Physics
A block and tackle system of pulleys has velocity ratio 4.
(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the system indicating clearly, the direction of the load and the effort.
(b) What is the value of the mechanical advantage of the given pulley system if it is an ideal pulley system?
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A metre scale of weight 50 gf can be balanced at 40 cm mark without any weight suspended on it.
(a) If this ruler is cut at its centre then state which part [0 to 50 cm or 50 to 100 cm] of the ruler will weigh more than 25 gf.
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(b) What minimum weight placed on this metre ruler can balance this ruler when it is pivoted at its centre?
(a) Infrared radiations are used in warfare. Explain with reason, why.
(b) A ray of light is incident at 45° on an equilateral prism in the diagram below.
- Name the phenomenon exhibited by the ray of light when it enters and emerges out of the prism.
- State the cause of the above phenomenon mentioned by you.
A car of mass 120 kg is moving at a speed 18 km/h and it accelerates to attain a speed of 54 km/h in 5 seconds. Calculate:
(a) the work done by the engine.
(b) the power of the engine.