Physics miscellaneous


  1. Solar energy is due to









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    Nuclear Fusion Reaction is the process which is responsible for the sun to radiate energy in the form of light and heat commonly known as solar energy. Fusion occurs when hydrogen atoms fuse together under extreme heat and pressure to create a denser helium atom releasing, in the process, colossal amounts of energy.

    Correct Option: A

    Nuclear Fusion Reaction is the process which is responsible for the sun to radiate energy in the form of light and heat commonly known as solar energy. Fusion occurs when hydrogen atoms fuse together under extreme heat and pressure to create a denser helium atom releasing, in the process, colossal amounts of energy.


  1. When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its









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    When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.

    Correct Option: B

    When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.



  1. In AC circuits, AC meters measure









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    Voltages and currents for AC circuits are generally expressed as rms (root mean square) values. For a sine wave, the relationship between the peak and the rms average is: rms value = 0.707 peak value

    Correct Option: B

    Voltages and currents for AC circuits are generally expressed as rms (root mean square) values. For a sine wave, the relationship between the peak and the rms average is: rms value = 0.707 peak value


  1. The best material for the core of a transformer is









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    Iron has a very large magnetic response: it greatly amplifies an applied magnetic field. The transformer’s ability to transfer energy depends on the strength of the magnetic field, so it is very helpful if the field is amplified. The input energy can then be lower while still having the same effect.

    Correct Option: D

    Iron has a very large magnetic response: it greatly amplifies an applied magnetic field. The transformer’s ability to transfer energy depends on the strength of the magnetic field, so it is very helpful if the field is amplified. The input energy can then be lower while still having the same effect.



  1. Which colour of light shows maximum deviation when passed through a prism ?









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    The angle of deviation, by which the light of a particular wavelength gets deviated on passing through a medium, depends upon the refractive index of the medium, as encountered by that light wavelength. The smaller the wavelength of the passing light, the greater is the refractive index observed. As white light passes through a prism, the violet component, having the minimum wavelength observes the maximum refractive index for the prism and, thus, gets deviated to the maximum extent.

    Correct Option: C

    The angle of deviation, by which the light of a particular wavelength gets deviated on passing through a medium, depends upon the refractive index of the medium, as encountered by that light wavelength. The smaller the wavelength of the passing light, the greater is the refractive index observed. As white light passes through a prism, the violet component, having the minimum wavelength observes the maximum refractive index for the prism and, thus, gets deviated to the maximum extent.