Description : The beautiful colour pattern exhibited by a peacock in its tail feathers are A. Selective absorption of light B. Selective reflection of light C. Interference of light D. Natural colour pattern of feathers
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : The blue colour of water in the sea is due to – (1) absorption of other colours except blue by water molecules (2) scattering of blue light by water molecules (3) reflection of blue light by impurities in sea water (4) reflection of blue sky by sea water
Last Answer : (1) absorption of other colours except blue by water molecules Explanation: Almost all sunlight that enters the ocean is absorbed, except very close to the coast. The red, yellow, and green ... to the absorption and scattering of light. The blue wavelengths of light are scattered, similar to the
Description : Rainbow is due to - (1) absorption of sunlight in minute water droplets (2) diffusion of sunlight through water droplets (3) ionisation of water deposits (4) refraction and reflection of sunlight by water droplets
Last Answer : (4) refraction and reflection of sunlight by water droplets
Description : Fibre optics work on the principle of - (1) scattering of light (2) total internal absorption (3) total internal reflection (4) option rotation
Last Answer : (3) total internal reflection Explanation: An optical fibre is a cylindrical dielectric waveguide (non-conducting waveguide) that transmits light along its axis, by the process of total internal reflection.
Description : Stars appear twinkling because of ______ of light. (1) Reflection (2) Scattering (3) Emission (4) Absorption
Last Answer : (2) Scattering Explanation: The stars' light must travel through the Earth's multi-layered atmosphere, and as it does so it is refracted (bent) multiple times and in random directions. The phenomenon of ... star wink as though it is in motion. It is this action that our eyes translate as twinkling.
Description : Fibre optics work on the principle of – (1) Scattering of light (2) Total internal absorption (3) Total internal reflection (4) Optical rotation
Last Answer : (3) Total internal reflection Explanation: An optical fiber (or optical fibre) is a flexible, transparent fiber made of glass (silica) or plastic, slightly thicker than a human hair. It ... science and engineering concerned with the design and application of optical fibers is known as fiber optics.
Description : The operation of the fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of a. Refraction b. Reflection c. Dispersion d. Absorption
Last Answer : b. Reflection
Description : ECE Board Exam March 1996 ___________ occurs when the microwave beam is at point of grazing over an obstacle. A. Diffraction B. Refraction C. Absorption D. Reflection
Last Answer : A. Diffraction
Description : Which property of light best explains the way a straw appears to “break” when placed in a glass of water and viewed from the side? a) Reflection b) Refraction c) Absorption d) Water waves
Last Answer : b) Refraction
Description : The operation of a fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ A. refraction ∙ B. reflection ∙ C. dispersion ∙ D. absorption
Last Answer : A. refraction
Description : Which of the following is not a factor in cable light loss? ∙ A. reflection ∙ B. absorption ∙ C. scattering ∙ D. dispersion
Last Answer : A. reflection
Description : Which of the following is not a factor in cable light loss? ∙ a. Reflection ∙ b. Absorption ∙ c. Scattering ∙ d. Dispersion
Last Answer : ∙ a. Reflection
Description : The operation of the fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ a. Refraction ∙ b. Reflection ∙ c. Dispersion ∙ d. Absorption
Last Answer : ∙ b. Reflection
Description : As electromagneticwavestravelinfree space, onlyone ofthefollowingcan happento them: a. absorption b. attenuation c. refraction d. reflection
Last Answer : b. attenuation
Description : Rainbow is due to A. absorption of sunlight in minute water droplets B. diffusion of sunlight through water droplets C. ionization of water deposits D. refraction and reflection of sunlight by water droplets
Last Answer : D. refraction and reflection of sunlight by water droplets
Description : The available incoming solar radiation is known as: w) reflection x) insolation y) reradiation z) absorption
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- INSOLATION
Description : The lustre of the metals is because of (1) high density, due to closed packing of atoms (2) high polish (3) reflection of light due to the presence of free electrons (4) absorption of light due to the presence of cavities
Last Answer : reflection of light due to the presence of free electrons
Description : Stars appear twinkling because of ......... of light. (1) Reflection (2) Scattering (3) Emission (4) Absorption
Last Answer : Scattering
Description : The blue colour of water in the sea is due to (1) absorption of other colours except blue by water molecules (2) scattering of blue light by water molecules (3) reflection of blue light by impurities in sea water (4) reflection of blue sky by sea water
Last Answer : absorption of other colours except blue by water molecules
Description : Fibre optics work on the principle of (1) scattering of light (2) total internal absorption (3) total internal reflection (4) optical rotation
Last Answer : total internal reflection
Description : What is a reflection of sound called?
Last Answer : A reflected sound waves is called an echo.
Description : A man is sitting by the side of a large lake. He hears the utterances of bathers with their mouth close to water surface more clearly than if they were at same distance away on land. This ... due to sound waves undergoing (a) Reflection (b) Refraction (c) Dispersion (d) Total internal reflection
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which phenomenon is responsible for the echo of sound wave? (1) Reflection (2) Refraction (3) Interference (4) Polarization
Last Answer : (1) Reflection Explanation: Reflection of sound waves off of surfaces lead to one of two phenomena - an echo or a reverberation. The echo is produced due to hitting of the sound waves with the ... reflected sound wave reaches the ear more than 0.1 seconds after the original sound wave was heard.
Description : Sound and light waves both _______. (1) have similar wavelength (2) obey the laws of reflection (3) travel as longitudinal waves (4) travel through vacuum
Last Answer : (2) obey the laws of reflection Explanation: The two laws of reflection of light are applicable to sound waves as well. The incident wave, the normal to the reflecting surface and the reflected wave at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
Description : When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on a table, a loud sound is heard. This is due to – (1) reflection (2) refraction (3) forced vibrations (4) damped vibrations
Last Answer : (3) forced vibrations Explanation: The tendency of one object to force another adjoining or interconnected object into vibrational motion is referred to as a forced vibration. In the case of the ... forced into vibration. This causes an increase in the amplitude and thus loudness of the sound.
Description : What do you call the perceptible sound repetition? A. Reverberation B. Echo C. Reflection D. Masking
Last Answer : B. Echo
Description : The tendency of the sound energy to spread. A. Rarefaction B. Reflection C. Refraction D. Diffraction
Last Answer : D. Diffraction
Description : Tendency of sound energy to spread. A. Reflection B. Diffraction C. Rarefaction D. Refraction
Last Answer : B. Diffraction
Description : _______ is the transmission of sound from one room to an adjacent room thru common walls, floors or ceilings. A. Reverberation B. Refraction C. Flanking transmission D. Reflection
Last Answer : C. Flanking transmission
Description : The sound heard after reflection from a rigid surface is called an
Last Answer : echo.
Description : Echo is a ------ of sound? A. Reflection (Answer) B. Refraction C. Interference D. None
Last Answer : A. Reflection (Answer)
Description : Which phenomenon is responsible for the echo of sound wave? (1) Reflection (2) Refraction (3) Interference (4) Polarisation
Last Answer : Reflection
Description : When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on a table, a loud sound is heard. This is due to : (1) reflection (2) refraction (3) forced vibrations (4) damped vibrations
Last Answer : forced vibrations
Description : What are 3 examples of sound absorption?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : A porous material is far more efficient at high than low frequency absorption. How to improve sound absorption at lower frequencies using this absorber? A. Increase the thickness B. Decrease the thickness C. Mount with and airspace behind D. Both A and C above
Last Answer : D. Both A and C above
Description : What is the amount of sound reduction provided by a barrier – wall, floor, or ceiling called? A. Sound Attenuation B. Transmission loss C. Sound absorption D. Barrier loss
Last Answer : B. Transmission loss