Physics
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 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 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 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 effect of a dielectric material on the capacitance of a capacitor? (2023)
A.
It decreases the capacitance
B.
It increases the capacitance
C.
It has no effect
D.
It makes the capacitor discharge
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Solution
Inserting a dielectric material increases the capacitance of a capacitor by reducing the electric field within it.
Correct Answer: B — It increases the capacitance
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the capacitance in a capacitive AC circuit on the current? (2022)
A.
Increases current
B.
Decreases current
C.
No effect
D.
Current becomes zero
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Solution
Increasing capacitance increases the current in a capacitive AC circuit, as current I = V/Xc.
Correct Answer: A — Increases current
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the current in a solenoid on its magnetic field strength? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
No effect
D.
Reverses direction
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Solution
Increasing the current in a solenoid increases its magnetic field strength, as the magnetic field is directly proportional to the current.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the capacitive reactance in an AC circuit? (2022)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Becomes zero
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Solution
Capacitive reactance Xc = 1/(2πfC), so increasing frequency decreases Xc.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the impedance of a capacitor? (2023)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Becomes infinite
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Solution
The impedance of a capacitor decreases with increasing frequency.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the effect on the fringe separation in a double-slit experiment if the distance between the slits and the screen is increased? (2021)
A.
Fringe separation decreases
B.
Fringe separation increases
C.
Fringe separation remains the same
D.
Fringe separation becomes zero
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Solution
Fringe separation is directly proportional to the distance from the slits to the screen. Increasing this distance increases the fringe separation.
Correct Answer: B — Fringe separation increases
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Q. What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between 300 K and 600 K? (2022)
A.
0.5
B.
0.33
C.
0.25
D.
0.67
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Solution
Efficiency = 1 - (T_c/T_h) = 1 - (300/600) = 0.5.
Correct Answer: A — 0.5
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Q. What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between 500 K and 300 K? (2022)
A.
0.4
B.
0.5
C.
0.6
D.
0.7
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Solution
Efficiency = 1 - (T2/T1) = 1 - (300/500) = 0.4 or 40%.
Correct Answer: C — 0.6
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Q. What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between a hot reservoir at 600 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K?
A.
0.5
B.
0.33
C.
0.25
D.
0.75
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Solution
Efficiency (η) = 1 - (T_c/T_h) = 1 - (300/600) = 0.5 or 50%.
Correct Answer: B — 0.33
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Q. What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between temperatures of 500 K and 300 K?
A.
0.4
B.
0.5
C.
0.6
D.
0.7
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Solution
Efficiency (η) = 1 - (T2/T1) = 1 - (300/500) = 0.4 or 40%.
Correct Answer: C — 0.6
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Q. What is the electric field due to a point charge at a distance 'r' from it? (2021)
A.
k * q / r^2
B.
k * q / r
C.
k * q * r
D.
k * q * r^2
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Solution
The electric field (E) due to a point charge (q) at a distance (r) is given by E = k * q / r^2, where k is Coulomb's constant.
Correct Answer: A — k * q / r^2
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Q. What is the electric field due to a point charge of +3 µC at a distance of 0.3 m?
A.
30 N/C
B.
90 N/C
C.
300 N/C
D.
900 N/C
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Solution
E = k * |q| / r^2 = (9 × 10^9) * (3 × 10^-6) / (0.3)^2 = 90 N/C.
Correct Answer: B — 90 N/C
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Q. What is the electric potential at a point 0.4 m away from a charge of +5 µC?
A.
45 V
B.
50 V
C.
55 V
D.
60 V
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Solution
V = k * q / r = (9 × 10^9) * (5 × 10^-6) / 0.4 = 112.5 V.
Correct Answer: B — 50 V
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Q. What is the equivalent resistance of two 4Ω resistors in parallel? (2019)
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Solution
Using the formula 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2, we get 1/R_eq = 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2, thus R_eq = 2Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 2Ω
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Q. What is the equivalent resistance of two resistors of 4Ω and 12Ω in parallel? (2022)
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Solution
Using the formula 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2, we get 1/R_eq = 1/4 + 1/12 = 1/3, so R_eq = 3Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 3Ω
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Q. What is the final temperature when 200 g of ice at 0°C is added to 100 g of water at 80°C? (Assume no heat loss to the surroundings) (2023)
A.
0°C
B.
20°C
C.
40°C
D.
80°C
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Solution
Using heat balance: m_ice * L_f + m_water * c * (T_final - 80) = 0. Solving gives T_final = 20°C.
Correct Answer: B — 20°C
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Q. What is the final temperature when 200 g of ice at 0°C is added to 100 g of water at 80°C? (Specific heat of water = 4.2 J/g°C) (2020)
A.
0°C
B.
20°C
C.
40°C
D.
80°C
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Solution
Using the principle of conservation of energy, the heat lost by water equals the heat gained by ice. Solving gives a final temperature of 20°C.
Correct Answer: B — 20°C
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Q. What is the force between two point charges of +2 µC and -3 µC separated by a distance of 0.5 m in vacuum?
A.
-24 N
B.
-12 N
C.
12 N
D.
24 N
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Solution
Using Coulomb's law, F = k * |q1 * q2| / r^2 = (9 × 10^9) * |2 × 10^-6 * -3 × 10^-6| / (0.5)^2 = -24 N.
Correct Answer: A — -24 N
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Q. What is the formula for calculating the force of gravity between two masses? (2021)
A.
F = ma
B.
F = G(m1m2)/r²
C.
F = mv
D.
F = mgh
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Solution
The formula for gravitational force is F = G(m1m2)/r², where G is the gravitational constant.
Correct Answer: B — F = G(m1m2)/r²
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