 degrees
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Solution
The power factor (cosφ) is 0.5, which corresponds to an angle φ of 60 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — 60 degrees
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the voltage is given by V(t) = V0 sin(ωt), what is the expression for the current if the circuit is purely inductive? (2023)
A.
I(t) = I0 sin(ωt)
B.
I(t) = I0 sin(ωt - π/2)
C.
I(t) = I0 cos(ωt)
D.
I(t) = I0 cos(ωt + π/2)
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Solution
In a purely inductive circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees (π/2 radians). Therefore, I(t) = I0 sin(ωt - π/2).
Correct Answer: B — I(t) = I0 sin(ωt - π/2)
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the voltage is given by V(t) = V_0 sin(ωt), what is the expression for the current if the circuit is purely inductive? (2023)
A.
I(t) = I_0 sin(ωt)
B.
I(t) = I_0 sin(ωt - π/2)
C.
I(t) = I_0 cos(ωt)
D.
I(t) = I_0 cos(ωt + π/2)
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Solution
In a purely inductive circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees (or π/2 radians). Therefore, I(t) = I_0 sin(ωt - π/2).
Correct Answer: B — I(t) = I_0 sin(ωt - π/2)
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the voltage is given by V(t) = V₀ sin(ωt), what is the expression for the current through a capacitor? (2022)
A.
I(t) = C dV/dt
B.
I(t) = V₀ sin(ωt)
C.
I(t) = V₀ cos(ωt)
D.
I(t) = V₀ sin(ωt)/R
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Solution
The current through a capacitor is given by I(t) = C dV/dt. For V(t) = V₀ sin(ωt), the current can be derived from this expression.
Correct Answer: A — I(t) = C dV/dt
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Q. In an AC circuit, the average power consumed is given by which formula? (2022)
A.
P = VI
B.
P = VI cos(φ)
C.
P = V²/R
D.
P = I²R
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Solution
The average power (P) consumed in an AC circuit is given by P = VI cos(φ), where φ is the phase angle between voltage and current.
Correct Answer: B — P = VI cos(φ)
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Q. In an AC circuit, the current lags behind the voltage by 90 degrees in which type of circuit? (2020)
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
RLC
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Solution
In an inductive circuit, the current lags behind the voltage by 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — Inductive
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Q. In an AC circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees in which of the following components? (2020)
A.
Resistor
B.
Capacitor
C.
Inductor
D.
Transformer
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Solution
In an inductor, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: C — Inductor
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Q. In an AC circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees in which type of circuit? (2020)
A.
Resistive
B.
Capacitive
C.
Inductive
D.
RLC
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Solution
In an inductive circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: C — Inductive
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Q. In an AC circuit, what is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely inductive circuit? (2021)
A.
0 degrees
B.
90 degrees
C.
180 degrees
D.
270 degrees
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Solution
In a purely inductive AC circuit, the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — 90 degrees
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Q. In an AC circuit, what is the relationship between the average power and the RMS voltage? (2023)
A.
P = V_rms²/R
B.
P = V_peak²/R
C.
P = V_rms/R
D.
P = V_peak/R
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Solution
The average power (P) in an AC circuit is given by P = V_rms²/R, where R is the resistance.
Correct Answer: A — P = V_rms²/R
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Q. In an AC circuit, what is the unit of reactance? (2019)
A.
Ohm
B.
Farad
C.
Henry
D.
Volt
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Solution
Reactance is measured in Ohms, just like resistance.
Correct Answer: A — Ohm
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Q. In an ecosystem, which of the following organisms is known as a primary producer? (2021)
A.
Herbivores
B.
Carnivores
C.
Decomposers
D.
Plants
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Solution
Plants are primary producers as they convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
Correct Answer: D — Plants
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Q. In an electrochemical cell, the anode is where: (2019)
A.
Oxidation occurs
B.
Reduction occurs
C.
Electrons are gained
D.
Ions are produced
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Solution
In an electrochemical cell, oxidation occurs at the anode.
Correct Answer: A — Oxidation occurs
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Q. In an RLC circuit, what does the term 'resonance' refer to? (2019)
A.
Maximum current at a specific frequency
B.
Minimum current at any frequency
C.
Constant voltage
D.
Zero inductance
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Solution
Resonance in an RLC circuit occurs when the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance, resulting in maximum current at a specific frequency.
Correct Answer: A — Maximum current at a specific frequency
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Q. In an RLC circuit, what happens to the impedance at resonance? (2023)
A.
Minimum
B.
Maximum
C.
Zero
D.
Infinite
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Solution
At resonance, the impedance in an RLC circuit is at a minimum.
Correct Answer: A — Minimum
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Q. In an RLC series circuit, what happens to the impedance at resonance? (2020)
A.
It is minimum
B.
It is maximum
C.
It is zero
D.
It is equal to resistance
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Solution
At resonance in an RLC series circuit, the impedance is equal to the resistance.
Correct Answer: D — It is equal to resistance
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Q. In ecological succession, what is the term for the first species to colonize a barren environment? (2022)
A.
Pioneer species
B.
Climax community
C.
Keystone species
D.
Invasive species
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Solution
Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize previously uninhabited or disturbed environments.
Correct Answer: A — Pioneer species
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Q. In electrolysis, the process of oxidation occurs at which electrode? (2019)
A.
Anode
B.
Cathode
C.
Both electrodes
D.
None of the above
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Solution
In electrolysis, oxidation occurs at the anode.
Correct Answer: A — Anode
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Q. In flowering plants, the male gamete is produced in which part? (2021)
A.
Ovary
B.
Anther
C.
Stigma
D.
Style
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Solution
The male gamete is produced in the anther, which is part of the stamen in flowering plants.
Correct Answer: B — Anther
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Q. In flowering plants, the ovary develops into which part after fertilization? (2023)
A.
Seed
B.
Fruit
C.
Flower
D.
Leaf
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Solution
After fertilization, the ovary develops into a fruit, which contains the seeds.
Correct Answer: B — Fruit
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