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The reverse effect of X-ray emission is

A) Raman effect B) Compton effect
C) Zeeman effect D) Photo-electric effect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Photo-electric effect

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Which must be true for metamorphism to occur?

A) The grain size must become smaller B) The process must take place underwater
C) The parent rock must be in solid form D) The parent rock must be igneous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The parent rock must be in solid form

Explanation:

Metamorphism is the method of changing the structure of a rock by using heat and temperature.

Hence, for this to happen the parent rock must be in solid form only. Therefore, option C) is true.

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The light of distant stars is affected by

A) Interstellar Dust B) The Earth's Atmosphere
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

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Which of these is true of all simple machines?

A) these make work easier B) work input > work output
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

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Which among the following temperature scale is based upon absolute zero?

A) Rankine B) Celsius
C) Fahrenheit D) Kelvin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kelvin

Explanation:

Kelvin temperature scale is the temperature scale that is based upon absolute zero.

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Q:

The term photon refers to

A) light ray B) sub atomic particle
C) radiation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sub atomic particle

Explanation:

The photon is a type of elementary particle, the quantum of the electromagnetic field including electromagnetic radiation such as light, and the force carrier for the electromagnetic force. The photon has zero rest mass and always moves at the speed of light within a vacuum.

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Q:

A circuit breaker is a

A) Switch B) Resistor
C) Fuse D) Resettable protective device
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Resettable protective device

Explanation:

A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current from an overload.

 

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Q:

What is a property of most metals?

A) Conductivity B) Malleability
C) Luster D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

We know that most of the metals are goof conductors of electricity and heat. Metals are very strong but they are malleable i.e, they can be bent into a shape. These are shiny when they are cut or polished. 

 

Hence, metals are malleable, conductors and luster. All the above are properties of the metals.

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