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- A spherical mirror and a thin spherical lens have each a focal length of -15 cm. The mirror and the lens are likely to b a) both concave 2
- Where should an object be placed in front of a convex lens to get a real image of the size of the object? b) At twice the focal length 2
- The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. d) Between the pole of the mirror and its principal focus. 2
- Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens? (a) Water (b) Glass (c) Plastic (d) Clay Correct option is d) Clay 2
- Name the mirror that can give an erect and enlarged image of an object. Concave Mirror 2
- Only variations that confer an advantage to an individual organism will survive in a population. We agree with the statement that Only variations that confer an advantage to an individual organism will survive in a population. All the va... 2
- In evolutionary terms, we have more in common with (a) a Chinese school-boy. (b) a chimpanzee. (c) a spider. a) a Chinese school-boy. 2
- An example of homologous organs is (a) our arm and a dog's fore-leg. (b) our teeth and an elephant's tusks. Answer: (d) all of the above Homologous organs have the same basic structure and origin but may perform different functions. Our arm and a d... 1
- A Mendelian experiment consisted of breeding tall pea plants bearing violet flowers with short pea plants bearing white Correct option is c) TtWW 2
- Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species? Why or why not? Geographical isolation can prevent the transfer of pollens among different plants. However, since the plants are self-pollinating, which mea... 2
- What factors could lead to the rise of a new species? Natural selection, genetic drift and acquisition of traits during the life time of an individual can give rise to new species. 2
- What are the different ways in which individuals with a particular trait may increase in a population? Individuals with a particular trait may increase in a population as a result of the following: Natural selection: When that trait offers som... 2
- The far point of a myopic person is 80 cm in front of the eye. What is the nature and power of the lens required to https://youtu.be/21zM3lHSEHg 2
- The change in focal length of an eye lens is caused by the action of the (a) pupil (b) retina (c) ciliary muscles(d)iris Correct option is c) ciliary muscles 2
- The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about (a) 25 m (b) 2.5 cm (c) 25 Correct option is c) 25 cm 2
- The human eye forms the image of an object at its (a) cornea (b) iris (c) pupil (d) retina Correct option is d) retina 2
- The human eye can focus objects at different distances by adjusting the focal length of the eye lens Correct option is b) accommodation 2
- Explain the following. (a) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps? a) The melting point and of Tungsten is an alloy which has very high melting point and very high resistivity so does not burn easily at a hi... 2