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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

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Which of these instruments is used to measure the wind speed?

A) Anemometer B) Inclinometer
C) Fathometer D) Calorimeter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Anemometer

Explanation:

Anemometer is the instrument that is used for measuring the speed of wind or any gas currents.

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Negative acceleration is in the opposite direction of:

A) force B) distance
C) velocity D) momentum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) velocity

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Which microscope is often used to view metal surfaces?

A) Optical microscopes B) Scanning tunneling microscopes
C) Electron microscopes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Scanning tunneling microscopes

Explanation:

Microscopes are of three types. They are :

 

1) Optical microscopes

 

2) Electron microscopes

 

3) Scanning tunneling microscopes

 

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Scanning tunneling microscopes are the microscopes that are used to view metal surfaces.

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Which measurement describes the pressure of a gas?

A) 450 mm Hg B) 315 K
C) 251 g/cub.cm D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 450 mm Hg

Explanation:

450 mm Hg denotes the air pressure.

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What does it mean if a micrograph is false colored?

Answer

If a micrograph is false-colored, it means that the computer has created the colour for the object since we know that the electron microscopes sees only black and white colours.

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Q:

An electric fuse is based on

A) the chemical effect of the current B) the magnetic effect of the current
C) the heating effect of the current D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the heating effect of the current

Explanation:

An electric fuse is based on the heating effect of the current.

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Q:

Rear view mirror of car is convex or concave?

A) Convex B) Concave
C) Both A & B D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Convex

Explanation:

The side view mirror, in all the vehicles we use only convex mirror. This mirror makes the objects and small to show them in the mirror. That's why in all such mirrors, "Ojects in the mirror are closer than they appear."

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