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In the gamma decay of a nucleus

A) the mass number of the nucleus changes whereas its atomic number does not change B) the mass number of the nucleus does not change whereas its atomic number changes
C) both the mass number and the atomic number of the nucleus change D) neither the mass number nor the atomic number of the nucleus changes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) neither the mass number nor the atomic number of the nucleus changes

Explanation:

The emission of gamma rays does not alter the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus but instead has the effect of moving the nucleus from a higher to a lower energy state (unstable to stable)

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0 1982
Q:

An object of 10 kg is moving with a speed of 2 m/s. The kinetic energy of the object is

A) 20 J B) 25 J
C) 10 J D) 40 J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 J

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0 1978
Q:

When ice floats on water, its _____ part remains outside the water.

A) 0.5 B) 0.3
C) 0.1 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.1

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1 1977
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Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 24 C moves across a potential difference of 6 V.

A) 4 B) 72
C) 8 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

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0 1977
Q:

_____ mirror is used in the headlights of cars.

A) Semi-circular B) Conical
C) Convex D) Concave
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concave

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0 1976
Q:

If ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel _______.

A) increases B) does not change
C) first increases before decreasing D) decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) does not change

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1 1973
Q:

For which of the following game, players must have the knowledge of Pascal's law?

A) Climbing B) Paragliding
C) Rafting D) Scuba diving
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Scuba diving

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3 1971
Q:

The SI unit of resistance is:

A) Newton B) Coulomb
C) Ohm D) Joule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ohm

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1 1966