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Vectors (Projection)

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Physics

Two vectors A and B make an angle θ with each other. The scalar projection of vector B on vector A is written as _________?

A
(A·B)/|A|
B
(A·B)/|B|
C
A·cosθ
D
Both A and B are correct
Explanation and memory cue

The scalar projection of vector B on vector A is given by the dot product of A and B divided by the magnitude of A, which is (A·B)/|A|. This represents the length of the shadow of B onto A.

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Magnetism

easy
Physics

Heating a magnet will __________?

A
weaken it
B
strengthen it
C
reverse its polarity
D
demagnetize it completely
Explanation and memory cue

Heating a magnet causes its atoms to vibrate more, disrupting the alignment of magnetic domains. When heated beyond a certain temperature (Curie temperature), the magnet loses its magnetization completely, effectively demagnetizing it.

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Capacitors (Dielectric Effects)

medium
Physics

If a glass plate is inserted between the plates of a capacitor in series with a lighted bulb, the brightness of the bulb _________?

A
Remains same
B
Brightness increases
C
Brightness decreases
D
No light
Explanation and memory cue

Inserting a glass plate (a dielectric) between the plates of a capacitor increases its capacitance, which reduces the overall impedance in the circuit. However, since the capacitor is in series with the bulb, the increased capacitance reduces the current through the bulb, causing its brightness to decrease.

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Electrical Measurements

easy
Physics

A moving coil galvanometer of resistance 100 Ω gives half scale deflection for a current of 20 mA. What will be the potential difference across it?

A
4 volt
B
5 volt
C
2 volt
D
0.4 volt
Explanation and memory cue

The potential difference across the galvanometer is calculated using Ohm's law: V = IR. Given the resistance R = 100 Ω and the current I = 20 mA = 0.02 A, the potential difference V = 0.02 × 100 = 2 volts. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (2 volt).

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Impedance

medium
Physics

A wire of resistance R is coiled inductively so that its inductance is L. What is the impedance of the coil at a frequency f?

A
R + 2πfL
B
R + 1/(2πfL)
C
√(R² + f²L²)
D
√(R² + 4π²f²L²)
Explanation and memory cue

The impedance Z of a coil with resistance R and inductance L at frequency f is given by Z = √(R² + (2πfL)²). Option D represents this formula correctly as (R² + 4π²f²L²).

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Vectors (Cross Product)

easy
Physics

If east, west, north, south, up, and down represent the directions of unit vectors, then the direction of east × south is along ________?

A
West
B
North
C
Down
D
Up
Explanation and memory cue

The cross product of two vectors follows the right-hand rule. Pointing your right hand's fingers east and curling them towards south, your thumb points up. Therefore, east × south points in the up direction.

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Magnetic Induction Units

easy
Physics

The relationship between Tesla and the smaller unit Gauss of magnetic induction is given by _________?

A
1T = 10^3 G
B
1T = 10^{-4} G
C
1T = 10^{-2} G
D
1T = 10^{4} G
Explanation and memory cue

1 Tesla (T) is equal to 10,000 Gauss (G), so the correct relationship is 1T = 10^4 G. This is a standard unit conversion in magnetism.

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Vectors (Cross Product)

easy
Physics

What is the value of ?

A
1
B
\mathbf{i}
C
\mathbf{j}
D
\mathbf{k}
Explanation and memory cue

The expression equals 1 because , and the dot product of with itself is 1.

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Electromagnetic Induction

easy
Physics

A changing magnetic flux produces around itself an induced __________?

A
Magnetic field
B
Electric field
C
Electromagnetic force
D
Artificial gravitational field
Explanation and memory cue

According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, a changing magnetic flux induces an electric field around itself, which can drive currents in conductors. This is the fundamental principle behind electromagnetic induction.

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Capacitors (Phase)

medium
Physics

When AC current passes through a capacitor, what is the phase relationship between the current and voltage?

A
The current leads voltage by a phase angle of 90 degrees
B
The voltage leads current by a phase angle of 90 degrees
C
The current leads voltage by a phase angle of 45 degrees
D
The voltage leads current by a phase angle of 45 degrees
Explanation and memory cue

In an AC circuit containing a capacitor, the current leads the voltage by a phase angle of 90 degrees because the capacitor causes the voltage to lag behind the current due to its charging and discharging behavior.