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?
AReal, inverted, magnified
BVirtual, erect, magnified
CReal, inverted, diminished
DVirtual, 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.
Which of the following statements about gravitational force is correct?
AGravitational force is repulsive in nature
BGravitational force depends on the medium between objects
CGravitational force is always attractive
DGravitational 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.
Which phenomenon is responsible for the reddish appearance of the Sun at sunset?
ARefraction
BScattering of light
CDispersion
DDiffraction
Correct Answer:
B. Scattering of light
Explanation:
At sunset, light travels through a longer path in the atmosphere. Shorter wavelengths (blue) scatter more (Rayleigh scattering), leaving longer wavelengths (red) to reach the observer.
A convex lens has a focal length of 15 cm. An object is placed 30 cm from the lens. Where will the image form?
A30 cm on the opposite side (real, inverted, same size)
B15 cm on the opposite side (real, inverted, magnified)
C45 cm on the same side (virtual, erect, diminished)
D20 cm on the opposite side (real, inverted, magnified)
Correct Answer:
A. 30 cm on the opposite side (real, inverted, same size)
Explanation:
Using lens formula: 1/f = 1/u + 1/v. 1/15 = 1/30 + 1/v gives v = 30 cm. When u = 2f, image forms at 2f with magnification -1 (same size, inverted, real).
Which of the following is the SI unit of electric potential?
AJoule per Coulomb
BNewton per Coulomb
CAmpere per Ohm
DWatt per Ampere
Correct Answer:
A. Joule per Coulomb
Explanation:
Electric potential is defined as work done per unit charge. SI unit is Joule/Coulomb = Volt. Option D (Watt/Ampere) also equals Volt but option A is more fundamental.
Which statement about acoustic impedance is correct?
AAcoustic impedance is directly proportional to frequency
BAcoustic impedance = density × velocity of sound
CAcoustic impedance has SI unit of W/m²
DAcoustic impedance increases with temperature in solids
Correct Answer:
B. Acoustic impedance = density × velocity of sound
Explanation:
Acoustic impedance (Z) = ρ × c, where ρ is density and c is sound velocity. SI unit is kg/(m²·s). It's crucial for understanding sound reflection and transmission.