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Physics

Resonance

WIND INSTRUMENTS Clarinets, flute, saxophone, trumpet are examples of wind musical instruments. A musical note originates from a source vibrating in […]

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Sound wave

Sound waves are produced by vibrating objects. Some of the source of sound are talking, shouting, beating, beating drums, blowing […]

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Determination of refractive index

Production of pure Production of impure spectrum White light has a band of wavelengths of different colours.  This is called […]

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Optical Instruments

The Compound Microscope The Astronomical Telescope The Human Eye THE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE The compound microscope produces a greater magnification than […]

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Types of lenses, image formation in lenses, lens formula and calculations

LENSES Lenses are used as magnifying glasses.  They are also used in microscopes, telescopes, cameras and projectors.  The human eye […]

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Angle of deviation and calculation; real and apparent depth

REFRACTION THROUGH TRIANGULAR AND RECTANGULAR PRISM Triangular prism Rectangular prism Angle of deviation Real and apparent depth Triangular prism When […]

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Humidity and Relative Humidity, Dew point, Mist, Cloud

Humidity It is the water vapour content in the atmosphere. If there is high percentage of water in the air, […]

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Boiling and Melting/Freezing point

Boiling Point Meaning of Boiling Point Boiling happens at a particular temperature and pressure, the temperature of the liquid remains […]

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Evaporation and application in Referigeration

Definition of Evaporation Evaporation is a change of state from the liquid to the gaseous state. It takes place at […]

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Latent heat

Latent Heat Latent heat or hidden heat is experienced when there is a change of state ( melting, vaporization, condensation, […]