41. The circuit contains three ammeters A1, A2 and A3 with readings of A2 and A3 shown as indicated in the diagram. Determine the reading of A1.
- A. 2A
- B. 3A
- C. 5A
- D. 8A
Correct Option: Answer is B
Ammeters are connected in series so,
A3= A2 + A1
A1 = A3 – A1
= 5A – 2A
= 3A
42. Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct? They
- A. pass through even non-magnetic materials
- B. run from the north pole to the south pole
- C. are in a state of tension and tend to be shorted
- D. intersect one another
Correct Option: Answer is B
Two magnetic lines of force can not intersect each other.
43. In which of the following activities is an induction coil not useful?
- A. Investigation of high voltages
- B. Study of electric discharge
- C. Operation of X-ray tubes
- D. A.C. power transmission
Correct Option: Answer is D
44. In a series R-L-C circuit, R = 10Ω, Xc= 4Ω and XL = 9Ω. The impedance of the circuit is
- A. 4.1Ω
- B. 5.0Ω
- C. 10.8Ω
- D. 11.2Ω
Correct Option: Answer is D
p>The impedance for a RLC circuit is
\(Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + (X_{L} – X_{C})^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{10^{2} + (9 – 4)^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{125}\)
= 11.18\(\Omega\) \(\approxeq\) 11.2\(\Omega\)
45. A student uses two compass needles to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Which of the following diagrams show the correct directions of the needles?
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Correct Option: Answer is B
Plane mirrors produce images with a number of distinguishable characteristics. Images formed by plane mirrors are virtual, upright, left-right reversed, the same distance from the mirror as the object’s distance, and the same size as the object.
46.
Which of the following is emitted in a process of natural radioactivity?
- A. α– particles and – particles
- B. α– particles and X-rays
- C. – particles and X-rays
- D. – rays and X-rays
Correct Option: Answer is A
47. In which of the following situations is photoelectric effect employed?
I. Automatic devices for switching on light at dusk
II. Automatic doors in departmental stores
III. Automatic devices for switching on air conditioners
IV. Automatic voltage stabilizers
- A. I, II and IV only
- B. I, III and IV only
- C. III and IV only
- D. I and II only
Correct Option: Answer is A
48. Which of the following radiations has the longest wavelength?
- A. Gamma ray
- B. Radio wave
- C. Infrared ray
- D. X-ray
Correct Option: Answer is B
Radio wave has the longest wavelength and shortest frequency.
49. In which of the following fields is radioisotopes not used?
- A. Medicine
- B. Oil industry
- C. Agriculture
- D. Weather forecast
Correct Option: Answer is D
50. A nuclide is represented by \(_{32}^{70}B\). Determine its neutron-proton ratio
- A. 0.5
- B. 0.8
- C. 1.2
- D.1.5
Correct Option: Answer is C
The element B has a mass number of 70 with atomic number 32. Hence, B has 32 protons and (70-32) = 38 neutrons.
The neutron- proton ratio is 38:32 = \(\frac{38}{32} = 1.1875\)
\(\approxeq 1.2\)