Description : A constant potential difference is applied across the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor. Neglecting any edge effects, the electric field inside the capacitor is: w) constant x) varying as one over r squared y) decreasing as one moves from the positive to the negative plate z) zero
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- CONSTANT
Description : If 10 joules of energy are required to move 5 coulombs of charge between two points, the potential difference between the two points is equal to how many volts?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 2 VOLTS
Description : For a point charge to feel a net force in a homogeneous magnetic field, which one of the following statements is true? The charge must: w) move parallel to the magnetic lines of flux x) have a component of its motion perpendicular to the lines of flux y) be stationary z) be a positive charge
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- HAVE A COMPONENT OF ITS MOTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE LINES OF FLUX
Description : When the rate of flow of charge through a metallic condoctor of non-uniform cross-section is uniform, then the quantity that remains constant along th
Last Answer : When the rate of flow of charge through a metallic condoctor of non-uniform cross-section is ... . electric field C. electric potential D. current
Description : During the transmission of nerve impulse through a nerve fibre, the potential on the inner side of the plasma membrane has which type of electric charge? (a) First positive, then negative and continue ... and again back to positive (d) First negative, then positive and again back to negative.
Last Answer : (d) First negative, then positive and again back to negative.
Description : What happens to the internal energy of water at reference temperature where enthalpy is zero? a. Becomes negative b. Becomes positive c. Remains constant d. Cannot be defined
Last Answer : Becomes negative
Description : If 48 eV of energy is required to move a charge through a potential difference of 12 V determine the charge involved?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : A copper plate has a circular hole cut in it. If the plate is heated to a higher temperature, the diameter of the hole (a) Becomes smaller (b) Increases (c) Remains constant (d) Increases but the total area of the plate remains constant
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Different solids have different equilibrium moisture curves (B) Total condenser or reboiler is considered equivalent to one theoretical plate in McCabe-Thiele method of ... (D) Even a forced draft cooling tower cannot cool water below the wet bulb temperature
Last Answer : (C) Heat removal load on cooler remains constant, even with increase of the reflux ratio in a distillation column
Description : For an elliptical hole on a flat plate, if width of the hole in direction of the load decrease, Stress Concentration Factor will______ a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remains constant d) Can’t be determined. Varies from material to material
Last Answer : a) Increase
Description : If we have a positive and a negative charge, then force between them is A. positive B. negative C. zero D. infinite
Last Answer : . negative
Description : Calculate potential of a metal plate of charge 28C and capacitance 12 mF. a) 3.33 kohm b) 2.33 kohm c) 3.33 Mohm d) 2.33 Mohm
Last Answer : b) 2.33 kohm
Description : On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because (1) Mercury is a metal (2) Density of mercury is greater than that ... is greater than its adhesion with glass (4) Cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass
Last Answer : (3) Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass Explanation: When liquid is placed on a smooth surface like glass plate, the relative strengths of the cohesive and adhesive forces acting on ... and a surface are stronger, they will pull the liquid down, causing it to wet the surface.
Last Answer : Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
Description : For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust (A) Is increased (B) Is decreased (C) Remains unchanged (D) Becomes zero
Last Answer : (B) Is decreased
Description : For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust (A) Is increased (B) Is decreased (C) Remains unchanged (D) Becomes zero
Last Answer : (C) Remains unchanged
Description : A metal plate with a circular hole at the centre is heated. What will happen to the area of the hole? (1) Increase (2) Decrease (3) Remain constant (4) Will increase first and then decrease
Last Answer : (1) Increase Explanation: Assuming the disc is uniform and isotropic (the same in different directions), the hole will expand in the same ratio as the metal. It is because the thermal expansion equation ... is made out of metal. And if the circumference of the hole expands, so does the diameter.
Description : A metal plate with a circular hole at the centre is heated. What will happen to the area of the hole ? (1) Increase (2) Dacrease (3) Remain constant (4) Will increase first and then dcrease
Last Answer : Increase
Description : Which of the following statement is false? a.The potential energy of a particle has the form Ep = k2x. The force acting on the particle is constant (k is a constant) b.The linear velocity of ... zag path while ascending a steep hill e.The density of milk decreases when cream is taken out of milk
Last Answer : e. The density of milk decreases when cream is taken out of milk
Description : If we get a straight line with positive slope then its acceleration is A. increasing B. decreasing C. zero D. constant
Last Answer : constant
Description : After a projectile is fired horizontally near the earth's surface, the horizontal component of its velocity, neglecting any air resistance: w) increases steadily x) decreases steadily y) first decreases, then increases z) remains constant
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- REMAINS CONSTANT
Description : During the motion of a projectile fired from the earth surface, ______. (1) its kinetic energy remains constant (2) its momentum remains constant (3) vertical component of its velocity remains constant (4) horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
Last Answer : (4) horizontal component of its velocity remains constant Explanation: The motion of a projectile is a two-dimensional motion-Horizontal motion and vertical motion-that take place independent ... continuously affects the vertical component, so the vertical motion is a uniformly accelerated motion.
Description : Which of the following statements is TRUE about an ELASTIC collision between two particles? Is it true that: w) neither particle loses any of its kinetic energy x) neither particle loses any of ... that lost by the other z) the total kinetic energy before and after the collision remains constant
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- THE TOTAL KINETIC ENERGY BEFORE AND AFTER THE COLLISION RE
Description : During the motion of a projectile fired from the earth surface, _______ (1) its kinetic energy remains constant (2) its momentum remains constant (3) vertical component of its velocity remains constant (4) horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
Last Answer : horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
Description : If the plates of capacitor are oppositely charged then the total charge is equal to A. negative B. positive C. zero D. infinite
Last Answer : zero
Description : Energy transferred per unit charge is A. e.m.f B. current C. potential difference D. conventional current
Last Answer : potential difference
Description : When a charge moves through an electric circuit in the direction of an electric force it does one of the following four things. Does it: w) lose potential energy and gain kinetic energy x) ... lose kinetic energy y) lose both potential and kinetic energy z) gain both potential and kinetic energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- LOSE POTENTIAL ENERGY AND GAIN KINETIC ENERGY
Description : When total product remains constant the marginal product will be a. Zero b. Negative c. Positive d. Constant
Last Answer : a. Zero
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. When a nerve fibre is stimulated, a profound change is produced in the electrical properties of surface membrane and in steady potential. 2. Upon excitation, the resting potentialis suddenly changed. 3. It is due ... 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Potential difference is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another in an electric field. State True/False. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : In an electric field, energy per unit positive charge is A. voltage B. current C. frequency D. resistance
Last Answer : voltage
Description : An electron is moved through a potential difference of 1 volt. How much energy in joules was used to move the electron?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 1.6 x 10-19 JOULES
Description : An electron moves into the electrostatic field between a positive charge and a negative charge. Toward which charge will the electron move?
Last Answer : Toward the positive charge.
Description : If the rate of a chemical reaction becomes slower at a given temperature, then the (A) Initial concentration of the reactants remains constant (B) Free energy of activation is lower (C) Entropy changes (D) Free energy of activation is higher
Last Answer : (D) Free energy of activation is higher
Description : In an isothermal process, the internal energy (a) increases (b) decreases (c) remains constant (d) first increases and then decreases (e) first decreases and then increases.
Last Answer : Answer : c
Description : Bernoulli's principle states that, for streamline motion of an incompressible non-viscous fluid: A. the pressure at any part + the kinetic energy per unit volume = constant B. the kinetic ... + the kinetic energy per unit volume + the potential energy per unit volume = constant
Last Answer : the pressure at any part + the kinetic energy per unit volume + the potential energy per unit volume = constant
Description : The relationship between kinetic energy and the potential energy of a swinging pendulum bob is one of the following. Is it: w) kinetic energy is greater than potential energy x) kinetic ... kinetic energy is equal to potential energy z) kinetic energy plus potential energy equals a constant
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- KINETIC ENERGY PLUS POTENTIAL ENERGY EQUALS A CONSTANT
Description : A particle of mass `m` and charge `q` moves with a constant velocity `v` along the positive `x` direction. It enters a region containing a uniform mag
Last Answer : A particle of mass `m` and charge `q` moves with a constant velocity `v` along the positive `x` direction. It enters ... `qaB//m` D. `q(b + a)B//2m`
Description : When the clearance above the obstruction is equal to the radii of even Fresnel zone at the point of reflection the RSL A. remains the same B. is above threshold C. is decreased D. is increased
Last Answer : C. is decreased
Description : If the tendon is placed at an eccentricity e below the centroidal axis of the longitudinal axis of a rectangular beam (sectional modulus Z and stressed load P in tendon) the stress at the extreme top edge (A) Is ... by PZ/e (B) Is increased by Pe/Z (C) Is decreased by Pe/Z (D) Remains unchanged
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : In a ferromagnetic material the state of flux density is as follows when external magnetic field is applied to it. (A) Increased (B) Decreased (C) Remains unchanged (D) Becomes zero
Description : Which of the following phrases completes the following statement: The strength of the electric field between two oppositely charged parallel plates is: w) a maximum midway between the plates x) a maximum ... plate y) constant between the plates except near the edges z) zero midway between the plates
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- CONSTANT BETWEEN THE PLATES EXCEPT NEAR THE EDGES
Description : Which remains constant while throwing a ball upward?
Last Answer : – Acceleration
Description : If a body moves with a constant speed in a circle – (1) no work is done on it (2) no force acts on it (3) no acceleration is produced in it (4) its velocity remains constant
Last Answer : (4) its velocity remains constant Explanation: A body moving with a constant speed in a circle is an example of uniform circular motion. The velocity vector is constant in magnitude but ... magnitude or the direction constitutes a change in the velocity which leads to change in acceleration.
Description : When water freezes its density – (1) Decreases (2) Becomes Zero (3) Remains constant (4) Increases
Last Answer : (1) Decreases Explanation: Water at ordinary temperatures contracts and in-creases in density as it is cooled, like most substances. But at about 4°C it reaches a maximum density and then decreases in density as it approaches the freezing point. This is referred to as anomalous property of water.
Description : If no external force acts on a system of bodies, the total linear momentum of the system of bodies remains constant. Which law states that? (1) Newton’s first law (2) Newton’s Second Law (3) Newton’s Third Law (4) Principle of conservation of linear momentum
Last Answer : (4) Principle of conservation of linear momentum Explanation: Conservation of linear momentum. The principle that the linear momentum of a system has constant magnitude and direction if the system is subjected to no external force. Also called law of conservation of linear momentum
Description : If no external force acts on a system of bodies, the total linear momentum of the system of bodies remains constant. Which law states this? (1) Newton first law (2) Newton second law (3) Newton third law (4) Principle of conservation of linear momentum
Last Answer : (4) Principle of conservation of linear momentum Explanation: Principle of conservation of linear momentum states If no external force acts on a system of bodies, the total linear momentum of the system of bodies remains constant.
Description : At boiling point of liquids, its – (1) Temperature increases (2) Atmospheric pressure increases (3) Temperature remains constant (4) Vapour pressure decreases
Last Answer : (3) Temperature remains constant Explanation: An interesting property of matter is that its temperature remains constant during a phase change, assuming its surrounding pressure is constant. A liquid changes into gaseous state at a constant temperature called its boiling point.
Description : If the temperature of a piece increases suddenly, the relative humidity– (1) increases (2) decreases (3) remains constant (4) fluctuates
Last Answer : (2) decreases Explanation: Relative humidity is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapour in a airwater mixture to the saturated vapour pressure of water at a specific temperature.