Physics miscellaneous


  1. Tesla is a unit of magnetic :









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    The tesla (symbol T) is the SI derived unit used to measure magnetic fields. Tesla can be measured in different ways; for example, one tesla is equal to one Weber per square meter. The tesla was first defined in 1960 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM). It was named in honor of the physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, Nikola Tesla.

    Correct Option: D

    The tesla (symbol T) is the SI derived unit used to measure magnetic fields. Tesla can be measured in different ways; for example, one tesla is equal to one Weber per square meter. The tesla was first defined in 1960 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM). It was named in honor of the physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, Nikola Tesla.


  1. The threshold frequency is the frequency below which :









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    The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons by substances, especially metals, when light falls on their surfaces. The photoelectric effect will not occur when the frequency of the incident light is less than the threshold frequency as the electrons are unable to gain sufficient energy to overcome the electrostatic barrier of the work function of the metal.

    Correct Option: C

    The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons by substances, especially metals, when light falls on their surfaces. The photoelectric effect will not occur when the frequency of the incident light is less than the threshold frequency as the electrons are unable to gain sufficient energy to overcome the electrostatic barrier of the work function of the metal.



  1. Clouds float in the atmosphere because of their









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    The key to why clouds float is that the density of the same volume of cloud material is less than the density of the same amount of dry air. Just as oil floats on water because it is less dense, clouds float on air because the moist air in clouds is less dense than dry air.

    Correct Option: B

    The key to why clouds float is that the density of the same volume of cloud material is less than the density of the same amount of dry air. Just as oil floats on water because it is less dense, clouds float on air because the moist air in clouds is less dense than dry air.


  1. If the phase difference between two points is 120° for a wave with velocity of 360 m/ and frequency 500 Hz, then path difference between the two points is









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    If v is the wave velocity and f is the frequency, wavelength (?) is given by:

    λ =
    v
    f

    So as per the question,
    λ = 360/500 = 0.72
    The path difference between two points is given by
    λ
    ×φ =
    0.72
    × 120° = 0.24 m = 24 m
    360°

    Correct Option: D

    If v is the wave velocity and f is the frequency, wavelength (?) is given by:

    λ =
    v
    f

    So as per the question,
    λ = 360/500 = 0.72
    The path difference between two points is given by
    λ
    ×φ =
    0.72
    × 120° = 0.24 m = 24 m
    360°



  1. Green house effect is the heating up of the Earth’s atmosphere which is due to









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    The greenhouse effect refers to circumstances where the short wavelengths of visible light from the sun pass through a transparent medium and are absorbed, but the longer wavelengths of the infrared re-radiation from the heated objects are unable to pass through that medium. The trapping of the long wavelength radiation leads to more heating and a higher resultant temperature.

    Correct Option: C

    The greenhouse effect refers to circumstances where the short wavelengths of visible light from the sun pass through a transparent medium and are absorbed, but the longer wavelengths of the infrared re-radiation from the heated objects are unable to pass through that medium. The trapping of the long wavelength radiation leads to more heating and a higher resultant temperature.