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A galvanometer can be converted to a voltmeter by connecting

A) a high resistance in parallel B) a high resistance in series
C) a low resistance in series D) a low resistance in parallel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a high resistance in series

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Which one of the following statements with regard   to   Jet   stream,   an   upper   level tropospheric wave, is not correct?

A) It is narrow band of high-velocity wind. B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.
C) Jet  streams  are typically  continuous over long distances. D) In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.

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All  are  correct  except  D,  as  Jet streams  are  phenomena  of  winter. It   is   believed   that   jet   stream exercises  an  important  influence on the winter weather in India.

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At what temperature (in degree celsius), the numerical values on Celsius and Fahrenheit scales become equal?

A) –40 B) 40
C) 273 D) -273
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) –40

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During _____________ motion of an object along a straight line, the velocity remains constant with time.

A) linear B) translational
C) uniform D) equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) uniform

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What is the SI unit of intensity of sound?

A) Decible B) Newton
C) Heartz D) Tesla
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Decible

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Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ?

A) Winds B) Clouds
C) Gravity D) Rotation of the Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gravity

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The distance-time graph for the motion of an object moving with a constant speed is a __________.

A) Dot B) Circle
C) Straight Line D) Curve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Straight Line

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An object having a capability to do work is said to possess __________.

A) force B) moment
C) momentum D) energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) energy

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