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Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

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1,786.

A rectangular glass prism of thickness d and absolute refractive index n is placed on a point object which is viewed vertically downward from above the prism. Which of the following expressions correctly defines the apparent upward displacement of the object?

$\frac{d}{n}$

$\frac{d}{n - 2}$

$\frac{d(n - 1)}{n}$

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Correct answer is A

n = $\frac{R.d}{A.d}$

R.d = $\frac{R.d}{n} = \frac{d}{n}$

1,787.

When an object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror, its image is formed at

the focus

infinity

the centre of curvature

a distance twice the radius of curvature

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Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,788.

In which of the following piece of apparatus is the radius of curvature equal to twice the focal length?

converging lens

diverging lens

converging mirror

parabolic mirror

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Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,789.

An object is placed 10cm in front of a plane mirror. If it is moved 8cm away father away from the mirror, determine the distance of the final image from the mirror

2cm

9cm

16cm

18cm

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Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,790.

Which of the following phenomena is not a direct consequence of rectilinear propagation of light?

lunar and solar eclipses

images of objects in a pin hole camera

diffraction of light

shadows of opaque object

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Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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