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Physics
A. 1/f = 1/v - 1/u
B. f = u + v
C. 1/f = u/v
D. 1/f = 1/v + 1/u
Answer: Lens formula: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u.
Physics
A. 4.5 x 10^8 m/s
B. 3 x 10^8 m/s
C. 1.5 x 10^8 m/s
D. 2 x 10^8 m/s
Answer: v = c/n = 3x10^8/1.5 = 2x10^8 m/s.
Physics
A. Longitudinal wave
B. Sound wave
C. Stationary wave
D. Transverse wave
Answer: Only transverse waves can be polarized.
Physics
A. Convex lens
B. Bifocal lens
C. Cylindrical lens
D. Concave lens
Answer: Myopia is corrected with a concave diverging lens.
Physics
A. Cross-sectional area
B. Voltage
C. Current
D. Length
Answer: R = rho L/A, directly proportional to length.
Physics
A. 90 degrees
B. 60 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 42 degrees
Answer: Critical angle = sin-1(1/1.5) = 41.8 degrees.
Physics
A. Concave
B. Parabolic
C. Plane
D. Convex
Answer: Convex mirrors provide a wider field of view.
Physics
A. Beyond 2F
B. At 2F
C. Between F and lens
D. Beyond F
Answer: Convex lens forms virtual enlarged image between F and the lens.
Physics
A. 8 ohm
B. 1 ohm
C. 4 ohm
D. 2 ohm
Answer: Req = R/n = 4/2 = 2 ohm for equal resistors in parallel.
Physics
A. Focal length only
B. Wavelength of light
C. Aperture of lens
D. Both B and C
Answer: Resolving power depends on wavelength and numerical aperture.
Physics
A. Watt
B. Ampere
C. Volt
D. Joule
Answer: Energy is measured in Joules.
Physics
A. 2 D
B. 0.25 D
C. 25 D
D. 4 D
Answer: P = 1/f = 1/0.25 = 4 diopters.
Physics
A. V = IR
B. V = I/R
C. V = I2R
D. V = IR2
Answer: Ohm\'s Law: voltage equals current times resistance.
Physics
A. Different
B. Infinite
C. Zero
D. Same
Answer: Same current flows through all components in series.
Physics
A. Only real images
B. Only virtual images
C. Both real and virtual images
D. Neither
Answer: Concave mirrors form both real and virtual images.
Physics
A. Reflection
B. Refraction
C. Scattering
D. Diffraction
Answer: Solar radiation pressure pushes the comet\'s tail away from the Sun.
Physics
A. lambda D/d
B. lambda d/D
C. Dd/lambda
D. lambda D d
Answer: Fringe width = lambda D/d where D is screen distance, d is slit separation.
Physics
A. Reflection
B. Diffraction
C. Polarization
D. Interference
Answer: Young\'s experiment proves wave nature of light through interference.
Physics
A. Volt
B. Watt
C. Ohm
D. Ampere
Answer: Ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current.
Physics
A. Violet
B. Green
C. Red
D. Blue
Answer: Red light has the longest wavelength (~700 nm) in visible light.
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