Physics One Shot Notes Quiz 2024
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Which physicist is known for the discovery of the mathematical relationship between electrical current, resistance, and voltage?

  • Georg Simon Ohm (correct)
  • Andre-Marie Ampere
  • Heinrich Hertz
  • Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier

What is the wavelength range of visible light?

  • 0.4 to 0.7 μm (correct)
  • 0.2 to 0.4 μm
  • 0.1 to 0.2 μm
  • 0.7 to 1.0 μm

Who confirmed Maxwell's theories with the discovery of radio waves?

  • Hans Christian Oersted
  • Heinrich Hertz (correct)
  • Huygens
  • Carl E. Wieman

In what year did Eric A. Cornell, Wolfgang Ketterle, and Carl E. Wieman receive the Nobel Prize for their work on Bose-Einstein condensation?

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What phenomenon was discovered by Johann Wilhelm Ritter in 1801?

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What happens to the ammeter reading in an electrical circuit if the length of the wire is doubled?

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Who discovered that a wire carrying electric current can attract or repel another wire carrying current?

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Which statement is NOT an example of inertia at rest?

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What is the relationship between the focal length and the type of lens or mirror?

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Which scientist is recognized for deducing that objects move with constant speed when no force acts upon them?

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What significant equation was derived in 1928 that combines Quantum Theory with Special Relativity?

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What term refers to the repeated reflection of sound that creates a prolonged auditory effect?

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Who conducted an experiment demonstrating that a gas emits radiation when voltage is applied between two metal plates?

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Which statement about force is false?

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What is NOT true about light years?

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What is the primary purpose of the dark adaptation process in the eyes?

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Which device is primarily used to change the resistance in an electric circuit?

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In the equation $a_c = \frac{v^2}{R}$, what does 'R' represent?

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Which equation best illustrates Newton's second law of motion?

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How does displacement differ from distance?

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Which physicist is wrongly matched with their contribution?

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Which material is best suited for creating a permanent magnet?

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Which rule is used to determine the force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field?

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What characterizes a longitudinal wave?

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Who shared the Nobel Prize in 1927 with Arthur Compton for their work on cloud chambers?

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What unit defines the intensity of the magnetic field producing one newton of force per ampere per meter of conductor?

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Which of the following best defines pressure in SI units?

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Identify the device that consists of a sealed glass vacuum tube with an electron beam focused on a phosphor screen.

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Which part of a bifocal lens is responsible for facilitating near vision?

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Which statement about earthquakes is NOT accurate?

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What is the refractive index of diamond?

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What phenomenon causes the sky to appear blue?

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Which type of mirror is typically used in a solar blast furnace?

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What is the main advantage of using thicker handles on shopping bags?

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What will be the net force acting on Sahil if he is pulled by 100 N eastward and 150 N westward?

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental physical quantity represented in the SI units?

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What does a milliampere measure in terms of electric current?

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What discovery is associated with William Nicholson in the early 1800s?

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Why is it unsafe to touch electric switches with wet hands?

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Which physical quantity is represented by the Greek letter 'Omega' in SI units?

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Which material is commonly used as a coolant for superconducting magnets?

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For which technology did Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain receive the Nobel Prize?

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What are the majority carriers in N-type semiconductors?

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Flashcards

Ultraviolet Rays

Discovered by Johann Wilhelm Ritter in 1801, these rays are beyond violet light in the spectrum.

Radio Waves

Discovered by Heinrich Hertz in 1886, they validated Maxwell's theories of electromagnetism.

Spontaneous Radioactivity

Henri Becquerel discovered this phenomenon, earning him a Nobel Prize in 1903.

Bose-Einstein Condensation

Achieved by Cornell, Ketterle, and Wieman in 2001, where atoms reach a collective ground state.

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Effect of Electric Current

Hans Christian Oersted discovered in 1820 that electric currents affect compass needles.

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Voltaic Pile

Invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800, it's the precursor to modern batteries.

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Potential Energy

Energy stored in an object due to its position, like a yo-yo before release.

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Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion, transforming from potential energy when an object moves.

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Displacement

The shortest distance from start to end in a specific direction, distinct from distance traveled.

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Ammeter Reading

A device measuring electric current that reduces measurement if wire length doubles.

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Cyclotron

A machine that accelerates charged particles to high velocities using magnetic fields.

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Rheostat

A variable resistor used to control current in an electric circuit.

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Galvanometer

An instrument for measuring the flow of electric current, useful in circuits.

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Visible Spectrum Wavelength

Light wavelengths range from 0.4 to 0.7 μm in the visible spectrum.

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Huygens' Wave Theory

Proposed that light travels in waves perpendicular to their direction of movement.

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Refractive Index of Diamond

The refractive index is 2.4, explaining why diamonds bend light significantly.

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Newton's Second Law

States that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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Frictional Force

The force resisting motion, applied when two surfaces are in contact.

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Fleming's Left Hand Rule

A rule used to determine the direction of force on a conductor in a magnetic field.

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Longitudinal Waves

Waves that oscillate parallel to the direction of motion, like sound waves.

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Speed of Sound

Approximately 343 m/s in air, slower than light's speed of about 3×10^8 m/s.

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Transistors

Invented by Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain; crucial components for modern electronics.

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N-Type Semiconductors

Semiconductors with electron majority carriers, created through doping.

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P-Type Semiconductors

Semiconductors containing hole majority carriers, also created through doping.

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Joule's Relationship

Established by James Prescott Joule, relates mechanical work and heat transfer.

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Dirac Equation

A fundamental equation that combines Quantum Theory and Special Relativity, derived in 1928.

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Galileo’s Inclined Plane Experiment

Showed that objects move with constant speed without forces acting on them.

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Unit of Force: Newton

The SI unit for force, defined as 1 kg·m/s².

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Pressure Measurement: Pascal

Pressure is measured in Pascals, defined as 1 N/m².

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Light Year

A unit of distance, representing how far light travels in a year.

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SI Unit for Electric Current: Ampere

The standard unit for measuring electric current; 1 milliamp equals 0.001 Amps.

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Rayleigh Scattering

Phenomenon causing the blue color of the sky due to scattering of light by particles.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetic Radiation and Discoveries

  • Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet rays in 1801.
  • Heinrich Hertz confirmed Maxwell's theories with the discovery of radio waves in 1886.
  • Henri Becquerel received the 1903 Nobel Prize for his discovery of spontaneous radioactivity.

Notable Physics Discoveries and Contributions

  • Eric A. Cornell, Wolfgang Ketterle, and Carl E. Wieman won the 2001 Nobel Prize for achieving Bose-Einstein condensation.
  • Hans Christian Oersted discovered electric current’s effect on compass needles in 1820.
  • Alessandro Volta invented the voltaic pile in 1800, the precursor to modern batteries.

Energy and Motion Concepts

  • A 2 kg object dropped from 10 meters has equal potential and kinetic energy at a height of 5 meters (ratio 1:1).
  • Potential energy is present in a yo-yo before release, and it transforms into kinetic energy upon motion.
  • Displacement represents the shortest distance with direction, distinct from total distance traveled.

Electrical and Magnetic Principles

  • The ammeter reading reduces by half when the wire length is doubled.
  • A cyclotron accelerates charged particles to high velocities.
  • The rheostat changes resistance in an electric circuit, while a galvanometer measures current flow.

Light and Optical Phenomena

  • Light's wavelength ranges from 0.4 to 0.7 μm in the visible spectrum.
  • Huygens proposed that light moves in waves perpendicular to its direction of movement.
  • The refractive index of diamond is 2.4, explaining its light-bending properties.

Forces and Motion Laws

  • Newton’s second law: F = ma indicates that force equals mass times acceleration.
  • Frictional force is applied in contact with objects, demonstrating physical interaction fundamentals.
  • Fleming's Left Hand Rule determines the force acting on a conductor carrying current in a magnetic field.

Waves and Sound

  • Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to motion, while sound waves undergo reverberation, creating prolonged hearing effects.
  • The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 m/s; light speed is about 3×10^8 m/s.

Semiconductors and Modern Physics

  • Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain jointly received the 1956 Nobel Prize for inventing transistors, foundational to modern electronics.
  • N-type semiconductors have electron majority carriers, while P-type semiconductors have hole majority carriers created through doping.

Scientific Theories and Phenomena

  • James Prescott Joule established the relationship between mechanical work and heat transfer.
  • The Dirac Equation, derived in 1928, combines Quantum Theory with Special Relativity.
  • Galileo concluded that objects move with constant speed in the absence of forces by studying inclined planes.

Miscellaneous Concepts

  • The unit of force is the Newton; pressure is measured in Pascals, defined as 1 N/m².
  • A light year is a unit of distance representing how far light travels in one year.
  • The SI unit for electric current is an Ampere; 1 milliamp equals 0.001 Amps.
  • The color of the sky appears blue due to Rayleigh scattering phenomena.

Practical Applications

  • Earthquakes occur when stress exceeds frictional forces, releasing energy as waves in the Earth's crust.
  • Cathode Ray Tubes emit light when an electron beam is focused on a phosphor-coated screen.
  • Use of concave mirrors in applications like solar furnaces and convex mirrors for safety in cars and public places.

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