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PCM PRACTICAL EXAM 9

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1. In a practical experiment to determine the focal length of a concave
mirror using a candle and screen, what is the appropriate distance
between the mirror and the object?
A. Equal to the focal length
B. Less than the focal length
C. More than the focal length
D. Variable depending on the experimental setup
Answer: C) More than the focal length
Rationale: The object should be placed beyond the focal length to form
a real and inverted image on the screen. This ensures that the image
can be clearly observed and measured.


2. When measuring the voltage across a resistor in a circuit, which
device should be connected in parallel?
A. Ammeter
B. Voltmeter
C. Galvanometer
D. Thermistor
Answer: B) Voltmeter
Rationale: A voltmeter is designed to measure the potential difference
across components and should be connected in parallel to the resistor.

,3. What is the main purpose of using a colorimeter in an experiment?
A. To measure the absorption of light by a substance
B. To measure the refractive index of a liquid
C. To measure the electrical conductivity of a solution
D. To measure the pH of a solution
Answer: A) To measure the absorption of light by a substance
Rationale: A colorimeter is used to determine the concentration of a
substance in solution by measuring how much light is absorbed at a
specific wavelength.


4. In the experiment to measure the speed of sound using a tube filled
with air, how is the resonance condition detected?
A. By using a tuning fork
B. By measuring the time of flight of sound
C. By observing the change in frequency
D. By hearing a loud sound or observing a sharp increase in sound
intensity
Answer: D) By hearing a loud sound or observing a sharp increase in
sound intensity
Rationale: The resonance condition is detected when the sound
intensity sharply increases, indicating constructive interference and
resonance.

, 5. What is the effect of increasing the temperature of a conducting wire
in a practical experiment on its resistance?
A. The resistance increases
B. The resistance decreases
C. The resistance stays the same
D. The resistance fluctuates
Answer: A) The resistance increases
Rationale: For most conductors, increasing the temperature causes the
atoms to vibrate more, increasing resistance.


6. In the experiment to determine the focal length of a concave mirror
using the image formed by an object, what should be the position of the
object relative to the mirror?
A. At the focal point
B. Between the focal point and the mirror
C. Beyond the center of curvature
D. At infinity
Answer: C) Beyond the center of curvature
Rationale: When the object is placed beyond the center of curvature, a
real and inverted image is formed, which can be used to measure the
focal length.

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