ICSE physics

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005821

Which physical quantity does this electronvolt measure? How is it related to the S.I. unit of this quantity?

Solution

Electronvolt measures energy. 
It is related to the S.I. unit of enrgy joule as 1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 J. 

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005822

What should be the angle between force and displacement be to get the

i) minimum work

ii) maximum work? 

Solution

i) For minimum work to be done, the angle should be 90o

ii) For maximum work, the angle should be 0o

Question
ICSEENIPH10005823

State Newton’s Second Law of motion. 

Solution

Newton’s second law of motion states that the rate of change of linear momentum is directly proportional to the applied force and takes place in the direction of the applied force. 

Question
ICSEENIPH10005824

The work done by the heart is 1 Joule per beat. Calculate the power of the heart if it beats 72 times in one minute. 

Solution

Work done in one beat = 1 J

Work done in 72 beats = 1 x 72 = 72 J  = 60 sec

Therefore, power = P = W/t = 72 / 60 = 1.2 W

Question
ICSEENIPH10005825

Mention two properties of a wave: one property which varies and the other which remains constant when the wave passes from one medium to another.

Solution

The two properties are:
i) Wavelength ii) Frequency