CBSE Class 10 Physics Question Paper
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Powered by AISpectrum formation in a prism occurs due to dispersion, where varying wavelengths of light bend differently. Prisms have non-parallel sides, causing light to exit at different angles . In contrast, a glass slab's parallel sides cause emerging light to exit parallel to the incident beam, preventing dispersion and hence no spectrum formation .
A ray of light bends when passing from one medium to another due to the change in its speed caused by the different optical densities . This bending is known as refraction. When light passes through a glass slab, it bends towards the normal upon entering and away from the normal when it leaves, resulting in a lateral shift but no deviation in direction .
The student can conclude that resistance is directly proportional to the length of the conductor . As the length of the wire increases, the resistance increases proportionately. This is because longer wires have more atoms that the electrons have to pass through, which increases the chances of collisions and hence the resistance .
Resistivity is an intrinsic property of a material that measures how strongly it opposes current flow, independent of its dimensions, whereas resistance is an extrinsic property dependent on a conductor's length and cross-section . While resistivity changes with temperature, resistance also varies with conductor dimensions .
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is caused by an elongated eyeball or excessive curvature of the lens, leading light to focus before it reaches the retina. It is corrected using concave lenses that diverge incoming light rays, shifting the focal point back onto the retina for clear distant vision .
The process responsible for splitting white light into a spectrum is dispersion, which occurs because different colors of light have different speeds when passing through a medium other than a vacuum. As a result, they are refracted by different amounts. Violet light bends the most and red the least due to their varying wavelengths, which causes the spectrum observed .
Household circuits are wired in parallel to ensure that each appliance receives the same voltage as the power supply and can operate independently. An advantage is that a fault in one appliance doesn't affect the operation of others . The earth wire provides a low-resistance path for leaking current, preventing electric shocks and ensuring safety .
Doubling the cross-sectional area of a wire reduces its resistance to half . This is significant because, with a larger area, more electrons can flow at once, reducing the number of collisions per unit time and thus the resistance. This principle is important in designing efficient electrical circuits and components, ensuring minimal power loss .
Convex lenses converge light rays to a point and are used in applications such as magnifying glasses and cameras. Ray diagrams for convex lenses show light rays coming together at the focus . In contrast, concave lenses cause light rays to diverge and are used in eyeglasses for correcting nearsightedness. Their ray diagrams demonstrate rays spreading outwards .
An electric motor functions by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy using magnetic fields. Key components include a commutator that reverses current direction, a coil that rotates in magnetic fields creating motion, brushes that supply current to the commutator, and magnets providing external magnetic fields . This framework allows motors to move in a continuous loop and power machines .