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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY

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  1. 10 nm = _____ m
    [A] 10-8 [B] 10-7 [C] 10-9 [D] 10-10
  2. The size of nanoparticles is between _____ nm.
    [A] 100 to 1000 [B] 0.1 to 10 [C] 1 to 100 [D] 0.01 to 1
  3. The diameter of hydrogen atom is...
    [A] 1 [B] 10 [C] 0.1 [D] 0.01
  4. Carbon atoms make ____ type of bond with other carbon atoms.
    [A] covalent [B] ionic [C] metallic [D] hydrogen
  5. Fullerene or bucky ball is made up of ____ carbon atoms.
    [A] 100 [B] 20 [C] 75 [D] 60
  6. The thermal conductivity of a standard SWNT along its length is ____ watt/(m.K)
    [A] 3500 [B] 385 [C] 35000 [D] 35
  7. 1 m = _____ nm.
    [A] 10-9 [B] 10-8 [C] 109 [D] 108
  8. "There is plenty of room at the bottom." This was stated by _____.
    [A] Eric Drexler [B] Richard Feynmann [C] Harold Croto [D] Richard Smalley
  9. Who coined the word 'nanotechnology'?
    [A] Eric Drexler [B] Richard Feynmann [C] Sumio Tijima [D] Richard Smalley
  10. According to the definition by CRN, nanotechnology is...
    [A] mechanical engineering [B] atomic engineering 
    [C] Newtonian mechanics    [D] micro-electronics
  11. Nanoscience can be studied with the help of...
    [A] quantum mechanics [B] Newtonian mechanics [C] macro-dynamics [D] geophysics
  12. Greeks and Romans had used nanoparticles in the manufacture of...
    [A] cosmetics for eyes [B] medicines [C] metal articles [D] hair-dye
  13. Egyptians were using ____ to prepare make-up for eyes.
    [A] nanoaluminium [B] nanocopper [C] nanosteel [D] nanolead
  14. The sword of Tipu Sultan was made of...
    [A] nanolead [B] nanoaluminium [C] Damascus steel [D] Pure iron
  15. _____ contains nanoparticles prepared by using biologically processed metal ores.
    [A] Homeopathic medicines [B] Modern antibiotics 
    [C] Ayurvedic 'Bhasmas'  [D] Modern cosmetics
  16. Who was the first scientist to describe that substances having nanodimensions possess altogether different and unique properties?
    [A] Richard Feynmann [B] Eric Drexler [C] Archimedes [D] Michael Faraday
  17. Which of the following does not apply to nanotechnology?
    [A] It is a general-purpose technology.  [B] It can be called Green technology.
    [C] Newtonian mechanics can describe it. [D] It involves rearrangement of atoms.
  18. The diameter of human hair is ____ nm.
    [A] 50,000 [B] 75,000 [C] 90,000 [D] 1,00,000
  19. The diameter of human hair is ____ m.
    [A] 5 x 10-8 [B] 5 x 10-7 [C] 5 x 10-6 [D] 5 x 10-5
  20. The cut-off limit of human eye is ____ nm.
    [A] 2,000 [B] 5,000 [C] 10,000 [D] 50,000
  21. The size of E.Coli bacteria is ____ nm.
    [A] 2,000 [B] 5,000 [C] 50 [D] 90
  22. The size of RBC is ____ nm.
    [A] 50 [B] 90 [C] 2,000 [D] 5,000
  23. The thickness of a transistor is ____ nm.
    [A] 50 [B] 90 [C] 2,000 [D] 5,000
  24. The size of a virus is ____ nm.
    [A] 2 [B] 20 [C] 50 [D] 2000
  25. The diameter of a bucky ball is ____ nm.
    [A] 1,000 [B] 100 [C] 10 [D] 1
  26. The width of a typical DNA molecule is ____ nm.
    [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 5 [D] 10
  27. 1 micrometer (micron) = ______ m.
    [A] 10-9 [B] 10-8 [C] 10-7 [D] 10-6
  28. 1 micrometer (micron) = ______ nm.
    [A] 1,000 [B] 100 [C] 10 [D] 0.01
  29. The full form of STM is...
    [A] Scanning Tunneling Microscope   [B] Scientific Technical Microscope 
    [C] Systematic Technical Microscope[D] Super Tensile Microscope
  30. What does 'F' stand for in AFM?
    [A] Fine [B] Front [C] Force [D] Flux
  31. Which ratio decides the efficiency of nanosubstances?
    [A] Weight/volume [B] Surface area/volume [C] Volume/weight [D] Pressure/volume
  32. The surface area to volume ratio of a sphere with radius 1 cm is R1 and that of a sphere with radius 5 cm is R2. Then R1 = ____ R2.
    [A] 3 [B] 1/3 [C] 5 [D] 1/5
  33. The surface area to volume ratio of a cube with side 1 unit is R1 and that of a cube with side 10 units is R2. Then R2 = ____ R1.
    [A] 1/10 [B] 10 [C] 1/100 [D] 100
  34. The two important properties of nanosubstances are...
    [A] pressure and friction     [B] sticking and friction 
    [C] sticking and temperature [D] temperature and friction
  35. With the help of _____, Robert F. Curl and others discovered fullerene.
    [A] electron microscope     [B] magnetic resonance 
    [C] condensation technique [D] mass spectrograph
  36. In the structure of fullerene each carbon atom forms covalent bonds with ____ other carbon atoms.
    [A] one [B] two [C] three [D] four 
  37. Who had invented the famous 'Geodesic' dome structure?
    [A] Eric Drexler [B] Buckminster Fuller [C] Richard Smalley [D] Faraday
  38. The largest cluster of carbon atoms in Bucky balls known till today consists of ____ carbon atoms.
    [A] 60 [B] 75 [C] 180 [D] 540
  39. The smallest cluster of carbon atoms in Bucky balls known till today consists of ____ carbon atoms.
    [A] 75 [B] 60 [C] 20 [D] 15
  40. The tensile strength of an MWNT is ____ Pa.
    [A] 63 x 106 [B] 63 x 107 [C] 63 x 108 [D] 63 x 109
  41. The compressive strength of a nanotube _____ its tensile strength.
    [A] is less than [B] is greater than [C] is equal to [D] may be greater than
  42. The hardness of a standard SWNT is ____ Pa.
    [A] 63 x 106 [B] 25 x 106 [C] 25 x 109 [D] 25 x 10-9
  43. The bulk modulus of a standard SWNT is ____ that of diamond.
    [A] less than [B] greater than [C] equal to [D] less than or equal to
  44. How much current can be passed through 1 cm2 cross-section of a metal nanotube?
    [A] 10-9 A [B] 109 A [C] 1000 A [D] 0.001 A
  45. The electrical conductivity of a nanotube is ____ times that of copper.
    [A] 10 [B] 100 [C] 1000 [D] 1/100
  46. An MWNT possesses electrical superconductivity up to temperature of...
    [A] 12 K [B] 12°C [C] 100 K [D] 100°
  47. At room temperature, the thermal conductivity of a copper wire is ____ watt/(m.K).
    [A] 3500 [B] 350 [C] 385 [D] 38.5
  48. In radial direction, the thermal conductivity of a nanotube is ____ watt/(m.K).
    [A] 3500 [B] 385 [C] 350 [D] 0
  49. The thermal stability of a nanotube is seen up to ____ K in vacuum.
    [A] 100 [B] 1000 [C] 2200 [D] 3100
  50. The thermal conductivity of an SWNT along length is ____ watt/(m.K).
    [A] 35 [B] 350 [C] 385 [D] 3500
  51. The size of a quantum dot is ____ nm.
    [A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 50 [D] 100
  52. The wavelength of visible light is ____ nm.
    [A] 40-70 [B]  400-700 [C] 4000-7000 [D] 40000-70000
  53. The capacity of a normal human eye to see the smallest object is ____ μm.
    [A] 10000 [B] 1000 [C] 100 [D] 10
  54. The width of a carbon nanotube is ____ nm.
    [A] 1 [B] 1.3 [C] 2.5 [D] 10
  55. The thermal stability of a nanotube is seen up to ____ K in air.
    [A] 100 [B] 1000 [C] 2000 [D] 3100
  56. Nanoparticles of which substance were found on the surface of the sword of Tipu Sultan?
    [A] Gold [B] Lead [C] Carbon [D] Silicon
  57. Nano particles of which atom are used to control collateral damage due to explosion?
    [A] Copper [B] Aluminium [C] Carbon [D] Lead
  58. Who prepared and explained nanotubes for the first time?
    [A] Sumio Tijima [B] Richard Smalley [C] Eric Drexler [D] Richard Feynmann
  59. Which of the following statement/s is are true?
    1. Volume to surface area ratio is very large for nanomaterials.
    2. The cut-off limit of human eye is 10-5 m.
    3. Hardness of a SWNT is about 63 x 109 Pa.
    4. Carbon nanotubes are cylindrical fullerenes.

    [A] All four [B] (ii) and (iv) [C] (i), (ii) and (iv) [D] (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  60. Match the objects in Part A with their size in Part B.

    [A] 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b [B] 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
    [C] 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c [D] 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a
  61. Match the items in Part A with appropriate alternative in Part B.

    [A] 1-c, 2-d, 3-a [B] 1-c, 2-b, 3-a [C] 1-c, 2-a, 3-b [D] 1-a, 2-b, 3-d
  62. The suffix '-ene' in the name of fullerene shows the presence of _____ in the molecule.
    [A] one triple bond [B] one double bond [C] two single bonds [D] two triple bonds

ANSWERS


(1) A (2) C (3) C (4) A (5) D (6) A (7) C (8) B (9) A (10) B (11) A (12) D (13) D (14) C (15) C (16) D (17) C (18) A (19) D (20) C (21) A (22) D (23) B (24) C (25) D (26) B (27) D (28) A (29) A (30) C (31) B (32) C (33) A (34) B (35) D (36) C (37) B (38) D (39) C (40) D (41) A (42) C (43) B (44) B (45) C (46) A (47) C (48) D (49) D (50) D (51) A (52) B (53) D (54) B (55) B (56) C (57) B (58) A (59) D (60) C (61) C (62) B

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Chapter 2 : LIGHT : REFLECTION AND REFRACTION

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  1. What is the range of wavelength of visible light?
    [A] 4 x 10-7 to 8 x 10-7 m [B] 4 x 10-9 to 8 x 10-9 m 
    [C] 4 x 10-5 to 8 x 10-5 m [D] 4 x 10-6 to 8 x 10-6 m
  2. For the spherical mirror, what is the relation between radius of curvature (R) and focal length (f)?
    [A] R = f/2 [B] R = f [C] R = 2f [D] R = 3f
  3. Which type of reflection is represented by the light reflected from a book?
    [A] Regular [B] Irregular [C] Both types [D] None
  4. Through which point, a ray passing through the centre of curvature and reflected by a concave mirror will pass through?
    [A] Focus [B] Centre of curvature [C] Pole [D] All
  5. At what distance in front of a concave mirror should an object be placed to get its virtual and erect image?
    [A] At the centre of curvature [B] Beyond the centre of curvature
    [C] Between focus and pole     [D] At focus
  6. For a plane mirror, the magnification is always...
    [A] > 1 [B] < 1 [C] 1 [D] 0
  7. The focal length of a plane mirror is...
    [A] zero [B] infinite [C] uncertain [D] equal to the object distance
  8. The distance between the object at 2 m from a plane mirror and its image is...
    [A] 4 m [B] 1 m [C] 2 m [D] 3 m
  9. At what distance should an object be placed to obtain its real, inverted and same-sized image by a convex lens?
    [A] At focus               [B] Between focus and centre of curvature
    [C] At centre of curvature [D] Between optical centre and focus
  10. Which of the following materials has maximum optical density?
    [A] Glass [B] Water [C] Pearl [D] Diamond
  11. The absolute refractive index of any medium is always...
    [A] 1 [B] > 1 [C] < 1 [D] zero
  12. Which of the lenses with focal length 10 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm and 50 cm has maximum power?
    [A] 50 cm [B] 25 cm [C] 20 cm [D] 10 cm
  13. What is the focal length of a convex lens having power +5.0?
    [A] -10 cm [B] -20 cm [C] +10 cm [D] + 20 cm
  14. If the absolute refractive indices of water, benzene and sapphire are 1.33, 1.50 and 1.77, respectively, then which medium has maximum relative refractive index?
    [A] Sapphire relative to water [B] Sapphire relative to benzene 
    [C] Benzene relative to water  [D] Water relative to benzene
  15. Which type of image is formed by a plane mirror?
    [A] Real, inverted [B] Real, erect [C] Virtual, erect [D] Virtual, inverted
  16. If the absolute refractive indices of water and glass are 4/3 and 3/2, respectively, then what will be the ratio of velocity of light in water to that in glass?
    [A] 2 [B] 8/9 [C] 9/8 [D] 1/2
  17. If the absolute refractive indices of water, glass and diamond are 1.33, 1.50 and 2.42, respectively, then which medium is optically densest?
    [A] Water [B] Glass [C] Diamond [D] None
  18. Which of the following always form virtual image?
    [A] Concave mirror and convex lens [B] Convex mirror and concave lens
    [C] Convex mirror and convex lens [D] Concave mirror and concave lens
  19. What will be the angle of refraction for a light ray incident normal to the surface?
    [A] 90 [B] 60 [C] 30 [D] 0
  20. A compound microscope consists of two convex lenses of focal length 5 cm and 20 cm. Which of them will be objective lens and eye piece?
    [A] Objective lens - f = 20 cm, eye piece - f = 5 cm
    [B] Objective lens - f = 5 cm, eye piece - f = 20 cm 
    [C] Objective lens - f = 20 cm, eye piece - f = 20 cm 
    [D] Objective lens - f = 5 cm, eye piece - f = 5 cm
  21. The speed of light in vacuum is ____ m/s.
    [A] 3 x 105 [B] 3 x 106 [C] 3 x 107 [D] 3 x 108
  22. Which of the following is not true for light rays?
    [A] They travel in straight line. [B] They do not need a medium for propagation.
    [C] They are mechanical waves.   [D] They create sensation in our eyes.
  23. We can see objects clearly due to _____ of light.
    [A] refraction [B] regular reflection [C] irregular reflection [D] diffraction
  24. If a ray of light is incident on a surface makes an angle of measure 40° with the surface, then its angle of reflection is of measure...
    [A] 40° [B] 50° [C] 80° [D] 20°
  25. If the angle of incidence of a ray of light is 40°, the measure of the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray is...
    [A] 40° [B] 50° [C] 80° [D] 20°
  26. The image formed by a plane mirror is...
    [A] real [B] real and erect [C] real and of same size [D] laterally inverted
  27. If the distance between Paresh and his image formed by a plane mirror is 3 m, then the distance between Paresh and the mirror is...
    [A] 1.5 m [B] 3 m [C] 6 m [D] 1/3 m
  28. The centre of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror is called its...
    [A] pole [B] focus [C] aperture [D] centre of curvature
  29. If a ray of light incident on a concave mirror is parallel to the principal axis, then after reflection it will...
    [A] travel parallel to the principal axis [B] pass through the focus
    [C] pass through the centre of curvature [D] pass through the pole
  30. If a ray of light incident on a concave mirror passes through C, then after reflection it will...
    [A] pass through F        [B] pass through the pole 
    [C] pass through C again [D] become parallel to the principal axis
  31. If an object is placed at infinite distance in front of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] at infinite distance [B] at F [C] at C [D] between F and C
  32. If an object is placed at a finite distance beyond C in front of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] at C [B] between F and C [C] at F [D] between F and pole
  33. If an object is placed at a finite distance beyond C in front of a concave mirror, its image is...
    [A] real and enlarged       [B] real and of the same height as the object
    [C] virtual and diminished  [D] real and diminished
  34. If an object is placed at C in front of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] at F [B] between F and C [C] at C [D] beyond C
  35. If an object is placed at C in front of a concave mirror, its image is...
    [A] real and of the same height as the object [B] real and diminished 
    [C] real and enlarged                         [D] virtual and enlarged
  36. If an object is placed between C and F in front of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] beyond C [B] between C and F [C] at C [D] at F
  37. If an object is placed between C and F in front of a concave mirror, its image is...
    [A] real and diminished    [B] real and enlarged 
    [C] virtual and diminished [D] virtual and enlarged
  38. If an object is placed at F in front of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] at F [B] at C [C] between F and C [D] at infinite distance
  39. If an object is placed between F and pole of a concave mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] beyond C [B] at infinity [C] between F and C [D] behind the mirror
  40. If an object is placed between F and pole of a concave mirror, its image is...
    [A] real  and enlarged        [B] virtual and enlarged 
    [C] real and diminished [D] virtual and diminished
  41. The image formed by a convex mirror is always...
    [A] real and enlarged     [B] real and diminished
    [C] virtual and enlarged [D] virtual and diminished
  42. If an object is placed at a finite distance from a convex mirror, its image is formed...
    [A] beyond C         [B] between F and C 
    [C] between F and P [D] anywhere depending on object distance
  43. If an object placed in front of a convex mirror is moved towards the mirror, its image will move...
    [A] away from P towards F [B] away from F towards P
    [C] away from F towards C [D] beyond C
  44. In Cartesian sign convention for spherical mirrors, the origin is taken at...
    [A] pole of the mirror      [B] focus of the mirror 
    [C] its centre of curvature[D] at the point where object is placed
  45. Using standard symbols, which of the following is mirror formula?
    [A] (1/v) - (1/u) = (1/f) [B] (1/v) + (1/f) = (1/u) 
    [C] (u + v)/uv = (2/R)   [D] (u + v)/uv = (R/2)
  46. The magnification by a convex mirror is always...
    [A] 1 [B] less than 1 [C] greater than 1 [D] negative
  47. The magnification by a concave mirror is (-1) when the object is placed...
    [A] at F [B] between C and F [C] at C [D] beyond C
  48. If an object is placed between F and pole of a concave mirror, its magnification is...
    [A] > 1, positive [B] > 1, negative [C] < 1, positive [D] < 1, negative
  49. If the image formed by a concave mirror is real and enlarged, its magnification can be...
    [A] + 0.5 [B] - 0.5 [C] + 5.0 [D] - 5.0
  50. During refraction of light through a rectangular glass slab, the lateral shift does not depend on...
    [A] angle of incidence                             [B] refractive index of the medium 
    [C] perpendicular distance between refractive surfaces of the slab [D] thickness of slab
  51. If an object is placed beyond 2F1 of a convex lens, its image is formed...
    [A] beyond 2F2 [B] between F2 and 2F2 [C] at 2F2 [D] between F2 and O
  52. If an object is placed between F and 2F of a convex lens, its image is...
    [A] real, diminished [B] virtual, diminished [C] real, enlarged [D] virtual, enlarged
  53. If the image of an object formed by a convex lens is virtual, then...
    [A] the object is between F and 2F [B] the object is at 2F
    [C] the image is diminished        [D] the image is enlarged
  54. The image of an object placed at a finite distance in front of a concave lens is...
    [A] always real [B] always virtual [C] always enlarged [D] always virtual and enlarged
  55. The magnification of a concave lens is always...
    [A] < 1, positive [B] < 1, negative [C] > 1, positive [D] > 1, negative
  56. The SI unit of power of lens is...
    [A] meter [B] dioptre [C] cm [D] hertz
  57. Which of the following cannot be the power of a convex lens?
    [A] 2.0 D [B] 0.5 D [C] 1.0 D [D] -0.75 D
  58. The power of a lens is + 2.5 D, then its focal length is_____ m.
    [A] 0.4 [B] 4.0 [C] 2.5 [D] 0.25
  59. The power of a concave lens with focal length 25 cm is...
    [A] -4.0 D [B] +4.0 D [C] -0.04 D [D] +0.04 D
  60. A simple microscope uses...
    [A] one concave lens [B] two concave lenses [C] one convex lens [D] two convex lenses
  61. A compound microscope consists of...
    [A] a convex lens and a concave lens [B] two concave lenses
    [C] two convex lenses                [D] only one convex lens
  62. The image formed by a compound microscope is...
    [A] real and enlarged    [B] real and diminished
    [C] virtual and enlarged [D] virtual and diminished
  63. The image formed by an astronomical telescope is...
    [A] real and enlarged    [B] real and diminished
    [C] virtual and enlarged [D] virtual and diminished
  64. Which of the following can focus the rays of light?
    [A] Convex mirror [B] Concave lens [C] Convex lens [D] Plane mirror
  65. The rays of a parallel beam of light do not remain parallel after reflection from...
    [A] plane mirror [B] convex mirror [C] concave mirror [D] irregular reflecting surface
  66. If θi and θr denote angle of incidence and angle of reflection, respectively, then...
    [A] θi > θr [B] θi < θr [C] θi = θr [D] θr = 90°
  67. If θi and θr denote angle of incidence and angle of refraction, respectively, then...
    [A] θi > θr [B] θi < θr [C] θi = θr [D] θi ≠ θr
  68. The distance between the centre of curvature and the pole of a mirror is...
    [A] focal length [B] radius of curvature [C] object distance [D] image distance
  69. The distance between the principal focus and the centre of curvature of a mirror is equal to...
    [A] radius of curvature [B] focal length [C] aperture [D] distance between object and image
  70. Which of the following is not a part of a spherical mirror?
    [A] Pole [B] Centre of curvature [C] Curved surface [D] Aperture
  71. The distance between the principal focus and the pole of a mirror is half of the...
    [A] radius of curvature [B] focal length [C] aperture [D] distance between object and image
  72. A virtual and enlarged image is formed by a concave mirror when distance of the object is...
    [A] equal to focal length  [B] greater than focal length
    [C] less than focal length [D] equal to radius of curvature
  73. Which of the following conditions is to be satisfied to obtain a magnified image of an object by a concave mirror?
    [A] v > u [B] v < u [C] v = u [D] v = f
  74. Which of the following conditions is to be satisfied to obtain a virtual image of an object by a concave mirror?
    [A] u > f [B] u < f [C] u = f [D] u = 2f
  75. According to Cartesian sign convention, ______ is always considered negative.
    [A] focal length [B] radius of curvature [C] object distance [D] image distance
  76. In which of the following pairs of mediums, light has almost same speed?
    [A] Air, water [B] Water, glass [C] Air, vacuum [D] Glass, diamond
  77. Which of the following may have magnification equal to -1?
    [A] Concave mirror, Convex lens  [B] Convex mirror, convex lens 
    [C] Concave mirror, concave lens [D] Convex mirror, concave lens
  78. Which of the following may form a real, inverted and magnified image?
    [A] Concave mirror, Convex lens  [B] Convex mirror, convex lens 
    [C] Concave mirror, concave lens [D] Convex mirror, concave lens
  79. When an object is placed at a distance of 12 cm from a concave mirror, its image is formed at a distance of 24 cm. What will be the magnification?
    [A] +0.5 [B] -0.5 [C] +2.0 [D] -2.0
  80. Which of the following may have magnification equal to +0.5?
    [A] Convex mirror [B] Concave mirror [C] Convex lens [D] Plane mirror
  81. Which of the following may have magnification equal to -0.5?
    [A] Convex mirror [B] Concave lens [C] Convex lens [D] Plane mirror
  82. Which of the following rectangular glass slabs made from same material produces the largest lateral shift when a ray of light is incident at the same angle?
    [A] 15 cm x 9 cm [B] 15 cm x 10 cm [C] 15 cm x 11 cm [D] 15 cm x 12 cm
  83. If the focal length of a lens is doubled, the power of lens...
    [A] is halved [B] is doubled [C] remains same [D] becomes four times
  84. What will be the distance between the principal focus and the centre of curvature of a convex lens having radius of curvature equal to 50 cm?
    [A]  20 cm [B] 25 cm [C] 50 cm [D] 100 cm
  85. What will be the distance between the principal focus and the centre of curvature of a convex lens having focal length equal to 50 cm?
    [A]  20 cm [B] 25 cm [C] 50 cm [D] 100 cm
  86. _____ converge parallel light rays incident upon them.
    [A] Concave mirror, Convex lens  [B] Convex mirror, convex lens 
    [C] Concave mirror, concave lens [D] Convex mirror, concave lens
  87. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) not true?
    1. The speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 105 km/s.
    2. The real image is always inverted.
    3. Magnification of plane mirror is +1 or -1
    4. Image formed by a concave lens is always diminished and real.

    [A] (ii) [B] (iii) and (iv) [C] (ii) and (iv) [D] (i), (iii) and (iv)
  88. Absolute refractive index of a medium is always greater than 1 because...
    [A] Velocity of light in vacuum is greater than that in the medium.
    [B] Velocity of light in vacuum is smaller than that in the medium.
    [C] All other mediums are optically rarer than vacuum.
    [D] Velocity of light in vacuum is always constant.
  89. If the dioptre of a lens is doubled, its power will...
    [A] become half [B] double [C] become four times [D] not change
  90. Match items in Part A with appropriate statement in Part B.

    [A] 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a [B] 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
    [C] 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a [D] 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
  91. Match the position of object in Part A with appropriate position of image in Part B.

    [A] 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c [B] 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
    [C] 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d [D] 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
  92. Match appropriate pairs from Part A (magnification) and Part B (type of mirror/lens)

    [A] 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d [B] 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
    [C] 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a [D] 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
  93. A parallel beam of light does not remain parallel after reflection from a ...
    [A] plane mirror [B] concave mirror [C] convex mirror [D] irregular reflecting surface
  94. _____ is the midpoint between the pole and the centre of curvature along the principal axis...
    [A] Principal focus [B] Focal length [C] u [D] v
  95. A convex lens forms a real, inverted and same sized image as the object placed at a distance of 40 cm from it. The power of the lens is _____D.
    [A] +20 [B] -20 [C] +5 [D] -5

  96. [A][B][C][D]


ANSWERS


(1) A (2) C (3) B (4) B (5) C (6) C (7) B (8) A (9) C (10) D (11) B (12) D (13) D (14) A (15) C (16) B (17) C (18) B (19) D (20) B (21) D (22) C (23) C (24) B (25) C (26) D (27) A (28) A (29) B (30) C (31) B (32) B (33) D (34) C (35) A (36) A (37) B (38) D (39) D (40) B (41) D (42) C (43) B (44) A (45) C (46) B (47) C (48) A (49) D (50) D (51) B (52) C (53) D (54) B (55) A (56) B (57) D (58) A (59) A (60) C (61) C (62) C (63) D (64) C (65) D (66) C (67) D (68) B (69) B (70) B (71) A (72) C (73) A (74) B (75) C (76) C (77) A (78) A (79) D (80) A (81) C (82) D (83) A (84) B (85) C (86) A (87) B (88) A (89) B (90) B (91) B (92) B (93) D (94) A (95) C

Friday, February 21, 2014

Chapter 3 : DISPERSION OF LIGHT AND NATURAL OPTICAL PHENOMENA

CHOOSE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE



  1. By which optical phenomenon does the splitting of white light into seven constituent colours occur?
    [A] Refraction [B] Reflection [C] Dispersion [D] Interference
  2. Which colour of light deviates maximum in the dispersion of white light by prism?
    [A] Violet [B] Blue [C] Green [D] Red
  3. Which of the following are the primary colours of light?
    [A] Red, Blue, Yellow [B] Red, Green, Violet [C] Yellow, Green, Blue [D] Red, Green, Blue
  4. Which of the following are primary pigments?
    [A] Yellow, Green, Magenta [B] Magenta, Yellow, Cyan 
    [C] Blue, Green, Violet   [D] Red, Green, Yellow
  5. In human eye, the image of an object is formed at...
    [A] iris [B] pupil [C] retina [D] cornea
  6. Which is the complimentary colour of blue?
    [A] Red [B] Yellow [C] Green [D] Magenta
  7. Which colour is obtained by mixing blue and red colours of light?
    [A] Green [B] Magenta [C] Cyan [D] Yellow
  8. The focal length of the eye lens changes due to the action of...
    [A] pupil [B] retina [C] ciliary muscles [D] cornea
  9. Which colours are reflected when white light is incident on blue pigment?
    [A] Yellow, Orange, Green [B] Violet, Green, Blue 
    [C] Violet, Yellow, Green [D] Yellow, Green, Blue
  10. _____ lens is used to correct the defect of vision termed as presbyopia.
    [A] Convex [B] Concave [C] Bifocal [D] Contact
  11. Which phenomenon does not play role in the formation of rainbow?
    [A] Reflection [B] Refraction [C] Dispersion [D] Absorption
  12. For which of the following cases will the total internal reflection of light be possible?
    [A] Angle of incidence is less than the critical angle.
    [B] Angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle.
    [C] Angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle.
    [D] Angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction.
  13. Where is the image in eye formed for a person sufferring from the defect of near-sightedness?
    [A] On retina [B] Behind retina [C] Ahead of retina [D] On pupil
  14. Which phenomenon is responsible for the twinkling of stars?
    [A] Atmospheric reflection [B] Atmospheric refraction 
    [C] Reflection             [D] Total internal reflection
  15. Due to which phenomenon of light does Tyndall effect occur?
    [A] Reflection [B] Refraction [C] Scattering [D] Dispersion
  16. What is the time difference between actual sunset and apparent sunset?
    [A] 2 sec [B] 20 sec [C] 2 min [D] 20 min
  17. Which colour of light scatters maximum due to atmosphere?
    [A] Blue [B] Yellow [C] Green [D] Red
  18. Which colour of light has the minimum velocity in the glass prism?
    [A] Red [B] Green [C] Blue [D] Violet
  19. When white light is incident on a green leaf...
    [A] only green colour is absorbed [B] only green colour is reflected
    [C] all other colours are reflected [D] the leaf appears black
  20. When light of red colour is incident on a green leaf, the leaf appears...
    [A] red [B] green [C] white [D] black
  21. When light of red colour is incident on a green leaf...
    [A] green colour is reflected                 [B] red colour is reflected 
    [C] both red and green colours are reflected [D] red colour is absorbed
  22. Red + Blue = _____
    [A] Magenta [B] Cyan [C] Yellow [D] Green
  23. Blue + Green = _____
    [A] Magenta [B] Cyan [C] Yellow [D] Violet
  24. Red + Cyan = _____
    [A] Magenta [B] Yellow [C] Green [D] White
  25. Red + Blue + Green = ______
    [A] White [B] Violet [C] Indigo [D] Orange
  26. The complimentary colour of yellow is...
    [A] White [B] Green [C] Blue [D] Red
  27. Which of the following is a pair of complimentary colours?
    [A] Red and Blue [B] Cyan and Magenta [C] Magenta and Green [D] White and yellow
  28. Primary pigments are...
    [A] Red, Blue, Green      [B] Yellow, Blue, Violet
    [C] Cyan, Magenta, Yellow [D] Cyan, Green, Orange
  29. Pigments are mixed by... mixing.
    [A] additive [B] subtractive [C] multiplicative [D] complimentary 
  30. The muscular diaphragm behind the cornea of the eye is called...
    [A] pupil [B] iris [C] ciliary muscle [D] retina
  31. The amount of light entering the eye is controlled by...
    [A] pupil [B] iris [C] eye lens [D] cornea
  32. Which of the following statements is true?
    [A] Pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye.
    [B] Pupil helps in changing the focal length of the eye lens.
    [C] Cornea controls the size of the pupil.
    [D] Ciliary muscles change the size of the retina.
  33. For a person with normal vision, the near point of the eye is a point at a distance of ____ from the eye.
    [A] 25 cm [B] 50 cm [C] 1 m [D] infinity
  34. The near point of an eye is 25 cm. This means that a person can clearly see the object at a distance...
    [A] upto 25 cm [B] 25 cm [C] beyond 25 cm [D] 25 cm and beyond
  35. The defect of near-sightedness is corrected by using _____ of suitable power.
    [A] concave lens [B] convex lens [C] combination of concave and convex lenses [D] biconvex lens
  36. The defect of far-sightedness (hypermetropia) is corrected by using _____ of suitable power.
    [A] concave lens [B] convex lens [C] combination of concave and convex lenses [D] biconcave lens
  37. Which of the following defects is the result of ageing of a person?
    [A] Myopia [B] Hypermetropia [C] Presbyopia [D] Colour blindness
  38. The milky or cloudy layer formed on the eye lens of a person is called...
    [A] iris [B] cataract [C] glucoma [D] presbyopia
  39. The deflection of light by minute particles and molecules in all direction is called _____ of light.
    [A] dispersion [B] interference [C] diffraction [D] scattering
  40. Very minute particles present in atmosphere scatter the light of...
    [A] smaller wavelength [B] medium wavelength [C] larger wavelength [D] all wavelengths
  41. Bigger size particles present in atmosphere scatter the light of...
    [A] smaller wavelength [B] medium wavelength [C] larger wavelength [D] only blue colour
  42. Sometimes the smoke emitted by the combustion of oil appears blue due to...
    [A] refraction [B] total internal reflection [C] Tyndall effect [D] dispersion
  43. The wavelength of red coloured light is about ____ times that of the blue coloured light.
    [A] 1.25 [B] 1.5 [C] 1.8 [D] 2.5
  44. Sun appears _____ when it is near horizon.
    [A] red [B] blue [C] white [D] pale blue
  45. When a ray of light travels from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer medium...
    [A] it moves towards the normal [B] it moves away from the normal 
    [C] it is not refracted        [D] it is reflected back in the denser medium
  46. Which of the following is not due to total internal reflection?
    [A] Sparkling of diamond [B] Mirage [C] Looming [D] Twinkling of stars
  47. When total internal reflection occurs...
    [A] the angle of incidence is greater than 90°.
    [B] the angle of incidence is greater than the angle of refraction.
    [C] the angle of refraction is greater than 90°.
    [D] the angle of incidence is equal to 90°.
  48. Arranging in the ascending order of wavelength, which one is true?
    [A] Blue, Green, Red    [B] Orange, Green, Red 
    [C] Blue, Yellow, Green [D] Orange, Yellow, Green
  49. The velocity of waves of all colours is same in...
    [A] water [B] air [C] vacuum [D] glass
  50. Total internal reflection will occur if the angle of refraction is...
    [A] 45° [B] 60° [C] 90° [D] 99°
  51. Which colour of light deviates minimum in the dispersion of white light by prism?
    [A] Violet [B] Blue [C] Green [D] Red
  52. Which of the following colours of white light deviates minimum in the dispersion of white light by prism?
    [A] Green [B] Indigo [C] Yellow [D] Orange
  53. Which colours of light are reflected from blue pigment when white light is incident on it?
    [A] Yellow, Orange, Green [B] Violet, Green, Blue
    [C] Violet, Yellow, Green [D] Violet, Yellow, Blue
  54. Which colours of light are reflected from yellow pigment when white light is incident on it?
    [A] Yellow, Orange, Green [B] Violet, Green, Blue
    [C] Violet, Yellow, Green [D] Violet, Yellow, Blue
  55. Which colour of light is reflected from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments when white light is incident on it?
    [A] Yellow [B] Green [C] Blue [D] Violet
  56. The accommodation power of the eye is accomplished by the action of...
    [A] cornea [B] pupil [C] retina [D] ciliary muscles
  57. Which optical phenomenon is responsible for twinkling of stars?
    [A] Atmospheric refraction    [B] Atmospheric reflection 
    [C] Total internal reflection [D] Dispersion
  58. The time duration between apparent sunrise and apparent sunset is ____ than that between actual sunrise and actual sunset.
    [A] 2 minutes less [B] 2 minutes more [C] 4 minutes less [D] 4 minutes more
  59. The sparkling of diamond and the signal communication through optical fibres is due to...
    [A] refraction [B] scattering [C] total internal reflection [D] dispersion
  60. Red + Cyan = _____.
    [A] Green + Blue [B] Blue + Red [C] Green + Magenta [D] Green + Yellow
  61. In the following, the Part A shows different optical phenomena and Part B shows the reasons for those phenomena. Match appropriate pairs.

    [A] 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d [B] 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
    [C] 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a [D] 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
  62. Match the defects of vision in Part A with appropriate remedy in Part B.

    [A] 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c [B] 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c
    [C] 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b [D] 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
  63. Match the colour in Part A with its complimentary colour in Part B.

    [A] 1-a, 2-c, 3-d [B] 1-c, 2-a, 3-d [C] 1-b, 2-c, 3-a [D] 1-d, 2-b, 3-a
  64. Had there been no atmosphere, the sky would have appeared...
    [A] red [B] blue [C] white [D] dark

  65. [A][B][C][D]

ANSWERS


(1) C (2) A (3) D (4) B (5) C (6) B (7) B (8) C (9) B (10) C (11) D (12) C (13) C (14) B (15) C (16) C (17) A (18) D (19) B (20) D (21) D (22) A (23) B (24) D (25) A (26) C (27) C (28) C (29) B (30) B (31) A (32) A (33) A (34) D (35) A (36) B (37) C (38) B (39) D (40) A (41) C (42) C (43) C (44) A (45) B (46) D (47) C (48) A (49) C (50) D (51) D (52) D (53) B (54) A (55) B (56) D (57) A (58) D (59) C (60) C (61) B (62) D (63) A (64) D

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Chapter 4 : ELECTRICITY

Choose Appropriate Alternative



  1. The SI unit of electric charge is...
    [A] ampere [B] volt [C] watt [D] coulomb
  2. How many electrons will be there in 1.6 C charge?
    [A] 1017 [B] 1018 [C] 1019 [D] 1020
  3. 1 μA = ______ mA.
    [A] 10-16[B] 10-3 [C] 103 [D] 106
  4. Which of the following materials has more number of free electrons?
    [A] Copper [B] Glass [C] Rubber [D] Iron
  5. According to Ohm's law...
    [A] The resistance increases with the increase in current. 
    [B] The resistance increases with the increase in voltage.
    [C] The current increases with the increase in voltage. 
    [D] The resistance and current both increase with the increase in voltage.
  6. The formula for electric current is...
    [A] I = Q.t [B] I = Q/t [C] I = t/Q [D] I = W.t
  7. 2 A current is passed through a conducting wire for 1 min. How much charge will flow through the wire?
    [A] 2 C [B] 30 C [C] 60 C [D] 120 C
  8. In an electrical appliance, current of 4.8 A is passed. The number of electrons passing through it in 1 sec will be...
    [A] 0.33 x 1019 [B] 3.3 x 1019 [C] 3 x 1019 [D] 4.8 x 1019
  9. Which of the following formulas represents voltage?
    [A] Work/(current.time)      [B] Work.time/current 
    [C] (Work).(electric charge) [D] (Work).(electric charge).(time)
  10. The unit of electrical potential difference is...
    [A] J [B] J/C [C] J.C [D] C/J
  11. If the work done to move 3 C electric charge from one point to another point is 15 J, what will be the potential difference between these points?
    [A] 3 V [B] 15 V [C] 5 V [D] 45 V
  12. The resistance of a conducting wire is 10 Ω. How much electric current will flow by connecting it with a battery of 1.5 V?
    [A] 0.15 mA [B] 1.5 mA [C] 15 mA [D] 150 mA
  13. On which factors does the resistivity of a conducting wire depend?
    [A] Length of wire [B] Cross-sectional area of wire 
    [C] Volume of wire [D] Material of wire
  14. If 5 equal pieces are made from a wire having resistance 5 Ω and then each piece is connected in parallel to others, then their equivalent resistance will be...
    [A] 1/5 Ω [B] 1 Ω [C] 5 Ω [D] 25Ω 
  15. The unit of resistivity is...
    [A] Ω [B] Ω.m [C] Ω/m [D] m/Ω
  16. What will be the equivalent resistance between points A and B of the following circuit?

    [A] 1 Ω [B] 2 Ω [C] 5 Ω [D] 10 Ω
  17. What will be the equivalent resistance between points A and B of the following circuit?

    [A] 4 Ω [B] 8 Ω [C] 2 Ω [D] ⒠
  18. What will be the equivalent resistance between points A and B of the following circuit?

    [A] 2.5 Ω [B] 5 Ω [C] 12.5 Ω [D] 20 Ω
  19. Which physical quantity has the unit kWh?
    [A] Work [B] Electric power [C] Electric current [D] Electric potential
  20. 1 kWh = _____ joule.
    [A] 3.6 x 106 [B] 3.6 x 103 [C] 3.6 x 10-6 [D] 3.6 x 10-3
  21. An electric heater consumes 1.1 kW power when 220V voltage is applied to it. How much current will flow through it?
    [A] 1.1 A [B] 2.2 A [C] 4 A [D] 5 A
  22. What makes electric current flow through a solution?
    [A] Only free electrons [B] Only positive ions 
    [C] Only negative ions [D] Positive and negative ions
  23. The distilled water acts as _____ for the electricity.
    [A] conductor [B] insulator [C] semiconductor [D] none
  24. The magnitude of electric force between the charges can be calculated using the law devised by...
    [A] Coulomb [B] Ohm [C] Maxwell [D] Ampere
  25. Free electrons are...
    [A] in the first orbit [B] in any orbit 
    [C] valence electrons [D] on the surface of the conductor
  26. _____ discovered electrons.
    [A] Ampere [B] Faraday [C] Thomson [D] Coulomb
  27. 1 mA = _____ A.
    [A] 10 [B] 10-1[C] 10-2[D] 10-3
  28. In Volta's cell...
    [A] electrical energy is converted to thermal energy.
    [B] thermal energy is converted to electrical energy.
    [C] chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.
    [D] electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
  29. In Volta's cell _____ plate acts as cathode.
    [A] copper [B] graphite [C] zinc [D] aluminium
  30. The SI unit of resistance is...
    [A] coulomb/sec [B] volt/ampere [C] ampere/volt [D] volt/joule
  31. Which of the following has maximum resistivity?
    [A] Tungsten [B] Nichrome [C] Aluminium [D] Diamond
  32. Which of the following is a semiconductor?
    [A] Germanium [B] Diamond [C] Graphite [D] Nichrome
  33. The chemical equivalent of an atom is the ratio of...
    [A] atomic mass to atomic radius [B] atomic radius to atomic mass 
    [C] atomic mass to valency      [D] valency to atomic mass
  34. Work done on an electric charge is stored in it as...
    [A] potential energy [B] kinetic energy [C] thermal energy [D] nuclear energy
  35. _____ is not essential to obtain electric current.
    [A] Free electrons [B] Potential difference [C] Electric circuit [D] Potential
  36. Who invented the simple electrochemical cell?
    [A] Faraday [B] Edison [C] Volta [D] Coulomb
  37. When resistors are connected in series...
    [A] voltage drop is uniform               [B] current is uniform 
    [C] voltage drop and current are uniform [D] neither of the two is uniform
  38. When resistors are connected in parallel...
    [A] voltage drop is uniform               [B] current is uniform 
    [C] voltage drop and current are uniform [D] neither of the two is uniform
  39. The equivalent resistance of three resistors of 6Ω, 12Ω and 12Ω connected in parallel is...
    [A] 6Ω [B] 12Ω [C] 3Ω [D] 1/3Ω
  40. Which of the following is not correct for electric work(W)?
    [A] W = V.Q [B] W = V.I.t [C] W = I2Rt [D] W = I2RQ
  41. _____ is not a unit of energy.
    [A] joule [B] watt [C] watt.second [D] kWh
  42. 1 joule = ______.
    [A] 1 watt.second [B] 1 watt/sec [C] 1 coulomb/sec [D] 1 unit
  43. Which of the following is not correct?
    [A] P = W/t [B] P = I2R [C] P = W.I [D] P = V.I
  44. Silicon is a/an...
    [A] conductor [B] insulator [C] semiconductor [D] superconductor
  45. The equivalent resistance of the resistances connected in parallel is...
    [A] smaller than the smallest resistance [B] larger than the largest resistance
    [C] an average of all resistances       [D] algebraic sum of all resistances
  46. 1 unit of domestic electrical energy is...
    [A] 1 joule [B] 1 watt.sec [C] 3.6 x 106 joule [D] 3.6 x 106kWh
  47. Three resistances of equal magnitude are connected in parallel. The circuit current is 3 A. Then the current passing through each resistor is...
    [A] 3 A [B] 1 A [C] 9 A [D] 1/3 A
  48. How much total electric charge is present on 100 protons?
    [A] 6 x 10-19C [B] 6 x 10-17C [C] 1.6 x 10-19C [D] 1.6 x 10-17C
  49. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
    [A] Rubber [B] Glass [C] Plastic [D] Graphite
  50. Which of the following is a bad conductor (insulator) of electricity?
    [A] Copper [B] Graphite [C] Glass [D] Silver
  51. Which of the following statements is true for electric current?
    [A] The direction of conventional current and that of electrons is opposite.
    [B] The direction of conventional current and that of electrons is same. 
    [C] The direction of conventional current is random.
    [D] Electron flow is random.
  52. 1 μA = ______ mA
    [A] 10-1 [B] 10-2 [C] 10-3 [D] 103
  53. 1 mA = _____ μA
    [A] 10-1 [B] 10-3[C] 103 [D] 106
  54. How many electrons will carry 4.8 x 10-16 C charge?
    [A] 300 [B] 3000 [C] 480 [D] 4800
  55. The unit coulomb/sec is expressed as...
    [A] Ampere [B] Volt [C] Ohm [D] Watt
  56. The SI unit of electric current is...
    [A] Ohm [B] Coulomb [C] Ampere [D] Volt
  57. If the electric charge passing through a conductor in 5 minutes is 480 C, the current flowing through it is...
    [A] 96 [B] 2400 [C] 1.6 [D] 2.4
  58. Which device is used to measure electrical potential difference?
    [A] Ammeter [B] Voltmeter [C] Wattmeter [D] Galvanometer
  59. The SI unit of electrical potential difference is...
    [A] Ampere [B] Ohm [C] Weber [D] Volt
  60. 1.5 C charge is moved from a point at 5 V potential to a point at 8 V potential. What is the amount of work done in joule?
    [A] 1.5 [B] 2.0 [C] 3.0 [D] 4.5
  61. If the work done to move 4 C charge from one point to another point is 10 joule, what is the potential difference between those points?
    [A] 2.5 V [B] 40 V [C] 14 V [D] 160 V
  62. Which of the following is true?
    [A] Joule = (volt/coulomb)  [B] Volt = (joule/coulomb)
    [C] Coulomb = (volt/joule) [D] Coulomb = (joule x volt)
  63. According to Ohm's law...
    [A] Current increases linearly with increase in voltage.
    [B] The current ---> voltage graph is a straight line.
    [C] The ratio of voltage and current is constant.
    [D] All three in A, B and C are correct.
  64. The SI unit of resistance is...
    [A] volt [B] volt.ampere [C] ampere/volt [D] volt/ampere
  65. Which of the following materials has least resistance?
    [A] Aluminium [B] Glass [C] Carbon [D] Silicon
  66. 1.5 A current flows through a resistor when it is connected to a circuit with 3 V potential difference. What is the value of resistance?
    [A] 4.5Ω [B] 2Ω [C] 0.5Ω [D] 1.5Ω
  67. When a 15V battery is connected across a resistor of 6Ω, the amount of charge passing through it per second is...
    [A] 90 C [B] 2/3 C [C] 2.5 C [D] 9 C
  68. If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied potential difference is halved, the current passing through the circuit will ...
    [A] become 1/4 of original  [B] become 1/2 of original
    [C] become 4 times original [D] not change
  69. If the resistance of a circuit is halved and the applied potential difference is doubled, the current passing through the circuit will ...
    [A] become 1/4 of original  [B] become 1/2 of original
    [C] become 4 times original [D] not change
  70. A 200 m long wire has cross sectional area of 10-6 sq. m and its material has resistivity of 10-7Ω.m. What will be its resistance?
    [A] 0.2Ω [B] 2Ω [C] 20Ω [D] 200Ω
  71. When two resistors with resistances R1 and R2 are connected in series and parallel, their equivalent resistances are R3 and R4, respectively. Then...
    [A] R1R2 = R3R4 [B] R1R3 = R2R4 [C] R1R4 = R3R2 [D] R1R2R3R4 = 1
  72. When two resistors with resistance of 10Ω and 20Ω are connected in series with a 3 V battery, the current passing through the circuit will be...
    [A] 0.1 A [B] 1 A [C] 2 A [D] 3 A
  73. When two resistors of 6Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel with a 12V battery, the current flowing through the circuit is...
    [A] 1.0 A [B] 2.0 A [C] 4.0 A [D] 0.25 A
  74. The kilowatt-hour is a unit of...
    [A] electrical potential [B] electric power [C] electric energy [D] electric current
  75. 7.2 x 109 joule = _____ units of electrical energy.
    [A] 0.2 [B] 20 [C] 2000 [D] 5000
  76. An electric lamp draws a current of 0.5 A when connected to a 9V battery. What is the power rating of the bulb?
    [A] 4.5 W [B] 18 W [C] 41.5 W [D] 2.25 W
  77. If an electric iron has power rating of 2 kW, the cost of energy consumed for 24 hours at the rate of Rs. 6 per unit is equal to...
    [A] Rs. 48 [B] Rs. 144 [C] Rs. 72 [D] Rs. 288
  78. How many joules of energy is transferred by an electric bulb of 60 W power rating in one minute?
    [A] 60 [B] 1000 [C] 3600 [D] 6000
  79. A bulb has rating 12 V, 1 A. How much energy is consumed by it in 10 minutes?
    [A] 120 J [B] 1200 J [C] 720 J [D] 7200 J
  80. Match the physical quantities in Part A with their units in Part B.

    [A] 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b [B] 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
    [C] 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a [D] 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
  81. Match the physical quantity in Part A with formula in Part B.

    [A] 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b [B] 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
    [C] 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a [D] 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
  82. Which of the following circuit symbol represents electric cell?

  83. Which of the following circuit symbol represents a resistor?

  84. What will be the equivalent resistance in the following circuit?

    [A] 2 Ω [B] 3 Ω [C] 4 Ω [D] 6 Ω
  85. What will be the equivalent resistance between points A and b in the following circuit?

    [A] 1 Ω [B] 2 Ω [C] 3 Ω [D] 4 Ω
  86. What will be the equivalent resistance between points A and b in the following circuit?

    [A] 1 Ω [B] 2 Ω [C] 3 Ω [D] 4 Ω
  87. Which of the following circuits has the lowest equivalent resistance?

    [A] Figure 1 [B] Figure 2 [C] Figure 3 [D] Figure 4
  88. Two resistors each of value R are connected in series in a circuit with V volt battery. If two more resistances each of magnitude R are connected in series in this circuit, the current in the circuit will...
    [A] become double [B] become half [C] not change [D] become one fourth
  89. In an electric circuit, three bulbs of 40W, 60W and 100W are connected in series. The voltage drop is maximum across ____ bulb.
    [A] 40W [B] 60W [C] 100W [D] None
  90. According to Ohm's law, voltage drop is inversely proportional to...
    [A] I [B] 1/I [C] R [D] 1/R
  91. A 2 kW heater works on domestic voltage main supply. What should be the current rating of the fuse?
    [A] 2 A [B] 5 A [C] 10 A [D] 6 A
  92. 6 C charge is passing through an electric bulb in one minute. How much current will pass through it?
    [A] 10 A [B] 1 A [C] 0.1 A [D] 0.01 A
  93. On what does the heat produced in a resistance depend?
    [A] Electric current passed          [B] Resistance 
    [C] Time for which current is passed [D] All of these
  94. The electric force between two charges, q1 and q2, is ______ proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges and _____ proportional to the square of the distance between them.
    [A] directly, inversely [B] directly, directly 
    [C] inversely, directly [D] inversely, inversely
  95. The resistance of a conductor is R. The resistance of another conductor of identical material and equal length with twice the diameter is...
    [A] R/4 [B] R/2 [C] 2R [D] 4R
  96. Which of the following combinations of length(l) and cross-sectional area(A) will give a certain volume of copper the least resistance?
    [A] l and A [B] 2l and A/2 [C] l/2 and 2A [D] none as the volume is same
  97. A resistor R1 dissipates power P when connected to a certain generator. If a resistor R2 is inserted in series with R1, the power dissipated by R1...
    [A] decreases [B] increases [C] remains the same [D] any of the above depending on R1 and R2
  98. A resistor R1 dissipates power P when connected to a certain generator. If a resistor R2 is inserted in parallel with R1, the power dissipated by R1...
    [A] decreases [B] increases [C] remains the same [D] any of the above depending on R1 and R2
  99. A 20-V potential difference is applied across a series combination of a 10 Ω and a 30 Ω resistors. The current in the 10 Ω resistor is...
    [A] 0.5 A [B] 0.67 A [C] 1 A [D] 2 A
  100. Two identical resistors in parallel have an equivalent resistance of 2 Ω. If the resistors were in series, their equivalent resistance would be...
    [A] 2 Ω [B] 4 Ω [C] 8 Ω [D] 16 Ω
  101. A 12-V potential difference is applied across a series combination of four 6Ω resistors. The current in each resistor is...
    [A] 0.5A [B] 2A [C] 8A [D] 18A
  102. A 12-V potential difference is applied across a parallel combination of four 6Ω resistors. The current in each resistor is...
    [A] 0.5A [B] 2A [C] 8A [D] 18A
  103. If a charge of Q coulomb flows in a part of a circuit across which there is a potential difference of V volt then the energy change W in joule is given by...
    [A] Q.V [B] Q/V [C] V/Q [D] Q2/V

  104. [A][B][C][D]


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