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

The splitting of white light into its constituent colors by a prism is due to
A. Dispersion
B. Reflection
C. Scattering
D. Total internal reflection
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Dispersion: different wavelengths refract at different angles because refractive index varies with wavelength.

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The phenomenon of echo is based on which property of sound?
A. Diffraction
B. Interference
C. Refraction
D. Reflection

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A machine gun fires 60 bullets per minute, each of mass 10 g with velocity 600 m/s. The power developed by the gun is:
A. 3000 W
B. 300 W
C. 18000 W
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Power = work done per unit time = kinetic energy imparted per second. KE per bullet = ½mv² = ½×0.01×(600)² = 1800 J. Bullets per second = 60/60 = 1. Thus power = 1800 J/s = 1800 W. Note: Mass conversion: 10 g = 0.01 kg. This problem combines kinetic energy formula with power definition. Exam tip: Always convert to SI units first (grams to kg, minutes to seconds). Such numerical problems test multi-step calculation skills and unit conversion proficiency essential for competitive examinations.

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If a hollow metal sphere is positively charged, the electric field strictly inside the sphere is:
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Correct Answer: Option B


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According to Gauss's Law in electrostatics, all excess charge on a conducting body resides entirely on its outer surface. Since there is no net charge enclosed within the hollow interior, the electric flux and consequently the electric field everywhere inside the hollow conducting sphere is exactly zero.

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