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Which of the following is a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?

A) Release of heat B) Absorption of heat
C) Doesn't involve any change in temperature D) None of the option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Release of heat

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What is the reason for formation of Mirage in desert?

A) Refraction of light B) Reflection of light
C) Total internal reflection of light D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light

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Two identical resistors, each of 10 ohm, are connected in parallel. This combination, in turn, is connected to a third resistor of 10 ohm. The equivalent resistance of the combination is ___.

A) 30 ohm B) 5 ohm
C) 15 ohm D) 10 ohm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 ohm

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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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Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 50 kg, if it is raised by 10m. (use g = 10 m/s2)

A) 50 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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What is the duration of the world’s shortest X–ray laser has been successfully created by the scientists?

 

A) 39 nanoseconds B) 43 attoseconds
C) 15 picoseconds D) 57 microseconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 43 attoseconds

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The force of friction between two surfaces will increase if:

A) a layer of lubricant is kept between the two surfaces B) the two surfaces are pressed harder
C) air gap is created between the two surfaces D) irregularities on both the surfaces are removed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the two surfaces are pressed harder

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Name the type of mirror used in the headlight of vehicles

A) Plano-convex mirror B) Convex mirror
C) Plane mirror D) Concave mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concave mirror

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