Explanation

A dipole in an electric field behaves in two ways:

• In a uniform electric field:

The two equal and opposite forces cancel each other out.

So, the net force on the dipole is zero.

But a torque is produced that tends to align the dipole moment parallel to the electric field.

• In a non-uniform electric field:

The dipole does experience a net force, and that force is generally not simply parallel to the field.

So the correct answer remains:

(D) None of these — because in a uniform electric field, the net force on a dipole is zero.

Option (C) would be correct only if we were talking about torque direction or net force in a non-uniform field.

Explanation

The drum of a Photostat machine (also known as a xerox machine) is made of a material called selenium,

That is a photoconductive element.

This means that when exposed to light

It becomes conductive, allowing the machine to transfer the image onto the paper. 

Explanation

We are given:
A wire with resistance R = 6 Ω
It is cut into two equal parts
These two parts are then connected in parallel

Step 1:

Resistance of each half
When a wire is cut into two equal parts, the resistance of each half becomes half:
Rhalf​=6/2​=3Ω

Step 2:

Two 3 Ω resistors in parallel
Use the formula for two resistors in parallel:
Req​1​=1/3​+1/3​=2/3​

Req​=3/2​=1.5Ω

Explanation

The wavelength of the audible frequency (20 Hz to 20 kHz) audible to the human ear is approximately 17 m to 17 mm.

Bats use slightly higher frequencies, so they can solve targets smaller than 17mm.

The wavelength of audible sound is much longer than the wavelength of visible light.

Explanation

The "slinky approximation" refers to a model

Where a spring (like a slinky) is considered to be composed of a series of small masses connected by massless springs

And its stretched length is significantly larger than its original unstretched length.

This approximation is useful for studying the dynamics of slinkies, particularly when the stretches are large. 

Explanation

• the transfer of heat when waves or rays are dispersed from an object called Radiation
• ***
• different methods of heat transfer
• Conduction is heat transfer through stationary matter by physical contact. 
• Convection is the heat transfer by the macroscopic movement of a fluid.
• Heat transfer by radiation occurs when microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, or another form of electromagnetic radiation is emitted or absorbed.

Explanation

The formula for resistance is R = V/I.

This formula is derived from Ohm's law,

which states that the electrical resistance of a circuit is the ratio between the voltage applied to the current flowing through it

Explanation

- 1 electron volt (eV) is a unit of energy commonly used in atomic and particle physics.  

- It is the energy gained or lost by an electron when it moves through a potential difference of 1 volt.  

- 1 eV = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ Joules.  

- It helps measure very small energy changes at the atomic scale.

Explanation

• Coal, fossil fuels, crude oil, natural gas, etc are all hydrocarbon fuels.
• These are called as non-renewable source of energy because they take millions of years to regenerate themselves.
• Water energy is renewable because it is regenerated by water cycle.
• Also wind energy and solar energy are renewable sources of energy.

Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)  is the national space agency of India.