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If the radius of the earth decreases and its mass remains the same, then the value of "acceleration due to gravity" will _____ .

A) decrease B) increase
C) remain the same D) become zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increase

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If the vector sum of torques acting on a system is zero, then the object is in _______.

A) static equilibrium B) translatory equilibrium
C) linear equilibrium D) rotational equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) rotational equilibrium

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For which one of the following, 'Diodes' are generally used for?

A) Rectification B) Amplification
C) Modulation D) Filtration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rectification

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Which of the following device is best suited for measuring the temperature inside metallurgical furnaces?

A) Pyrometer B) Thermocouple
C) Thermometer D) Thermistor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pyrometer

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Electrons move around the nucleus in _______ motion.

A) translatory B) spin
C) orbital D) vibrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) orbital

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A Sonar of a ship sends sounds waves of speed 1000 m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean floor in 2 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of theocean floor. 

A) 2000 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1000

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When a number of resistors are connected in series in a circuit, the value of current:

A) increases B) becomes half
C) decreases D) remains the same
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) remains the same

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 20 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 25 cm from the optical centre?

A) 1 diopters B) -9 diopters
C) 9 diopters D) -1 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 diopters

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