ICSE physics

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005893

Two bodies, A and B of equal mass are kept at heights 20 m and 30 m respectively. Calculate the ratio of their potential energies. 

Solution

Given two bodies of equal mass, 

Height of A = 20 m

Height of B = 30 m
fraction numerator straight P. straight E subscript 1 over denominator straight P. straight E subscript 2 end fraction space equals space fraction numerator m g h subscript A over denominator m g h subscript B end fraction equals fraction numerator m space cross times space g space cross times 20 over denominator m space x space g space x space 30 end fraction

fraction numerator P. E subscript 1 over denominator P. E subscript 2 end fraction space equals space 2 over 3

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005894

How can the work done be measured when force is applied at an angle to the direction of displacement? 

Solution

Work done = Force × component of displacement in the direction of force

Work done, W = Fd cos θ

where,
θ is the angle between force and displacement

Question
ICSEENIPH10005895

What is the main energy transformation that occurs in:

1. Photosynthesis in green leaves;

2. Charging of a battery 

Solution

1) Light energy is converted into chemical energy.

2) Electrical energy to chemical energy

Question
ICSEENIPH10005896

Which class of levers has a mechanical advantage always greater than one? What change can be brought about in this lever to increase its mechanical advantage? 

Solution

Class II lever has a mechanical advantage always greater than 1.
To increase mechanical advantage effort arm must be increased and load arm must be decreased. 

Question
ICSEENIPH10005897

Write an expression to show the relationship between mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency for a simple machine? 

Solution

Relation between mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency is, 
E f f i c i e n c y equals space fraction numerator M. A. over denominator V. R. space end fraction cross times 100