Electric circuits magnetism light reflection refraction and lenses. - One Line Questions
1.
What is the power of a lens with a focal length of -2 meters? —
-0.5 D
2.
What is the potential difference across a resistor of 10 ohms carrying a current of 2 amperes? —
20 Volts
3.
What is the device used to detect the presence and direction of electric current in a circuit? —
Galvanometer
4.
What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength? —
Tesla
5.
When light travels from a rarer medium to a denser medium, it bends: —
Towards the normal
6.
Which type of lens is thicker at the center and thinner at the edges, and converges parallel rays of light? —
Convex lens
7.
What is the opposition to the flow of electric current called? —
Resistance
8.
The process by which a neutral object becomes electrically charged is called: —
All of the above
9.
The ability of a material to resist the flow of electric current is called: —
Resistivity
10.
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is: —
The same
11.
A convex lens is also known as a(n): —
Converging lens
12.
If the resistance in a circuit is doubled, and the voltage remains constant, the current will: —
Halve
13.
The phenomenon of inducing an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit due to a change in magnetic flux is called: —
Electromagnetic induction
14.
The force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field is given by: —
F = BIL sin θ
15.
What is the direction of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? —
From North to South outside the magnet
16.
A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy is known as: —
Motor
17.
Which of the following is an insulator? —
Wood
18.
Electromagnets are typically made using: —
Soft iron
19.
A device that converts electrical energy into light energy is a: —
Light bulb
20.
The phenomenon of light from a source spreading out after passing through a narrow slit is called: —
Diffraction
21.
What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when another resistor is added? —
It increases
22.
The SI unit of electric power is: —
Watt
23.
Which law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points and inversely proportional to the resistance between them? —
Ohm's Law
24.
The law that describes the relationship between the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, and the refractive indices of the two media is: —
Snell's Law
25.
Which law describes the direction of the induced current in a conductor moving in a magnetic field? —
Lenz's Law
26.
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using the principle of electromagnetic induction is a: —
Both B and C
27.
The direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying solenoid is determined by: —
Fleming's Right-Hand Rule
28.
A circuit where the components are connected end-to-end in a single path is called a(n): —
Series circuit
29.
What type of mirror is used as a rearview mirror in vehicles? —
Convex mirror
30.
The image formed by a plane mirror is always: —
Virtual and erect
31.
A concave lens always forms an image that is: —
Virtual, erect, and diminished
32.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the image formed by a convex mirror? —
Virtual, diminished, and erect
33.
Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength? —
Violet
34.
What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called? —
Refraction
35.
What causes dispersion of white light into its constituent colors when it passes through a prism? —
Refraction
36.
The phenomenon of light scattering by particles in the atmosphere causing the blue color of the sky is an example of: —
Rayleigh scattering
37.
Which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of a rainbow? —
Dispersion and total internal reflection
38.
What is the phenomenon where light bounces off a surface? —
Reflection
39.
What is the phenomenon of splitting of white light into its constituent colors called? —
Dispersion
40.
Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity? —
Copper
41.
The SI unit of electrical resistance is: —
Ohm
42.
The refractive index of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the: —
Speed of light in the medium
43.
In a parallel circuit, if one branch is open, the current will: —
Continue flowing in the other branches
44.
The magnetic field lines around a straight current-carrying wire are: —
Circular
45.
Which type of magnet retains its magnetism for a long time and is difficult to demagnetize? —
Permanent magnet
46.
The SI unit of magnetic flux is: —
Weber
47.
The focal length of a lens is the distance between: —
The optical center and the principal focus
48.
What is the unit of electric current? —
Ampere
49.
What is the unit of power of a lens? —
Diopter
50.
What is the magnetic field inside a long, straight solenoid approximately: —
Uniform