Physics

A concave lens always forms an image which is virtual and erect.

Any mass is attracted to the Earth by the pull of gravity. Gravity accelerates all objects towards the ground at a specific rate. Without any other forces present, the speed of an object in free fall will increase the farther or longer it falls. In general the air resistance on an object depends upon several variables. First, it depends upon the shape of the object. Its shape determines the object’s drag coefficient: the more aerodynamic the shape, the less drag. Second, it depends upon the size of the object; specifically the cross-sectional area presented to the airflow (perpendicular to the direction of travel). And lastly, it depends upon the speed of the object. At low speeds the object’s resistance is directly proportional to speed, and at higher speeds the object’s resistance is proportional to its speed squared. Most objects falling through the air would be considered to be moving at a higher speed, even though that speed might not be great compared to some velocities.

If objects appear enlarged and inverted in a rear view mirror, then concave mirror is used.

The height of a geo-stationary satellite from the Earth’s surface is approximately 36,000 km.

If a particle dropped from the top of a tower uniformly falls on ground at a distance which is equal to the height of tower then a parabolic path will be traversed by a particle because when the particle is dropped that point is called the point of projection and when it reaches the ground that point is called the point of impact. Now, if the two points is met with one another the curve emerges is parabolic in nature. Hence, we can say that the path followed by the particle is of parabolic trajectories.

The wave like properties of beams of electrons are useful in magnifying objects. The electrons in an electron microscope have much smaller wavelengths than visible light. This allows a much clearer enlarged image of a very small object, such as this mite.

In electronics, a diode is an electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only. It is mainly used as a rectifier diode that lets electrical current flow in only one direction and is mainly used for power supply operation. Rectifier diodes are used for changing alternating current into direct current.

The hydraulic brakes used in automobiles is a direct application of Pascal’s law.

Pure water is a bad conductor of electricity. Pure water does not contain any impurities or ions resulting in neutral ions present in it. In the absence of electrons no solution or water can conduct electricity as ions carry electric charge and conduct electricity.