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Dimensional Formula of Frequency

MCQEasy

Dimensions of frequency is

DimensionsUnits and MeasurementsPhysics Basics

Magnification Variation with Object Distance for a Convex Lens Explained

MCQMedium

Consider the following statements made about the magnification m of an image produced by a convex lens. As the object distance u increases:

(A) From u = 0 to u = f, m increases.

(B) From u = f to u = 2f, m decreases.

(C) From u = 2f to u = ∞, m increases.

Of the above statements:

Convex LensImage MagnificationRay Optics

Calculating Magnification of a Simple Microscope: Focal Length 5 cm & Least Distance of Vision 25 cm

MCQMedium

A simple microscope has a convex lens of focal length 5 cm. If the least distance of distinct vision is 25 cm, the magnification of the microscope in normal adjustment is:

Simple Microscope MagnificationConvex Lens Focal LengthLeast Distance of Distinct Vision

Why Photoelectric Effect Cannot Be Explained by Wave Theory of Light

MCQMedium

Which of the following phenomenon could not be explained by the wave theory of light?

Photoelectric EffectWave Theory LimitationsQuantum Physics

Factors Affecting Speed of Sound in Air: Temperature and Humidity Explained

MCQEasy

Which of the following could influence the speed of sound in air?

    (A) Frequency of the sound wave

    (B) Temperature of air

    (C) Humidity of air

Speed of SoundAir PropertiesPhysics Basics

Best Thermometer for Measuring Temperature of a Liquid Drop Explained

MCQMedium

Of the thermometers given below, the most suitable thermometer to measure the temperature of a drop of liquid is,

ThermocoupleTemperature MeasurementThermometers

Relation Between Volume and Linear Expansivity for a Solid Metal Explained

MCQEasy

The volume expansivity of a metal is equal to:

Thermal ExpansionVolume ExpansivityPhysics Basics

Why Metal Feels Colder Than Wood: Thermal Conductivity Explained

MCQEasy

When one touches a piece of metal in the environment, one feels it to be colder than a piece of wood. Because,

Thermal ConductivityHeat TransferEveryday Physics

Ideal Transformer Voltage and Current Calculation for Given Turns Ratio

MCQMedium

An ideal transformer has 100 windings in the primary and 200 windings in the secondary. The primary is connected to an A.C. supply of 120 V at 10 A. Then the “voltage/current” in the secondary is:

TransformersElectrical MachinesAC Circuits

Mass Number and Atomic Number Change in Alpha and Gamma Decay Explained

MCQMedium

A radioactive nucleus ZAX_Z^A X decays by emission of an α-particle followed by a ϒ-ray. The daughter nucleus thus formed has a mass number and atomic number:

Radioactive DecayNuclear PhysicsAlpha and Gamma Emission

Dependence of Gravitational Force and Potential Energy on Mass and Height Explained

MCQMedium

Consider the following statements made regarding an object of mass m at a height h from the surface of the earth.

(A) Gravitational force acting on the object does not depend on h.

(B) Gravitational potential energy of the object does not depend on m.

(C) Gravitational potential energy of the object depends on h.

Of the statements:

Gravitational ForceGravitational Potential EnergyPhysics Concepts