Physics miscellaneous
- Which one of the following is an ohmic conductor?
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Ohmic conductors are conductors that obey Ohm’s law, that is Voltage/Current ratio is constant; in other words, the equation Resistance = Voltage/Current is obeyed. An Ohmic conductor’s resistance does not change with varying current. Metallic conductors such as silver are Ohmic conductors.
Correct Option: D
Ohmic conductors are conductors that obey Ohm’s law, that is Voltage/Current ratio is constant; in other words, the equation Resistance = Voltage/Current is obeyed. An Ohmic conductor’s resistance does not change with varying current. Metallic conductors such as silver are Ohmic conductors.
- Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy?
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Solar, wind and hydro power are examples of cleanest energy sources. According to a new US study, Greenhouse gases produced over the lifetime of a wind turbine are less than that of fossil-fuel based energy sources and most other renewables. Only ocean energy (wave and tidal) and hydropower have lower emissions than wind. As a clean, fuel-free source of energy, wind turbines create energy without generating the damaging pollutants.
Correct Option: D
Solar, wind and hydro power are examples of cleanest energy sources. According to a new US study, Greenhouse gases produced over the lifetime of a wind turbine are less than that of fossil-fuel based energy sources and most other renewables. Only ocean energy (wave and tidal) and hydropower have lower emissions than wind. As a clean, fuel-free source of energy, wind turbines create energy without generating the damaging pollutants.
- Which of the metals has the maximum thermal conductivity?
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Silver has the best thermal conductivity of 429 W/mK at RT (295K). It is followed by copper, gold and aluminium. Metals generally have very good electrical conductivity, that leads to high thermal conductivity. There is a rule governing the relation between electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, called Wiedemann-Franz Law.
Correct Option: C
Silver has the best thermal conductivity of 429 W/mK at RT (295K). It is followed by copper, gold and aluminium. Metals generally have very good electrical conductivity, that leads to high thermal conductivity. There is a rule governing the relation between electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, called Wiedemann-Franz Law.
- Which phenomenon is responsible for the echo of sound wave?
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Reflection of sound waves off of surfaces lead to one of two phenomena - an echo or a reverberation.The echo is produced due to hitting of the sound waves with the obstacles which makes the sound to reflect back.Echoes occur when a reflected sound wave reaches the ear more than 0.1 seconds after the original sound wave was heard.
Correct Option: A
Reflection of sound waves off of surfaces lead to one of two phenomena - an echo or a reverberation.The echo is produced due to hitting of the sound waves with the obstacles which makes the sound to reflect back.Echoes occur when a reflected sound wave reaches the ear more than 0.1 seconds after the original sound wave was heard.
- What type of force acts on a car moving around a curve?
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Any object moving in a circle (or along a circular path) experiences a centripetal force. It is this physical force that pushes or pulls the object towards the center of the circle. In the case of a car moving along a curve, as it makes a turn, the force of friction acting upon the turned wheels of the car provides centripetal force required for circular motion. The net force on a car travelling around a curve is the centripetal force, Fc = m v2 / r, directed toward the center of the curve.
Correct Option: C
Any object moving in a circle (or along a circular path) experiences a centripetal force. It is this physical force that pushes or pulls the object towards the center of the circle. In the case of a car moving along a curve, as it makes a turn, the force of friction acting upon the turned wheels of the car provides centripetal force required for circular motion. The net force on a car travelling around a curve is the centripetal force, Fc = m v2 / r, directed toward the center of the curve.