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Q.71 Medium Physics
A spring with spring constant k = 100 N/m is compressed by 0.1 m. What is the elastic potential energy stored?
A0.5 J
B1 J
C5 J
D10 J
Correct Answer:  A. 0.5 J
Explanation:

Elastic PE = ½kx² = ½ × 100 × (0.1)² = ½ × 100 × 0.01 = 0.5 J.

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Q.72 Medium Physics
Which phenomenon occurs when sound waves bend around obstacles?
AReflection
BRefraction
CDiffraction
DInterference
Correct Answer:  C. Diffraction
Explanation:

Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings. This explains why we can hear sounds around corners.

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Q.73 Medium Physics
A light ray travels from air (n=1) into glass (n=1.5) at an incident angle of 30°. What is the refraction angle?
A15°
B19.47°
C22.08°
D30°
Correct Answer:  B. 19.47°
Explanation:

Using Snell's Law: n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂. 1 × sin(30°) = 1.5 × sinθ₂. 0.5 = 1.5sinθ₂. sinθ₂ = 0.333. θ₂ ≈ 19.47°.

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Q.74 Easy Physics
Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?
AViolet
BBlue
CYellow
DRed
Correct Answer:  D. Red
Explanation:

The visible light spectrum ranges from violet (shortest wavelength ~400 nm) to red (longest wavelength ~700 nm). Red light has the longest wavelength among visible light.

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Q.75 Medium Physics
Two resistors of 4Ω and 6Ω are connected in series with a 10V battery. What is the total current?
A1 A
B2 A
C10/6 A
D10/4 A
Correct Answer:  A. 1 A
Explanation:

Total resistance = 4 + 6 = 10Ω. Using Ohm's law: I = V/R = 10/10 = 1 A.

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Q.76 Medium Physics
Which of the following is a non-ohmic conductor?
ACopper wire at constant temperature
BTungsten filament in a light bulb
CNichrome wire at constant temperature
DSilver wire at constant temperature
Correct Answer:  B. Tungsten filament in a light bulb
Explanation:

A tungsten filament's resistance changes significantly with temperature during operation, making it non-ohmic. Metals at constant temperature follow Ohm's law.

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Q.77 Medium Physics
What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?
ATesla
BWeber
CGauss
DHenry
Correct Answer:  B. Weber
Explanation:

The Weber (Wb) is the SI unit of magnetic flux, defined as Tesla × meter². 1 Wb = 1 T·m².

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Q.78 Medium Physics
A transformer has 100 turns in the primary coil and 500 turns in the secondary coil. If the primary voltage is 220V, what is the secondary voltage assuming 100% efficiency?
A44 V
B220 V
C1100 V
D2200 V
Correct Answer:  C. 1100 V
Explanation:

Using transformer equation: Vₛ/Vₚ = Nₛ/Nₚ. Vₛ = 220 × (500/100) = 220 × 5 = 1100 V.

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Q.79 Medium Physics
Which statement about alpha decay is correct?
AAn alpha particle is a helium nucleus with 2 protons and 2 neutrons
BAlpha decay increases the atomic number
CAlpha particles have high penetration power
DAlpha decay produces beta particles
Correct Answer:  A. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus with 2 protons and 2 neutrons
Explanation:

An alpha particle is a helium-4 nucleus (₂He⁴) with 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Alpha decay decreases atomic number by 2 and mass number by 4. Alpha particles have low penetration power.

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Q.80 Medium Physics
A nucleus undergoes beta decay. Which particle is emitted along with an antineutrino?
AAlpha particle
BElectron
CNeutron
DPhoton
Correct Answer:  B. Electron
Explanation:

In beta-minus decay, a neutron converts to a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. This increases atomic number by 1.

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