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Did mercury cure syphilis?

Answer

Mercury was the remedy of choice for syphilis in Protestant Europe. Until the early 20th century, the primary treatment for syphilis was mercury, in the form of calomel, ointments, steam baths, pills, and other concoctions.


Mercury was already being used in Western Europe to treat skin diseases.

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Speed regulation of synchronous motor is

A) 1% B) 25%
C) Zero D) 0.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Zero

Explanation:

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Synchronous motor is a motor which runs at a constant speed irrespective of load attached to it. So the speed regulation of synchronous motor is ZERO.

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In Germany the Mittle Land Canal runs from the 

A) Elbe to the Wesser B) Rhine to the Wesser
C) Order to the Elbe D) Rhine to the Order
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rhine to the Order

Explanation:

In Germany an important system of canals has been built in the low lying land between the Baltic Heights and the mountains in the southern part of the country. The Channels cut by these Ice-age rivers and later abandoned, have made it comparatively easy to join up the present river by canals which assist considerably in the movement of heavy goods in the north German Plain

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How many tentacles does an octopus have?

A) 9 B) 8
C) 3 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

An octopus have 3 hearts, 9 brains and 8 tentacles.

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Which statement describes nuclear binding energy?

A) It is the energy that is required to overcome mass defect. B) It is the result of converting mass to energy.
C) It is the energy that is required to bind protons and neutrons together in a nucleus. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is the energy that is required to overcome mass defect.

Explanation:

Nuclear binding energy is the minimum energy that would be required to disassemble the nucleus of an atom into its component parts. These component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons.

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Which gas is used in tube light?

A) Oxygen B) Hydrogen
C) Neon D) Nitric oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neon

Explanation:
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Two equal arcs of two circles subtend angle of  60° and 75° at the centre. The ratio of the radii of the two circles is

A) 5/4 B) 3/2
C) 4/5 D) 2/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/4

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The gaseous form of water is called

A) Methane B) Water vapour
C) Humidity D) Propane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Water vapour

Explanation:

the gaseous form of water is called water vaour.

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