Physics Chapter on Electric Circuits and Optics
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What is the formula used to calculate resistance?

  • R = I / V
  • R = I + V
  • R = V + I
  • R = V / I (correct)
  • If the voltage is 12 V and the current is 1.5 A, what is the resistance?

  • 10 Ω
  • 6 Ω
  • 8 Ω (correct)
  • 12 Ω
  • What is the function of the thermocouple in the context of detecting light from the Sun?

  • To measure the intensity of visible light
  • To convert light into electrical energy
  • To reflect sunlight towards a prism
  • To detect infra-red rays (correct)
  • What is the role of a variable resistor in a circuit?

    <p>To change the value of current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the optics experiment, how is the pin at point O described?

    <p>It is an optical object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph should represent the relationship between voltage and current?

    <p>A straight sloping line through the origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When light passes through a prism, which color of light is typically bent the least?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combined resistance of resistors P and Q if their total resistance is 3 Ω?

    <p>3 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you label at point P when drawing a normal to the mirror?

    <p>Normal line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the condition under which the voltage across resistor R is low?

    <p>The current through R is less than 2 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance of the image from your nose if your nose is 30 cm from the mirror?

    <p>30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using a rheostat, what should you do to obtain the desired current value?

    <p>Close the switch before adjusting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the positions A and A’ on the beaker during the optics experiment?

    <p>Points where the light enters and exits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contacts are needed for good electrical conductivity when using a slider?

    <p>Good electrical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If LP is a ray from the lamp, what is the purpose of marking equal angles at point P?

    <p>To illustrate reflection properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mirror in Fig. 6?

    <p>To reflect light to form an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected relationship between the potential difference (V) across a metallic conductor and the current (I) through it at constant temperature?

    <p>Linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the resistance of a conductor be determined from the graph of current versus potential difference?

    <p>By taking the slope of the line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a wire with a specified resistance, how would you calculate the resistance per metre?

    <p>By dividing the total resistance by the length of the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a laboratory technician requires a 64 Ω resistor, which calculation is necessary based on the resistance per metre?

    <p>Divide 64 Ω by the resistance per metre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a variable resistor allow you to do?

    <p>Change the resistance within a specific range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the pointer position on a variable resistor?

    <p>It determines the specific resistance being used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a constant thickness wire, how does the resistance change when length is increased?

    <p>Resistance increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the effects of the ammeter and voltmeter on the circuit?

    <p>They have no effect on the circuit resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct relationship between power input and power output in the given scenario?

    <p>Power input equals power output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the current in cables when the voltage is increased?

    <p>The current decreases substantially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the current at point X is 3.1 A, what is the current at point Y?

    <p>0.8 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resistance of T if the voltage is 110 V and the current is 0.8 A?

    <p>138 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the power if the voltage is 110 V and the current is 4.6 A?

    <p>Power = Voltage × Current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final expression for energy converted if I is the current, R is resistance, and t is time?

    <p>Energy = I^2Rt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to the temperature of a body if the energy of its molecules is decreased?

    <p>The temperature falls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance would likely have the highest thermal capacity among various materials?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the temperature of sand on a beach rise faster than that of the sea on a sunny day?

    <p>Sand absorbs more sunlight than water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the process of evaporation?

    <p>Evaporation occurs at the surface of the liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of higher energy molecules in the evaporation process?

    <p>They escape from the surface of the liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rapid evaporation result in a cooling effect?

    <p>It absorbs heat from the remaining liquid, lowering the temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might aftershave cool the skin better than water at room temperature?

    <p>Aftershave contains substances that enhance evaporation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about evaporation is false?

    <p>Evaporation occurs at the bottom of the container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the temperature of a liquid during evaporation?

    <p>It can drop due to the escaping high-energy molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential divider primarily used for in an electrical circuit?

    <p>To divide voltage into smaller parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the polythene rod become negatively charged?

    <p>By gaining electrons from the duster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the metal plate when a negatively charged polythene rod is brought near it?

    <p>Electrons move from the plate to the rod, charging the plate positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how a metal plate can become positively charged without direct contact with a negatively charged object?

    <p>By induction where electrons move away from the plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the content, what is the role of the α-particle emitting source when brought close to the positively charged metal plate?

    <p>To induce further charge separation in the plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the output voltage ($V_{out}$) in a potential divider?

    <p>The input voltage and the ratio of resistances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the nature of charging objects through friction?

    <p>Frictional charging typically involves the transfer of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding electron movement in static electricity?

    <p>Electrons can accumulate and create a net charge in materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts in electric circuits and optics. This quiz covers topics such as resistance calculation, properties of light, and component functions. Assess your understanding of these essential principles to excel in your physics studies.

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