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If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is same as that of earth and radius is twice as that of earth is _________________.

A) g/4 B) g/2
C) 4g D) 2g
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) g/4

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Which one of the following takes place during a nuclear fusion?

A) a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up B) a heavy nucleus breaks up spontaneously
C) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus D) a light nucleus breaks up spontaneously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus

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Friction is caused by the ______________ on the two surfaces in contact.

A) irregularities B) smoothness
C) densities D) gaps
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) irregularities

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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is half of that of earth and radius is same as that of earth is _________________.

 

A) g/2 B) 4g
C) 2g   D) g/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) g/2

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What is the fundamental unit of amount of a substance?

A) Mole B) Candela
C) Kelvin D) Meter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mole

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HEPA filters are used to remove microbes from

A) human tissues B) air
C) medical instruments D) liquids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) air

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High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA), also known as high-efficiency particulate absorbing and high-efficiency particulate arrestance, is an efficiency standard of air filter.

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Kelvin (K) is the unit of measurement of ________.

A) Density B) Pressure
C) Mass D) Temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Temperature

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