Physics miscellaneous


  1. The locomotion of insects to the source of light is called :









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    The growth or movement of a plant part in response to a source of light is called phototropism. It is most often observed in plants, but can also occur in other organisms such as fungi.

    Correct Option: A

    The growth or movement of a plant part in response to a source of light is called phototropism. It is most often observed in plants, but can also occur in other organisms such as fungi.


  1. An object which absorbs all colours and reflects none appears:









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    A surface that absorbs all colours, reflecting none, is said to be black. Black is not a colour; it absorbs all the colours of the visible spectrum and reflects none of them to the eyes. White is a colour.

    Correct Option: D

    A surface that absorbs all colours, reflecting none, is said to be black. Black is not a colour; it absorbs all the colours of the visible spectrum and reflects none of them to the eyes. White is a colour.



  1. Magnetic keepers are used to protect magnets from :









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    Magnets have a tendency to lose their magnetism when their poles are left bare. This is called selfdemagnetization. Magnets are, therefore, protected by keeping them in magnetic keepers.

    Correct Option: C

    Magnets have a tendency to lose their magnetism when their poles are left bare. This is called selfdemagnetization. Magnets are, therefore, protected by keeping them in magnetic keepers.


  1. A wheel-barrow is an example of









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    In a Type 2 Lever, the load is between the pivot (fulcrum) and the effort. Examples of common tools that use a type 2 lever include: stapler, bottle opener, wheel barrow, nail clippers and nut cracker.

    Correct Option: D

    In a Type 2 Lever, the load is between the pivot (fulcrum) and the effort. Examples of common tools that use a type 2 lever include: stapler, bottle opener, wheel barrow, nail clippers and nut cracker.



  1. The weight of a body acts through the centre of









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    The centre of gravity of a collection of masses is the point where all the weight of the object can be considered to be concentrated. The entire weight acts through the center of gravity instead of acting through the individual masses. In a uniform gravitational field (like the field close to the surface of the Earth) the Centres of Gravity and Mass are in exactly the same place.

    Correct Option: A

    The centre of gravity of a collection of masses is the point where all the weight of the object can be considered to be concentrated. The entire weight acts through the center of gravity instead of acting through the individual masses. In a uniform gravitational field (like the field close to the surface of the Earth) the Centres of Gravity and Mass are in exactly the same place.