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Q.91 Easy Physics
A car accelerates from rest at 2 m/s². How long does it take to reach 20 m/s?
A 5 seconds
B 10 seconds
C 15 seconds
D 20 seconds
Correct Answer:  B. 10 seconds
Explanation:

Using v = u + at, where u = 0, v = 20 m/s, a = 2 m/s². 20 = 0 + 2t, so t = 10 seconds.

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Q.92 Easy Physics
Which of the following statements about gravitational force is correct?
A Gravitational force is repulsive in nature
B Gravitational force depends on the medium between objects
C Gravitational force is always attractive
D Gravitational force acts only between charged objects
Correct Answer:  C. Gravitational force is always attractive
Explanation:

Gravitational force is always attractive, acts between any two masses, is independent of the medium, and is governed by Newton's law of universal gravitation.

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Q.93 Medium Physics
A concave mirror has a focal length of 10 cm. An object is placed 5 cm from the mirror. What type of image is formed?
A Real, inverted, magnified
B Virtual, erect, magnified
C Real, inverted, diminished
D Virtual, erect, diminished
Correct Answer:  B. Virtual, erect, magnified
Explanation:

When object distance (5 cm) < focal length (10 cm), the object is between the mirror and focus. A concave mirror forms a virtual, erect, and magnified image in this case.

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Q.94 Medium Physics
Two resistances of 10 Ω and 20 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent resistance?
A 30 Ω
B 6.67 Ω
C 15 Ω
D 200 Ω
Correct Answer:  B. 6.67 Ω
Explanation:

For parallel resistances: 1/R = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ = 1/10 + 1/20 = 3/20. Therefore R = 20/3 = 6.67 Ω.

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Q.95 Medium Physics
A sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz and travels at 330 m/s in air. What is its wavelength?
A 0.75 m
B 145200 m
C 0.5 m
D 770 m
Correct Answer:  A. 0.75 m
Explanation:

Using v = fλ, where v = 330 m/s and f = 440 Hz. λ = v/f = 330/440 = 0.75 m.

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Q.96 Medium Physics
When a spring is compressed by 0.1 m, the elastic potential energy stored is 5 J. What is the spring constant?
A 500 N/m
B 1000 N/m
C 50 N/m
D 5000 N/m
Correct Answer:  B. 1000 N/m
Explanation:

Elastic potential energy E = (1/2)kx². 5 = (1/2)k(0.1)². 5 = 0.005k. k = 1000 N/m.

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Q.97 Medium Physics
Which of the following correctly describes the photoelectric effect?
A Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of sufficient frequency
B Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of any frequency
C Absorption of light energy by electrons in a metal
D The bending of light around obstacles
Correct Answer:  A. Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of sufficient frequency
Explanation:

The photoelectric effect occurs when light of frequency greater than or equal to the threshold frequency strikes a metal surface, causing electron emission. It demonstrates the particle nature of light.

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Q.98 Medium Physics
A moving object has kinetic energy K. If its velocity is doubled, what will be its new kinetic energy?
A 2K
B 4K
C K/2
D K/4
Correct Answer:  B. 4K
Explanation:

Kinetic energy KE = (1/2)mv². When velocity is doubled: KE' = (1/2)m(2v)² = (1/2)m(4v²) = 4 × (1/2)mv² = 4K.

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Q.99 Medium Physics
Which law of thermodynamics explains why heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body?
A First Law of Thermodynamics
B Second Law of Thermodynamics
C Third Law of Thermodynamics
D Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Correct Answer:  B. Second Law of Thermodynamics
Explanation:

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that entropy of an isolated system increases or remains constant. Heat spontaneously flows from hot to cold, not vice versa, establishing the direction of processes.

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Q.100 Medium Physics
A ball is thrown vertically upward with initial velocity 20 m/s. What maximum height does it reach? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 10 m
B 20 m
C 30 m
D 40 m
Correct Answer:  B. 20 m
Explanation:

At maximum height, v = 0. Using v² = u² - 2gh: 0 = 20² - 2(10)h. 20h = 400. h = 20 m.

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