The splitting of white light by a prism is due to MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The splitting of white light by a prism is due to
A. Reflection
B. Diffraction
C. Interference
D. Dispersion
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Different colours have different speeds/refractive indices in glass, causing dispersion.

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If a stone is dropped from a balloon rising upwards with a velocity of 10 m/s at a height of 75 m, what is the initial velocity of the stone relative to the ground?
A. 10 m/s upwards
B. 9.8 m/s downwards
C. 10 m/s downwards
D. 0 m/s

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Due to the inertia of motion, when an object is dropped from a moving vehicle (or balloon), it inherits the instantaneous velocity of that vehicle. Since the balloon was moving upwards at 10 m/s, the stone's initial velocity relative to the ground is 10 m/s upwards. It will rise slightly before falling.

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Question #2
The least count of a standard vernier calliper is generally
A. 0.01 cm
B. 0.001 cm
C. 0.1 cm
D. 1 cm

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Least count = 1 MSD - 1 VSD = 0.1 - 0.09 = 0.01 cm (common).

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If the radius of the earth shrinks by 1%, its mass remaining the same, the value of 'g' on the earth's surface would:
A. Increase by 1%
B. Increase by 2%
C. Decrease by 1%
D. Decrease by 2%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The acceleration due to gravity is given by g = GM/R². For a small change, taking the derivative or using error approximation: Δg/g = -2(ΔR/R). If R shrinks by 1% (ΔR/R = -1%), then Δg/g = -2(-1%) = +2%. Therefore, the value of 'g' will increase by approximately 2%.

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