Physics Chapter on Fluid Mechanics
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What is the ratio of the heights through which the liquid will rise in the tubes?

1:2

How much energy is stored in a soap bubble of diameter 6 cm with a surface tension of 0.04 N/m?

0.9 × 10^-3 J

If two stones with radii 1:2 fall through the atmosphere, what is the ratio of their terminal velocities?

1:4

What defines the shape of the liquid meniscus when the angle of contact is obtuse?

<p>Concave shape is formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common unit for measuring the pressure of a gas?

<p>Pascal (Pa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pascal's law of fluid pressure state?

<p>Pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a clean glass capillary tube has a radius of 0.1 mm and a surface tension of 7 x 10^-2 N/m, how high does the water rise?

<p>0.1428 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the viscous force acting on a rain drop of radius 0.3 mm falling through air at terminal velocity of 1 m/s?

<p>1.017 × 10^-7 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the work done in rotating an electric dipole of dipole moment $3.2 \times 10^{-8} \text{Cm}$ in an electric field of intensity $10^{4} \text{N/C}$?

<p>The work done is $6.4 \times 10^{-4} \text{J}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To ensure the electric potential energy of a system of charges is zero, what must the charge Q be in terms of q when three-point charges +q, +2q, and Q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle?

<p>The charge Q must be $-\frac{2q}{3}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What expression defines the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with a dielectric slab inserted?

<p>The capacitance is given by $C = \frac{\varepsilon A}{d}$, where $\varepsilon$ is the permittivity of the dielectric, $A$ is the area of the plates, and $d$ is the separation between the plates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Kirchhoff's second law in terms of energy conservation.

<p>Kirchhoff's second law states that the sum of the potential differences in a closed loop must equal zero, reflecting the conservation of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the error due to contact resistance be minimized when determining unknown resistance using a meter bridge?

<p>The error can be minimized by interchanging the positions of the known and unknown resistances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are beats and how are they produced when two sound waves of slightly different frequencies interfere?

<p>Beats are produced by the interference of two sound waves with slightly different frequencies, resulting in oscillations in amplitude at a frequency equal to the difference between the two frequencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the laws of vibrating strings, and how can they be verified using a sonometer?

<p>The laws of vibrating strings state that the frequency of vibration is directly proportional to the tension and inversely proportional to the length of the string. These laws can be verified using a sonometer by adjusting the tension and length and observing the resulting frequencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the reflection of transverse waves when they encounter a denser medium.

<p>When transverse waves reflect off a denser medium, the wave inverts at the boundary. This inversion occurs because the denser medium exerts a greater restoring force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to longitudinal waves when they reflect off a rarer medium?

<p>Longitudinal waves reflect off a rarer medium without inversion, maintaining their original phase. This occurs because the rarer medium presents less resistance compared to the denser medium they originate from.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given two vibrators with wavelengths of 2 m and 2.1 m producing 8 beats per second, how would you calculate their frequencies?

<p>The frequencies can be calculated using the relationship $v = f imes ext{wavelength}$. The velocities of both waves can be derived from their respective wavelengths and the beat frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the change in light speed when it travels from an optically rarer medium to a denser medium.

<p>Light speed decreases due to the change in wavelength when transitioning from a rarer to a denser medium, while its frequency remains constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What frequency does light with a wavelength of 5000 A.U. have when it reflects off a plane surface?

<p>The frequency of the reflected light is $6 imes 10^{14} ext{ Hz}$, calculated using the formula $f = rac{c}{ ext{wavelength}}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Young's double slit experiment, how do the fringe widths differ when using green, red, and blue light?

<p>The fringe widths are largest for red light and smallest for blue light, following the order $W_R &gt; W_G &gt; W_B$, due to differences in wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amplitude and period of the simple harmonic motion described with values given as 5 cm and 3.14 sec?

<p>Amplitude = 5 cm, Period = 3.14 sec</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a particle with a period of 4 seconds and an amplitude of 4 cm, how long does it take to travel 1 cm from the positive extreme position?

<p>t = 0.46 sec</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define angular simple harmonic motion and its differential equation.

<p>Angular simple harmonic motion is the rotational equivalent of linear SHM. The differential equation is given by $ rac{d^2 heta}{dt^2} + rac{g}{L} heta = 0$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes damped oscillation in simple harmonic motion?

<p>Damped oscillation is characterized by a gradual decrease in amplitude over time due to energy loss. Factors such as friction or resistance contribute to this damping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the period of a magnet performing SHM in a uniform magnetic field?

<p>The expression for the period T is given by $T = 2 au rac{m}{B^2}$, where m is the mass and B is the magnetic field strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors on which the total energy of a particle performing SHM depends?

<p>The total energy depends on the mass of the particle, the amplitude of motion, and the spring constant. Specifically, it is given by the equation $E = rac{1}{2} k A^2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions must be satisfied for a standing wave on a string fixed at one end?

<p>The length of the string must be an odd integral multiple of $ rac{ ext{λ}}{4}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you derive the expression for acceleration, velocity, and displacement in linear SHM using its differential equation?

<p>The differential equation $ rac{d^2x}{dt^2} + rac{ω^2x}{0} = 0$ allows us to derive expressions: Acceleration $a = -ω^2x$, Velocity $v = ω rac{dx}{dt}$, and Displacement $x = A ext{cos}(ωt)$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of potential gradient?

<p>V/m</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument measures both terminal potential difference and electromotive force?

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

What happens to the current flow when a null point is obtained in a potentiometer?

<p>Current is drawn from the main battery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If potential gradient of a wire decreases, what happens to its length?

<p>The length increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a balanced Wheatstone network, if resistances are given as 4 Ω, 8 Ω, and 12 Ω, what is the value of the unknown resistance X?

<p>24 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main disadvantages of a potentiometer compared to a voltmeter?

<p>A potentiometer cannot be used for measuring AC voltages and requires a zero-current condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of Kirchhoff’s laws?

<p>Kirchhoff’s laws are based on the principles of conservation of charge and energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the shunt resistance required for a galvanometer?

<p>Use the formula: Shunt = G * (I_g/I_s - 1), where G is galvanometer resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define capacitive reactance.

<p>Capacitive reactance is the opposition to the flow of alternating current through a capacitor, represented as $X_C = \frac{1}{\omega C}$ where $\omega$ is the angular frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the angular frequency of free oscillations in a circuit with a 10 microfarad capacitor and an 81 mH inductor?

<p>The angular frequency is approximately $1.1 \times 10^3$ rad/s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

State the equation for impedance Z in an A.C. circuit.

<p>The impedance in an A.C. circuit is given by $Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2}$, where $R$ is resistance, $X_L$ is inductive reactance, and $X_C$ is capacitive reactance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for current resonance in an LCR series circuit?

<p>The condition for current resonance is that the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance, $X_L = X_C$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

State one characteristic of a parallel LC AC resonance circuit.

<p>One characteristic is that at resonance, the total impedance is at a minimum and the circuit can draw maximum current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for average power consumed in a series LCR AC circuit over one cycle?

<p>The average power is given by $P = \frac{V_{rms} \cdot I_{rms}}{2} \cdot \cos \phi$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between average current and rms current over half cycle?

<p>The average current is $\frac{\pi}{2} I_{rms}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the peak value of an alternating emf is 15 V, what is its mean value over half cycle?

<p>The mean value over half cycle is approximately 9.548 V.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physics Question Bank 2023

  • This question bank is 100% based on the syllabus.
  • Questions are for practice only; not all will appear on the board exam.

Index of Physics Chapters

  • Rotational Dynamics (page 3)
  • Mechanical Properties of Fluids (page 7)
  • Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation (page 10)
  • Thermodynamics (page 13)
  • Oscillations (page 17)
  • Superposition of Waves (page 20)
  • Wave Optics (page 24)
  • Electrostatics (page 28)
  • Current Electricity (page 32)
  • Magnetic Field Due to Electric Current (page 36)
  • Magnetic Materials (page 40)
  • Electromagnetic Induction (page 44)
  • AC Circuits (page 47)
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter (page 51)
  • Structure of Atoms and Nuclei (page 54)
  • Semiconductors Devices (page 59)

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in fluid mechanics, including the behavior of liquids in capillary tubes, terminal velocity, and the energy stored in soap bubbles. This quiz covers various important principles such as Pascal's law and the effects of surface tension on fluid behavior.

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