Physics Practice Test 3




Physics Practice Test 3

Physics Practice Test 3 is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of key physics concepts, formulas, and principles for competitive entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, UET, ECAT, NTS, as well as FSC Board Exams. This test covers topics from waves, oscillations, sound, and light, helping students improve accuracy and problem-solving skills.

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Category: Physics Ch 3 Class 11

A body with constant speed can still be accelerating. This statement Is:

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Category: Physics Ch 3 Class 11

A person having a mass of 60 kilograms exerts a horizontal force of 200 Newtons in pushing a 90 kilogram object a distance of 6 meters along a horizontal floor. He does this at constant velocity in 3 seconds. The weight of this person approximately, in Newtons, is: (g=9.8m/s2)

NTS 2017
Physics
Forces and Motion
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Category: Physics

Q.154 Why should a resistance be introduced in a circuit in series deliberately?

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Category: Physics Ch 11 Class 11

Kelvin, the unit of thermodynamic temperature is _____ of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.

NTS 2014
Physics
Heat and Thermodynamics
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5 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

A body of mass of 2kg absorbed 10 J of radioactive radiations. The absorbed dose of radiation in rad is:

NUMS 2015
Physics
Nuclear Physics
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Category: Physics

If a dielectric material is placed between two plates of a capacitor, the net capacitance of the capacitor:

NUMS Mock 4
Physics
Electrostatics

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Category: Physics Ch 3 Class 11

When a force acts at right angles to the displacement (θ=90°) the work done is zero i.e. the force does not produce work. Identify the example/s from the following when work is zero.

I. It is considered ‘hard work’ to hold a heavy stone stationary at stretched hand

II. A person walks along a level surface while carrying a box

III. when a body moves in circular path

NTS 2014
Physics
Forces and Motion
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Category: Physics

Q.141 The angular momentum of photon is

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Category: Physics

To remove the huge amount of heat energy in a nuclear reactor, _____ is/are used

NUMS Mock 4
Physics
Nuclear Physics

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Category: Physics

Q.171If 20 g of a radioactive substance reduces to 10 g in 4 minutes, then in what time will 80 g of the same substance reduce to 10 g.

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Category: Physics Ch 4 Class 11

Value of solar constant on the surface of Earth is:

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Category: Physics Ch 4 Class 11

What Is the power of a body if 1 N force is acted upon a body have a constant velocity of 10ms-1?

 

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Category: Physics Ch 18 Class 12

To get a peak load voltage of 40V out of a bridge rectifier, what should be the approximate rms value of secondary voltage?

PMC Practice 5
Physics
Electronics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

The frequency of applied AC is 2 kHz. Its time period will be:

PMC Practice 3
Physics
Alternating Current
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Category: Physics Ch 7 Class 11

What is the time period of sin(wt) ?

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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

A 20.0 cm wire carrying a current of 10.0 A is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.30 T. If the wire makes an angle of 40° with the direction of the magnetic field, find the magnitude of the force acting on the wire? ( sin 40° = 0.642)

NTS 2015 DUHS and JSMU
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

A circuit in which there is a current of 10 amperes is changed so that the current falls to zero in 0.5 seconds. If an average e.m.f. of 400 volts is induced, what is the self-inductance of the circuit?

NTS 2015 DUHS and JSMU
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Elimination Tool:

18 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 17 Class 12

If a substance can undergo plastic deformation, until it breaks, it is:

NUMS 2016
Physics
Physics of Solids
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Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

The use of a capacitor filter in a rectifier circuit gives satisfactory performance only when the load:

PMC Practice 3
Physics
Alternating Current
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Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

Compton shift is maximum at:

PMC 2021 Tested
Physics
Dawn of Modern Physics
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

If the unit vectors i, j, k are perpendicular to each other therefore

i.i = j.j = k.k = ______.

I.j = j.k = k.i = ______.

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 7 Class 11

At which of the following places, motion of simple pendulum becomes slowest:

NUMS 2015
Physics
Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

If ‘0.8 i + 0.5 j + ck’ represents a unit vector, the value of ‘c’ is:

NUMS 2019 Cancelled
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 12 Class 12

For a proton moving in the direction of the electric field

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Category: Physics Ch 18 Class 12

In a centre tap full wave rectifier if Vm is the peak voltage across the secondary of transformer, the maximum voltage across reverse bias is

PMC Practice 11
Physics
Electronics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

that the supply for the potentiometer is taken?

PMC Practice 8
Physics
Alternating Current
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27 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

In Heisenberg Principle:

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Category: Physics Ch 12 Class 12

If two point charges of charge q1 and q2 are placed at distance d. The force between them is proportional to:

PMC Sample 2
Physics
Electrostatics
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Category: Physics Ch 4 Class 11

The escape velocity of a body from the earth is Ve If the radius of the earth contracts to 1/4th its value, keeping the mass of the earth constant, the escape velocity will be

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Category: Physics Ch 10 Class 11

An astronomical telescope has Magnifying power 5. If the focal length is 20 cm then what is the focal length of the objective?

NUMS 2019 Cancelled
Physics
Optics, Nature of Light and Optical Instruments
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

The vector product of two vectors A and B is ____ vectors A and B.

NTS 2019
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

In a pure resistive circuit current and voltage are

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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

If a stationary bar magnet is placed near a coil so that maximum lines of force passes through the coil, the galvanometer shows:

PMC 2020
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

Which pair includes a vector quantity and a scalar quantity respectively?

NTS 2017
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

To remove the huge amount of heat energy in a nuclear reactor, ______ is/are used.

NTS 2012
Physics
Nuclear Physics
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Category: Physics Ch 5 Class 11

A jeep travelling at a constant speed of 108 km/hr rounds a curve of radius 100 m. Find its acceleration.

NTS 2015 SMBBMC
Physics
Circular Motion and Momentum
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Category: Physics Ch 8 Class 11

The speed of sound in air is 332 m/s. The speed of sound at 22 degrees centigrade will be:

PMC 2020
Physics
Wave Motion and Sound
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Category: Physics Ch 17 Class 12

A wire of area of cross section ‘A’ and original length ‘l’ is subjected to a load
‘L’. A second wire of the same material with an area is ‘2A’ and length ‘2l’ is
subjected to the same load ‘L’. If the extension in the first wire is ‘X’ and the second
wire is ‘Y’, find the ratio ‘X/Y’.

UHS 2015
Physics
Physics of Solids
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Category: Physics

Q.147 Why x-rays are used in crystallography

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Category: Physics Ch 10 Class 11

Critical angle is that incident angle in denser medium for which angle of refraction is.

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Category: Physics

The force applied on unit area to produce any change in the volume or length of a body is called:

NUMS Mock 1
Physics
Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion

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Category: Physics Ch 15 Class 12

The direct exposure of sun light where ozone layer is depleted will cause:

2022 PMC Test 1
Physics
Electromagnetic Waves
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 11 Class 11

If the volume of a gas is fixed then on increasing its temperature, its pressure______

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Physics
Heat and Thermodynamics
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Category: Physics Ch 5 Class 11

Law of conservation of momentum states that:

I. there is no external force applied to a system, then the total momentum of that system remains constant

II. if there is an external force applied to a system, then the total momentum of that system remains constant

III. if there is no external force applied to a system, then the total momentum of that system keeps changing

NTS 2011
Physics
Circular Motion and Momentum
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

Light photons, each of energy 3.5 x 10-19J falls on the cathode of a photocell. The current through the cell is reduced to zero by taking the cathode to a potential +0.25 V relative to anode. The work function of the cathode is:

UHS 2018
Physics
Dawn of Modern Physics
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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

How fast an H+ ion should move in magnetic field 2.5×10-3 T such that magnetic force equal its weight?

NUMS 2016
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics Ch 1 Class 11

Zeros are always considered significant when they are

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Category: Physics Ch 5 Class 11

A very large star of mass M and radius r undergoes a transformation into a neutron star. Assume that the mass remains constant while the radius of the star becomes 1/1,000 its original size, (1 × 10−3)r. How does the change in the radius of the star affect the force of gravity, Fg, acting between the star and a planet that is orbiting the star?

NUMS 2014
Physics
Gravitation
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Category: Physics

Q.72 The black body aways radiations

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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

A 3-cm length of wire is moved at right angles across a uniform magnetic field with a speed of 2.0 m/s . If the flux density is 5.0 teslas, what is the magnitude of the induced e.m.f?

NUMS 2015
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics Ch 3 Class 11

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Newton’s third law of motion?

NUMS 2016
Physics
Forces and Motion
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

The scalar product of (2i – j + 3k) . (31 + 2j – k) i?

NTS 2014
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 10 Class 11

The electrical signals change into light signals for transmission through optical fibre. A light pulse
represent.

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Category: Physics

Q.156 When an object moves on a circular path, then:

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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

What is true regarding magnetic force and magnetic intensity?

NUMS 2016
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics

Q.175 Two charges are projected in a magnetic field. Their paths after entering field is shown in figure. What type of these charges are?

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Category: Physics

If a pendulum is oscillating with a frequency f then what is the frequency at which it’s K.E. changes?

NUMS Mock 2
Physics
Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion

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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

A bulb having a resistance of 150 Ω is connected to a 225 volt source, the current in the bulb will be:

NTS 2012
Physics
Current Electricity
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 20 Class 12

The number of protons in the nucleus is called _____ number.

PMC Sample 3
Physics
Atomic Spectra
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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

Which unit is used in the measurement of Displacement?

PMC Practice 4
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 3 Class 11

A body starts sliding on a rough horizontal surface with a speed of 10 m/s. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2, find the distance traveled by the body before coming to rest. (g = 10m/s)

NTS 2010
Physics
Forces and Motion
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

Three resistors of 7 ohm, 5 ohm and 8 ohm are connected in series. Current flow will be maximum through:..

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Category: Physics Ch 1 Class 11

Weight Is equivalent to which of the following

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Category: Physics Ch 10 Class 11

A convex and concave lens of focal length ‘f’ are in contact, the focal length of the combination will be.

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Category: Physics Ch 4 Class 11

Coal and petrol are stores of chemical energy when are burnt, chemical energy is converted into heat energy i.e chemical energy = heat energy + ______.

NTS 2015 SMBBMC
Physics
Work, Power and Energy
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Category: Physics

Q.111 Electrostatic force is

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Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

Name the scientist who won the noble prize for discovery of energy quanta

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Category: Physics Ch 11 Class 11

In a certain process, 400 J of heat energy is supplied to a system and at the same time 150 J of work is done by the system. The increase in internal energy of the system is _______.

NUMS 2020
Physics
Heat and Thermodynamics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics

Q.174 In case of a straight conductor, the magnetic lines of force are

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Category: Physics

Q.157 A wheel from 1 m diameter makes 60 rev/min. The linear speed of a point on its rim in m/s is

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Category: Physics

Minimum energy required to eject an electron from metal surface is called:

NUMS Mock 2
Physics
Dawn of Modern Physics

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Category: Physics

An element whose atomic number is same but mass number is different is called:

NUMS Mock 4
Physics
Nuclear Physics

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Category: Physics Ch 14 Class 12

If a certain region’s magnetic field is directed vertically up and a proton enters this field from the left side, it will go _________.

NUMS 2019 Reconduct
Physics
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

The detection and estimation of an element in a mixture is sometimes nearly impossible, if it is present in very minute traces or if it’s chemical properties are very similar to those of other elements in the mixture. An effective technique is developed for these purposes is known as?

NTS 2014
Physics
Nuclear Physics
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Category: Physics Ch 10 Class 11

A double convex lens acts as a diverging lens when the object is placed

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Category: Physics Ch 6 Class 11

If the radii of two droplets are in the ratio 2:3, what will be the ratio of their Terminal velocities?

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Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

During radioactive decay of a nucleus zXA, β emission takes place along with the daughter nucleus. Because of this beta particle emission, the mass number (A) of the parent nucleus:

NTS 2018
Physics
Nuclear Physics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 1 Class 11

Suppose A =4.1, and B= 3.26 and the result from calculator comes to be 1.00876543. What should be the correct number of significant figures In final answer If multiplication and division only?

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Category: Physics

The deviation of I-V graph from straight line is due to:

NUMS Mock 1
Physics
Current Electricity

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Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

Which light photon has the least momentum?

PMC Practice 6
Physics
Dawn of Modern Physics
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81 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 9 Class 11

Sky appears blue due to?

82 / 100

Category: Physics

By increasing the area of the plates and decreasing the distance between them, the capacitance of a capacitor:

NUMS Mock 3
Physics
Electrostatics

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Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

The half-life of C14 is approximately 5,730 years, while the half-life of C12 is essentially infinite. If the ratio of C14 to C12 in a certain sample is 25% less than the normal ratio in nature, how old is the sample?

NTS 2013
Physics
Nuclear Physics
Elimination Tool:

84 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

Transformer is used in rectification to ___________ the supply voltage.

PMC Practice 5
Physics
Alternating Current
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85 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 16 Class 12

Consider two capacitors with capacitance 2µF and 4µF. With which type of connection will the 4µF capacitor have a greater amount of stored energy than the 2µF capacitor?

PMC Practice 2
Physics
Alternating Current
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Category: Physics Ch 4 Class 11

ML^2T^-3 is the dimension of:

87 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 7 Class 11

Time period of simple pendulum depends on

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Category: Physics

Q.119 Negative of potential gradient is equal to:..

89 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 18 Class 12

Which option in the following best explains Base of a transistor?

NUMS 2017
Physics
Electronics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 21 Class 12

Let X be a radioactive element having No nuclei. The time required to decay this element to one half of its initial number No is known as:

NTS 2018
Physics
Nuclear Physics
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

A 100 watt bulb is operated by 240 volts, the current through the bulb will be:

NTS 2012
Physics
Current Electricity
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics

All of the following are equivalent to watt except:

NUMS Mock 2
Physics
Work, Power & Energy

93 / 100

Category: Physics Ch 20 Class 12

The wavelength of X-rays is:

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Category: Physics Ch 2 Class 11

Displacement is a:

PMC Practice 2
Physics
Scalars and Vectors
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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

An electric bulb is rated at 220 V, 100 W. What is its resistance?

NUMS 2016
Physics
Current Electricity
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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

If in a circuit, 2 Ampere current is drawn from the battery in 10 minutes. How much charge will flow through the circuit in this time?

NTS 2018
Physics
Current Electricity
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Category: Physics Ch 19 Class 12

Calculate the energy of a photon, with a frequency of 3.0 x 1018 Hz.
(h = 6.63 x 10-34)

UHS 2019
Physics
Dawn of Modern Physics
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Category: Physics Ch 20 Class 12

Which of the following is different for isotopes?

PMC Practice 3
Physics
Atomic Spectra
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Category: Physics Ch 13 Class 12

One of the following is an Ohmic device:

PMC 2020
Physics
Current Electricity
Elimination Tool:

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Category: Physics

The phase angle between two points in a medium is 3π/4. If the distance between these points is 20 cm, then the wavelength of the wave is?

NUMS Mock 3
Physics
Wave Motion and Sound

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