Physics miscellaneous


  1. The swing of a spinning cricket ball in air can be explained on the basis of









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    The main theory of swing bowling surrounded turbulent and laminar airflow. Laminar air separates from the surface of the ball earlier than turbulent flow air, so that the separation point moves toward the front of the ball on the laminar side. On the turbulent flow side it remains towards the back; inducing a greater lift force on the turbulent airflow side of the ball. The calculated net lift force is not enough to account for the amount of swing observed: Additional force is provided by the pressure-gradient force.

    Correct Option: C

    The main theory of swing bowling surrounded turbulent and laminar airflow. Laminar air separates from the surface of the ball earlier than turbulent flow air, so that the separation point moves toward the front of the ball on the laminar side. On the turbulent flow side it remains towards the back; inducing a greater lift force on the turbulent airflow side of the ball. The calculated net lift force is not enough to account for the amount of swing observed: Additional force is provided by the pressure-gradient force.


  1. When a person walking in bright Sunlight enters a dark room, heis not able to see clearly for a little while because









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    We need light to see what is around us and to see colour. Light bounces off the objects we look at. These reflect different amounts of light which we see as different colours. Our eyes need light to work. Light entering the eye is collected by the retina and processed by the brain to obtain the pictures that we need to see. Light is an essential part of this process, for example it is difficult to read when light levels are low. Sometimes light can cause problems for our vision. Usually our eyes adjust to the new source of light and we are able to see clearly again after a few seconds. The eye adjusts to the new level of light by making our pupil smaller (constricting). When a person walking in bright light enters a dark room, he is not able to see clearly because the iris is unable to dilate the pupil immediately. This phenomenon is called as photophobia.

    Correct Option: D

    We need light to see what is around us and to see colour. Light bounces off the objects we look at. These reflect different amounts of light which we see as different colours. Our eyes need light to work. Light entering the eye is collected by the retina and processed by the brain to obtain the pictures that we need to see. Light is an essential part of this process, for example it is difficult to read when light levels are low. Sometimes light can cause problems for our vision. Usually our eyes adjust to the new source of light and we are able to see clearly again after a few seconds. The eye adjusts to the new level of light by making our pupil smaller (constricting). When a person walking in bright light enters a dark room, he is not able to see clearly because the iris is unable to dilate the pupil immediately. This phenomenon is called as photophobia.



  1. Which of the following is most elastic?









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    In physics, elasticity is a physical property of materials which return to their original shape after the stress that caused their deformation is no longer applied. For very small deformations, most elastic materials, such as springs, exhibit linear elasticity. This means that they are characterized by a linear relationship between stress and strain (the relative amount of deformation). To describe elastic properties of linear objects like wires, rods, or columns which are stretched or compressed, a convenient parameter is the ratio of the stress to the strain, a parameter called the “Young’s modulus” or “Modulus of Elasticity” of the material. Young’s modulus can be used to predict the elongation or compression of an object as long as the stress is less than the yield strength of the material. Among rubber, steel, wet clay and plastic; steel has the maximum elasticity ranging between 180-200 gpa.

    Correct Option: C

    In physics, elasticity is a physical property of materials which return to their original shape after the stress that caused their deformation is no longer applied. For very small deformations, most elastic materials, such as springs, exhibit linear elasticity. This means that they are characterized by a linear relationship between stress and strain (the relative amount of deformation). To describe elastic properties of linear objects like wires, rods, or columns which are stretched or compressed, a convenient parameter is the ratio of the stress to the strain, a parameter called the “Young’s modulus” or “Modulus of Elasticity” of the material. Young’s modulus can be used to predict the elongation or compression of an object as long as the stress is less than the yield strength of the material. Among rubber, steel, wet clay and plastic; steel has the maximum elasticity ranging between 180-200 gpa.


  1. Alternating current is converted into direct current by a









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    A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification. Physically, rectifiers take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes, mercury-arc valves, solid-state diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches.

    Correct Option: D

    A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification. Physically, rectifiers take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes, mercury-arc valves, solid-state diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches.



  1. The reason for a swimming pool to appear less deep than the actual depth is









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    The apparent depth will look less that its real depth due to the refraction of light. Refraction is the bending of a wave when it enters a medium where it’s speed is different. The refraction of light when it passes from a fast medium to a slow medium bends the light ray toward the normal to the boundary between the two media. The amount of bending depends on the indices of refraction of the two media and is described quantitatively by Snell’s Law.

    Correct Option: A

    The apparent depth will look less that its real depth due to the refraction of light. Refraction is the bending of a wave when it enters a medium where it’s speed is different. The refraction of light when it passes from a fast medium to a slow medium bends the light ray toward the normal to the boundary between the two media. The amount of bending depends on the indices of refraction of the two media and is described quantitatively by Snell’s Law.