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Q.151 Medium Physics
The coefficient of linear expansion of a metal is 1.2 × 10⁻⁵ °C⁻¹. If a 1 m rod is heated from 0°C to 100°C, what is the increase in length?
A 0.12 mm
B 1.2 mm
C 0.012 mm
D 12 mm
Correct Answer:  B. 1.2 mm
Explanation:

Linear expansion: ΔL = α × L₀ × ΔT = 1.2 × 10⁻⁵ × 1 × 100 = 1.2 × 10⁻³ m = 1.2 mm.

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Q.152 Medium Physics
A convex lens of focal length 15 cm forms an image at distance 30 cm from the lens. What is the object distance?
A 10 cm
B 15 cm
C 20 cm
D 30 cm
Correct Answer:  D. 30 cm
Explanation:

Using lens formula: 1/f = 1/u + 1/v. Given f = 15 cm, v = 30 cm: 1/15 = 1/u + 1/30, so 1/u = 1/15 - 1/30 = 1/30, therefore u = 30 cm.

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Q.153 Medium Physics
Which statement about entropy is correct according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
A Entropy decreases in an isolated system
B Entropy of the universe always increases
C Entropy is conserved in all processes
D Entropy is independent of temperature
Correct Answer:  B. Entropy of the universe always increases
Explanation:

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that for an isolated system, entropy always increases or remains constant, never decreases. This defines the direction of spontaneous processes and the arrow of time.

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Q.154 Medium Physics
A wire of length L and cross-sectional area A has resistance R. If the wire is cut into two equal halves and connected in parallel, what is the new resistance?
A R/4
B R/2
C R
D 4R
Correct Answer:  A. R/4
Explanation:

Each half has resistance R/2. When connected in parallel: 1/R_new = 1/(R/2) + 1/(R/2) = 4/R, so R_new = R/4.

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Q.155 Medium Physics
A concave mirror has a focal length of 20 cm. An object is placed at 40 cm from the mirror. What type of image is formed?
A Virtual, erect, magnified
B Real, inverted, same size
C Virtual, erect, diminished
D Real, inverted, diminished
Correct Answer:  B. Real, inverted, same size
Explanation:

Object at 2f (40 cm = 2 × 20 cm) forms image at 2f. Using mirror equation confirms v = 40 cm, m = -1 (real, inverted, same size as object).

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Q.156 Easy Physics
Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity among common substances?
A Iron
B Water
C Copper
D Aluminum
Correct Answer:  B. Water
Explanation:

Water has specific heat capacity of 4186 J/(kg·°C), which is significantly higher than iron (~450), copper (~385), and aluminum (~900). This property makes water excellent for heat absorption and temperature regulation.

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Q.157 Medium Physics
A 10 m long ladder leans against a vertical wall at 60° to the ground. How high does it reach on the wall?
A 5 m
B 5√3 m
C 10√3 m
D 10/√3 m
Correct Answer:  B. 5√3 m
Explanation:

Height = L × sin(60°) = 10 × (√3/2) = 5√3 m ≈ 8.66 m. The vertical component of the ladder's length is found using trigonometry.

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Q.158 Hard Physics
Which phenomenon explains why stars twinkle but planets do not?
A Refraction of light in Earth's atmosphere
B Point sources vs extended sources in atmospheric turbulence
C Dispersion of light
D Diffraction by dust particles
Correct Answer:  B. Point sources vs extended sources in atmospheric turbulence
Explanation:

Stars appear as point sources. Turbulent layers in the atmosphere refract starlight randomly, causing intensity variations (twinkling). Planets appear as extended sources, so refraction averaging effect minimizes visible twinkling.

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Q.159 Medium Physics
A radioactive element has a half-life of 10 years. What fraction of the original sample remains after 30 years?
A 1/2
B 1/4
C 1/8
D 3/4
Correct Answer:  C. 1/8
Explanation:

After 30 years = 3 half-lives: N = N₀ × (1/2)³ = N₀/8. The sample reduces by half three times successively.

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Q.160 Medium Physics
An object undergoes simple harmonic motion with amplitude 5 cm and frequency 2 Hz. What is the maximum velocity?
A 10π cm/s
B 20π cm/s
C 5π cm/s
D 2.5π cm/s
Correct Answer:  B. 20π cm/s
Explanation:

Maximum velocity in SHM: v_max = ωA = 2πfA = 2π × 2 × 5 = 20π cm/s ≈ 62.8 cm/s.

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